Why Validation Matters
Electrical safety testing equipment such as hipot, ground bond, insulation resistance, and functional run testers must perform accurately, reliably, and safely. On-site Testing Process Validation is designed to provide your organization with comprehensive, first-hand test system validation.
Ikonix applications consultants will collaborate with your team to create documentation for the three-phase, industry-accepted framework – installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ) – that validates every stage of your electrical safety testing process from instrument installation to real-world use.
The IQ/OQ/PQ framework is what auditors expect to see when inspecting:
- Calibration records
- Test process controls
- Equipment validation
- Production line testing procedures
Without IQ/OQ/PQ, companies are at risk of audit findings, nonconformances, or failed certifications which can shut down your production line testing environment.
What Customers are Saying
"Our consulting engagement effectively evaluated the entire installation and setup of our test equipment. This reduced risk and provided additional confidence in a highly-regulated industry."
Tom Schultz, manufacturing engineer, Global healthcare company
Comprehensive Validation
Nobody understands Associated Research and SCI test instruments better than we do. We help you with the time-consuming and complex process of validating your electrical safety test system. We work with your team to develop all the documentation necessary to validate your system, walking your team through the entire process step-by-step. This ensures that your validation is done right and you are audit-ready.
Customized Operator Training
Our applications consultants will train your operators on how to perform your required electrical safety tests safely and effectively. This includes developing best practices and helping your team fully utilize the productivity-enhancing capabilities of your instruments.
Safety Standards and Test System Analysis
Our consultants will analyze the safety standards required for evaluating your products to ensure each one is properly met. They will review your test system and provide recommendations for improvements in both safety and efficiency.
Audit Survival Guide
We will provide you with safety tester-specific documentation that will help you pass your next Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) or other regulatory audits.
Custom Training Guide (Optional)
Our consultants can develop a customized, step-by-step testing guide for your specific applications. The guide will outline the best methods for performing your tests, including how to connect your testing instruments and how to establish the appropriate test parameters.The guide offers long-term organizational value in accelerating team member onboarding and providing ongoing education and training support to your entire team.
We do not just validate your instruments. We validate your entire system, including:
- Equipment configuration
- Safety and guarding
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Test parameters and limits
- Operator workflows
- Documentation completeness
- Calibration and verification processes
Your team receives first-hand training tailored to your validated test procedures, equipment, and workflows. Training includes:
- Safe execution of electrical safety tests
- Understanding validated test parameters
- Efficient use of tester capabilities
- Consistency and compliance best practices
After the onsite engagement, you will receive a comprehensive written validation report that includes:
- Completed IQ/OQ/PQ documentation
- Instrument configuration records
- Verification checklists
- Validation data and traceability
- Recommended process updates
- Audit-survival documentation
You will also receive tools that offer long-term organizational compliance value, including:
- IQ/OQ/PQ validation documentation
- Calibration and verification guidance
- SOP and documentation recommendations
- Safety and workstation checklists
- Custom testing guides (optional)
Our consultants are familiar with Vitrek, Chroma, GW Instek, and other commonly used electrical safety tester brands. They can provide a complete and unbiased assessment of your overall testing environment, regardless of the testers you have in place. Click here for more information.
On-site Testing Process Validation provides your organization with
comprehensive, first-hand test system authentication.