Elements and Performance Criteria
- Install automatic process and machine control program
- Appropriate program loading technique is selected and external loading devices are connected to automatic process and machine control system correctly
- Process and machine control system is placed in correct operational mode to accept program loading
- Program is downloaded in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedure or appropriate standard operating procedures and OHS practices
- Checks are undertaken appropriately during and after downloading to ensure data transfer is accurate and complete
- All external program loading devices and connections are disconnected from process and machine control system
- Commission automatic process and machine control program
- Program format and operational intent is accurately determined and correctly understood
- Program instructions are checked for compliance with specifications
- Software timers are counter set to specification, where required
- Program is stepped through manually and outputs are checked and measured for compliance with specifications
- External inputs are checked for compliance with specifications, according to specified procedures
- Program is run and total operation is checked for compliance with specifications, where applicable
- Confirmation of program master copy storage is assessed
- Maintain records