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IM10319 | Issue Date 15-Sep

VRTEX ®ENGAGE ™

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Operator’s Manual

THANK YOU FOR SELECTING

A QUALITY PRODUCT BY

LINCOLN ELEC TRIC.

PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR

DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY

When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser

upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, claims for material

damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the

transportation company at the time the shipment is received.

SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU

Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built

with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased

by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part.

DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT

WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly,

think before you act and be careful.

This statement appears where the information must be followed

exactly to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life.

This statement appears where the information must be followed

to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.

KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.

DON’T get too close to the arc.

Use corrective lenses if necessary

to stay a reasonable distance

away from the arc.

READ and obey the Safety Data

Sheet (SDS) and the warning label

that appears on all containers of

welding materials.

USE ENOUGH VENTILATION or

exhaust at the arc, or both, to

keep the fumes and gases from

your breathing zone and the general area.

IN A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS, natural ventilation may be

adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes (See below).

USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away

from your face.

If you de velop unusual symptoms, see your supervisor.

Perhaps the welding atmosphere and ventilation system

should be checked.

WEAR CORRECT EYE, EAR &

BODY PROTECTION

PROTECT your eyes and face with welding helmet

properly fitted and with proper grade of filter plate

(See ANSI Z49.1).

PROTECT your body from welding spatter and arc

flash with protective clothing including woolen

clothing, flame-proof apron and gloves, leather

leggings, and high boots.

PROTECT others from splatter, flash, and glare

with protective screens or barriers.

IN SOME AREAS, protection from noise may be appropriate.

BE SURE protective equipment is in good condition.

Also, wear safety glasses in work area

AT ALL TIMES.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS

DO NOT WELD OR CUT containers or materials which previously

had been in contact with hazardous substances unless they are

properly cleaned. This is extremely dangerous.

DO NOT WELD OR CUT painted or plated parts unless special

precautions with ventilation have been taken. They can release

highly toxic fumes or gases.

Additional precautionary measures

PROTECT compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat,

mechanical shocks, and arcs; fasten cylinders so they cannot fall.

BE SURE cylinders are never grounded or part of an

electrical circuit.

REMOVE all potential fire hazards from welding area.

ALWAYS HAVE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT READY FOR

IMMEDIATE USE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT.

WARNING

CAUTION

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SECTION A:

WARNINGS

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

Diesel Engines

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other

reproductive harm.

Gasoline Engines

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT

YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.

PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH

THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.

Read and understand the following safety highlights. For

additional safety information, it is strongly recommended

that you purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting -

ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society,

P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard

W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet

E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company,

22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.

BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE

PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

FOR ENGINE POWERED

EQUIPMENT.

1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting

and maintenance work unless the

maintenance work requires it to be running.

1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated

areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors.

1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame

welding arc or when the engine is running.

Stop the engine and allow it to cool before

refueling to prevent spilled fuel from

vaporizing on contact with hot engine parts

and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling

tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until

fumes have been eliminated.

1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers

and devices in position and in good repair.

Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away

from V-belts, gears, fans and all other

moving parts when starting, operating or

repairing equipment.

1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards to

perform required maintenance. Remove guards only when

necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring

their removal is complete. Always use the greatest care when

working near moving parts.

1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt to

override the governor or idler by pushing on the throttle control

rods while the engine is running.

1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while turning

the engine or welding generator during maintenance work,

disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or magneto wire

as appropriate.

1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the radiator

pressure cap when the engine is hot.

ELECTRIC AND

MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY

BE DANGEROUS

2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor

causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).

Welding current creates EMF fields around welding cables

and welding machines

2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and

welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician

before welding.

2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health effects

which are now not known.

2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to

minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:

2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure

them with tape when possible.

2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.

2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and work

cables. If the electrode cable is on your right side, the

work cable should also be on your right side.

2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as pos-

sible to the area being welded.

2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAN KILL.

3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are

electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do

not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing.

Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands.

3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.

Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full area

of physical contact with work and ground.

In addition to the normal safety precautions, if

welding must be performed under electrically

hazardous conditions (in damp locations or while

wearing wet clothing; on metal structures such as

floors, gratings or scaffolds; when in cramped

positions such as sitting, kneeling or lying, if there

is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact

with the workpiece or ground) use the following

equipment:

• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.

• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.

• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.

3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,

electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic welding

gun are also electrically “hot”.

3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical

connection with the metal being welded. The connection should

be as close as possible to the area being welded.

3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical (earth)

ground.

3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and

welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace

damaged insulation.

3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.

3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of electrode

holders connected to two welders because voltage

between the

two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both

welders.

3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect

yourself from a fall should you get a shock.

3.j. Also see It ems 6.c. and 8.

ARC RAYS CAN BURN.

4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your

eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or

observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should

conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.

4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material

to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays.

4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable

screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose

themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.

FUMES AND GASES

CAN BE DANGEROUS.

5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases

hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases.

When welding, keep your head out of the fume. Use enough

ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases

away from the breathing zone. When welding hardfacing

(see instructions on container or SDS) or on lead

or cadmium plated steel and other metals or

coatings which produce highly toxic fumes, keep

exposure as low as possible and within applicable

OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits using local

exhaust or mechanical ventilation unless exposure

assessments indicate otherwise. In confined

spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a

respirator may also be required. Additional

precautions are also required when welding

on galvanized steel.

5. b. The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected by

various factors including proper use and positioning of the

equipment, maintenance of the equipment and the specific

welding procedure and application involved. Worker exposure

level should be checked upon installation and periodically

thereafter to be certain it is within applicable OSHA PEL and

ACGIH TLV limits.

5.c. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors

coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The

heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form

phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.

5.d. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and

cause

injury or death. Always use enough ventilation, especially in

confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.

5.e. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this

equipment and the consumables to be used, including the

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and follow your employer’s safety

practices. SDS forms are available from your welding

distributor or from the manufacturer.

5.f. Also see item 1.b.

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WELDING AND CUTTING

SPARKS CAN CAUSE

FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If

this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks

from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot

materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and

openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near hydraulic lines.

Have a fire extinguisher readily available.

6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special

precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations.

Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI Standard Z49.1)

and the operating information for the equipment being used.

6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is

touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can cause

overheating and create a fire hazard.

6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the

proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures

will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside.

They can cause an explosion even though they have been

“cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended Safe

Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of

Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous Substances”,

AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society

(see address above).

6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or

welding. They may explode.

6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil free

protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless

trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear ear plugs

when welding out of position or in confined places. Always wear

safety glasses with side shields when in a welding area.

6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding area

as practical. Work cables connected to the building framework or

other locations away from the welding area increase the

possibility of the welding current passing through lifting chains,

crane cables or other alternate circuits. This can create fire

hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail.

6.h. Also see item 1.c.

6.I. Read and follow NFPA 51B “Standard for Fire Prevention During

Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”, available from NFPA, 1

Batterymarch Park, PO box 9101, Quincy, MA 022690-9101.

