Phase 35: FAT, SAT & Commissioning

This phase contains 5 sections and 43 checklist topics. Use the interactive phase page to track your own learning progress.

FAT

  • What is FAT?
  • I/O test
  • PLC test
  • HMI test
  • Alarm test
  • Interlock test
  • Communication test
  • Documentation

SAT

  • Site I/O
  • Field instruments
  • Motors
  • Valves
  • Network
  • Communication

Commissioning

  • Pre-commissioning
  • Energization
  • Point-to-point test
  • Loop check
  • Cold commissioning
  • Hot commissioning
  • Startup
  • Functional testing
  • And 2 more checklist topics

Documents

  • I/O list
  • Cable schedule
  • Instrument list
  • Motor list
  • P&ID
  • Loop diagram
  • Cause & Effect
  • FAT report
  • And 2 more checklist topics

Practical Field Additions

  • Pre-FAT checklist, approved test procedure and test evidence
  • FAT witness/sign-off and punch-list handling
  • Site arrival checks, inspections and equipment identification
  • Continuity and insulation testing awareness: only by qualified personnel
  • I/O point-to-point test and loop checks by signal type
  • Trip, permissive, interlock and cause/effect functional test
  • PLC/SCADA backup and as-left configuration record
  • SAT test sheet, deviations, corrective actions and customer sign-off
  • And 1 more checklist topics

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