Digital Commissioning Test Plan
Make critical sequences, faults, and acceptance points concrete before the team stands at the physical machine
Our role
We turned machine logic, model, test points, and acceptance criteria into a practical test plan, so virtual commissioning could support project decisions.
Competencies involved
The Problem
Many companies face similar challenges when trying to create value from their technical data and processes.
A digital model only creates real value when the team knows exactly what to test. Without a shared test plan, virtual commissioning easily becomes a polished demo instead of a working basis for decisions.
These challenges often result in concrete problems:
- Testing depends on individual experience and becomes hard to repeat
- Stops, resets, sensor faults, and operator choices are not described clearly enough
- Open issues end up in emails and meetings instead of a shared test structure
Why It Matters
Why does this matter? Look at the broader impact:
When the test plan is clear, the conversation becomes concrete: what must work, how do we test it, and when is the point closed? That helps mechanics, automation, project management, and the customer prioritize from the same basis.
Key metrics we focus on:
Coverage of critical sequences
Open issues before physical startup
Reuse of test basis
Our Solution
Here's how we approach the solution:
Test catalogue for normal operation, stop, reset, blocking, sensor faults, and operator actions
Digital review where sequences and signals are tested with automation, mechanics, and project management
Acceptance points that make each test point concrete, documentable, and easier to close
Reuse for FAT, training, service, and handover so learning from the test is not lost
Results
The comparison between the starting point and the result shows the concrete value the solution can create.
Digital model without a shared test plan
Critical test points, acceptance, and open issues gathered in one place
The concrete results include:
- A clear test basis before physical startup
- Better prioritization of faults, risks, and open issues
- More reusable material for FAT, training, and service
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