16Testing and commissioning#

16.1General#

The Contractor shall demonstrate compliance and operation of each ITS system, device and associated infrastructure with the requirements of the Contract by performing:

1. 1.Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
2. 2.Installation Acceptance Tests (IAT), which includes demonstration of
3. a)Correct operation in the intended environment matching the FAT and SAT tests where applicable
4. b)Electrical Safety Tests (EST)
5. 3.Commissioning Tests (CT), and
6. 4.Customer (field) Acceptance Tests (CAT).

In addition, where a device is to be interfaced to and/or operated by STREAMS, a STREAMS Acceptance Test (SAT) certificate shall be obtained from Transmax. The SAT shall demonstrate hardware and software compatibility for all relevant STREAMS functions.

In addition to the general testing requirements, specific testing requirements for each device / system as detailed in the relevant Technical Specification shall be satisfied.

Where each device/system is successfully assessed to the relevant Technical Specification as part of a product-approval process, and the tests includes items of FAT and SAT, the contractor may exempt the approved device/system from further FAT and SAT.

The Contractor shall identify and provide all equipment, materials and other Works necessary to perform the tests. Any damage incurred as a result of undertaking tests shall be rectified by the Contractor.

Where the manufacturer of test equipment indicates that the test equipment can be calibrated, the test equipment shall be calibrated by a certified NATA laboratory. The certificate of calibration shall be current at the time(s) of the test(s). A copy of the relevant certificate(s) of calibration shall be included in the operations manuals (refer Clause 17.4).

The Electrical Safety Test (EST) shall record the results of all tests required by AS/NZS 3000 and TRUM Vol 4 Part 8. The Contractor shall provide a certificate of test in accordance with TRUM Vol 4 Part 8.

Where any part of an electrical installation achieves compliance by specific design and installation, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 Clause 1.9.4.

16.2Testing and commissioning plans#

Prior to commencing each test listed in Clause 16.1, the Contractor shall supply a customised:

1. 1.FAT plan Hold Point 6
2. 2.SAT plan (where applicable) Hold Point 7
3. 3.IAT plan (including Electrical Safety Test Plans) Hold Point 8
4. 4.CT plan, and Hold Point 9
5. 5.CAT plan. Hold Point 10

To the Administrator at least 28 days for review and acceptance prior to setting an agreed start date for each test.

If an electrical installation is designed in accordance with Clause 1.9.4 of AS/NZS 3000, the Contractor shall also submit test procedures to the superintendent at least 28 days for review and acceptance prior to setting an agreed date of testing on Site.

Each plan shall detail the customised tests, test sheets and procedures for each ITS device and associated infrastructure and the completed test documentation will be referred to as Certificates of Testing.

Each test shall be shown as a milestone on the Contractor's schedule of Works.

Test plans and record sheets shall be suitable for recording compliance with the respective technical requirements of the Contract.

The FAT plan and the IAT plan shall address as a minimum:

• enclosure IP Ratings
• enclosure structural and mechanical performance
• thermal / ventilation performance
• electrical tests
• enclosure surface finish tests
• equipment and/or system operation, and
• compliance with the respective functional and operational requirements.

Where equipment is provided during the maintenance phase, the test plans shall be amended accordingly.

Test plans shall include different traffic volumes and weather conditions where these may be reasonably expected to impact on the performance and/or accuracy of the device and/or system.

Certificates of Testing shall become a part of the acceptance test documentation.

16.3Factory acceptance tests#

Prior to delivery to Site, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the equipment meets the requirements of the respective FAT. Witness Point 2

The Contractor shall certify that the equipment meets the requirements of the respective FAT and include the following documents in the operations manuals prior to the delivery of the device to Site Hold Point 11:

• a statement confirming the warranty provisions associated with the tested device and associated equipment
• compliance details of all respective components as required or implied under this document, and
• FAT records conducted by the Contractor to demonstrate compliance to the requirements of the Contract.

16.4STREAMS acceptance tests#

Where a device is to be interfaced with STREAMS, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the equipment meets the requirements of the SAT to the satisfaction of TRANSMAX Pty Ltd. Witness Point 3 As a minimum, the SAT shall address bench testing of the STREAMS Device Driver at TRANSMAX Pty Ltd's facility or any other location as agreed by the Principal.

Such devices shall not be delivered to Site until TRANSMAX Pty Ltd has provided a SAT Certificate for those Devices.

The Contractor shall certify that the equipment meets the requirements of the respective SAT and include the following documents in the operations manuals prior to the delivery of the device to Site Hold Point 12:

• a statement confirming the warranty provisions associated with the tested device and associated equipment
• compliance details of all respective components as required or implied under this document, and
• SAT records conducted by the Contractor to demonstrate compliance to the requirements of the Contract.

16.5Installation acceptance tests#

Once installed on Site, the Contractor shall demonstrate and certify that the equipment has been installed to allow correct operation. Generally, the equipment shall exhibit similar results in the intended operating environment as the results in the FAT, and where appropriate, the SAT.

The following documents shall be included in the operations manuals prior to commencement of the CT Hold Point 13:

• compliance details of all respective components as required or implied under this document, and
• additional STREAMS Device Driver test records conducted by the Contractor on Site to demonstrate compliance to the requirements of the Contract.

• Electrical test certification in accordance with the requirements of TRUM Vol 4 Part 8 and AS/NZS 3017, or in accordance with (AS/NZS 3000 Clause 1.9.4) – compliance by specific design and installation, where applicable.

16.6Commissioning tests#

The equipment shall be commissioned by integrating the operation, monitoring and control with other equipment and/or systems including STREAMS, as appropriate. This shall include initialising performance parameters to suit the site-specific function of operation. Commissioning shall prove the correct operation, monitoring and control as required to meet the requirements of the Contract.

The following documents shall be included in the operations manuals prior to commencement of the CAT Hold Point 14:

• compliance details of all respective components as required or implied under this document, and
• additional STREAMS Device Driver test records (as necessary) conducted by the Contractor on Site to demonstrate compliance to the requirements of the Contract.

16.7Customer acceptance testing#

Commissioned equipment and/or systems shall simulate continuous operation under normal operating conditions for a period of 15 consecutive days (hereafter referred to as CAT period).

Failure of the equipment and/or system to meet the requirements in the technical standards for more than 3 hours (accumulated) during the CAT period shall be cause for the CAT to be repeated for the full duration of the CAT period.

Once commenced, the CAT period need not be restarted provided that the failure is not caused as a result of the Contractor's Works in the following events:

• unavailability of the Principal-supplied equipment and/or systems including STREAMS, and/or
• failure (not attributable to the Contractor) of a telecommunication channel leased by the Contractor to transmit data.

The following documents shall be included in the operations manuals prior to handover Hold Point 15:

• a statement confirming the warranty provisions associated with the tested device and associated equipment; and
• compliance details of all respective components as required or implied under this document.