6.j. Do not use a welding power source for pipe thawing.

CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF

DAMAGED.

7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing

the correct shielding gas for the process used

and properly operating regulators designed for

the gas and pressure used. All hoses, fittings,

etc. should be suitable for the application and

maintained in good condition.

7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to

an undercarriage or fixed support.

7.c. Cylinders should be located:

• Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected

to physical damage.

• A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations

and any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.

7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other

electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.

7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet

when opening the cylinder valve.

7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight

except when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.

7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas cylinders,

associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l, “Precautions for

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders,” available from

the Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way

Chantilly, VA 20151.

FOR ELECTRICALLY

POWERED EQUIPMENT.

8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect

switch at the fuse box before working on

the equipment.

8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical

Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National

Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Refer to

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety

for additional safety information.

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As a rule of thumb, for many mild steel electrode, if the air is visibly

clear and you are comfortable, then the ventilation is generally

adequate for your work. The most accurate way to determine if the

worker exposure does not exceed the applicable exposure limit for

compounds in the fumes and gases is to have an industrial hygienist

take and analyze a sample of the air you are breathing. This is

particularly important if you are welding with stainless, hardfacing

or Special Ventilation products. All Lincoln MSDS have a maximum

fume guideline number. If exposure to total fume is kept below that

number, exposure to all fume from the electrode (not coatings or

plating on the work) will be below the TLV.

There are steps that you can take to identify hazardous substances

in your welding environment. Read the product label and material

safety data sheet for the electrode posted in the work place or in

the electrode or flux container to see what fumes can be reasonably

expected from use of the product and to determine if special

ventilation is needed. Secondly, know what the base metal is and

determine if there is any paint, plating, or coating that could expose

you to toxic fumes and/or gases. Remove it from the metal being

welded, if possible. If you start to feel uncomfortable, dizzy or

nauseous, there is a possibility that you are being overexposed to

fumes and gases, or suffering from oxygen deficiency. Stop welding

and get some fresh air immediately. Notify your supervisor and

co-workers so the situation can be corrected and other workers can

avoid the hazard. Be sure you are following these safe practices,

the consumable labeling and MSDS to improve the ventilation in your

area. Do not continue welding until the situation has been corrected.

NOTE: The MSDS for all Lincoln consumables is available on Lincoln’s web-

site: www.lincolnelectric.com

Before we turn to the methods available to control welding fume

exposure, you should understand a few basic terms:

Natural Ventilation is the movement of air through the

workplace caused by natural forces. Outside, this is usually the

wind. Inside, this may be the flow of air through open windows

and doors.

Mechanical Ventilation is the movement of air through the

workplace caused by an electrical device such as a portable fan

or permanently mounted fan in the ceiling or wall.

Source Extraction (Local Exhaust) is a mechanical device

used to capture welding fume at or near the arc and filter

contaminants out of the air.

The ventilation or exhaust needed for your application depends upon

many factors such as:

• Workspace volume

• Workspace configuration

• Number of welders

• Welding process and current

• Consumables used (mild steel, hardfacing, stainless, etc.)

• Allowable levels (TLV, PEL, etc.)

• Material welded (including paint or plating)

• Natural airflow

Your work area has adequate ventilation when there is enough

ventilation and/or exhaust to control worker exposure to hazardous

materials in the welding fumes and gases so the applicable limits for

those materials is not exceeded. See chart of TLV and PEL for Typical

Electrode Ingredients, the OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit), and

the recommended guideline, the ACGIH TLV (Threshold Limit Value),

for many compounds found in welding fume.

Ventilation

There are many methods which can be selected by the user to

provide adequate ventilation for the specific application. The

following section provides general information which may be helpful

in evaluating what type of ventilation equipment may be suitable for

your application. When ventilation equipment is installed, you should

confirm worker exposure is controlled within applicable OSHA PEL

and/or ACGIH TLV. According to OSHA regulations, when welding and

cutting (mild steels), natural ventilation is usually considered sufficient

to meet requirements, provided that:

1. The room or welding area contains at least 10,000 cubic feet

(about 22’ x 22’ x 22’) for each welder.

2. The ceiling height is not less than 16 feet.

3. Cross ventilation is not blocked by partitions, equipment, or other

structural barriers.

4. Welding is not done in a con ned space.

Spaces that do not meet these requirements should be equipped with

mechanical ventilating equipment that exhausts at least 2000 CFM of

air for each welder, except where local exhaust hoods or booths, or

air-line respirators are used.

Important Safety Note:

When welding with electrodes which require special

ventilation such as stainless or hardfacing (see instructions

on container or MSDS) or on lead or cadmium plated steel

and other metals or coatings which produce hazardous

fumes, keep exposure as low as possible and below

exposure limit values (PEL and TLV) for materials in the

fume using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In

con ned spaces or in some circumstances, for example

outdoors, a respirator may be required if exposure cannot

be controlled to the PEL or TLV. (See MSDS and chart of

TLV and PEL for Typical Electrode Ingredients.) Additional

precautions are also required when welding on galvanized

steel.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SUGGESTED READING

ANSI Z87.1, Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face

Protection, American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd

Street, New York, NY 10036.

Arc Welding and Your Health: A Handbook of Health Information for

Welding. Published by The American Industrial Hygiene Association,

2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22031-4319.

NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes, National Fire

Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9146, Quincy,

MA 02269-9959.

OSHA General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q. OSHA

Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Available from

the Occupational Safety and Health Administration at http://www.

osha.org or contact your local OSHA office.

The following publications are published by The American Welding

Society, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135. AWS publications

may be purchased from the American Welding society at http://www.

aws.org or by contacting the AWS at 800-443-9353.

ANSI, Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied

Processes. Z49.1 is now available for download at no charge at http://

www.lincolnelectric.com/community/safety/ or at the AWS website

http://www.aws.org.

AWS F1.1, Method for Sampling Airborne Particulates Generated by

Welding and Allied Processes.

AWS F1.2, Laboratory Method for Measuring Fume Generation Rates

and Total Fume Emission of Welding and Allied Processes.

AWS F1.3, Evaluating Contaminants in the Welding Environment: A

Strategic Sampling Guide.

AWS F1.5, Methods for Sampling and Analyzing Gases from Welding

and Allied Processes.

AWS F3.2, Ventilation Guide for Welding Fume Control.

AWS F4.1, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for

Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That Have Held

Hazardous Substances.

AWS SHF, Safety and Health Facts Sheets. Available free of charge

from the AWS website at http://www.aws.org.

Supplemental Information:

(*) Not listed. Nuisance value maximum is 10 milligrams per cubic

meter. PEL value for iron oxide is 10 milligrams per cubic meter.

TLV value for iron oxide is 5 milligrams per cubic meter.

(**) As respirable dust.

(*****) Subject to the reporting requirements of Sections 311, 312,

and 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-

Know Act of 1986 and of 40CFR 370 and 372.

