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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about the Weld Monitor

How does the Weld Monitor Unit Work ?

Answer : The Weld Monitoring Unit measures the delivered heat generating energy that goes into a weld and checks that this is within user set limits.  If it isn’t, the unit indicates a fault condition.  The unit incorporates precision stabilised electronics for highly repeatable measurements.

Do I need additional equipment with the Weld Monitor Unit  ?

Answer : No - The Weld Monitoring Unit is normally supplied as a kit bundle that includes a universal power supply, a current shunt and all the necessary cables to quickly retrofit the system to your welding apparatus.  These items can of course be purchased separately and if you prefer, you can use your own current sensing unit.

What sort of welding equipment does the Weld Monitor Unit support  ?

Answer : The Weld Monitoring Unit is designed to monitor micro weld applications that utilise Capacitor Discharge, Linear DC, HFDC and Hybrid type resistance welding power supplies.  In addition, depending upon the equipment type, the Weld Monitoring Unit can be use to monitor pulse arc micro joining applications.

Does the Weld Monitoring Unit support multiple welding schedules ?

Answer : Yes - The Weld Monitoring Unit provides rotary numeric settings that are adjusted to suit each weld schedule, acting as a permanent memory for each process condition.  In automation applications, multiple welding schedules are readily accommodated using the same method or by capturing the measured process signals via an external analogue to digital converter.  

Can I connect the Weld Monitor directly to a PLC ?

Answer : Yes - The Weld Monitoring Unit provides Weld timing signals and Upper and Lower Limit Fault signals via optically isolated channels.  These signals can additionally be used to trigger data acquisition if required.

Can I prevent unauthorised changes being made to the monitor ?

Answer : Yes - The Weld Monitoring Unit is self contained in a small box.  If you are concerned about unwanted interventions, then simply place the unit in a lockable box or provide a locking cover.  Where possible, try to educate operators to seek process engineering help when faults occur rather than allow ad hoc changes to be made to your welding equipment.

What happens if I change my mind ?

Answer: Bespoke Electronics Limited wants happy customers.  It could be that you find that weld monitoring creates more questions than it answers and that you need more time to consider and stabilise your welding processes.  Before supplying a Weld Monitoring Unit, Bespoke Electronics Limited will  endeavour to ensure that the product is right for your application.  If in the unlikely event this turns out not to be the case, Bespoke Electronics will provide a full product refund within 30 days of purchase, assuming the equipment supplied is returned prepaid in an “as new” same condition as was supplied.

How do I get service and support ?

Answer: Support begins from an initial enquiry.  Bespoke Electronics Limited will provide advice about the product suitability based on pre-sales information provided.  Once equipment has been purchased, free product technical support is available via phone or email.  Bespoke Electronics Limited also offers welding application consultancy.

What is the warranty cover ?

Answer: Equipment provided by Bespoke Electronics Limited is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery, provided such equipment is used in the fashion for which it was intended and has not been modified or subjected to abuse. The purchaser bears full and entire responsibility for the suitability, application and use of any equipment supplied and is obliged to satisfy themselves that the equipment is fit for their use.

Bespoke Electronics Limited’s liability for such equipment is limited only to the repair or replacement of, at the sole discretion of Bespoke Electronics Limited, any equipment proved defective, provided such equipment is returned to Bespoke Electronics Limited prepaid.

The warranties expressed above are in lieu of and exclusive of all other warranties. There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, except as stated herein.

In absolutely no event shall Bespoke Electronics Limited be liable or responsible for incidental or consequential damages, even if the possibility of such incidental or consequential damages has been made known to Bespoke Electronics Limited. Bespoke Electronics Limited, reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product materials, design, or specifications without notice.