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Start-up and acceptance test
Contents of this chapter
This chapter describes the start-up, acceptance test procedure, and
validation of the safety function.
Validation of the safety functions
You must do an acceptance test (validation) to validate the correct
operation of safety functions.
■ Competence
The acceptance test of the safety function must be carried out by a
competent person with expertise and knowledge of the safety function
as well as functional safety, as required by IEC 61508-1 clause 6,
and ATEX/Ex regulations. The test procedures and report must be
documented and signed by this person.
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