(b) The PEL for chromium (VI) is .005 milligrams per cubic meter

as an 8 hour time weighted average. The TLV for water-soluble

chromium (VI) is 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter. The TLV for

insoluble chromium (VI) is 0.01 milligrams per cubic meter.

c) Values are for manganese fume. STEL (Short Term Exposure

Limit) is 3.0 milligrams per cubic meter. OSHA PEL is a ceiling

value.

(****) There is no listed value for insoluble barium compounds. The

TLV for soluble barium compounds is 0.5 mg/m3.

TLV and PEL values are as of April 2006. Always check Material

Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with product or on the Lincoln Electric

website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com

LISTED BELOW ARE SOME TYPICAL INGREDIENTS IN WELDING ELECTRODES AND

THEIR TLV (ACGIH) GUIDELINES AND PEL (OSHA) EXPOSURE LIMITS

INGREDIENTS CAS No. TLV mg/m

3PEL mg/m3

Aluminum and/or aluminum alloys (as AI)***** 7429-90-5 10 15

Aluminum oxide and/or Bauxite***** 1344-28-1 10 5**

Barium compounds (as Ba)***** 513-77-9 **** ****

Chromium and chromium alloys or compounds (as Cr)***** 7440-47-3 0.5(b) .005(b)

Fluorides (as F) 7789-75-5 2.5 2.5

Iron 7439-89-6 10* 10*

Limestone and/or calcium carbonate 1317-65-3 10 15

Lithium compounds (as Li) 554-13-2 10* 10*

Magnesite 1309-48-4 10 15

Magnesium and/or magnesium alloys and compounds (as Mg) 7439-95-4 10* 10*

Manganese and/or manganese alloys and compounds (as Mn)***** 7439-96-5 0.2 5.0(c)

Mineral silicates 1332-58-7 5** 5**

Molybdenum alloys (as Mo) 7439-98-7 10 10

Nickel***** 7440-02-0 1.5 1

Silicates and other binders 1344-09-8 10* 10*

Silicon and/or silicon alloys and compounds (as Si) 7440-21-3 10* 10*

Strontium compounds (as Sr) 1633-05-2 10* 10*

Zirconium alloys and compounds (as Zr) 12004-83-0 5 5

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Page

Operation (User Mode) ............................................................................................................Section B

User Mode ...................................................................................................................................B-9

System Information .....................................................................................................................B-9

Operating Modes .........................................................................................................................B-9

Login Screen .............................................................................................................................B-10

On Screen Keyboard, Menu, Continue, USB Indicator ..........................................................B-10

Theory Screen ...........................................................................................................................B-11

Joint Configuration Selection Screen .........................................................................................B-11

Process Selection Screen ..........................................................................................................B-11

Environment Screen ..................................................................................................................B-11

Gas Setup Screen ......................................................................................................................B-12

Polarity, Wire Feed Speed And Voltage Screen ............................................................................B-12

Weld Machine Settings Screen ..................................................................................................B-12

Virtual Welding Overview ...........................................................................................................B-13

Upper Overlays...................................................................................................................B-13

Menu .................................................................................................................................B-13

Orange Action And Cues Icon .............................................................................................B-13

Visual Cues ........................................................................................................................B-13

New Coupon ......................................................................................................................B-14

White Screen Select Arrows ...............................................................................................B-14

End Pass ............................................................................................................................B-14

LASER Screen ...........................................................................................................................B-15

Discontinuity Indicator ........................................................................................................B-15

Score .................................................................................................................................B-15

Technique Parameters ........................................................................................................B-16

Pass Number .....................................................................................................................B-17

Travel Direction ..................................................................................................................B-17

Bead Render ......................................................................................................................B-17

Student Report ...................................................................................................................B-17

Select Group Screen ..................................................................................................................B-18

Select Lesson Screen ................................................................................................................B-18

Lesson Overview Screen ...........................................................................................................B-18

Lesson Instruction Screen .........................................................................................................B-18

User Interface Overview .............................................................................................................B-19

Powering ON, Powering OFF ......................................................................................................B-19

End User License Agreement .....................................................................................................B-19

Freeweld Mode ..........................................................................................................................B-20

Lesson Mode .............................................................................................................................B-23

Default Weld Process Settings ...................................................................................................B-32

Accessories .............................................................................................................................Section C

None ............................................................................................................................................C-1

Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................Section D

Monitor ............................................................................................................................................D-1

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... Section E

How To Use Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................................E-1

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................................ E-2 - E-3

Diagrams ................................................................................................................................. Section F

Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................................... F-1

Parts List ....................................................................................................... parts.lincolnelectric.com

Content/details may be changed or updated without notice. For most current Instruction Manuals, go to

parts.lincolnelectric.com.

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INPUT POWER

OFF

INPUT POWER

SINGLE PHASE

ALTERNATING CURRENT

READ THIS OPERATORS

MANUAL COMPLETELY

INPUT VOLTAGE

INPUT CURRENT

PROTECTIVE

GROUND

WARNING or CAUTION

Documentation must be con-

sulted in all cases where this

symbol is displayed.

Explosion

Dangerous Voltage

Shock Hazard

GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON

THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL

Shock Hazard

Fuse

USB

WFS/AMPS

VOLTS

VGA OUTPUT

ETHERNET

AUDIO OUTPUT

( ( ) )

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ENGAGE™

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 24.83” (W) X 19.69” (H) X

11.88” (D)

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

RANGE

59º - 95º F (15º - 35º C)

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

RANGE

32º - 145º F (0º - 65º C)

RELATIVE HUMIDITY 80% FOR TEMPERATURES UP

TO 88º F / 31º C,

50% @ 104º F / 40º C

OPERATING ALTITUDE 6562 FEET (2000 METERS)

ENVIRONMENT This product is for use in

Pollution Degree 2 environment.

Read entire installation section before starting installation.

SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION

The machine will not operate in harsh environments. It is important

that simple preventative measures are followed in order to assure

long life and reliable operation. This product is for INDOOR USE ONLY.

• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine should be kept

to a minimum. Failure to observe these precautions can result in

excessive operating temperatures and nuisance shutdown.

• Do not locate where monitor is exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not place equipment near radiant heat sources.

• Do not place in a confined space. Allow a minimum of 3 feet of

clearance around machine at all times. Adequate ventilation is

necessary.

• Route and protect power cable to minimize exposure to damage.

• Single or Multi-Outlet surge protector (or Surge Suppressor) is

highly recommended to protect the machine from voltage spikes

going through the input line.

ENVIRONMENTAL AREA

Keep the machine inside and dry at all times. Do not place it on wet

ground or in puddles. Never place liquids on top of machine.

STACKING

The VRTEX Engage can be stacked two high for storage and shipping

purposes only.

TILTING

Place a VRTEX Engage directly on a secure, level surface. Use the

supplied support bracket while operating the machine.

LIFTING

Use case handles to carefully lift the VRTEX Engage.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not place objects on the machine.

Handle the GMAW device with care. When not in use it should be

placed in the VR machine. This device is customized and cannot be

used on normal welding machines.

