OQ of Blister Packing Machine (BQS)
TABLE OF CONTENT
- Purpose
- Scope
- Responsibilities
- Procedure
- Operational qualification tests
- Testing of Programmable Logic Controller’s Processor
- Verification of Man Machine Interface Screens – MMI
- Power & Emergency Failure Recovery Verification
- Emergency Operation Verification
- Verification of Alarms
- Operational Qualification Tests Status
- List of Standard Operating Procedures
- Data Analysis, Summary of OQ & Recommendations
- Amendment record
- Conclusion
- PURPOSE
To describe the Operational Qualification procedure to be used during qualification of Blister Packing Machine (BQS), its accessories and to define the specification of the system in order to:
- Ensure that the equipment meets the Operational/Design limits as per user requirements.
- Ensure that the equipment will be operationally qualified in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- SCOPE
This procedure applies to the Operational qualification of Blister Packing Machine (BQS) its accessories to be installed .
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- It is the responsibility of the Manufacturer to perform all the tests with respect to Operational qualification and compiling data in co-ordination with client.
- It is the responsibility of the client to check and approve the Operational qualification.
- PROCEDURE
The following requirement / practices apply to PAM-PAC Blister Packing Machine (BQS), Operational Qualification activities:
- To verify the components design parameters.
- Review the preventive maintenance procedures, cleaning procedures and general operational procedure to ensure that they are comprehensive for reliable performance of the equipment.
- OPERATIONAL QUALIFICATION TESTS
The table below lists the tests to be performed as part of the Operational Qualification phase.
TEST NUMBER | CRITICAL FEATURE |
5.1 | Testing of Programmable Logic Controller’s Processor |
5.2 | Verification of Man Machine Interface Screens – MMI |
5.3 | Power & Emergency Failure Recovery Verification |
5.4 | Emergency Operation Verification |
5.5 | Verification of Alarms |
- Testing of Programmable Logic Controller’s Processor
- Rationale –
To verify the normal operation of PLC Processor by observing the processor module’s LED status indicator after turning on the PLC.
- Test Equipment –
None required.
- Procedure –
- Turn panel power to ON position
- Turn PLC power to ON position
- Check that PLC Processor is in RUN Mode
- Document the following indicators located on PLC front panel
- Acceptance Criteria –
The processor should function as specified in the verification table.
- Verification results –
Indicator | Specified | Actual | Meet the Spec.
(Yes / No) |
Initial / Date | |
Power LED | LED on when PLC power applied | ||||
Run LED | LED on when PLC is in RUN Mode | ||||
Error LED | LED on when PLC is in error | ||||
If actual result is not like expected result turn power to panel “OFF” and notify to engineer. Document any discrepancies on the operational qualification deviation report. |
- Verification of Man Machine Interface Screens – MMI (PC Control)
- Rationale –
To verify that the screens displayed by the MMI according to the system requirements.
- Test Required –
None Required
- Procedure –
- Access the MMI and verify that all of the functions on each of the screens listed below confirm to the Manual.
- Record the results for each verification on test data sheets.
- Acceptance Criteria –
The system shall operate as per design specification.
- Results: MMI screen verification
Simulate | Procedure | Excepted Result | Meets Test
(Yes / No) |
Initial / Date
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Start Up Screen | This screen will displayed whenever the pc controls system starts | Operator station will Display the Start Up screen at the startup. | |||
Menu Screen | Press any of the command buttons on the screen and check whether that particular screen opens. | Particular screen should open irrespective of the current security level in which user has logged. | |||
Process Parameter Screen | Change the m/c. parameters like min/ max and set point values and accordingly check the result of the process functioning | The machine will operate according to the set values. | |||
Alarm Screen | Click the alarm button from any screen | The alarm screen will activate. |
- Power & Communication Failure Recovery Verification
- Rationale –
To verify that in the event of a power loss or communications failure, the equipment /PLC will stop in safe condition and the operating parameter will not be lost or corrupted.
- Test equipment –
None Required.
- Procedure for main power fail test –
- Operate the equipment in automatic mode or as directed in the User Manual.
- Record three of the configurable operating parameters in the main power fail test table of results (below).
- Record the displayed date and time in the main power fail test table of results (below).
- While the equipment/PLC is operating, shut down the power to the main control panel. Record if the equipment/PLC stops in a safe and secure condition.
