VRD: safety
principle
The welding circuit resistance is great-
er than the minimum human body res-
istance (greater than or equal to 200
Ohm):
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VRD is active
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Open circuit voltage is limited to
35 V
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Unintentional contact with the
output voltage does not put the
welder at risk
The welding circuit resistance is less
than the minimum human body resist-
ance (less than 200 Ohm):
-
VRD is inactive
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Output voltage not restricted in
order to ensure sufficient welding
power
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Example: Welding starts
In MMA welding mode:
Within 0.3 seconds of end of welding:
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VRD is active again
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The output voltage is limited to 35 V once more
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