Application and Function
Offline Proof-Test
Overview | The offline |
| safe function of the plant. |
| Safety systems have to be subjected to an offline proof test in intervals of 10 years. |
| By an analysis using the calculation tool SILence, the interval often may be |
| extended. (SILence is a separate program. Contact the service for more information |
| or take a look at the HIMA homepage for a test version of the software SILence.) |
| For relay modules, the proof test for the relays has to be carried out in intervals |
| defined for the respective plant. |
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Execution of the | The execution of the offline proof test depends on the configuration of the plant |
Offline Proof | (EUC = equipment under control), which risk potential it has, and which standards |
Test | for operation are applied and form the bases for the approval by the test authority in |
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| According to the standards IEC 61508 |
| VDI/VDE 2180 sheet 1 to 4, in case of |
| company has to arrange for proof tests. |
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Periodic Proof Testing
The modules can be proof tested by executing the full safety loop.
In practice the input and output field devices have a more frequent proof test interval (e.g., every 6 or 12 months) than the modules. If the
If the proof test of the field devices does not include the modules then the PES needs to be tested as a minimum once in 10 year. This can be done by executing a reset of the modules.
In case there are periodic proof test requirements for specific modules then the end- user should refer to the data sheets of these modules.
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