The Complete FAT & SAT Testing Checklist

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The Complete FAT SAT Testing Checklist
If you are interested to know about the different
aspects that are taken into consideration while
conducting FAT and SAT testing, here is a
checklist that will enlighten you.
The Complete FAT SAT Testing Checklist
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• Visual Appearance
• There is no evident damage to the machine.
• Names and settings are assigned to all air
  regulator settings.
• The settings are not linked to any detachable or
  replaceable components.
• Air jet positions are engraved on the feeder bowl
  and air lines are labelled with the right
  regulator location.
• Settings are labelled on all bowls and motor
  controllers.
• As stipulated in the requirements, all doors open
  in an operator- friendly manner.
• The height of the base platform is appropriate.
• It's fine to use machine paint.

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• Safety
• All safety circuits are designed in such a way
  that if one fails, the machine will not start.
• When pressed, all e-stops activate, and the
  machine comes to a complete stop.
• The main power switch is locked.
• Moving components are completely protected by
  guards.
• There are no sharp protrusions on the equipment
  that could cause damage.
• When any of the guard doors open, the machine
  comes to a halt.
• Lower machine guarding is either permanently
  installed or has safety interlocks.

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• Electrical Project Management Checklist
• The operation of level sensors is as follows
  (low and high when applicable)
• Every piece is correctly counted and the counter
  does not over count.
• If the power goes out, the counter preserves its
  memory.
• When the machine is turned off and on again, no
  programmes are lost.
• All cables are labelled with numbers.
• Hook-ups for dismantling/installation are noted.
• The electrical enclosure contains a copy of the el
  ectrical designs.

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• Machine
• It is permissible to use tools.
• Everything that can be adjusted but isn't
  required should be doweled.
• The spindle is not stuck.
• The box diverter is functional and maintains its
  position if power is lost.
• The performance of the box shifter is
  satisfactory.
• All machine mechanical designs are suitable.
• Both the feeder and the machine feed consistently
  and neither outruns the other.
• Within HMIs, all alerts are correctly triggered
  and displayed.

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• Defective Part Detection
• Parts that have been rejected are all the same.
• After three consecutive rejects, the machine
  comes to a halt.
• The rejection system is impregnable.
• Sensors are working properly, according to the
  examination of the parts.

• Vision
• The supplied camera bracket(s) are suitable.
• Trigger, reject, and inputs are all coded into
  the PLC.
• For vision, the machine contains places on the
  terminal strip for wire connections.

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