SafeTac VRD VRDT6 Instruction Manual

SafeTac VRD® VRDT6 VRD TESTER KIT
TESTS PEAK OCV /OCV VRD OPERATE TIME / VRD OPERATE RESISTANCE
Tests to .3 or 2 seconds depending on site Requirement
Caution do not charge printer & use on tester at the same time
Results are displayed on high brightness display for easy recording.
Simple to operate supplied in case with SafeTac VRD Peak Level tester to ensure all standards requirements are
tested.
Visual high brightness indicators to provide a secondary PASS / FAIL indication.
Operation.
Current N.A.T.A. Calibration certificate included.
Test Welding Machine Peak OCV with Peak OCV tester before below test to ensure compliance
To Australian Standards Peak output OCV 35 VDC or less
Ensure Welding Plant is turned off before any connections or disconnection is made.
1. Connect Work clamp & Electrode holder to VRDT6 tester Polarity is not important.
2. Connect Input leads to Welding Machine Polarity is not important
3. Turn VRD tester power switch ON TO .3 OR 2 SECONDS DEPENDING ON SITE REQUIREMENT
4. Start or turn on welding machine & set to MMA or stick position set current to approximately 90 Amps.
5. Ensure 200 Ohm switch is in off position VRDT6 should turn on automatically if not press power button
to turn on.
6. Ensure screen is in OCV weld to test mode ,Weld then when siren beeps then stop welding OCV will be
indicated on screen & green LED should be on if red led is on then VRD OCV test has failed.
7. Wait for result If test was OK press program button to change to Time test mode plus turn 200 OHM
switch to the on position LED should be green if it changes to red when the switch is turned on then the
VRD is operating at above 200 Ohms & needs attention.
8. If LED is green then weld until beeper sounds then stop . VRD turn on time should be displayed on the
screen ,Green led should be on if red is on & flashing then VRD has locked on & needs attention.
9. If tests completed successfully press the print button to print test label or save to USB memory stick
10. If a USB STICK IS INSERTED PRESS SAVE TO USB & TESTER WILL BEEP TWICE TO INDICATE TEST HAS BEEN
SAVED TO THE USB STICK
11. When tests are complete turn time switch to centre off position to extend battery life.
damage will result !!