- Wait for 3 minutes then restore power to the equipment/ PLC.
- Restart the equipment/ PLC. Record whether the equipment/PLC starts normally, and note any adverse condition.
- Verify that the parameters recorded in the step 2 are unchanged after the power failure.
- Record the displayed date and time after the power failure.
- Acceptance criteria –
- At step 4, the equipment/PLC shall stop in safe and secure condition.
- At step 6, the equipment/PLC shall restart normally, with no problems or adverse conditions.
- After restart, the configurable parameters remain unchanged and the date and time are correct.
- Main Power Failure Test Results
Main Power Fail Verification | ||||
Test | Results | Meets Test
(Yes / No) |
Initial / Date | |
Configurable Parameters before shut down.
|
Parameter 1: _______________
Parameter 2: _______________
Parameter 3: _______________ |
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Main Power Shut Down |
Equipment/PLC stops in a safe and secure condition.
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Main Power Restored |
Equipment/PLC can be restarted with NO problems or adverse conditions.
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Configurable parameters after shut down.
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Parameter 1: _______________
Parameter 2: _______________
Parameter 3: _______________ |
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Date and time as displayed | Before
shut down:
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After
shut down: |
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- Emergency Operation Verification
- Purpose –
To deactivate the equipment in the event of an emergency stop.
- Test equipment –
None Required.
- Procedure –
- With the emergency stop pressed in, try to cause movement of an operating function.
- With the equipment in operation, activate (press in) the emergency stop.
- Acceptance Criteria –
- The equipment will be inoperative.
- The operation will ramp to a complete stop in four seconds or less.
- Failsafe Results –
Emergency Stop | |||
Test | Acceptance Criteria | Meets
Spec. (Yes / No) |
Initial / Date
|
With the emergency stop pressed in, try to cause movement of an operating function.
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The equipment will be inoperative. |
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With the equipment in operation, activate (press in) the emergency stop.
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The operation will ramp to a complete stop in four seconds or less. |
- Verification of Alarms.
- Rationale –
To verify alarms function and respond according to the system design.
- Test equipment –
None Required.
- Procedure –
- Place the equipment into normal operation mode.
- Trigger each alarm outline in the table below.
- Verify that the specified alarm response is obtained and the correct alarm is displayed on the MMI Screen.
- Once the alarm has been activated, resolve the problem and reset.
- Verify that the equipment returns to normal operation mode.
- Acceptance criteria –
- The alarms function and respond according to the system design.
- Results: Verification of Alarms
Alarm Verification | |||||
Simulation | Procedure | Excepted Result | Actual Result as Expected?
(Yes / No) |
Initial / Date
mm/dd/yy |
|
Air Pressure Minimum | Release air | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Front guard open | Open the guards
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Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Water supply off | Stop the water supply | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Low air supply | Reduce the air supply | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
PVC foil end | Remove PVC foil | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Aluminium Foil | Remove Aluminium foil | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Vacuum pump off | Stop the vacuum pump | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
MCB trip | Put off MCB | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Low temp. forming | Less than set | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
High temp. forming | More than set | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Low temp. sealing | Less than set | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
High temp. sealing | More than set | Machine stops at Zero position | |||
Indexing Sensor ON | Web slippage in indexing | Machine stops at Zero position |
- Operational Qualification Tests Status
The table below lists the tests performed and related results.
Test Number
|
Critical Feature
|
Pass / Fail | |
Pass | Fail | ||
5.1 | Testing of Programmable Logic Controller’s Processor | ||
5.2 | Verification of Man Machine Interface Screens – MMI | ||
5.3 | Power & Emergency Failure Recovery Verification | ||
5.4 | Emergency Operation Verification | ||
5.5 | Verification of Alarms |
- LIST OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
S. No. | Description | SOP No | Verified By | Date |
1 | Operating Procedure of Blister Packing Machine (BQS). | |||
2 | Cleaning Procedure of Blister Packing Machine (BQS). | |||
3 | Preventive maintenance of Blister Packing Machine (BQS). |
- Data Analysis, Summary of OQ & Recommendations
8.0 AMENDMENT RECORD
Sr. No. |
Item Name |
Remarks |
Signature and Date |
Note: Any changes made in the system must be recorded in this sheet.
- CONCLUSION
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