During lightning storms, turn off the system and unplug it from the

power outlet.

We strongly advise you to get familiar with the machine and its

capabilities before you use it for the first time.

Overexposure to video and flashing light may cause or aggravate the

following health effects to light sensitive users:

• Eye disease and/or injury, Glaucoma

• Epileptic and other Seizures.

• Heart disease or high blood pressure.

Consult your physician before using the machine if you have been

diagnosed with or are susceptible to any of the above health effects.

Some users may experience a seizure then exposed to certain visual

images, including flashing lights or patterns. Even people who have

no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition

that can cause “photosensitive epileptic seizures.”

Seizures may cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can

leads to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately, stop using the machine and consult your physician if you

experience any of the following symptoms:

• Double vision or inability to focus on the display.

• Nausea or motion sickness.

• Eye fatigue or irritation.

• Headaches or dizziness.

• Aches and pain in the neck or shoulders.

HIGH FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

PROTECTION

Use caution when operating this machine around other equipment.

• Large equipment, such as cranes, may interfere with the operation

of this machine.

• This machine may interfere with operation of other equipment in

work/training area.

• High frequency processes, such as TIG machines, may interfere

with the operation of this machine.

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A-3

INSTALLATIONVRTEX

ENGAGE™

SHORE POWER

A conductive-type interference in which an irregular input voltage

and/or improper grounding can adversely affect the proper operation

of your VRTEX Engage when connected to a shore power. As

indicated in this manual, electrical interference from the power line,

though small, can be present. Input line irregularities and/or improper

grounding of any equipment sharing the same input line circuit could

potentially affect the system. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

may be required for the protection of the system from power irregu-

larities and disruption.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

This system contains a sensitive magnetic positioning sensor that

can become disturbed in the presence of conducted RF noise in the

8 to 11 Mhz range on the AC powerline of the system or on the gray

cable leading to the Polhemus sensor. Disturbances can manifest

themselves in slight jarring of the virtual environment shown on the

LCD display. If interference on the sensor cable is an issue, it should

be repositioned such that this jarring stops. 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.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VRTEX Engage 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. It promotes the efficient transfer of welding skills from

the classroom to the welding booth, while reducing material waste

and energy consumption associated with traditional welding training.

INSTALLATION

1. Decide on a location for the unit. A sturdy table is best.

Keep the area free of obstructions for at least 3 feet in all directions.

In addition, be conscious of where you are placing the unit to

avoid magnetic fields, conductive and high frequency objects and

processes.

NOTE: Avoid setting up the VRTEX Engage near high frequency TIG

machines power sources or on a large metal surface.

Having these types of objects in the area can cause interference and

result in increased jitter and/or distortion in the motion tracking.

For best results, do not install VRTEX Engage machine in the welding

lab. Electrical interference from power lines, though generally small,

can be present. Therefore all electrical power or lighting wiring

within 50 feet of the welding area shall be enclosed in grounded rigid

metallic conduit. In the event the VRTEX Engage is affected by inter-

ference, it is the user’s responsibility to take steps to isolate and/or

eliminate the interference.

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) may be required for the

protection of the system from power irregularities or disruption.

It is strongly recommended that a single or multi-outlet surge

protector be used to protect the machine from any unwanted voltages

above a safe threshold.

2. Open the four latches on the sides of the unit and open the unit.

3. Place the support bracket onto the table with the captive thumb

screws facing away from the machine. See Figure A.1.

4. Carefully position the VRTEX Engage unit to allow the support

bracket to be mounted to the unit. See Figure A.1.

5. Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the two captive thumb screws

securing the support bracket to the machine. See Figure A.1.

NOTE: The support bracket must be installed when the machine is in

operation.

NOTE: Before putting the machine away for storage the bracket must

be removed.

MULTIPLE SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS

If multiple systems are required to operate together in one

location, a unique frequency transmitter can be installed during

the manufacturing process at Lincoln Electric to reduce potential

interference between systems. K4299-1 systems have a standard

frequency source installed. K4299-2, K4299-3 and K4299-4 systems

each have an alternate frequency source installed. For multiple

system installations, alternate the K4299-1, K4299-2, K4299-3 and

K4299-4 systems for best operation:

For Example: If 8 systems are to be installed in the VR welding lab,

the standard and alternate frequencies should be

positioned as shown in Table A.1.

K4299-4 K4299-3 K4299-2 K4299-1

K4299-2 K4299-1 K4299-4 K4299-3

Table A.1 – Multiple system installations

SUPPORT

BRACKET

CAPTIVE

THUMB SCREW

Figure A.1 – Support bracket

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INSTALLATIONVRTEX

ENGAGE™

HARDWARE OVERVIEW

1. Touchscreen monitor

2. GMAW gun

3. Speakers

4. USB port

5. VGA plug

6. Welding area

7. Green circular button

8. Fused power switch

Figure A.2 – Hardware overview

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

TO ENTER INSTRUCTOR MODE

1. Touch the “Key” icon located in the lower left corner of the screen.

See Figure B.4.

2. The default password is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. To change the password,

use the icon with the key and + sign. See Figure B.5.

3. To continue, follow the on screen instructions.

4. Select the license info icon.

5. Select the End User License Agreement (EULA) icon on white

arrows.

6. The license agreement is available to read and save to a USB

drive.

7. When complete, touch the “license” icon and then the “back”

icon.

8. The instructor’s mode screen will be displayed. See Figure B.6.

Figure B.4 – Menu and instruction key

Figure B.5 – Instructor entry menu

Figure B.6 – Instructor menu

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

The instructor mode includes the following:

• Weldometer™ • License Info

• Options • Manage Profiles

• Update • Tolerances

WELDOMETER™

The Weldometer™ tracks virtual consumables, base material and

gas usage. This information can be used to track materials and

cost savings incurred by the use of virtual welding training. The

Weldometer™ tracks material usage and arc time over a “trip” (since

last reset) and over the VR system’s lifetime. See Figure B.7.

Arc Time keeps track of the amount of time (hours:min:seconds)

students have a virtual arc struck with each process.

Base Metal tracks how many virtual coupons have been used and

their cumulative weight. Note that plate 3/8” includes groove joints

as well as T-joints, while plate 10GA. and 1/4” includes both T-joints

and practice plates.

Gas tracks how much virtual gas has been used.

Consumables tracks the cumulative weight of each type of virtual

consumable used. It also displays how many virtual electrodes are

used.

At the bottom of the screen, the keeps track Simulated Welder Time

of how long the unit has been on (time in hours:minutes:seconds).

RESET TRIP

Selecting zeroes out all items in the trip column. This Reset Trip

allows an instructor to track VR material savings over a certain time

period.

SAVE TO FILE

If a USB memory device is inserted in the unit, selecting “save to file”

saves a file with all of the current Weldometer™ information. Once

the file has saved, the user can take the USB to a computer or printer

to print, email, copy, store or view the file.

