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Lincoln Electric VRTEX TRANSPORT+ Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ For use with machines having Code Numbers: 12923, 12924, 12925 And 12929 Register your machine: www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator Save for future reference Date Purchased Code: (ex: 10859) Serial: (ex: U1060512345) IM10502 | Issue D ate 06/19 +1.888.935.3878...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
  • Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
  • Page 6 2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use. Introduction All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission.
  • Page 7 SAFETY Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer’s recommenda- tions.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation ........................Graphic Symbols That May Appear On This Machine Or In This Manual ..........1 Technical Specifications ........................2 Safety Precautions ...........................3 Select Suitable Location ........................4 Environmental Area .........................4 Stacking ............................4 Tilting ..............................4 Transport ............................5 High Frequency Interference Protection ...................5...
  • Page 9 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Maintenance ........................Cleaning & Maintenance ........................41 Troubleshooting ......................How To Use Troubleshooting Guide ....................42 Troubleshooting Guide ......................43-44 Diagrams .......................... Dimensions ...........................45 Wiring Diagrams ........................46-51 Parts .................... parts.lincolnelectric.com...

  • Page 10: Installation

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT MAY APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL FUSE INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT WARNING OR CAUTION Documentation must be con- sulted in all cases where this symbol is displayed. CIRCUIT BREAKER POWER BUTTON VIRTUAL REALITY...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUT MODEL DESCRIPTION INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT ± 10% (MAX.) K4601-1 SINGLE USER 115/230 VAC (50/60 HZ) 2/1A SINGLE PHASE K4602-1 DUAL USER 115/230 VAC (50/60 HZ) 4/2A SINGLE PHASE K4603-1 TRANSPORT 115/230 VAC (50/60 HZ) 2/1A SINGLE PHASE...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® Read entire installation section before starting Immediately, stop using the Headset and consult your physician if you installation. experience any of the following symptoms: • Double vision or inability to focus on the display. Do not place objects on the VR Table, Arm or on •...

  • Page 13: Select Suitable Location

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® SELECT SUITABLE When exposed to radio frequency noise of 3Vrms in the frequency range of 50-80 Mhz, the system may experience a “rest” and/or other LOCATION unintended operation. If this occurs, prevention of future occurrences may be achieved by moving the system away from any potential sources of radio frequency noise such as radio communication towers or the like.

  • Page 14: Transport

    In the case of noise on the AC port being an issue, a noise suppressing ferrite bead can be added to the AC power cord which will eliminate the interference. Please contact your Lincoln Electric Support Center for details.

  • Page 15: Product Description

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® PRODUCT DESCRIPTION VRTEX 360+ The VRTEX is a virtual reality arc welding trainer. This computer based training system is an educational tool designed to allow students to practice their welding technique in a simulated environment.

  • Page 16: User Interface Overview

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW See Figure 2 for locations of main unit control and connection points. Dual user unit shown. 1. The Power Button powers on/off the VRTEX system. 2. The Cable Support Box Mount allows the cable support box to attach the main unit to prevent unnecessary strain on gun device cables.

  • Page 17: Component Overview

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® COMPONENT OVERVIEW See Figure 3 for locations of VRTEX 360+ system components. 1. Post 2. Touchscreen Monitor 3. VRTEX Machine 4. Swingarm 5. Table 6. Stand Assembly 7. VR SMAW Device 8. VR GMAW/FCAW gun 9.
  • Page 18 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® See Figure 4 for locations of VRTEX 360 system components. 1. Post 2. Touchscreen Monitor 3. Swingarm 4. VRTEX Machine 5. Table 6. Stand Assembly 7. GTAW Filler 8. GTAW Torch 9. Foot Amptrol 10.
  • Page 19 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® See Figure 5 for locations of VRTEX Transport system components. 1. Coupon Stand 2. Touchscreen Monitor 3. Headset 4. Coupons 5. GTAW Filler VR GTAW/SMAW/GMAW Combo Device 6. Foot Amptrol 7. VRTEX Machine Figure 5 –...
  • Page 20 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® See Figure 6 for locations of VRTEX Transport+ system components. 1. Coupon Stand 2. Touchscreen Monitor 3. Headset 4. Coupons 5. GTAW Filler VR GTAW/SMAW/GMAW Combo Device 6. Foot Amptrol 7. VRTEX Machine Figure 6 –...

