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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................4
PURPOSE 4
OBJECTIVE 4
SCOPE AND QUALIFICATION APPROACH RATIONALE.................................................................4
REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................................4
RESPONSIBILITIES ...........................................................................................................................5
METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................................................5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................8
2.0 INSTALLATION QUALIFICATION .............................................................................................................9
2.1 Documentation Verification Test....................................................................................................10
2.2 Equipment and Major Components Verification Test.....................................................................12
2.3 Serial Interface DIP-Switches Configuration Verification Test........................................................15
2.4 Utilities Verification Test.................................................................................................................21
2.5 Spare Parts List Verification Test...................................................................................................23
3.0 Installation Qualification Completion Verification ........................................................................................25
4.0 Operational QUALIFICATION ....................................................................................................................26
4.1 Standard Operating Procedures and Training Verification Test.....................................................27
4.2 Button/Switch/Lights Verification Test............................................................................................29
4.3 Power Loss and Recovery Verification Test...................................................................................32
4.4 Ticket Printer System Verification Test...........................................................................................34
5.0 QUALIFICATION DISPOSITION.................................................................................................................41
6.0 ATTACHMENTS.........................................................................................................................................42
Attachment No. 1: Discrepancy Log Form ...........................................................................................42
Attachment No. 2: Test or Reference Instruments List ......................................................43
Attachment No. 3: Signature Identification Log Sheet..........................................................................44
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Installation/Operational Qualification (IOQ) Protocol
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INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Installation/Operational Qualification Protocol (IOQ) is to set forth the
objectives, methodology, procedures, and acceptance criteria necessary to qualify Strip Printer
XXXX. The purpose is also to assure that the equipment is installed, operates, and performs as
designed and in accordance to the manufacturer’s recommendations, XXXXXX, Inc. user
requirements and specifications, and cGMP’s requirements. .
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this qualification protocol is to verify and document that the Strip Printer XXXX has
been properly installed and operates in accordance to XXXXXX, Inc. specifications and cGMP’s
requirements under the authorization of Change Control XXXXXXX.
This IOQ exercise will cover installation and operation of the Strip Printer XXXX following the
corporate Global Quality Standard (GQS), Common Quality Practice (CQP) and local procedures.
The Installation Qualification will verify the installed system components against design
specification and manufacturing requirements. The Operational Qualification will verify the
functional characteristics of the system and its components. System functionality will be tested and
challenged against process and design criteria. The Operational Qualification activities will
demonstrate that Strip Printer XXXX has the capability of printing weight of data. This protocol
covers the Installation and Operational Qualification activities for the Strip Printer XXXX.
REFERENCES
This Qualification Protocol was generated following and guided by current approved Standard Operating
XXXXX and XXXXXX
Table No. 1: Reference Documents
User
Requirements
Form
Design
Qualification
Report
Strip Printer
Manual
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The responsibility for the qualification activities at XXX XXXXXX resides in the XXXXXXX. However,
other departments have some responsibility also for the activities related to qualification, depending
on their roles in regards to the Qualification Program. Roles and Responsibilities for the qualification
activities at XXX XXXXXX are contained in XXXXXXXXX
METHODOLOGY
All tests will be conducted following the procedures established in this Qualification Protocol. The results
obtained during the execution of the tests will be properly documented. Each step of the test procedures
will be initialed and dated as completed. Upon execution completion of each test, it must be indicated
whether the test acceptance criteria have been met or not, in the space provided.
Critical parameter measurements taken during the execution of the Qualification Protocol must be
performed using a calibrated instrument. Copy of the calibration certificate must be included in the
appendix section of this Qualification Protocol.
The Comments Section included in each Data Collection Form shall be used to describe any additional
information and/or reference data considered of importance during the qualification execution. All data
obtained and documented in the Qualification Protocol will be reviewed by a second person to assure
adequate documentation.
Upon completion of the Protocol execution, a Final Summary Report must be generated and
approved. The Final Summary Report will consist of a discussion of the results obtained for the
different tests contained in the Qualification Protocol, an evaluation of these results against the
corresponding acceptance criteria, discussion of the discrepancies encountered during the
Qualification Protocol execution and their respective resolutions, and a conclusion in regards to
the final disposition of the executed Qualification Protocol. The Final Summary Report will be
circulated for approval to the assigned department personnel in Section 1.5 “Responsibilities” of
this document. Approval of the Final Summary Report will indicate that the executed Qualification
Protocol has been successfully completed and that any applicable discrepancy has been properly
resolved, and the associated data has been reviewed and approved as complete and accurate.
