After 4B products have been installed by a qualified electrician, 4B's commissioning service is available to inspect and certify proper installation of our sensors and control units prior to operation. A brief overview of the service is listed below.
General:
• All rigid and flexible conduits inspected for: cracks, breaks, tightness of connections, and suitability for purpose.
• All wiring inspected for: ground faults, shorts, suitability for purpose.
• All sensors and controls inspected for correct installation and wiring
• All sensors and controls inspected for any signs of damage, and tested to insure proper working order.
• Detailed written inspection and testing report with any recommendations given to client.
Touchswitches™:
• Sensors are removed from their location to ensure that they were centered on the belt.
• Each Touchswitch is physically inspected for damage and wear.
• Touchswitch LED and alarm contacts are tested.
• Wire terminations are inspected.
Temperature Sensors:
• All sensors are inspected and resistance is checked.
• Sensors are also checked for correct identification, location and sensor type.
• Sensors are checked for proper temperature alarm and shutdown trip points using 4B’s ADB Tester.
• Wire terminations are inspected.
Speed Switches:
• All speed switches are checked for proper installation.
• Sensors are checked for proper underspeed alarm and shutdown set points using 4B's SpeedMaster™.
• Wire terminations are inspected.
Warning: 4B recommends that all sensors are wired to provide automatic shutdown of monitored equipment, when a hazardous condition is detected.
