Lincoln Electric IM10046 VRTEX 360 - Manual (Page 14)

A-4 INSTALLATION A-4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VRTEX ® 360 is a Virtual Welding Training System
and VRAW ® (Virtual Reality Arc Welding) Solution.
This computer controlled interactive system simulates
arc welding through the use of realistic puddle graph-
ics and sounds. This training system simulates multi-
ple arc welding processes on a wide variety of weld
joint configurations. The VRTEX
® 360 represents the
next generation of Virtual Reality (VR) welding train-
ing.
DESIGN FEATURES
HARDWARE OVERVIEW:
• Virtual Welding Machine, including:
- Monitor
- Coupon Drawer (back drawer)
- VR GMAW/FCAW Gun
- VR SMAW Device
- VR GMAW/FCAW Gun Holder
- VR SMAW Device Holder
- VR Helmet w/Face Mounted Display (FMD)
- Arm
- Speakers
- Five VR Coupons - Flat Plate
T-Joint
Groove Joint
2” Pipe XXS
6” Pipe Schedule 40
• Stand, including:
- Post
- Table
- Pins
- Base
- Weights
HARDWARE UNCRATING:
TOOLS NEEDED
3/8” (9.5 mm) Wrench
3/16” (4.8 mm) Allen Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
1. Decide on a location for your unit.
NOTE: The system requires approximately 8ʼ L x 8ʼ
D x 8ʼ H (2.4 m L x 2.4 m D x 2.4 m H) of
space. Keep at least 3 feet in all directions of
both the stand and VR weld machine free from
obstruction. 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 ® 360 near high
frequency TIG machines and power sources.
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 ® 360
machine in the welding lab. Electrical interfer-
ence 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 con-
duit. In the event the VRTEX
® 360 is affected by
interference, it is the user's responsibility to take
steps to isolate and/or eliminate the interfer-
ence.
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.
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 sys-
tems. AD1332-1, -4 systems have a standard frequency
source installed. AD1332-2, -5 systems have an alter-
nate frequency source installed. For multiple system
installations, alternate the -1, -4 and -2, -5 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 seen below.
VRTEX ® 360
-1/-4 -1/-4
-1/-4 -1/-4
-2/-5 -2/-5
-2/-5 -2/-5