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Columns and Series - System Checkout and Integration Procedures by George Wilkinson
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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System Test and Integration Procedures Part 4 Continued: Systems Integration Procedures | George Wilkinson | Aug 2007 |
Systems integration is unique because it is more of a process than a series of checklists. Once you understand this concept, you will have a better understanding on how to approach it… In the end, having the hardware and software operate as an entity and perform the way the customer expects it to perform is the essence of systems integration. | |
| System Test and Integration Procedures Part 4: Systems Integration Procedures | George Wilkinson | Apr 2007 |
A hardware problem that exists undiscovered at the time of systems programming and checkout can cost you double, or even triple. Plus, you have one angry programmer who wonders why the system and equipment has not been properly checked prior to his task. | |
| System Test and Integration Procedures Part 3 - Equipment Setup and Testing | George Wilkinson | Dec 2006 |
The purpose of SETUP is to make sure that all equipment is wired correctly and functioning properly and to complete as much of the initial equipment setup as possible prior to systems integration. | |
| System Test and Integration Procedures - Part 2b: Cable Test and Verification | George Wilkinson | Oct 2006 |
The primary objective of cable and test verification at this time of the installation is to determine if all the cable required to complete the installation has been installed, is installed correctly and that no significant damage has been incurred by the installers or other trades at the construction site prior making all terminations. | |
| System Test and Integration Procedures - Part 2a: Cable Test and Verification | George Wilkinson | Aug 2006 |
This article will guide you in preparing for and completing procedures that will systematically and methodically take you through a sequence of tasks purposed to insure the integrity of the wiring prior to a complete systems test and integration process. | |
| System Checkout and Integration Procedures - Part 1 - Proper Planning | George Wilkinson | Jun 2006 |
Without proper documentation, installation or wiring errors result. This potentially can slow down the entire process significantly. Another important issue is that errors created during the first phases of an installation are subject to what is termed compounding. Compounding results when an issue that exists earlier in the project is not discovered or a resolution is postponed until later. |
