4.6 Testing plan
The manufacturer of the machine and the operating entity must define all required thor‐
ou
gh checks. The definition must be based on the application conditions and the risk
assessment and must be documented in a traceable manner.
b
When defining the thorough check, please note the following:
°
Define the type and execution of the thorough check.
°
Define the frequency of the thorough check.
°
Notify the machine operators of the thorough check and instruct them
accordingly.
•
A thorough check must be carried out during commissioning and following modifi‐
cations, see "Validation", page 26.
•
In many cases, depending on the application conditions, the risk assessment
determines that regular checks are required, see "Recommendations for regular
checks", page 16.see "Recommendations for regular checks", page 16.
4.6.1 Recommendations for regular checks
In many cases, depending on the application conditions, the risk assessment deter‐
mine
s that regular checks are required.
The regular thorough checks serve to investigate the effectiveness of the protective
device and discover defects because of modifications or external influences (such as
damage or tampering).
The definition of the necessary intervals and reasons is dependent on vibrations on the
machine, among other things, which can be transferred onto the sensors.
Possible regular thorough check intervals or reasons:
•
When the batch is changed
•
When the system has been switched off because no object has been detected
(e.g., when the carton magazine is empty)
•
During repair or maintenance breaks
In many cases, it makes sense to carry out the following checks regularly:
•
Thorough visual check of the machine and the protective device, page 16
•
Thorough check of the principal function of the protective device, page 17
•
Inspection of whether the sensors are still in the correct position
•
Check of the relevant validation points, see "Validation", page 26
•
Thorough check of the relevant points on the checklist, see "Checklist for initial
commissioning and commissioning", page 36
If a thorough check discovers a fault, the machine must be shut down immediately. In
this case, the mounting and electrical installation of application package must be
checked by appropriately qualified safety personnel.
4.6.2 Carrying out thorough checks
Thorough visual check of the machine and the protective device
SIC
K recommends the following procedure:
b
Check whether the machine or the protective device has been modified or manipu‐
lated so that the effectiveness of the protective device may be impaired.
b
Check the following points in particular.
°
Has the machine been retrofitted?
°
Have machine parts been removed?
°
Have modifications been made to the surroundings of the machine?
°
Are there any defective cables or open cable ends?
°
Has the protective device been completely or partially dismantled?
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