Welding power supplies shall be validated in accordance with EN 50504 or an

approved equivalent if impact toughness test is required by the applicable company

or industry specifications or codes

Welding equipment is validated by an "expert", using equipment which has

calibration traceable to national standards
Measuring instruments used for validation are in good condition
Measuring instruments used for validation are calibrated by a recognized calibrator
with standards traceable to national standards

Measuring instruments used for validation are 2 times (Preferably 5 times) more
accurate than the accuracy required for the validation grade
Ambient temperature is measured to ensure it is within the limit speciied for the
power source and test instrumentation rating. Ambient temperature is recorded

Input voltage is measured to ensure compliance with the speciied for the power
source. This measurement is recorded in the validation certificate. Correct tapping
have been connected within the power source if relevant

For engine driven power sources, check rated load speed and no-load speed to
ensure that the power sorce meets the rated values.

The resistive load across the output terminals of the power source is connected as
far as pracrical. The instrumentation used for the validation of the voltage across
the resistive load and the transducer in the circuit is connected.

Power source for each welding process are subjected to the following loads,
a.
MIG/MAG/FCAW/SAW - loaded with flat charecteristics. {U2=(14+0.05
I2)V upto I2=600A after which U2 remains constant at 44V.
b.
SAW - loaded with a conventional load U2 = (20+0.4 I2) V upto I2=600A,
ater which U2 remains constant at 44V.
c.
SMAW - is loaded with a conventional load o drooping charecteristics
{U2=(20+0.04 I2) V upto I2=600A}, after which U2 remains constant at
44V.
d.
TIG - is loaded with a conventional load o drooping charecteristcs
{U2=(10+0.04 I2) V upto I2 = 600A} after which it remains constant at 34V
The wire feed unit being validated, is connected to the source of power supply
normally used during welding.

The wire feeder is assembled and adjusted according to the manufacturer's

instructions.
The wire feeder shall not be driven at speeds or loaded with filler wire diametes, in
excess of that shown on the rating plate.
The current rating of validation welding cables used > 2 times maximum current
flowing in the welding circuits. NOTE: Exception is where the welding system is
being validated with specific welding cable, or circuit assemble charecteristics.

The validation /calibration range of the control or meter fitted to the power source
is selected from one of the following

a. The full range of the control or meter

b. The partial range of the control or meter
c. Selected points over the range of the control or meter
Either b. or c. is agreed on before performing validation/calibration
Measurements are taken at the minimum setting, the maximum setting and at 3
other points normally equally spaced between minimum and maximum, over the
full or partial range.

The equipment is switched on 5minutes before any calibration requirements.

Validation starts at the minimum output setting. The powersource output is
energized and stabilized for 10 seconds, and a reading is taken. The procedure is
repeated for each of the measuring points upto the maximum.

After a further 10 seconds a second reading is taken at the maximum setting. This
procedure is repeated for each of the measurement points down to the minimum.

The power source is loaded in excess of that shown on the rating plate.
If validation at a particular current and or voltage is required, but the nature of the
load does not permit that current or voltage at the curresponding load voltage or
current to be achieved, points are taken above and below the desired values, and
the required value calculated.

AT each validation point selected point record on to ..

a. Current and/or voltage reading
b. Power sourse meter reading
Two values of the two measurement of current and/or voltage from test
c. instrumentation.
d. The mean value o two measurements
Results of measurements are systematically recorded and supplied on, or with
validation certificate
If the power source has slope control, the setting is noted. If it is necessary to
validate the power source at different settings of the slope control, this is agreed
prior to the validation.

A consistency test is carried out on controls which cannot be calibrated/validated as

they are not graduated in absolute units, or the original validation is not applicable
due to the way the equipment is being used, eg under abnormal load conditions.

On completion of the validation the results are compared with the Accuracy set in
table 1 o ISO 50504.
 EN 50504 Sec 7

EN 50504 Sec 9.3 a

EN 50504 Sec 9.3 b

EN 50504 Sec 9.3 c

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.1

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.2

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.3

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.4

EN 50504 Sec 9.4

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.5

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.6

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.7

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EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.9

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.1.10

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.1

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.2

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.3

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.4

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.5

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.6

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.7

EN 50504 Sec 5

EN 50504 Sec 9.5.2.8