OPTIONS

The options screen, in the instructor mode, allows the user to change

the volume of the user interface and welding sounds, date and time

settings. See Figure B.8.

Figure B.7 – Weldometer

Figure B.8 – Options

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

UPDATE

The update screen, in the instructor mode, allows the user to update

their software or to update specific configuration files from the USB

memory device in the front of the VRTEX Engage. See Figure B.9.

Selecting this brings up two options:

• Update Software

• Update Configuration File

UPDATE SOFTWARE

Selecting this option loads a newer version of the software if one is

available. 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 take effect.

UPDATE CONFIGURATION FILE

Selecting this option loads any configuration changes from the USB in

the front of the machine.

LICENSE INFO

The License screen provides a list of the upgrades and features that

are enabled or operational on the VRTEX Engage training system and

the MAC Address of the machine. See Figure B.10.

The License screen also shows Reserved spots which can be loaded

with future enhancements and upgrades.

MANAGE PROFILES

Selecting Manage Profiles allows the instructor to update or change

information about each user’s profile using the Profile Manager and

the Profile Editor.

PROFILE MANAGER

The profile manager contains a list of the user profiles in the machine.

There can be up to 500 user profiles stored in the machine. See

Figure B.11.

PROFILE EDITOR

Selecting a user’s profile, in the profile manager, will bring up the

Profile Editor. In the profile editor the instructor can update or

change a user’s first name, last name, username and password. The

instructor can also view the progress of the user in the profile editor.

See Figure B.12.

Figure B.9 – Update screen

Figure B.10 – License Info screen

Figure B.11 – Profile manager screen

Figure B.12 – Profile editor screen

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

TOLERANCE EDITOR

(factory defaults)

The tolerance editor allows users to modify the system settings from

the default to fit their curriculum. See Figure B.13.

The VRTEX Engage ships with Lincoln “default” welding parameters

pre-installed. The parameters can be modified by the instructor to

reflect a specific welding application or technique. Under Choose

Tolerance Setup the instructor can select:

• Defaults

• Entry Level

• Intermediate

Touch the green Customize icon to view the various process options

listed below:

• WFS range

• Voltage range

• Amperage range

• Gas mixture

• Gas flow rate

• Polarity

The technique parameters ideal range values can also be viewed:

• CTWD/Arc length

• Work angle

• Travel angle

• Travel Speed

• Whip

• Weave

• Pattern

• Aim tolerance

• Dime spacing

• Whip time

• Puddle time

• Width of weave

• Weave timing

• Weave spacing

Changing the settings in the tolerance editor will dramati-

cally affect how the system runs, including scoring, visual

cues, and discontinuities. Take care in changing the set-

tings of the tolerance editor as not to reflect unrealistic

welding situations.

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

tolerance files, the file in use is selected by selecting the red icon.

This affects the visual cues, graphs, discontinuities and score. The

current tolerance settings in use are also listed on this screen.

CHANGING TOLERANCE LEVELS

The following steps describe the procedure to change tolerances for

the VRTEX Engage:

1. Select .Tolerances

2. Select .Edit

3. Select .Create New

4. Enter a new tolerance name on the keyboard screen.

5. Select .Continue

6. Scroll through “Choose Tolerance Setup” menu.

7. Select icon with desired name by touching the name displayed in

the field.

NOTE: When desired tolerance name is properly selected, that name

will be displayed at the top of the screen next to “Current

Tolerance”.

8. Select “Customize”.

9. Select white arrows and continue icon to scroll through tolerance

setup options.

CHOOSE TOLERANCE TO LOAD

This displays the list of all tolerance sets currently stored on the USB

device. Files can be transferred to and from a VRTEX Engage with a

USB memory device.

Figure B.13 – Tolerances

CAUTION

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

EDIT

This menu icon affects the file currently being shown in the choose

tolerance setup window. This menu has the following options:

• Create New

• Save to USB

• Copy

• Delete

• Rename

Selecting creates a new file on the unit. The file starts Create New

with the default settings. Selecting this icon takes the user to a

keyboard screen so that a new file name can be entered.

Selecting Save to USB saves the current file to a USB memory device,

if a USB memory device is inserted in the front of the machine.

Selecting makes a copy of the file currently being shown on the Copy

choose tolerance setup window. The copy is identified with the same

name plus an incremented number after it.

Selecting brings up an “are you sure” dialogue. Selecting Delete

“Yes” deletes the file currently shown. The user can cancel out by

selecting “No” or selecting the icon.Back

Selecting brings the user to a keyboard screen where the Rename

name of the current file can be changed.

USB EDIT

This menu relates only to the files on the USB memory device. If

there is a file name currently listed in the choose tolerance to load

box, selecting the options on the menu will take action on that file.

This menu has the following options:

• Copy to List

• Delete

• Rename

• Load from USB

Selecting copies the file currently being shown on the Copy to List

choose tolerance to load box and saves it to the VRTEX® Engage.

Selecting brings up an “are you sure” dialogue. Selecting Delete

“Yes” deletes the file currently being shown on the choose tolerance

to load. This deletes the file from the USB memory device. The user

can also cancel out by selecting “No” or selecting the icon.Back

Selecting brings the user to a keyboard screen where the Rename

name of the current file can be changed.

Selecting loads the names of the files currently on the USB Load

memory device. The names show up in the ‘choose tolerance to load’

box. The user will need to select this in order to see what is on their

USB memory device.

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

TOLERANCES: JOINT CONFIGURATION SELECTION

SCREEN

The user selects which configuration to modify. See Figure B.14.

TOLERANCES: PROCESS SELECTION SCREEN

The user selects which process to modify. See Figure B.15.

TOLERANCES: EQUIPMENT SETTINGS SCREEN

This screen allows for the modification of the following welding

parameters (See Figure B.16):

• Wire Feed Speed • Voltage

• Amperage • Polarity

TOLERANCES: GAS SCREEN

This screen allows for the modification of (See Figure B.17):

• Gas Mixture Selected

• Gas Flow Rate

TOLERANCES: WELDING TECHNIQUE PARAMETERS

SCREEN

This screen allows the modification of (See Figure B.18):

• CTWD/Arc Length

• Work Angle

• Travel Angle

NOTE: The travel angle for drag welding techniques should always be

less than 90 degrees. The travel angle for pushing technique

should always be greater than 90 degrees.

Figure B.14 – Joint configuration screen

Figure B.15 – Process selection screen

Figure B.16 – Equipment settings screen

Figure B.17 – Gas screen

Figure B.18 – Welding technique parameters screen

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

TOLERANCES: PATTERN AND AIM SCREEN

This screen allows the user to change the type of pattern being used

(stringer, box weave, straight weave, whip, triangle weave) and the

position of the root of the weld. See Figure B.19. The X and Y values

change the location of where the weld bead should be placed. See

Figure B.20. This affects the position parameter on the Live Action

Student Evaluation Report (LASER) screen. The +/- determines how

far off from the ideal position the student can place the electrode

before it results in a misplaced weld.

