Product · Validation & testing
FAT and SAT test matrices from your safety functions
Tests are generated from the safety functions they verify, so nothing is missed.
- Every function has a test
- Results stored with the model
- Test pack export
How you do it in MSA
4 steps
- 1
Generate the matrix
MSA builds a FAT/SAT matrix from the verified safety functions.
- 2
Refine test steps
Adjust steps, expected results and test conditions.
- 3
Record results
Mark pass or fail, add notes and the tester for each test.
- 4
Close open items
Failed tests stay visible until they are re-tested.
MSA · Validation · FAT matrix
| Test | Safety function | Expected | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAT-10 | SF-01 Two-hand control | Stop < 200 ms | Pass |
| FAT-11 | SF-02 Light curtain | Safe stop | Pass |
| FAT-12 | SF-03 Door interlock | STO on open | Fail |
| FAT-13 | SF-04 E-stop | Cat. 0 stop | Open |
| SAT-01 | SF-03 Door interlock | STO on open | Planned |
Illustrative screen. Values are example data.
Related standards
See it on your own machine
Bring a recent project. We’ll walk through it in MSA.