  • Page 21: Hardware Specifics

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® HARDWARE SPECIFICS Figure 8 – VR SMAW device VR GMAW/FCAW GUN The VR gun has a trigger that is used during the simulation of GMAW and FCAW processes to initiate and maintain the simulated welding arc.
  • Page 22 STRAPS EARPHONES The coupons along with all VR devices have been factory calibrated IMAGE by The Lincoln Electric Company. SLIDER COUPON COMPARTMENT The coupon compartment, in the stand, houses the physical coupons. When not in use, the coupons should be stored in the compartment and/or in the front storage drawer.
  • Page 23 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® Figure 16 – Swing arm rotation STAND ASSEMBLY The stand is comprised of the post, arm (connected to the machine), table, three pins, base and two weights. Users should position themselves at the stand during virtual welding. The weights must be attached to the stand with included hardware.

  • Page 24: Hardware Uncrating

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® HARDWARE UNCRATING SETUP PROCEDURE 1. Using a utility knife, carefully remove the two plastic bands 1. Carefully position the stand base assembly in the desired work space. See Figure 19. securing the carton to the skid. See Figure 17. Figure 19 –...
  • Page 25 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® Figure 21 – Lower pole section installation 11. Carefully position the top pole onto the lower pole and align the position numbers. See Figure 24. LOWER POLE Figure 24 – Top pole section installation SECTION TOP STAND BASE SCREW...

  • Page 26: Device Labels

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ INSTALLATION ® 22. Connect the power cable. Leave the fused power switch/rocker in the ‘Off’ position. NOTE: Surge protector (or surge suppressor) may be used to protect the electronic components of the machine from input power surges.

  • Page 27: Operation

    LICENSE AGREEMENT The License Agreement is an agreement to the terms and conditions on which Lincoln Electric grants to the business entity registered with Lincoln on the purchase of the Software (“Software Licensee”), a non-exclusive license to use the Software and Documentation accompanying this license on the VRTEX Virtual Reality Welding Trainer.

  • Page 28: User Mode

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® USER MODE LOGIN SCREEN SYSTEM SETUP INFORMATION OVERVIEW This page allows the user to: (See Figure 29) When setting up the virtual equipment, the user must set the welding parameters (e.g. wire feed speed for VR GMAW) within the ranges •...

  • Page 29: Coupon Configuration Selection Screen

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® PROCESS SELECTION 1. USB Indicator The circular USB icon in the upper right corner of the screen indicates SCREEN the presence of a USB memory stick in the front of the machine. Translucent: no USB stick connected, Green: USB connected and ready, RED: writing data (do not remove).

  • Page 30: Environment Screen

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® Figure 34 – Table setup & device status screen Figure 36 – VR coupon (unlocked position) (showing SMAW device needed but not connected) ENVIRONMENT SCREEN Figure 35 – Table setup & device status screen (showing all needed devices are connected) OVERVIEW The VRTEX comes pre-configured with a number of different virtual...

  • Page 31: Parameter Setup Screen

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® PARAMETER SETUP SCREEN OVERVIEW On this screen, the user selects the welding parameters. See Figure 38. The welding parmaeters must be entered according to the tolerance editor. Figure 38 – Polarity selector screen If default tolerances are being used, refer to the WPS manual.

  • Page 32: Virtual Welding Overview

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® VIRTUAL WELDING VISUAL CUES OVERVIEW Visual cues are aids to help users learn faster. The travel speed, CTWD, arc length and travel/work angle cues indicate whether the user is within the tolerances set in the tolerances editor. Generally, While a user is welding, observers can see the welder’s view, Live these cues are color coded as well as symbolic.

  • Page 33: Gtaw Cues

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® The Travel/Work Angle cue can be used with the SMAW, GMAW The Weave cue can be used to space the weave so the outer ring or FCAW processes. See Figure 42. The goal of this cue is to center is green (good weave spacing), set the width of the weave so line is the circle in the cross hair and keep the color green.
  • Page 34 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® Figure 47 – Filler movement Figure 49 – Postflow AMPERAGE NEW COUPON 1. The footpedal location matches the real life movement of the Selecting the blue new coupon menu icon replaces the current amperage controller.

  • Page 35: Laser Screen

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® TECHNIQUE PARAMETERS END PASS When the user selects the green “End Pass” menu icon, the pass is scored, a snapshot of the weld is taken and the percentages of the weld containing discontinuities are calculated. If the user The upper right area of the screen shows the technique parameters has inserted a USB device, selecting “End Pass”...

  • Page 36: Pass Number

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® Position is the user’s ideal weld root location. This location Travel Angle is the angle between the electrode and the workpiece in the direction of travel. See Figure 55. The upper right area of the can change with each pass.

  • Page 37: Bead Render

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (USER MODE) ® BEAD RENDER SCORE An image of the completed pass appears in the middle of the screen. On the upper left of the screen, a score for each parameter is calculated. The closer each parameter is to the ideal value, the higher the score will be (out of 100).

  • Page 38: Instructor Mode

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) ® Figure 60 – Instructors mode screen INSTRUCTOR MODE AND ADMIN ACCESS TO ENTER INSTRUCTOR MODE 1. Touch the “Key” icon located in the lower left corner of the screen. See Figure 58. Figure 58 –...

