BSI BS47570 92 MM VL246L9 O299b0b 8 mm BS 7570 : 1992 i 8.2 validation All the operations for the purpose of demonstzating that an item of welding equipment or a welding system conforms to the operating specification for that welding equipment or system, 3.3 monitoring ‘The use of a measuring device to cheek, record or indicate the output or performance of a welding equipment or welding system, 3.4 accuracy The closeness of an observed quantity to the defined or true value, 8.5 are length The distance between the cathode and the anode of the welding ar or the distance hetween the welding electrode and the piece being welded uring welding, 3.6 are voltage ‘The potential difference between the cathode and the anodo during wolding or the potential difference between the welding eleetrode and the piece being welded during welding. 3.7 portable welding monitor (‘brief case monitor’) An assembly of measuing instruments packaged in a portable case used to measure, record and/or analyse the welding equipment output, 3.8 chart recorder A measuring instrument which continuously records the measured value i a graphical form on. continuous roll or sheet of paper or similar medium. 3.9 data logger A device for recording the measured welding variables in discrete steps on an electronic or ‘magnetic storage medium and reproducing the ‘measurements in numerical or graphieal form. The device may be portable or transportable, 3.10 wire feed speed ‘The rate of delivery of a consumable welding electrode or the rate of delivery of a separate filler wire to the walding are. 3.11 repeatability test A test to dotermine the stro of the equipment: output when the relevant control on the equipment Js set to a position, altered and returned to the ‘same apparent position. NOT. A repeatability validation cortfeato can be asued when ‘the exor botween the two opt resdings is lss than te sccuracy figures given fn ees 4 and @ for enc Pm the ‘validation range selectad fr th control Copyrgne by the Bntsh Stanaaras fesutonon Wed Mar 03 09.24.08 1999 3.12 MOG welding Are welding using a consumable flux-cored wite electrode without shielding gas from an external source. 8.18 elass ‘A dezignation according to the accuracy uf a ‘measuring instrument conforming to BS 89 Part 1 : 1990, BS 89 : Part 2: 1990 or BS 90: 1975, NOTH, Por example dass 2.6 refers to + 2.6 % full eale deflection, 4 Validation accuracies for the ‘equipment classified as grade 1 (standard grade) 4.1 Repeatability Itis recognized that the repeatability of the ‘equipment is important and in clause 8 tests for repeatability are shown. ‘The same value es is given there should be used in this test unless an alternative is given, 4.2 Welding power sources ‘The validation accuracies for grade 1 power sources sliguld conform to table 1. [Table 1. Validation accuracies for grade 1 | power sources [ Quansiey “ecuraey, ‘Current E10 %) Rated no-load voltage 6% No load voltage (MIG/MAG/MOG®) | £10 % his valuo is valid wntows the maximum output current xoeeds 10 times the minimum output emnent in which ease ‘Me accuracy at minum current should be Zhnage anin % and the aocuracy at maximum eserene should bee 10" ‘with the accuracy varying linearly between these two vals. 2 me conventional tnad votago U, at the output terminals of the power source is given y the fllowing equation, In whlch ‘y's the conventional welding Guzen in amperes: Uy (id 0081) 9 up Go 44 Vat 000 A, after which Uy romaine constant, (See BS 638 : Part 10 1900.) 4.3 Instrumentation ‘The welding equipment may be fitted with indicating meters, The measuring equipment should be validated to the standard shown for grade 1 welding equipment, as given in table 2. [Table 2. Validation accuracies for grade 1] nstruments Quantity Tndicating instruments conforming to nS 89 ; Part 1: 1980 aud BS 89 Part 2 : 1990 Aecuracy Class 2.5BST BS*7570 92 MM LL24bE4 025907 T A 5 Validation accuracies for the equipment classified as grade 2 (precision grade) 5.1 Repeatability Itis recognized that the repeatability of the equipment is important and In clause 8 tests for repeatability are shown, The same percentage value showld De used in Unis West less an alternative is given. 5.2 Welding power sources: ‘The validation accuracies for grade 2 power sources should conform to table 8. not necessary. However to ensure the consistency and repeatability of MIG/MAG/MOG welding, the wire feed rate should conform to the accuracy ‘sven in table 4 Table 4, Validation accuracies for grade 2 wire feeders Cra Wire feed speed ‘Ascurney 22.5% 5.4 Instrumentation ‘The equipment may be fitted with indicating meters, recording meters or instruments, data loggers and connections for the use of external instrumentation, The validation accuracy for [ible 3. Val . aoe ea tunde 2 instruments should conform to table 5, eantiy ‘Acciney | [Table 6. Validation accuracies for grade 2 Current [E25 x0 |inscrumentation | atic —_ [fear au) £6 Indicating instruments conforming to [Class 1 | ‘Time Coulee width?) a | |BS 89: Purt 1: 1990 and BS 89; Pare 2+ 1990) Slope up/down time? Chart recorders conforming to Chass 1 Rated no-load voltage £5% BS WO : 1975 No-lond voltage (MIG/MAG/MOG)) | £5 % Data loggers 21% D-the current conteol should bo validated fora range oF ‘alice es epactied inthe welding procedure, by Ue (Goe'8.2..8) The ver pulse width covers any variable voltage or eurent ‘nent for whic an nvidual control provided, «tine tt peak cntent, tne et background current, total ele tine In Most eases te messed terval wilh fom the seat {ha large oe arian oe ed ft hae of ‘arial hough this may presint problem nome cases (ee ‘lane end figure 4.) Sometimes called ramp up and ramp down or emuer ot ‘9 The conventional load voltage Ut the ouput terminals of ‘the power soutee = glven ty the following equation, in which [rie the conventional welding curren in amperes Up = (14 + 0.05 3) ¥ up to Vat 000 A after which Up remains constant, (See 18 6984 Port 10. 1000, 5.8 Wire feed equipment Wire feed equipment includes al systems designed to feed filler wire or consumable continuous ‘electrodes, It is recognized that in MIG/MAG and allied self-adjusting are systems in which the wire feed rate is linked to a function of the welding power, an absolute calibration of wire feed rate is (Copyright by The Bas STandardsTestaion Wed Mar 03 06.24.09 1999 6 Frequency of validation and calibration The welding equipment should be validated or recalibrated al Ue intervals shown in table 6. Where there is a proven record of repeatability and reliability the frequency of validation may be reduced. It may be necessary to validate or recalibrate at mote frequent intervals, depending upon the recommendation of the manufacturer, the requirements of the user, or where there is reason to belicye that the performance of the equipment may have deteriorated. In the case of grade 2 equipment, calibration should always be carried out after any repair ur uperation lable to affect the calibration, ‘Table 6 Frequency of validation farade “Trrequcney 1 (standard) 1 “| 2 (precision) o.