ESAB · Weld Data Monitoring & Quality Assurance
The ESAB WeldScanner Validator is a portable validation and calibration instrument that validates all brands of arc welding equipment to IEC 60974-14, measuring welding current, voltage, wire feed speed and optionally gas flow rate and travel speed, and issuing validation certificates as PDF.
Price on request. POFIS is an ESAB Authorized Distributor & Service Centre in Abu Dhabi — quotations include confirmed lead time and delivery terms.
Where it is used
Features
The Validator validates and calibrates all brands of welding equipment in accordance with IEC 60974-14, the standard for validation of arc welding equipment. For a fabricator running machines from several manufacturers, one instrument covers the whole fleet.
Documenting a PQR run-sheet with the WeldScanner significantly eliminates human error by providing accurate and untampered data. Hand-recorded welding parameters are copied from a display by someone watching an arc; captured data is simply what happened, and that distinction matters when a PQR is challenged.
Welding current, welding voltage and wire feed speed as standard, with gas flow rate and travel speed as options. Heat input and interpass temperature are recorded. These are the variables a WPS is actually specified in, so the record maps directly onto the procedure.
Capable of measuring all welding arc types, using True RMS and Rectified Average Mean Value for square waves. A meter that only reads True RMS will misreport a square wave output, which is exactly what modern inverter and pulsed machines produce.
High frequency proof, so TIG equipment can be tested safely. HF ignition destroys instrumentation that is not designed for it.
Measuring reports are available as PDF and validation certificates are created automatically, with a welding power source and customer database built in. For a service department this removes the document preparation that usually takes longer than the measurement.
Supplied as a calibrated system and intended for annual recalibration — ESAB offer laboratory recalibration at 0.5% — which maintains compliance with the standards and traceability to national standards. Recalibration part numbers are listed in the ordering table.
Operates with all load resistors and is pre-programmed with settings for the RC500 and Checkmaster 9000, so it drops into an existing calibration setup rather than requiring a new one.
Technical data
Published manufacturer specifications. Where a figure affects your welding procedure, confirm it against the instruction manual for your specific configuration.
| Standard | IEC 60974-14 — Validation of Arc Welding Equipment |
|---|---|
| Processes | GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW |
| Measured values | Welding current, welding voltage, wire feed speed; gas flow rate and travel speed optional |
| Measurement method | True RMS and Rectified Average Mean Value, for correct measurement of square wave arcs |
| Measurement grades | Standard Grade and Precision Grade |
| High frequency | HF proof — can safely test TIG equipment |
| Operation | Touch screen or keyboard operated |
| Reporting | Measuring reports as PDF; automatic validation certificates |
| Database | Welding power source and customer database |
| Load resistor compatibility | All load resistors; pre-programmed for RC500 and Checkmaster 9000 |
| Recalibration | Annual, at 0.5%, traceable to national standards |
| BASIC — GMAW / GTAW / SMAW | 350 / 500 A |
|---|---|
| SAW | 1400 / 2000 A |
| FULL | Both ranges |
Ordering information
Quote these part numbers on your enquiry or LPO to guarantee the exact configuration. If you are unsure which variant suits your application, send us the joint details and we will specify it.
| Description | Part number |
|---|---|
| WeldScanner Validator BASIC — GMAW/GTAW/SMAW, 350/500 A Includes WeldScanner device, Validator software, USB mouse/keyboard, process sensor P350/500, wire sensor mobile, 5 m sensor connection cable, plug adapter for welding voltage, transport case and PC software for data export and evaluation. | HKS0002803 |
| WeldScanner Validator SAW — 1400/2000 A Includes WeldScanner device, Validator software, USB mouse/keyboard, process sensor P1400/2000 SAW, wire sensor SAW 3–5 mm, 5 m sensor connection cable, transport case and PC software. | HKS0002804 |
| WeldScanner Validator FULL — both current ranges | HKS0002805 |
| Description | Part number |
|---|---|
| Gas flow sensor, 30 l/min | HKS0001425 |
| Welding travel speed sensor | HKS0001429 |
| Load resistor for arc welding, switchable ranges (RC500) One for BASIC; two for SAW. | HKS0001536 |
| Checkmaster 600R resistive load bank | HKS0020011 |
| Description | Part number |
|---|---|
| Calibration, WeldScanner Validator, 0.5% | HKS0002323 |
| Calibration, WeldScanner Validator SAW, 0.5% | HKS0002324 |
| Calibration, WeldScanner Validator FULL, 0.5% | HKS0002325 |
Downloads
Need the instruction manual or spare parts list for this machine? Request it from weldiv@pofis.ae and we will send the current revision.
Frequently asked
It is the international standard for validation of arc welding equipment — the procedure by which a welding machine is confirmed to be delivering the current and voltage it indicates. Many fabrication contracts and quality systems require periodic validation to it, and a machine that drifts out of tolerance invalidates the procedures welded on it.
Yes. It validates and calibrates all brands of welding equipment to IEC 60974-14, which is the point of it for a shop running a mixed fleet.
BASIC (HKS0002803) covers GMAW, GTAW and SMAW at 350/500 A. SAW (HKS0002804) covers submerged arc at 1400/2000 A. FULL (HKS0002805) covers both. If you do not weld SAW, BASIC is the package.
Yes — validation certificates are created automatically and measuring reports are available as PDF, with a built-in welding power source and customer database. For a service department this removes most of the paperwork around a calibration.
Annually. ESAB offer laboratory recalibration at 0.5% under part numbers HKS0002323 (BASIC), HKS0002324 (SAW) and HKS0002325 (FULL), which maintains compliance with the standard and traceability to national standards.
Yes. The instrument is high frequency proof and can safely test TIG equipment — HF ignition would otherwise damage measuring equipment not designed for it.
Yes. It measures all welding arc types using both True RMS and Rectified Average Mean Value, which is what is needed to read square wave outputs correctly. An instrument offering True RMS alone will misreport a square wave.
Yes, for calibration you need a resistive load. The Validator works with all load resistors and is pre-programmed for the RC500 (HKS0001536) and Checkmaster 9000. The Checkmaster 600R is the current ESAB load bank and automates load switching.
POFIS is an ESAB Authorized Distributor and Service Centre in Abu Dhabi. Request a quotation on this page or email weldiv@pofis.ae for price, package selection and lead time.
Procurement & supply
The ESAB WeldScanner Validator is supplied from Abu Dhabi by Perfect Oilfield & Industrial Supply LLC as an ESAB Authorized Distributor and Service Centre. The information below covers what procurement and QA/QC departments normally need before raising a purchase order.
Stock items dispatch from Abu Dhabi within 24–48 hours. Indent items are quoted with a confirmed lead time at the time of offer.
POFIS is an approved ADNOC vendor and is listed on the approved vendor lists (AVL) of major operators and EPC contractors across the GCC. We can complete supplier registration and prequalification documentation on request.
Standard credit terms are available to registered corporate accounts. LPO, LC and advance payment are all accepted.
Delivery across the UAE and the wider GCC. Quotations can be issued on EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP terms to suit your project.
Full manufacturer warranty, honoured locally. As an ESAB Authorized Service Centre we carry out warranty work and repairs in Abu Dhabi rather than returning equipment abroad.
In-UAE service, commissioning, operator training and spare parts backing for every machine we supply.
Price on request
Send the form and the POFIS welding division replies with pricing, confirmed lead time, delivery terms and availability. Tell us who you are and what the job is, so the reply can be specific to it rather than a catalogue price list.
