Start-up and validation test
Contents of this chapter
This chapter describes the start-up, validation test procedure, and validation of the safety
function.
Validation of the safety functions
You must do a validation test to make sure that the safety function operates correctly and
according to the safety requirements.
Competence
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The person who does the validation test of the safety function must be a competent person
with expertise and knowledge of the safety function and functional safety, as required by
IEC 61508-1 clause 6. This person must document and sign the test procedures and report.
Validation procedure
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You must validate the general settings of the FSO module before you validate the safety
function. Refer to the FSO module user's manual, chapter Verification and validation.
You must do the validation test using the checklist given in this manual and the validation
test plan of the complete safety system:
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at the initial start-up of the safety function
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after changes related to the safety function (wiring, components, safety function -related
parameter settings, etc.)
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after changes related to the power unit or its circuit boards
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after maintenance work related to the safety function
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at the proof test of the safety function.
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