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A General Requirements

Welding power supplies shall be validated in accordance with BS EN

SAES-W-011,
A1 50504 or an approved equivalent if impact toughness test is reqd by the
Para. 19.2
applicable company or industry specifications or codes.

The welding equipment should be validated or calibrated at yearly SAES-W-011,

A2
intervals. (BS EN 50504 section 6). Para. 19.2

Welding equipment is validated by an 'expert', using equipment which

has calibration traceable to national standards. SAES-W-011,
A3
NOTE: Welding equipment manufacturer, repairer, validation agent or Para. 19.2
the user can carry out the validation. (BS EN 50504 Para. section 7).

Measuring instruments used in validation should conform to following:

1) They are in good condition.
2) They should be calibrated by a recognized calibrator with standards
SAES-W-011,
A4 traceable to a national standard.
Para. 19.2
3) They should be at least twice and preferably five times more
accurate, than the accuracy required for the validation grade.
(BS EN 50504 Section 9.3)

Ambient temperature is measured to ensure it is within the limits

specified for the power source, and the instrument rating tested. SAES-W-011,
A5
Ambient temperature is recorded on validation certificate. (BS EN Para. 19.2
50504 Para. 9.5.1.1)

Input voltage is measured to ensure compliance with the specified value

for the power source. This measurement is recorded on the validation
SAES-W-011,
A6 certificate.
Para. 19.2
NOTE: Correct tappings have been connected within the power source
if relevant. Refer (BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.2)

For engine driven power sources, check rated load speed and no-load
SAES-W-011,
A7 speed to ensure that the power source meets the rated values (BS EN
Para. 19.2
50504 Para. 9.5.1.3)

The resistive load across the output terminals of the power source, is
connected as far as practical. The instrumentation used for the SAES-W-011,
A8
validation of the voltage across the resistive load & the transducer in the Para. 19.2
circuit, is connected.(BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.4)

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 Power Source for each welding process are subjected to the following
loads:
a. TIG - is loaded with a conventional load of drooping
characteristics{(U₂ = (10 + 0,04 I2) V up to I₂ = 600 A},
after which it remains constant at 34V.
b. SMAW- is loaded with a conventional load of Drooping
characteristic {U₂ = (20 + 0,04 I2) V up to I₂ = 600 A}, after
which U₂ remains constant at 44 V.
c. MIG/MAG/FCAW- loaded with Flat characteristic SAES-W-011,
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{U₂ = (14 + 0,05 I2) V up to I₂ = 600 A}, after which U₂ Para. 19.2
remains constant at 44 V.
d. SAW - loaded with a conventional load U₂ = (20 + 0,04 I2) V
up to I₂ = 600 A, after which U₂ remains constant at 44 V.
(BS EN 50504 Para. 9.4)

The wire feed unit being validated, is connected to the source of power
SAES-W-011,
A10 supply normally used during welding. (BS EN 50504 Para.
Para. 19.2
9.5.1.5)

The wire feeder is assembled and adjusted according to the SAES-W-011,

A11
manufacturer's instructions.(BS EN 50504 Para. 9.5.1.6) Para. 19.2

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Attachment 1 - BS EN 50504-2008- Table 1 (Validation/Calibration Tolerances)

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