Safety engineering
Acceptance
Description
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EDS94AYAB EN 2.1
1.3 Acceptance
1.3.1 Description
The machine manufacturer must check and prove the operability of the safety functions
used.
Inspector
The machine manufacturer must authorise a person with expertise and knowledge of the
safety functions to carry out the test.
Protocol
The test result of every safety function must be documented and signed.
Note!
If parameters of the safety function are changed, the test must be repeated
and recorded in the test report.
Scope
A complete test comprises the following:
ƒ Documentation of the plant including the safety functions.
– Plant description and overview map
– Description of the safety devices
– Safety functions used
ƒ Functional test of the safety functions used
ƒ Preparing the test report
– Documenting the functional test
– Controlling the parameters
– Signing
ƒ Preparing the appendix with test records
– Protocols from the plant
– External recording
1.3.2 Periodic inspections
The correct sequence of the safety−oriented functions must be checked in periodic
inspections. The risk analysis or applicable regulations determine the time distances
between the tests. The inspection interval should not exceed one year.
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