METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
INSTRUMENT LOOP CHECKING

1. LOOP TEST PROCEDURE OF EACH INSTRUMENT

a. Pressure Transmitter Loop:

Verify the installation as per hookup and also the bench calibration report.
Verify the cable termination as per the inter connection drawing and for cable megger reports.
Execute the continuity check.
Check and verify the PLC Configuration for applicable points.
Power on circuit and verify the Transmitter Tag No. and range is as per latest Data sheet, by
using HART communicator.
Apply the pressure for Digital Smart Transmitters by using test equipment (hand pump) 0, 25,
50, 75 and 100% of the instrument range simulation to check the transmitter response at PLC.
Confirm / verify the corresponding reading in the PLC / Integral indicator and at remote
indicator if applicable.
For smart transmitters case (HART) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose instead
of hand pump.
For Foundation Field bus case (FF) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose instead
of hand pump.
For Non- smart transmitters case (loop simulator i.e. 4~20 mA) source to be used for simulation
purpose instead of hand pump.
Alarms function (in PLC) shall be checked by Simulating /Verifying the required signal.

b. Level Transmitter Loop (GWR TYPE):

Verify the installation as per hookup.
Verify the cable termination as per the inter connection drawing and for cable megger reports.
Execute the continuity check.
Check and verify the PLC Configuration for applicable points.
Power on circuit and verify the transmitter range is as per latest Data sheet.
The tank is made emptied. The value of 0% is set by excluding the offset value from the bottom
of the tank. The value is set by using either the HART Communicator or at the Level
 Transmitter. For Level Transmitter with Foundation Field bus FF Communicator is used.
The value of 100% is set by HART communicator or at the Level Transmitter when the tank is
fully filled. The value is set by using either the HART Communicator or at the Level
Transmitter. For Level Transmitter with Foundation Field bus FF Communicator is used.
For smart transmitters case (HART) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose.
For Foundation Field bus case (FF) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose.

c. Flow Transmitter Loop (Magnetic Flow Meter):

Verify the installation as per hookup and also the bench calibration report.
Verify the cable termination as per the inter connection drawing and for cable megger reports.
Execute the continuity check.
Check and verify the PLC Configuration for applicable points.
Power on circuit and verify the transmitter range is as per latest Data sheet, by using HART
communicator.
For smart transmitters case (HART) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose instead
of hand pump.
For Foundation Field bus case (FF) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose instead
of hand pump.
For Non- smart transmitters case (loop simulator i.e. 4~20 mA) source to be used for simulation
purpose instead of hand pump.
Alarms function (in PLC) shall be checked by Simulating /Verifying the required signal.
.
d. Switches Loops (Pressure Switches/Level Switches):
Check and verify the PLC configuration for applicable points.
Simulate the contact operation (Make/Break) at the switch terminal block and verify the status
in the PLC.
Pressure switches shall be checked by applying set point pressure using Habd Pump.
Level switches shall be checked by operating the float mechanism.

e. Gas Detector/ Beacon/Horn

Check and verify the PLC configuration for applicable points.
Precede the calibration of gas detector by introducing the applicable gas for H2S and LEL.
Apply the magnet for 0% and verify the status at gas detector display/PLC.
Apply 50% and 100% to gas detector and verify the status at gas detector display /PLC.
Check the Beacon status at high alarm condition.
Check the Horn status at high alarm condition.
 f. Interface Loops:
MCC loops shall be executed after motor solo run test.
Check and verify the PLC configuration for applicable points.
Remove the control transformer primary and secondary fuses for the applicable cubicle.
Apply 120 VAC power (external power from building outlet) on the secondary fuses load side to
energize the control circuit.
Apply the Command from PLC Field for start, stop or trip as applicable.
Verify the running / stop or trip status in PLC / Field / Sub Station as applicable.
Check and verify the local / remote switch function if applicable.
After completion of the applicable loop check, the fuses should be returned on the control
transformer.
All the above-mentioned steps can be carried out without removing the pad lock on the MCC
unit breakers, if possible.
Removal of the lock on the breakers requires permission from Electrical section.

g. Miscellaneous Instrument:
Verify the installation as per hookup and also the bench calibration report.
Verify the cable termination as per the inter connection drawing and for cable megger reports.
Execute the continuity check.
Check and verify the PLC Configuration for applicable points.
Power on circuit and verify the Transmitter Tag No. and range is as per latest Data sheet, by
using HART communicator.
For smart transmitters case (HART) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose instead
of hand pump.
For Foundation Field bus case (FF) communicator shall be used for simulation purpose instead
of hand pump.
For Non- smart transmitters case (loop simulator i.e. 4~20 mA) source to be used for simulation
purpose instead of hand pump.
Alarms shall be checked by Simulating /Verifying the required signal.

On successful completion of loop test, Loop check sheet shall be signed by QC Inspector ,
SAPID,SAPMT, and other concerned parties.

2. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

HART FIELDBUS COMMUNICATOR.

DIGITAL MULTIMITTER
 HYDRAULIC HAND PUMP.
PNEUMATIC HAND PUMP.
LOOP CALIBRATOR.
CLAMP METER
CURRENT LOOP SIMULATOR
ELECTRIC / INSTRUMENT HAND TOOLS.