TOLERANCES: WHIP AND TRAVEL SPEED SCREEN

This screen allows for the modification of technique parameters

relating to the whipping welding technique and travel speed including

(See Figure B.21):

• Dime Spacing

• Whip Time

• Puddle Time

• Travel Speed

TOLERANCES: WEAVE SCREEN

This screen allows for the modification of weaving welding technique

including (See Figure B.22):

• Width of Weave

• Weave Timing

• Weave Spacing

Figure B.19 – Pattern and aim screen

TEE

GROOVE

Figure B.20 – Pattern and aim screen

Figure B.21 – Whip and travel speed screen

Figure B.22 – Whip and travel speed screen

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

USER MODE

SYSTEM INFORMATION

When setting up the virtual equipment, the user must set the welding

parameters (e.g. wire feed speed for the GMAW process) within the

ranges set in the tolerance editor. The system ships with Lincoln

default tolerances. Lincoln default tolerances can be reviewed in the

tolerance editor or refer to the Default Weld Process Settings Chart (if

using the default settings) located at the end of this operation section.

However, instructors can set and use their own tolerances for

teaching beginner welders. The tolerances also determine how the

user is scored on such parameters as work angle, travel angle, travel

speed, position and contact tip to work distance. The software will

step the user through the following setup screens:

• Login

• Joint configuration selection

• Process selection

• Environment

• Gas set up

• Weld machine settings

• Welder’s view

• LASER (Live Action Student Evaluation Report)

The key icon located at the lower left corner of the screen allows the

user to access the Instructor Mode with additional information and

set-up pages. See Operation (Instructor Mode).

• Weldometer™

• Tolerance Editor

• Options

• Update

• License Information

• Manage Profiles

NOTE: If the login screen does not appear, touch the back icon

repeatedly until the login screen appears. See Figure B.20.

OPERATING MODES

The VRTEX Engage has two operating modes, and Freeweld Mode

Lesson Mode.

Freeweld Mode allows the user to practice various welding

procedures without having the scores and lesson progress recorded.

Lesson Mode guides the user through each of the three training

groups. The user will be graded for each task and can continue to

the next task after a passing score is achieved. See Table B.1 for

lessons and groups.

GROUP INTRODUCTION GMAW 2F

LESSON

FIRST PERSON SAFETY

WORKPLACE INSPECTION 1

WPS READING

EQUIPMENT SETUP

GMAW SHORT 10 GA MILD STEEL 2F

TAPE READING

GROUP GMAW PRACTICE PLATE

LESSON

WORKPLACE INSPECTION 2

WPS READING

EQUIPMENT SETUP

GMAW SHORT 1/4” MILD STEEL PRACTICE PLATE

GROUP FCAW-S 2F

LESSON

WORKPLACE INSPECTION 3

WPS READING

EQUIPMENT SETUP

FCAW-S 3/8” MILD STEEL 2F

Table B.1 – Lesson groups and names

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

This page allows the user to: (See Figure B.23):

• Select operating mode (Freeweld or Lesson Mode)

• Enter Username

• Shutdown System red menu icon

• Continue to the next setup screen green icon

• Theory yellow icon

ON SCREEN KEYBOARD

The user enters their name by using the on screen keyboard. The

user can select shift or lock (equivalent to caps lock on a standard

keyboard) at any time. If the user makes a mistake, they can select

the back arrow to delete the last character entered.

The red menu icon allows the student to shut down the system. If the

user selects shutdown, a submenu appears asking the user if they are

sure that they want to shut down the system. This prompt prevents

the user from accidentally shutting down the system. If the user

selects “Yes”, the VRTEX Engage will shut down.

THIS METHOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED TO SHUT DOWN THE

VRTEX ENGAGE. Failure to do this could cause damage to the

system.

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CONTINUE

After the user enters their information and/or has made all necessary

selections, the green icon is selected to continue to the next process.

USB INDICATOR

The circular USB icon in the upper right corner of the screen indicates

the presence of a USB memory stick in the front of the machine. A

translucent icon indicates no USB memory stick is present. A green

icon indicates a USB memory stick is inserted into the front of the

machine. See Figure B.23.

Figure B.23 – Login screen

CAUTION

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

THEORY SCREEN

The theory icon has been implemented to assist users with additional

content, images and information related to the area of the application

where you are working. See Figure B.24. This information can be

accessed by selecting the yellow theory icon. When selected, the

icon allows the student to access visual and definitional information

about the different welding terms being used on each screen.

Welding terms that correspond with each page are listed in the boxes

on the left-hand side of the screen. When finished reviewing the

theory data, the student can select the theory icon again to exit the

screen.

JOINT CONFIGURATION SELECTION SCREEN

The user selects which joint configuration they want to virtually weld.

First, the user selects the joint. A rotating view of the highlighted

coupon shows in the upper area. For some configurations, the user

will be given the choice of material thickness to choose from. See

Figure B.25.

PROCESS SELECTION SCREEN

This screen allows the user to select the welding processes. See

Figure B.26. To change the process, among GMAW and FCAW, the

user touches the desired processes. If a process is not supported for

the selected material/thickness, it is grayed out on this screen and

cannot be selected. To choose among different sub-processes, touch

the appropriate icon.

At the top of the screen, the user can see the coupon and thickness

selected. As the user continues to set up the simulation, additional

information will be added to the right of this readout, so that the user

can reference what has previously been selected.

ENVIRONMENT SCREEN

The VRTEX Engage comes pre-configured with three different virtual

welding environments (Power Plant, Ironwork, Motorsports). To select

an environment, the user touches the desired icon. See Figure B.27.

Figure B.24 – Theory screen (screen may vary)

Figure B.25 – Joint configuration selection screen

Figure B.26 – Process selection screen

Figure B.27 – Environment screen

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

GAS SETUP SCREEN

On this screen, the user selects the gas mixture and gas flow rate.

See Figure B.28. The correct gas mixture and flow rate must be

entered according to the tolerance editor. If acceptable values are

not entered, this will be indicated on a later screen and the user may

have to go back and change the selection on this screen.

To select the gas mixture, touch the desired icon. The available gas

mixtures are shown on the gas set-up screen below.

To select the gas flow rate, touch the desired arrow icon or the gas

flow meter.

POLARITY, WIRE FEED SPEED AND VOLTAGE

SCREEN

Change the polarity by selecting the appropriate virtual polarity icon.

The user can select from AC, DC+ or DC-. The user changes the wire

feed speed by rotating the virtual wire feed speed dial. The display

above the dial indicates the setting. The user changes the voltage

by rotating the voltage dial. The display above the dial indicates

the setting. Some processes may not allow the user to pre-set the

voltage, in which case the display will be blank. See Figure B.29.

WELD MACHINE SETTINGS SCREEN

The user must enter the proper welding procedure and process

settings, including wire feed speed, amperage, voltage and polarity

where applicable. See Figure B.30. As in the gas setup screen, the

user must enter values within the acceptable range as governed by

the tolerance editor. If not, they will be notified by the incorrect weld

setting screen when the green check settings icon is selected. See

Figures B.30 and B.31. Refer to the supplied ‘Welding Specification

Procedure (WPS) Book’ to obtain the correct weld settings.

