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CAUTION
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
F-11 F-11
VRTEX
TM
360
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely,
contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
Call 1-
888-935-3878
.
FUNCTION PROBLEMS
Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
The VRTEX
TM
360 does not
function correctly in the GMAW
mode. It works correctly in the VR
SMAW (stick) mode.
Make sure the VR GMAW
Device is connected properly.
Make sure the correct welding
procedures are set.
Check for loose or faulty
connections, at the ribbon
cable, between the USB Digital
I/O Module and the terminal
block interface. Also check
between the terminal block
interface and the Relay Board.
See the wiring diagram
Check the VR GMAW trigger
connector (audio type) for a
loose or faulty connection.
Perform the Interface Digital
Module IO Test.
The Relay PC Board may be
faulty.
The VR GMAW Device may be
faulty.
There is jitter or shaking in the
Helmet display and Monitor.
Make sure there is not any TIG
welding or high frequency
interference in the immediate
area.
Check for loose or faulty
connections between the
Helmet/Monitor and the
VRTEX
TM
360 machine. See
the wiring diagram.
The CPU constantly looses the
current time and date. At initial
boot-up the monitor reads
“CMOS” battery failed.
The internal battery in the CPU
has failed. A qualified
technician needs to address this
problem.
Perform the CPU Removal
Procedure. Replace the
internal battery in the CPU.
(KTS CR2032)
As viewed through the helmet and
the monitor, the entire stand
assembly appears in the middle of
the screen and the environment
does not move.
N/A Check all cables and leads to
the Polhemus Interface
Module for loose or faulty
connections.
Perform the Polhemus
Interface Module Test.
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