Platforms
As a vendor-agnostic system integrator, we have experience with a wide variety of platforms to provide you with the solutions that best fit your systems and facilities. Our experience includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and Plant Historians.
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
In order for your system to operate as intended so it generates its designed functionality, performance, and reliability, a comprehensive Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is required to take place prior to installation and commissioning. A FAT is a complete testing of the software and hardware that validates that the engineers who programmed your system have met your expectations. This is also your opportunity to catch something you may have overlooked in the planning phase of your project. Modifications and adjustment are much easier and less costly in terms of downtime to make before you are in start-up mode at your plant. Depending on the size of the project, a FAT can take a few hours to a week or more. For prompt and efficient SATs and startups, ensure your system is ready to be installed with a well-executed FAT.
Key Aspects of a Comprehensive FAT
Detailed Testing Documentation
Includes the FAT procedure and checklist outlining the system’s organization and performance expectations.
Systematic Verification
Guides all stakeholders to confirm that all agreed-upon specifications are met and that the system functions correctly under realistic conditions.
Smooth Installation Process
After successful FAT completion, the system is ready for installation with a transition to operational status based on your project’s objectives.
Creation of Punch List
This is an opportunity to document any conditions or issues that hinder optimal process performance and improve them before installation on site.
Planning Your Next FAT? Use this FAT Checklist as a Guide.
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Operator Training
From helping operators adapt to an upgraded control system to getting your whole team on the same page with new Safety or Cybersecurity policies, all training is developed by our Teammates with your team in mind. Whenever possible, Hargrove conducts training sessions using the actual equipment or code that is in your facility. As a critical piece of project handoff, robust training allows the system to work as intended from day one without the hiccups caused by a learning curve. Trainees leave with practical, hands-on experience that they can apply the next day.
When needed, our Teammates build simulations so the system looks and runs exactly like it will in the real facility. The training can occur prior to commissioning, so that your operators can run production flawlessly. Often, this takes place in conjunction with our Factory Acceptance Test.
Our operator training sessions are tailored to the access rights and responsibilities given at each facility. We want to make sure that your team has everything they need so that any system upgrade can be fully implemented as intended.
It is always our goal that when we walk off site at project completion, your in-house team is fully confident and comfortable running the system.
Hardware Training for Instrument Technicians
When Hargrove’s panel shop builds control cabinets or I/O panels for your plant, we can use your future hardware to instruct your instrument technicians on the finer points of the new set up. This informal training ensures that all changes and modifications are clearly communicated to your team. In addition to the panels that we design and build, we can bring third party hardware panels into our training and staging areas for integration, testing, and training exercises.
We handle the logistics
You Choose the Location
We can arrange training at your facility and provide multiple sessions so that each work shift can be trained without disrupting schedules. For custom training development, we offer several options. Hargrove can host trainings at any of our convenient office locations or other offsite facilities. Remote offerings or hybrid offerings provide options to your team based on your specific needs.
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