Theory of operation, General description, Vrtex – Lincoln Electric VRTEXTM 360 SVM200-A User Manual
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THEORY OF OPERATION
E-2
E-2
VRTEX
TM
360
NOTE: Unshaded areas of Block Logic
Diagram are the subject of discussion
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Virtual Welding Training System VRTEX
TM
360 is a
computer controlled interactive system that, through
the combination of realistic puddle simulation and arc
welding sound provides the user with a realistic, hands
on welding experience. This training system is capa-
ble of simulating multiple arc welding processes on a
wide variety of weld joint configurations. The VRTEX
TM
360 is built upon the technology of the VRSIM
Simwelder and represents the next generation of
Virtual Reality welding training.
FIGURE E.2 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
115/240 VAC
50/60 HERTZ
SINGLE PHASE
INPUT
TERMINAL
STRIP
ON
SWITCH
INTERLOCK
RELAY
5 VDC USB
SIGNAL
AUDIO 1
AUDIO
RECEPTACLE
DISPLAY
LED
PC BOARD
INTERFACE
MODULE
DIGITAL
(USB)
VIDEO
RECEPTACLE
MONITOR
VGA
SPLITTER
12 VDC
GREEN LED
12 VDC
SUPPLY
GREEN LED
5 VDC
SUPPLY
5 VDC
CPU
COMPUTER ASSEMBLY
U
S
B
S
I
G
N
A
L
U
S
B
POLHEMUS
INTERFACE
MODULE
FROM
CPU
VGA 1
INTERFACE
MODULE
DIGITAL
I/O
U
S
B
PROCEDURE SELECTIONS
TO VGA SPLITTER
USER INTERFACE
CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
(MULTIPLE DEVICES)
WELDING
STAND
HELMET
RELAY
PC
BOARD
<
12 VDC
5 VDC
VISUAL AND AUDIO SIGNALS
FMD
CONTROL
UNIT
MOTOR CONTROL COMMANDS
12 VDC
MIG GUN
DEVICE
STICK ELECTRODE
DEVICE
MOTOR
CONTROL
PC BOARD
MOTOR
SIGNALS
VGA 3 + 4 AND AUDIO 2
1
2
V
D
C
VRTEX 360 THEORY OF OPERATION