Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for software installation
- Install automatic process machine control program
- Appropriate program loading technique is selected
- External loading devices are correctly connected to automatic process machine control systems
- Machine control system is placed in correct operational mode to accept program loading
- Program is downloaded in accordance with manufacturer recommended procedure and enterprise requirements
- Checks are made during and after downloading to ensure accurate and complete data transfer
- External program loading devices and connections are disconnected from process and machine control system
- Commission automatic process and machine control program
- Operation of the equipment using the program is observed
- Outputs are checked and measured for compliance with specifications
- External inputs are checked for compliance with specifications, according to specified procedures
- Total operation is checked for compliance with specifications where applicable
- Location of program master copy storage is confirmed