ABB ACS580-07 - Start-up and validation test; Validation of the safety functions; Validation procedure

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.
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Competence
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.
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Validation procedure
You must do the validation test using the checklist given in this manual and the
validation test plan of the complete safety system:
• at the initial start-up of the safety function
• after changes related to the safety function (wiring, components, safety function
-related parameter settings, etc.)
• after changes related to the power unit or its circuit boards
• after maintenance work related to the safety function
• at the proof test of the safety function.
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