NEMA IEC 60974-5 : 2009

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Environmental conditions
5 Tests
   5.1 Test conditions
   5.2 Measuring instruments
   5.3 Conformity of components
   5.4 Type tests
   5.5 Routine tests
6 Protection against electric shock
   6.1 Insulation
   6.2 Protection against electric shock in normal service
        (direct contact)
        6.2.1 Protection provided by the enclosure
        6.2.2 Capacitors
        6.2.3 Automatic discharge of input capacitors
   6.3 Protection against electric shock in case of a fault
        condition (indirect contact)
        6.3.1 Isolation of the supply circuit and the welding
              circuit
        6.3.2 Isolation of the welding circuit from the frame
        6.3.3 Internal conductors and connections
   6.4 Rated supply voltage
   6.5 Protective provisions
   6.6 Overcurrent protection of the supply circuit
   6.7 Cable anchorage
   6.8 Auxiliary power output
   6.9 Inlet opening
   6.10 Control circuits
   6.11 Insulation of hanging means
7 Liquid cooling system
8 Shielding gas supply
9 Thermal requirements
10 Mechanical provisions
   10.1 Wire feeder
   10.2 Enclosure strength
   10.3 Handling means
   10.4 Drop withstand
   10.5 Tilting stability
   10.6 Filler wire supply
        10.6.1 Filler wire supply mounting
        10.6.2 Wire spool retaining device
        10.6.3 Filler wire over-run
   10.7 Feeding
   10.8 Protection against mechanical hazards
11 Rating plate
   11.1 General
   11.2 Description
   11.3 Contents
12 Indication of wire-feed speed
13 Instructions and markings
   13.1 Instructions
   13.2 Markings
Annex A (normative) - Determination of the variation in
        wire-feed speed
Annex B (informative) - Example for a rating plate of a
        stand-alone wire feeder

Describes safety and performance requirements for industrial and professional equipment used in arc welding and allied processes to feed filler wire.