  • Page 39: Weldometer

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) ® WELDOMETER RESET TRIP Selecting Reset Trip zeroes out all items in the trip column. This allows an instructor to track VR material savings over a certain time period. OVERVIEW SAVE TO FILE The Weldometer tracks virtual consumables, arc time, base material and gas usage.

  • Page 40: Tolerance Editor

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) ® TOLERANCE EDITOR CHOOSE TOLERANCE SETUP Displays the list of all tolerance settings currently stored on the unit. All units ship with default settings. If the user creates multiple OVERVIEW tolerance files, the file in use is selected by using the red arrow icons. This affects the visual cues, graphs, discontinuities and score.
  • Page 41 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) ® CUSTOMIZE TOLERANCE LEVELS 10. The equipment settings screen allows for the modification of the following welding parameters (See Figure 65): The following steps describe the procedure to change tolerances for • Wire Feed Speed the VRTEX: •...
  • Page 42 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) ® 12. The welding technique parameters screen allows the modification 13. The pattern & aim screen allows the user to change the type of of (See Figure 67): pattern being used (stringer, box weave, straight weave, whip, triangle weave) and the position of the root of the weld.

  • Page 43: Scoring Modules

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) ® SCORING MODULES 14. The whip & travel screen allows for the modification of technique parameters relating to the whipping welding technique and travel speed including (See Figure 70): • Dime Spacing After welding a pass, the user can now see whether each defect/ •...

  • Page 44: Options

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) ® SOFTWARE Selecting this option loads a newer version of the software if one is available on a USB inserted in the front of the machine. Updating to a different version may shut down or restart the system. After updating, the system may need to be shut down and restarted for changes to be implemented.

  • Page 45: Additional Features

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION ® ADDITIONAL FEATURES SELECTING SAMPLES TO BEND Select the A or B sample to bend. Figure 77 – Sample A BEND TEST Many welding codes require bend tests as part of the testing required to qualify welders according to welding procedures specifications (WPS’s).
  • Page 46 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION ® SELECTING ROOT OR FACE Figure 82 – Completed bend test Select the direction of the bend to the ROOT or FACE. Once the desired sample is chosen, press the green BEND icon to begin the bend test.
  • Page 47 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION ® THE CERTIFICATE REPLAY MODE The BEND TEST CERTIFICATE is located in the STUDENT REPORT, The Video Replay feature in your VRTEX provides the ability to view which can be saved and accessed if there is a USB memory device your virtual weld video once you have completed it.
  • Page 48 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION ® LEARNING LEVELS SELECTING A LEARNING LEVEL The Learning Levels, or Tolerance Level, feature in your VRTEX Once Tolerance has been selected, toggle between the different provides 3 skill levels (Entry Level, Intermediate and Advanced) for Learning Levels.
  • Page 49 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ OPERATION ® Figure 92 SELECTING A COUPON FOR RESTARTS The general set up is the same as setting up for the other joints. The user signs in on the “Login” screen and presses the green continue button.

  • Page 50: Cleaning & Maintenance

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ MAINTENANCE ® CLEANING & BATTERY The backup batteries (two for each computer unit) are located MAINTENANCE behind the access panel on the rear of the machine. See Figures 110 and 111. The “AA” backup batteries can be accessed by using a T-30 torx nutdriver to remove the two screws and the panel.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs per- formed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ TROUBLESHOOTING ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. PROBLEMS POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) MISADJUSTMENT(S) COURSE OF ACTION There is jitter, shake or wobble in the The headset is too far from the work piece. Move headset closer to work piece.
  • Page 53 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ TROUBLESHOOTING ® TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual. PROBLEMS POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) MISADJUSTMENT(S) COURSE OF ACTION Previous weld pass data is not accessible “End Pass” must be activated before Use the touch screen to go to pass number on the LASER screen.

  • Page 54: Dimensions

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ DIAGRAMS ® Figure 96 – Dimensions 27.5 13.8 33.3 19.2...

  • Page 55: Wiring Diagrams

    VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ DIAGRAMS ® Figure 97 – Wiring diagram...
  • Page 56 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ DIAGRAMS ® Figure 98 – Wiring diagram...
  • Page 57 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ DIAGRAMS ® Figure 99 – Wiring diagram PH.2...
  • Page 58 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ DIAGRAMS ® Figure 100 – Wiring diagram...
  • Page 59 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ DIAGRAMS ® Figure 101 – Wiring diagram...
  • Page 60 VRTEX 360, 360+, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT+ DIAGRAMS ® Figure 102 – Wiring diagram...
  • Page 61 Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.

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