Acceptance
The machine manufacturer must check and prove the operability of the safety funcons used.
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The machine manuf
acturer must authorise a person with experse and knowledge of the
safety funcons to carry out the test.
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The test result of every safety funcon must be documented and signed by the inspector.
A complete test comprises the following:
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Documenng the plan
t including the safety funcons:
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Creang an overview screen of the plant.
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Describing the plant.
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Describing the safety equipment.
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Documenng the safety funcons used.
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Checking the funcon of the safety funcons used.
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Preparing the test report:
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Documenng the funconal test.
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Checking the parameters.
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Signing the test report.
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Preparing the appendix with test records:
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Protocols for the plant
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External recording
The tester must repeat the test aer each chang
e and record the results in the
test report.
Periodic inspecons
Check the oper
aonal ow of the safety-related funcons at regular intervals. The risk analysis
or prevailing regulaons determine the me intervals between the inspecons.
Device exchange
Exchange a maximum of one safe device before recommissioning.
How to replace a safe device:
1.Check the compability of the devices.
2.Set the safety address.
3.Carry out a funconal test.
For double axes, ensure that the safe parameter sets are assigned to the correct
a
xes.
Funconal sa
fety
Acceptance
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