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• Data collected and comments made while conducting the different tests contained in this
Qualification Protocol will be recorded on the appropriate data sheets.
• All entries should be recorded and dated legible following the SOP No. XXXXXXXX
• All data sheets should be signed and dated by the person recording the data and reviewed
by another person, who by signing affirms the accuracy and completeness of the data.
• Any space that is intentionally left in blank on any data sheet because it does not apply,
should be filled with “N/A”, initialized and dated.
• Any discrepancy to the Qualification Protocol procedure or out-of-specification result should
be documented in a Discrepancy Report Form and listed on the Discrepancy Log Form in
Attachment No.1.
• Summarize findings of any extraordinary conditions or special cases on the appropriate data
sheet entries.
• When more than one sheet of any test is required, replicate as many times as necessary but
uniquely identify each one.
• All entries should be verified by visual examination of the system. If visual examination is
not possible, use the Verification Procedures listed in Section 1.6.5, Table No. 2 “Codes and
Abbreviations” on the following page to specify how the entry was verified.
• Corrections to entries must be crossed out with a single line, explained, initialized and dated.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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This section will provide documented evidence that the Strip Printer XXXX is installed in accordance to XXXXXX,
Inc. specifications and cGMP requirements. In addition, this section will verify that the necessary documentation
for the installation and maintenance of the equipment is correct and available.
Note: The Strip Printer XXXX is a portable instrument that requires no particular service or
maintenance. Therefore, the Drawing Verification Test, Preventive Maintenance Program
(MXES) Verification Test, Material of Construction Verification Test, Instrument Calibration
Verification Test, and Lubricant Verification Test recommended by the SOP XXXXXXXX, do not
apply to this Qualification Protocol.
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Objective
The objective of this test is to verify that the necessary documentation (e.g. Manuals, Purchase
Orders, Change Control, Certifications, etc.) for the Strip Printer XXXX is available, correct, complete,
and properly identified.
Procedure
1. Fill out the information in the Data Collection Forms as applicable with the type of document
entered.
2. Include copy of documentation or document the location were it is stored in the Appendix
Section.
3. In case that the acceptance criteria are not met, develop and approve the corresponding
discrepancy report that applies to this section.
4. Use the “Comments” section to document any discrepancy variances or unexpected results.
5. Sign and Date the manual entries.
Reference
N/A
Acceptance Criteria
The documentation obtained must be in accordance with Strip Printer XXXX installed in XXXXXX,
Inc. XXXXX Plant. The documents must be properly identified, available, accurate and complete.
Copy of the related documentation must be included in the Appendix Section or if it is not possible,
the document location must be properly referenced in the protocol.
Summary of Results
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As Found Acceptance
Document Performed
Originator Title Criteria Met?
Approval Location By/Date
Revision Yes/No
Date
Comments:
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Objective
The objective of this exercise is to record in the protocol the actual identification information
pertaining to the Strip Printer XXXX being qualified and its major components. It is also an
objective of this test to verify if the system and its major components meet the required
specifications.
Procedure
1. Fill out the Data Collection Forms in the pages that follow with the required information
pertaining to the Strip Printer XXXX and its major components.
2. Include the verification method utilized to obtain the required information, using the
Verification Method Codes listed in Section 1.6.5, “Codes and Abbreviations”, of this IOQ
Protocol document.
3. Information specified, as “Field Verification” will be recorded as found during field
verification and/or execution.
4. Sign and Date the manual entries.
5. Use the “Comments” Section in each table to document any discrepancies or unexpected
result.
6. Include the test reference documentation in the Appendix Section.
7. In case that the acceptance criteria are not met, develop and approve the corresponding
discrepancy report that applies to this section.
References
N/A
Acceptance Criteria
The required identification information pertaining to the Strip Printer XXXX and its major
components must be available and properly documented in the Data Collection Forms, as
applicable. The Actual Results must match the Specifications pre-established in the document.
Test supporting documents (if applicable) must be included in the Appendix section.