Figure B.28 – Gas setup screen

Figure B.29 – Polarity, wire feed speed and voltage

Figure B.30 – Weld machine settings screen

Figure B.31 – Incorrect settings

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

VIRTUAL WELDING OVERVIEW

Upon entering the weld environment the Welding Camera view is

displayed on the monitor. See Figure B.32.

Selecting the Welding Camera icon will bring up the camera options

list. The available options are Pan, Zoom and Rotate. See Figure

B.33. To adjust the camera view select the appropriate option icon

and slid finger up, down, left or right on the monitor to adjust to the

desired setting. To return to the default camera settings select the

Welding Camera icon and all adjustments will be erased.

UPPER OVERLAYS

The welding technique set in the tolerance editor and other process

details are displayed on the upper portion of the screen.

Selecting brings the user back to the login screen, with the Logout

user’s name removed.

ORANGE ACTION AND CUES ICON

The orange action menu icon has the following options:

• Quench

• “Cheater” Lens – Off, 1.25X, 1.5X, 1.75X, 2X

• Travel Speed Visual Cue

• AIM

• Travel/Work Angles Visual Cue

• CTWD (Contact To Work Distance) Visual Cue

• Trim

These options are only available when applicable to the welding

process.

Trim Quench cuts back the GMAW or FCAW wire. simulates quickly

cooling the metal.

VISUAL CUES

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,

these cues are color coded as well as symbolic. When cues are red,

they indicate being out of tolerance. Yellow cues indicate close to

tolerance, but not optimal. Green cues indicate being within tolerance

and close to optimal. See Figure B.34.

The magnifies the image seen on the monitor. The “Cheater” Lens

user can toggle between Off, 1.25X, 1.5X, 1.75X, 2X select their

option with the red select icon.

Figure B.32 – Welding camera view

Figure B.33 – Camera options Figure B.34 – Visual cues

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

Travel Speed turns on the travel speed visual cue. See Figure B.35.

This cue uses the color coding position to indicate travel speed.

NOTE: The goal is to keep the arrow in the center of the graph which

will also keep it green.

The (Contact Tip To Work Distance) cue is only available for CTWD

GMAW and FCAW processes. This cue uses color and position to

indicate proper CTWD. See Figure B.36. The goal is to get the tip of

the green arrow on the line of the “H” bar and keep the arrow color

green.

The cue can be used with GMAW or FCAW Travel/Work Angle

processes. See Figure B.37. The goal of this cue is to center the

circle in the cross hair and keep the color green.

The cue can be used with the GMAW or FCAW processes. See Aim

Figure B.38. The goal of this cue is to position the GMAW/FCAW Gun

device so the aim cue is a thin green line. This indicates that the weld

is being made in the correct location or position.

NEW COUPON

Selecting the blue new coupon menu icon instantly replaces the

current coupon with a fresh, unwelded coupon. Note that this is a

quick way to start over on the same configuration and process but

that it will remove all passes from the coupon and the graphs on the

LASER screen.

WHITE SCREEN SELECT ARROWS

Touching the white screen select arrows allow the user to move to the

previous or next step in the lesson.

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 has

inserted a USB device, selecting “End Pass” also automatically

saves a student report to the USB memory device on the front of

the machine. If no USB memory stick is present, a red circle with a

cross through it will appear on the USB icon in the upper right hand

corner of the screen. This also indicates that the student report has

not saved. Allow 10 seconds after selecting the “End Pass” icon to

allow time for the file to be saved. Student reports are not saved

internally on the VRTEX Engage. If the file is not saved on the USB

device at the time of the weld and another weld is made, the previous

weld data will be lost.

Figure B.35 – Travel speed visual cue

Figure B.36 – Contact Tip To Work Distance (CTWD)

Figure B.37 – Travel/work angle visual cue

Figure B.38 – Aim visual cue

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

LASER SCREEN

(Live Action Student Evaluation Report)

This screen summarizes the student’s welding performance. Detailed

information about the student’s welding technique for each pass are

displayed on this screen. See Figures B.39, B.40 and .Figure B.41

DISCONTINUITY INDICATOR

The lower left side of the screen list potential discontinuities. See

Figure B.40. When a student uses incorrect welding techniques, this

causes specific weld discontinuities. A line is drawn at the location

indicating these discontinuities. For example, too long an arc length

will cause porosity.

Potential discontinuities include:

• Incomplete Fusion/Penetration

• Slag Inclusion

• Porosity

• Undercut

• Poor Bead Placement

• Wrong Weld Size

• Convex/Excessive Reinforcement

• Concave/Underfill

• Excess Spatter

SCORE

On the upper right 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). The total score at the bottom of

the scoring section is calculated as an average of each parameter. To

achieve the maximum score, the weld must be made on the entire

length of the coupon.

Figure B.39 – LASER screen (good weld)

Figure B.40 – Potential discontinuities

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ENGAGE™

TECHNIQUE PARAMETERS

The upper left area of the screen shows the technique parameters

being tracked and the graph of these parameters is located to the

right. See Figure B.41. When the user welds, each parameter

is graphed using a line that is of the same color as the technique

parameter box. For example, “position” is written in the blue box

and indicated by the blue line. The left side of the graph represents

the left side of the coupon and the right side represents the right side

of the coupon. For vertical welds, the graph is rotated so that it is

vertical, with the bottom representing the bottom of the coupon and

the top representing the top of the coupon. The graph also shows

how close the parameter was to the ideal value. The ideal value

is indicated by the red line located in the center of the graph. This

value is determined by the tolerance editor settings. The upper and

lower white lines represent the acceptable maximum and minimum

values that the parameter should be within. These values are also

determined by the tolerance editor setting. Anything above the

top white line or below the bottom white line is out of tolerance.

The closer the user is to the ideal line, the better the weld. Each

parameter can be toggled on or off of the graph by touching the

appropriate icon.

WELD

TECHNIQUE

GRAPH

DISCONTINUIT

INDICATOR

Figure B.41 – LASER screen (graph, defects, discontinuities, etc.)

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ENGAGE™

Position is the user’s ideal weld root location. This location can

change with each pass. When weaving, the ideal location is

considered the centerline of the weave.

Contact Tip to Work Distance (CTWD) for GMAW and FCAW are

the distances from the tip of the GMAW/FCAW gun to a plane going

through the ideal position location. See Figures B.42.

Work Angle is the angle between the electrode and workpiece as

seen in Figure B.43.

Travel Angle is the angle between the electrode and the workpiece in

the direction of travel. See Figure B.44. The upper right area of the

screen displays if the user should be pushing or dragging. If the user

pushes when they should be dragging, they will not receive maximum

points. For pipe welding, this is the angle between the electrode and

the tangent of the pipe at that point.

PASS NUMBER

The pass number is displayed on the left center of the screen. To

change the pass being viewed touch the arrow icons.

