Changes

====Overview====

====Overview====

The operation of the AR Welding station is simple. First you will select a torch for the type of weld you want to practice and plug in the machine. After that it is a simple matter of setting up an exercise based on difficulty, welding method, and weld type. It is recommended that you start with the pre-programmed exercise to begin and then move on to custom exercises as you become more experienced. The general weld type is determined by what piece is being welded; the options include liner and cylindrical butt, lap, and T joints. Before the exercise begins you will have to calibrate the AR helmet. The calibration process occurs at the beginning of the exercise and is completed by following the instructions given by the AR helmet. After the calibration is completed complete the exercise, view the results, and then repeat.  

The operation of the AR Welding station is simple. First you will select a torch for the type of weld you want to practice and plug in the machine. After that it is a simple matter of setting up an exercise based on difficulty, welding method, and weld type. See the image below to learn how to adjust different weld parameters and navigate the software. It is recommended that you start with the pre-programmed exercise to begin and then move on to custom exercises as you become more experienced. The general weld type is determined by what piece is being welded; the options include liner and cylindrical butt, lap, and T joints. Before the exercise begins you will have to calibrate the AR helmet. The calibration process occurs at the beginning of the exercise and is completed by following the instructions given by the AR helmet. After the calibration is completed complete the exercise, view the results, and then repeat.  

====Demonstration====

====Demonstration====

# Select right or left handed. This is important because it affects the angle the torch should be held at when performing an exercise.  

# Select right or left handed. This is important because it affects the angle the torch should be held at when performing an exercise.  

# Open an exercise. There are four choices for creating an exercise: Open, GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick). If you know what type of weld you want to practice go for the open exercise because it will allow for the most customization. If this is a new experience, select the type of weld you are practicing and roll with one of the preset courses.  

# Open an exercise. There are four choices for creating an exercise: Open, GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick). If you know what type of weld you want to practice go for the open exercise because it will allow for the most customization. If this is a new experience, select the type of weld you are practicing and roll with one of the preset courses.  

# On the top of the screen the welding parameters are displayed and will be in red if they are not set properly. Use the control panel (pictured below) to adjust them as needed.[[File:Weld Panel.png|none|thumb|594x594px| (1) Power On/Off Button Use button to turn system on and off.   (2) Helmet Light Control Use button to turn helmet light on and off, and change intensity of light. (3) Filler Rod Light Control (TIG) Control not used with latest software.  (4) Volume Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease volume of helmet speakers.  (5) Display (Zoom) Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to magnify images on display screens.  (6) Augmented Reality (AR) Button Use button to turn augmented reality feature on and off.  (7) System Settings Button Use button to access system settings menu. Use the settings menu to change language, units of measure (standard or metric), camera settings and other parameters. After starting an exercise, use the System Settings button to adjust video device settings and optimize AR tracking for the room lighting conditions.  (8) Clean Slag Button Use button to remove slag from augmented reality workpiece when Stick and FCAW welding. Slag must be cleaned for test results to be displayed.  (9) Shielding Gas Flow Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease the shielding gas flow for the MIG and TIG weld processes.  (10) Gun Trigger Selection Button Use button to select either two-step or four-step trigger operation.  (11) Amperage/Wire Feed Speed Selection Button Use button to select the weld parameter (amperage or wire feed speed) to be adjusted (see Item 12).  (12) Amperage/Wire Feed Speed Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease amperage or wire feed speed (see item 11).  (13) AC/Polarity Selection Button Use button to select AC weld output or DCEP or DCEN weld polarity.  (14) Voltage Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease weld voltage.  (15) System Navigation Buttons Use buttons to navigate AR system programs and select menu items.  (16) OK (System Selection) Button Use button to activate selected menu items.  (17) System Cancel Button Use button to stop the AR program or activity in use, or return to the previous screen.  ]]

# On the top of the screen the welding parameters are displayed and will be in red if they are not set properly. Use the control panel (pictured below) to adjust them as needed.[[File:Weld Panel.png|none|thumb|594x594px| (1) Power On/Off Button Use button to turn system on and off. (2) Helmet Light Control Use button to turn helmet light on and off, and change intensity of light. (3) Filler Rod Light Control (TIG) Control not used with latest software.  (4) Volume Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease volume of helmet speakers.  (5) Display (Zoom) Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to magnify images on display screens.  (6) Augmented Reality (AR) Button Use button to turn augmented reality feature on and off.  (7) System Settings Button Use button to access system settings menu. Use the settings menu to change language, units of measure (standard or metric), camera settings and other parameters. After starting an exercise, use the System Settings button to adjust video device settings and optimize AR tracking for the room lighting conditions.  (8) Clean Slag Button Use button to remove slag from augmented reality workpiece when Stick and FCAW welding. Slag must be cleaned for test results to be displayed.  (9) Shielding Gas Flow Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease the shielding gas flow for the MIG and TIG weld processes.  (10) Gun Trigger Selection Button Use button to select either two-step or four-step trigger operation.  (11) Amperage/Wire Feed Speed Selection Button Use button to select the weld parameter (amperage or wire feed speed) to be adjusted (see Item 12).  (12) Amperage/Wire Feed Speed Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease amperage or wire feed speed (see item 11).  (13) AC/Polarity Selection Button Use button to select AC weld output or DCEP or DCEN weld polarity.  (14) Voltage Adjustment Buttons Use buttons to increase or decrease weld voltage.  (15) System Navigation Buttons Use buttons to navigate AR system programs and select menu items.  (16) OK (System Selection) Button Use button to activate selected menu items.  (17) System Cancel Button Use button to stop the AR program or activity in use, or return to the previous screen.  ]]

# Place Helmet on head and size to head.  

# Place Helmet on head and size to head.  

# Follow instructions in the helmet to calibrate the simulator to begin welding.

# Follow instructions in the helmet to calibrate the simulator to begin welding.

==Safety==

==Safety==

* Don’t drop the helmet, always place on cart when your not wearing it

* Don’t drop the helmet, always place on cart when your not wearing it. It is expensive so take good care of it.

* When someone enters the tool room, make sure they know about the extension cord

* When someone enters the room, make sure they know about the extension cord to prevent tripping.

* Do not aggressively over tighten the connectors of the welding torches

* Do not aggressively over tighten the connectors of the welding torches or they could be damaged.

* Make sure to press silver button when releasing the connector of the stick torch

* Make sure to press silver button when releasing the connector of the stick torch or it could break.

* Do not cut power to the machine before it is completely shut down (clean up #4 & #5)

* Do not cut power to the machine before it is completely shut down.

* Always lay torches completely on top of the table

* Always lay torches completely on top of the table and avoid sharp bends in the wire to prevent damage to the torches.

* Make sure overhead clamp is secured tightly before using

* Make sure overhead clamp is secured tightly before using or you could get smacked in the head.

* Do not scratch the coupons as the simulator needs the markings to read your weld.

* Do not scratch the coupons as the simulator needs the markings to read your weld.

==Certification==

==Certification==

==Troubleshooting==

==Troubleshooting==

==Maintenance==

==Maintenance==

====General maintenance====

====General maintenance====

* Make sure the space is kept neat and tidy.

Besides occasionally updating software, the only required maintenance is general cleaning. General cleaning consists of wiping dust off the machine when needed, making sure the space is kept neat and tidy, and make sure all cords and torches are in their place.

* Before leaving, make sure all cords and torches are in their place.

====Specific Maintenance Tasks====

====Specific Maintenance Tasks====

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