Level 2 specification
NR/L2/TEL/30098
Testing and Commissioning of Telecommunications Equipment and Systems (Formerly NR/SP/TEL/30098)
Issue 3, 03 September 2022 · Design process, assurance & records
Clause map — what each clause deals with
| 1 | Purpose | What the standard is for: the procedure for testing and commissioning telecoms equipment and systems |
| 2 | Scope | Who it is mandatory on and what the T&C process covers |
| 3.1 | Description of roles and responsibilities | The T&C roles — CEM, PICOT, lead tester, tester, PE, CRE |
| 3.2 | Testing & Commissioning Roles RACI Table | RACI table for T&C activities |
| 4 | Definitions | Definitions |
| 5 | Acronyms | Acronyms (AFC, FAT, SAT, PICOT and so on) |
| 6.1 | Appointment of PICOT | Appointing the PICOT |
| 6.2 | Appointment of Lead Tester(s) and Tester(s) | Appointing lead testers and testers |
| 6.3 | Communication Between Testing & Commissioning Roles | Communication lines between T&C roles |
| 6.4 | Supervision and Audit Arrangements | Supervision and audit of testing |
| 7.1 | Document Requirements | What testing documentation is required and who agrees it |
| 8.1 | Test and Commissioning Plan | The Test and Commissioning Plan — required for all operational projects |
| 8.2 | Progressive Test and Commissioning Plans | Progressive T&C plans on multi-discipline schemes |
| 8.3 | Early-Stage Test and Commissioning Plan | Early-stage T&C plan contents |
| 8.4 | Final Test and Commissioning Plan | Final T&C plan contents |
| 8.5 | Test Equipment | Test equipment and calibration |
| 8.6 | Contingency Planning | Contingency planning |
| 8.7 | Test Specifications | Test specifications |
| 8.8 | Testing Requirements | Standard minimum testing requirement work instructions |
| 9.1 | Operator Training | Operator training before commissioning |
| 9.2 | Post Commissioning Maintenance Arrangements | Maintenance arrangements in place before commissioning |
| 9.3 | Pre-Commissioning Meeting | Pre-commissioning meeting with stakeholders |
| 10.1 | Testing Activities | Testing activities follow the plan sequentially |
| 10.2 | Static Testing | Static testing — what it demonstrates |
| 10.3 | Dynamic Testing | Dynamic testing — what it demonstrates |
| 10.4 | Factory Acceptance Testing | When a Factory Acceptance Test is required |
| 10.5 | Attendance at FAT | NR attendance at FAT |
| 10.6 | Testing Scope | FAT scope |
| 10.7 | Site Acceptance Testing | When a Site Acceptance Test is required |
| 10.8 | Testing Process – Sub-divided Systems | Testing sub-divided systems before integration |
| 11.1 | Testing and Commissioning Process | The T&C process overview |
| 11.2 | Pre and post activities | Pre and post activities — checking what is operational |
| 11.3 | Test & Commissioning Flowchart | The T&C flowchart |
| 11.4 | Commissioning Activities Flow Chart Description | Step-by-step description of the flowchart |
| 12.1 | Independence requirements | Independence between installer and tester — the principle |
| 12.2 | Non-operational equipment installation and testing | Independence for non-operational equipment |
| 12.3 | Cable installation and testing | Independence boundary for cable installation and testing |
| 12.4 | System installation and testing (non-transmission) | Independence boundary for non-transmission systems |
| 12.5 | System installation and testing (transmission) | Independence boundary for transmission systems |
| 12.6 | Co-ordination | Co-ordination by the PICOT |
| 12.7 | Testing Personnel | Briefing testing personnel |
| 13 | Recording and Certification | Recording test results |
| 13.2 | Certificates of Conformity | Certificates of conformity for test equipment |
| 13.3 | Test Certificates | Test certificates — minimum content |
| 13.4 | Completion Certificate | The Completion Certificate |
| 14 | Modifications to Existing Systems | Handover from maintainer before modifying existing systems |
| 15.1 | Modifications due to Resolution of Faults | Minor modifications to fix failed tests |
| 15.2 | Major Defects | Major defects — safety-affecting |
| 15.3 | Minor Defects | Minor defects and observation records |
| 15.4 | Defect Records | Defect records |
| 15.5 | Change Control | Change control during T&C |
| 15.6 | Modifications due to Resolution of Defects | Retesting after modifications |
| 16 | Testing as a Part of a Large Scheme | Telecoms testing within a larger multi-discipline scheme |
| 17.1 | Preparation for Entry into Service | Preparing for entry into service — records collection |
| 17.2 | Entry into Service | Signing off for entry into service |
| 17.3 | Recovery of Redundant Wiring, Application and Equipment | Recovering redundant wiring and applications |
| 17.4 | Redundant Equipment | Redundant equipment recovery |