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Proposed Proof-test Procedure
April 2017
Appendix A
A.1
Suggested proof-test
According to Section 7.4.3.2.2 (f) of the standard IEC 61508-2, proof-tests shall be undertaken to reveal
dangerous faults which are undetected by diagnostic tests. This means that it is necessary to specify how
dangerous undetected faults which have been noted during the Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic
Analysis can be detected during proof-testing.
The suggested proof-tests
Table A-1. Suggested Proof-test (Low Level Alarm)
Step
Table A-2. Suggested Proof-test (High Level Alarm)
Step
A.2
Proof-test coverage
The proof-test coverage for the tests listed in the section
Table A-3. Proof-test Coverage
Safety function
4-contact versions – types D and P
6-contact versions – types D6, P6, H6, and B6
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Proposed Proof-test Procedure
(Table A-1
1
Inspect the accessible parts of the level switch for any leaks or damage
2
Bypass the safety function and take appropriate action to avoid a false trip
Disable any filling mechanism and drain the vessel to force the switch to the fail-safe state and
3
confirm that the Safe State was achieved and within the correct time. INDEPENDENT PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT NO HAZARD CAN RESULT FROM THIS OPERATION.
Reinstate the filling mechanism so that the vessel refills and confirm that the normal operating state
4
of the switch was achieved.
5
Remove the safety function bypass and otherwise restore normal operation
1
Inspect the accessible parts of the level switch for any leaks or damage
2
Bypass the safety function and take appropriate action to avoid a false trip
Disable any drain mechanism and fill the vessel to force the switch to the fail-safe state and confirm
3
that the Safe State was achieved and within the correct time. INDEPENDENT PRECAUTIONS MUST
BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT NO HAZARD CAN RESULT FROM THIS OPERATION.
Reinstate the drain mechanism so that the vessel refills and confirm that the normal operating state
4
of the switch was achieved
5
Remove the safety function bypass and otherwise restore normal operation
and
Table
A-2) consist of switch operation tests in-situ.
Action
Action
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Table
A-3.
Proof-test coverage
84%
88%
Proposed Proof-test Procedure
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