SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
Site acceptance test is test to verify the Automation system like DCS (Distributed Control System) & Subsystems are well connected & communicate with each other without having any Hardware or software failure.
SAT activity requires involvement of MAC Contractor, EPC Contractor, Subsystem Vendor.
MAC (Main Automation Contractor i.e., Honeywell, Yokogawa etc.) should prepare SAT procedure & submit to PMT (Project Management Team) for approval during CDR (Critical Design Review).
DCS (Distributed Control System) SAT also includes Integration Test with various Sub System or Package PLC (programmable logic Controllers)
EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) Contractor coordinates & manages Integration Test activity with sub system vendors.
EPC ensures DCS is ready for SAT
Like ensuring all Eng/HIS( DCS Engineering Stations), all HIS(Human Interface Station), All DCS System Cabinets(Processor Cabinets), Marshalling Cabinates(Input Output Cabinets), All Network Cabinets, OPC (Object Embedding & Linking for Process Control) Servers, ALMS(Alarm Management) servers, PRM Servers(Plant Resource Manager), UGS(Unified Gateway System) for ENMCS, Printer, Installation of DCS real time redundant bus network, Installation of PIN Plant Information Network as per design, Consoles are ready.
Site Acceptance Test consists of four main parts
1. Inspection & testing of DCS Hardware
2. Testing of DCS application software
3. Inspection & testing of DCS marshalling cabinets & consoles
4. Integration test with various package PLC systems.
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