Summary of Results
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Actual Results
Verification met Performed
Description Specifications Actual Results
Method specifications? By/Date
Yes/No
Location XXXXX
Comments:
Reviewed By Date
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Actual Results
Verification met Performed
Description Specifications Actual Results
Method specifications? By/Date
Yes/No
Comments:
Reviewed By Date
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Procedure
1. Verify and document the DIP-Switches settings according to the Data Collection Form.
Note: The numbers starting with 1 in the Data Collection Form are in the first set (DIP
Switch Set 1), and numbers starting with 2 are in the second set (DIP Switch set 2)
References
TMU-220 Ticket Printer User’s Guide
Acceptance Criteria
The Ticket Printer Epson TMU-220, Serial Interface DIP-Switch setting must be in accordance with
manufacturer specifications as stated in the test data collection form.
Summary of Results
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Acceptance
Actual
DIP-Switch Set No. 1 Specification Criteria met? Verified By / Date
Results
(Yes/No)
1-1 OFF
1-2 OFF
1-3 ON
1-4 ON
1-5 ON
1-6 ON
1-7 OFF
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1-8 OFF
Comments:
Reviewed By Date
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Acceptance
Actual
DIP-Switch Set No. 2 Specification Criteria met? Verified By / Date
Results
(Yes/No)
2-1 OFF
2-2 OFF
2-3 OFF
2-4 FIELD
2-5 OFF
2-6 OFF
2-7 OFF
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2-8 OFF
Comments:
Reviewed By Date
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The objective of this verification is to assure that the utilities required for the proper operation of the
Strip Printer XXXX are provided according to the equipment manufacturer and XXXXXX, Inc.
specifications.
Procedure
1. Fill out the information in the Data Collection Form, including the verification method used to
obtain the required information. For this purpose, use the Verification Method Codes listed in
Section 1.6.5, “Codes and Abbreviations”, of this protocol.
2. For pressure measurements used a calibrated instrument and include copy of the calibration
certifications in Appendix Section.
3. Sign and date the manual entries.
4. Sign and date the “Performed By:” section for each item in the table. After each table is
complete an authorized second person will review, sign and date, the “Reviewed By:” section
at the bottom of the page.
5. Use the “Comments” Section in each table to document any discrepancies or unexpected
result.
6. Sign and Date the manual entries.
References
N/A
Acceptance Criteria
The utilities required by the Strip Printer XXXX must be supplied within the equipment manufacturer
and XXXXXX, Inc specifications.
Summary of Results
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Actual Results
Verification met Performed
Parameter Specifications Actual
Method specifications? By/Date
(Yes/No)
Voltage
110 VAC ±10%
Requested
Amperage FIELD
Frequency 60 Hz ±5%
Additional information
Comments:
Reviewed By Date
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Objective
The objective of this exercise is to document all the spare parts needed to assure adequate
maintenance of the Strip Printer XXXX and to document the accessibility of any spare parts in the
plant.
Procedure
1. Fill out the information in the Data Collection Form.
2. Verify that an itemized spare parts list is available from the manufacturer to support the
operation of the equipment.
3. Include a copy of the spare parts list for the Weight Sorter System in the Appendix Section.
4. Sign and date the “Performed By:” section for each item in the table. After each table is
complete an authorized second person will review, sign and date, the “Reviewed By:” section at
the bottom of the page.
5. Use the “Comments” Section in each table to document any discrepancies or unexpected
result.
6. Sign and Date the manual entries.
References
SADE SP Technical Folder
Acceptance Criteria
There must be a recommended spare parts list available in the Plant for equipment operation
and/or maintenance. Copy of the recommended this spare parts list must be included in the
Appendix Section.
Summary of Results
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Copy of the Spare Part List (MXES) print-out) is included in Appendix _____
Comments:
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This section is to confirm that all sections contained in the Installation Qualification had been completed.
Comments/Observations/Conclusions:
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The purpose of this section is to assure that the Strip Printer XXXX operates in accordance to the system
manufacturer recommendations, XXXXXX, Inc. specifications and cGMP’s requirements. IQ disposition approval
must be performed prior to start the execution of this section.
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Objective
The objective of this exercise is to assure that all the necessary procedures and training related to the
Strip Printer XXXX are available, correct and approved.
Procedure
1. Fill out the information in the Data Collection Form.
2. Document and Review each procedure related to the Strip Printer XXXX
3. Include training records of the most current SOP revision on this section.
4. Include copy of procedure first and approval page and training evidence in the Appendix Section.
5. Sign and Date the manual entries.
Reference
N/A
Acceptance Criteria
The necessary procedures must be correct, available and approved for the use of the Strip Printer XXXX.
