DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 60974-4
; VDE 0544-4:2017-05
Arc welding equipment - Part 4: Periodic inspection and testing (IEC 60974-4:2016); German version EN 60974-4:2016
Lichtbogenschweißeinrichtungen - Teil 4: Wiederkehrende Inspektion und Prüfung (IEC 60974-4:2016); Deutsche Fassung EN 60974-4:2016
Overview
This standard applies for both periodic inspection and testing of welding power sources at specified intervals in order to reduce the hazards as well as for maintenance at specified intervals to reduce failures and for repair, that is, to restore to a safe and intended operating condition. The responsible committee is DKE/K 361 "Lichtbogenschweißeinrichtungen" ("Electric arc welding equipment") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.