TRAVEL DIRECTION

The travel direction is located on the right side in the middle of the

screen. When the user first starts to weld, a travel direction is sensed

by the system and an arrow indicating the direction is displayed. For

visual cues, the system assumes these directions. The visual cues

will automatically adapt to the travel direction used when the arc is

struck.

BEAD RENDER

An image of the completed pass appears in the middle of the screen.

STUDENT REPORT

The student report is a PDF file that captures the graph,

discontinuities, bead render, score and other information about the

weld. See Figure B.45. This PDF file can be printed or archived from

another computer to track student progress. Example of PDF below

shows students record.

Figure B.42 – Contact tip to work distance (CTWD)

Figure B.43 – Work angle

Figure B.44 – Travel angle

Figure B.45 – Student report

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ENGAGE™

SELECT GROUP SCREEN

The select group screen allows the user to choose the desired

training group. See Figure B.46. The center information box contains

the name of the training group and the completion percentage of

the selected group. The user can use the red arrow icons or the

rectangular boxes above or below the center information box to scroll

thru the training groups. A group will not be available for selection

until the prerequisite group has been completed. When the desired

training group is displayed the user can select the Continue icon to

proceed to the Select Lesson Screen.

SELECT LESSON SCREEN

The select lesson screen allows the user to choose the desired

training lesson. See Figure F.47. The center information box contains

the name of the training lesson and also the completion percentage

of the selected lesson. The user can use the red arrow icons or the

rectangular boxes above or below the center information box to scroll

thru the training lessons. A lesson will not be available for selection

until the prerequisite lesson has been completed. When the desired

training lesson is displayed the user can select the Continue icon to

proceed to the Lesson Overview Screen.

LESSON OVERVIEW SCREEN

The lesson overview screen offers an explanation of the selected

lesson and also displays the current progress of the lesson. See

Figure B.48. The lesson overview screen is split into four sections

Activity, Activity Detail, Rubric and Progress. The Activity section

contains the name of the lesson and a brief description of the

objective of the selected lesson. The Activity Detail section contains

a screenshot of the selected lesson and the name of the lesson. The

Rubric section provides scoring requirements to complete the lesson

and also informs the user to follow the instructions to complete the

lesson. The Progress section displays the completion status and

score of the selected lesson. After reviewing the lesson overview

screen the user can select the Start Lesson icon to continue to the

Lesson Instruction Screen.

LESSON INSTRUCTION SCREEN

The lesson instruction screen contains the general instruction to

complete the lesson. See Figure B.49. The screen displays portions

of the lesson and written instruction. The user can tap start lesson to

begin the lesson.

Figure B.46 – Select group screen

Figure B.47 – Select lesson screen

Figure B.48 – Lesson overview screen

Figure B.49 – Lesson instruction screen

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW

The VRTEX Engage 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. It promotes the efficient transfer of welding skills from

the classroom to the welding booth, while reducing material waste

and energy consumption associated with traditional welding training.

POWERING ON

1. Plug the input power cord into the fused power switch and place

the switch into the ON position. See Figure B.50.

2. Pressing and holding the , on the lower right green circular button

side of the machine, for 5 seconds powers up the VRTEX Engage

system. See Figure B.51.

NOTE: The green power button does not power down the system.

Select Log Out and Shutdown from the red menu icon to

power off the system.

3. The allows the student to view the setup touchscreen monitor

screens which provide an active view of the actual welding

process for instructors and students. The monitor should

automatically power ON when the green circular button is pressed.

See Figure B.52.

The following user controls (icons) may be displayed on the

monitor screen.

1. The allows the user to input wire feed wire feed speed icon

speed.

2. The allows the user to input the welding voltage. voltage dial icon

This dial also allows input of trim values when pulse process is in

use.

3. The left and right allow the white screen select arrow icons

operator to cycle through various screens.

4. The is used to select the virtual process selector switch icon

welding process (GMAW and FCAW).

5. The is used to indicate the welding polarity selector switch icon

polarity for any given process (DC+, DC-, or AC).

6. The USB port located at the front of the machine is used to upload

software and download user data from the system.

7. The is located on the monitor screen and allows key switch icon

the instructor to access the instructor mode which includes the

Weldometer®, Tolerance Editor, Options and Update screens.

8. The highlighted icons, white arrows and multi-colored icons

perform various functions depending upon the command shown.

9. Selecting takes the user to the previous screen.Back

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

The End User License Agreement (EULA) will appear at start up of

machine for the first time. Selecting “I Agree” will allow access to

the VRTEX Engage. The machine will shut down when “I Disagree” is

selected.

ON OFF

Figure B.50 – Fused power switch ON/OFF position

GREEN

CIRCULAR

BUTTON

Figure B.51 – Green circular button

TOUCHSCREEN

MONITOR

Figure B.52 – Touchscreen monitor

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

FREEWELD MODE

1. Select the Freeweld Mode icon. See Figure B.53.

2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter name and select Continue

icon. See Figure B.54.

3. Select the coupon to practice on and select the Continue icon. See

Figure B.55.

4. Select the weld process and select the Continue icon. See Figure

B.56.

5. Select the welding environment (Power Plant, Ironwork,

Motorsports) and select Continue icon. See Figure B.57.

6. Select the gas mixture and set the gas flow. Select the continue

icon. See Figure B.58. See the WPS Book for the correct settings.

Figure B.53 – Freeweld mode

Figure B.54 – Enter name

Figure B.55 – Plate selection

Figure B.56 – Weld process

Figure B.57 – Welding environment

Figure B.58 – Welding environment

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ENGAGE™

7. Set the polarity, wire feed speed and voltage. Select the continue

icon. See Figure B.59. See the WPS Book for the correct settings.

8. Once all settings have been entered, select the check settings icon

to verify that the entered settings are correct for the weld process

chosen. See Figure B.60. If settings are correct you will be taken

to the weld environment. If the settings are incorrect, there will

be a message displayed on the screen and it will be necessary to

adjust the settings accordingly. See Figure B.61.

9. When the environment screen appears tap the screen to skip to

welding. See Figure B.62.

10. Using the GMAW gun and the weld area, begin welding. See

Figure B.63. To begin weld over select the New Coupon icon

and practice the weld again. See Figure B.64. When weld is

complete select the End Pass icon and select the Next icon (white

arrow) to enter the LASER (Live Action Student Evaluation Report)

Screen. See .Figure B.65

Figure B.59 – Polarity, wire feed speed and voltage

Figure B.60 – Check settings

Figure B.61 – Incorrect settings

GMAW GUN

DEVICE

WELD

AREA

Figure B.62 – Environment screen

Figure B.63 – GMAW gun device and weld area

Figure B.64 – Welding screen

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OPERATION (USER MODE)VRTEX

ENGAGE™

11. When finished, select the Menu icon and choose the appropriate

action (Replay Mode, Save Weld To USB, Change Process, Change

Coupon Type, Logout). Confirm the selection by selecting Yes.

See Figure B.66.

Figure B.65 – LASER screen

Figure B.66 – Menu icon options

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