Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for software installation
- Install automatic process machine control programs
- Select appropriate program loading technique.
- Connect external loading devices correctly to automatic process machine control system.
- Place machine control system in correct operational mode to accept program loading.
- Download program in line with manufacturer's recommended procedure.
- Check during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer.
- Disconnect external program loading devices and connections from process and machine control system.
- Commission automatic process and machine control program
- Monitor operation of equipment using the program for accuracy and safe performance.
- Measure and check outputs for compliance with specifications.
- Check external inputs for compliance with specifications.
- Check total operation for compliance with specifications and resolve any issues.
- Identify location for storage of program master copy and store accordingly.
- Record installation and commissioning process and problems and report to appropriate personnel.