Personnel related to the use of the procedures must be trained in the applicable SOP’s. Copy of the first
page and approval sections of the SOP’s with their corresponding training evidence must be included in
the Appendix Section.
Summary of Results
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SOP(s) first and approval pages and training evidence (if applicable) are included in Appendix Number:
Comments:
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The objective of this test is to verify that all buttons, switches, and lights required for the operation
of the Strip Printer XXXX, operate in accordance with manufacturer and XXXXXX, Inc.
specifications, as applicable.
Procedure
Reference
N/A
Acceptance Criteria
All buttons, switches, and lights required for the operation of the Strip Printer XXXX must operate in
accordance with manufacturer and XXXXXX, Inc. specifications, as applicable
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Printer was
Printer is energized and the __________.
Turn the power switch to the
1 green POWER light is
ON position. Green Power light
illuminated.
ON/OFF Power was _____________.
Switch Printer was
Printer is de-energized.and _________.
Turn the power switch to the
2 the green POWER light turns
OFF position Green Power light
off.
was _____________.
Turn the power switch to the
Paper __________
1 ON position. Press the Paper advance one line
one line.
“PAPER FEED” button once
FEED button
Press and hold down the Paper ________
2 Paper must feed continuously
“PAPER FEED” button continuously.
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and
Red PAPER OUT
Turn the power switch to the
ERROR Light Red PAPER OUT and Red and Red ERROR
2 ON position with no paper in
ERROR light are illuminated. light were
the ticket printer.
_______________.
Comments:
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Procedure
Reference
N/A
Acceptance Criteria
The system operation must be in accordance with manufacturer specifications and expected
results for the test. In the event of a power loss, the printer must stop all current functions. The
machine must be capable to resume operation once the power is restored.
Summary of Results
Initials/Date: ____________________
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Comments:
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Acceptance Criteria
The Ticket Printer Epson TMU-220 must interface with the Epson Weighing Terminal IND560 &
Epson Weighing Terminal LYNX and operate as specified in the expected response.
Summary of Results
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Gross Weight:
Insert a paper slip at _________
The Ticket Printer TMU-
Ticket Printer and press The Ticket Printer TMU-220
220 ______ gross weight,
6 prints gross weight, Tara Tara: _________
Tara and net weight
print key “ ” at the and net weight output data.
output data.
scale screen. Net Weight: _________
The weight data displayed The weight data
in the scale screen is displayed in the scale
identical to the printed data screen ____ identical to
Verify the printed data in the inserted ticket. The the printed data in the
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in the inserted slip. date/hour is printed in the inserted ticket. The
inserted slip. date/hour ____ printed in
the inserted slip.
Comments:
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Comments:
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Gross Weight:
Insert a paper slip at
_________
Ticket Printer and press The Ticket Printer TMU-
The Ticket Printer TMU-220
220 ______ gross weight,
6 prints gross weight, Tara Tara: _________
Tara and net weight
and net weight output data.
Enter key “ ” at output data.
Net Weight: _________
the scale screen.
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Comments:
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Gross Weight:
Insert a paper slip at
_________
Ticket Printer and press The Ticket Printer TMU-
The Ticket Printer TMU-220
220 ______ gross weight,
6 prints gross weight, Tara Tara: _________
Tara and net weight
and net weight output data.
Enter key “ ” at output data.
Net Weight: _________
the scale screen.
The weight data displayed The weight data
in the scale screen is displayed in the scale
identical to the printed data screen ____ identical to
Verify the printed data in the inserted ticket. The the printed data in the
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in the inserted slip. date/hour is printed in the inserted ticket. The
inserted slip. date/hour ____ printed in
the inserted slip.
Comments:
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Upon review of this executed IOQ Protocol including certifications and other records (where applicable), the C&Q
department is recommending that:
This Protocol has been completed. The Strip Printer XXXX is considered:
_____ Qualified
Comments/Observations/Conclusions:
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6.0 ATTACHMENTS
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Attachment No. 1: Discrepancy Log Form
Discrepancy
No. Qualification Protocol Section: Protocol Page Originated By/Date
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Performed
Description Section Used Asset Number Calibration Date Calibration Due Date
By/Date
Comments:
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