Commissioning; Site Acceptance Test (Sat) Procedure - AuCom MVE Series User Manual

10. Commissioning

10.1 Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Procedure

Preparation
Document familiarisation
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Ensure that all preliminary details are recorded before visiting the customer. Compile a folder with all available
information. (Include Site readiness form).
1. All team members must be familiar with the soft starter operating manual.
2. Review the schematics, general arrangement drawings and bill of materials (BOM) for the
installation.
3. Record motor details from datasheet and nameplate.
4. Review speed-torque and speed-current curves for the motor, if available.
5. Review speed-torque curves for the load, if available.
Site familiarisation
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Installation environment
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Become familiar with the environment where the soft starter will be located. Gain an understanding of the customer's
operating approach and their operational requirements for the soft starter.
1. Determine the location of the soft starter in relation to the motor and load.
2. Determine the location of the soft starter in relation to mains and control supply feeders.
3. Understand the overall mains supply system – from the supply source through to the motor.
4. Understand the overall control and operations system – start/stop philosophy,
monitoring, signalling.
Safety
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Gain enough understanding of the customer's site safety procedures to ensure you can comply.
5. Complete the customer's site induction process and review site safety requirements and
practices.
6. All team members must be aware of site safety and electrical lock-out procedures,
including paperwork, authorisations, physical padlocking etc.
7. Identify any potential hazards and discuss these with customer contact.
8. Review the procedure for stopping the motor from different locations (eg control room or
near the motor).
9. Review the procedure for turning off the MV mains supply.
Emergency procedures
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Ensure that all team members know how to respond in case of emergency on site, whether related to the
commissioning or not.
10. Review the procedure for notifying an emergency and activating alarms.
11. Review the alarms which may occur, and familiarise the team with the appropriate
response in each case.
12. Identify and visit emergency exits and the evacuation assembly area.
13. Identify the location of a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher etc.
14. Identify the customer's point of contact for emergencies and take their contact details:
Name: __________________________ Phone: _________________________
COMMISSIONING
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