Hardware Specifics - Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 COMPACT Operator's Manual

VRTEX 360 COMPACT
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HARDWARE SPECIFICS

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.
Figure 5 – VR GMAW/FCAW gun
VR SMAW DEVICE
The VR SMAW device has a rod that represents a stick electrode.
This rod retracts when a virtual arc is struck to simulate the electrode
burning off during the virtual welding process. When the virtual
electrode burns down to a stub, the rod will stop retracting and the
user will no longer be able to weld. When the user presses "new
stick" in the orange actions and cues menu icon, the rod extends out,
simulating that a new electrode was put into the VR SMAW device.
In order to strike an arc with the VR SMAW device, gently strike or
tap the tip of the rod (of the VR SMAW device) on the coupon being
welded. To break the arc, move the VR SMAW device rod away from
the work piece.
CAUTION
Do not try to strike the arc with excessive force, as
the arc start is distance based. Excessive force may
result in damage to the VR SMAW device.
The angle of the rod can be changed by squeezing the handle of the
VR SMAW device. This allows the rod to be moved into the 45 or
90 degree position. Once the rod is at one of these angles, release
the handle. The rod should now be fixed in that position. Do not
change the rod angle while the rod is extending or
retracting.
Figure 6 – VR SMAW device
VR GTAW TORCH AND FILLER
The VR GTAW torch also includes a footpedal that is used during the
simulation of GTAW processes to initiate and maintain the simulated
welding arc. Also note the LASER screen will evaluate both the GTAW
torch and filler. The welding arc can be initiated by the footpedal,
hand amptrol or lift start.
Figure 7 – VR GTAW torch and filler
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