This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select and install appropriate sensors and signal transmitters, maintain and diagnose correct operation of sensors and signal transmitters, and complete fault documentation.

It applies to planning corrective action; repairing, replacing and overhauling sensors and signal transmitters; and calibrating, testing, re-installing and recommissioning instrumentation sensors and signal transmitters.

Where soldering of components is required to advanced or military specifications, where the reliability of electrical connections is critical, or where surface mounted devices are being soldered/desoldered then unit MEM05002 Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering should also be selected.

Where diagnosis and repair of electronic equipment is undertaken to component level unit MEM18056 Diagnose and repair analog equipment and components and unit MEM18065 Diagnose and repair digital equipment and components, should also be selected as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band: B

Unit Weight: 8

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This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Signal transmitting instrumentation sensing indicators include the use of one (1) or more of the following:	mechanical electrical electronic (analog and digital)
Signals transmitted include measurement of one (1) or more of the following:	pressure temperature level flow rate weight density other process variables
Maintenance includes one (1) or more of the following:	maintenance of control valves (including changing and reseating valve plugs) adjustment of valve actuators (pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic) maintenance and adjustment of pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and electronic valve positioners and signal converters

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Determine specification requirements from data sheets, circuit diagrams, engineering drawings
Interpret and define specification requirements through application of device characteristics and principles of operation
Select equipment and final control elements having regard for measurement range, processes and environment according to their device characteristics, principles of operation and measurement capabilities, in conformance to specifications
Install components using appropriate tools, test equipment, techniques and procedures
Plan and cater for maintenance access during installation when mounting connections for power, signal, and process
Diagnose installed components for correct operation using appropriate test equipment and procedures and assess results against specifications or manufacturers’ technical data sheets
Apply preventative maintenance schedules and procedures to maintain components in optimum condition by interpreting device characteristics and principles of operation
Clean and service elements to maintain optimum operating condition by interpreting device characteristics and principles of operation
Determine correct operation or malfunction by diagnosing components within the system or as individual devices using appropriate test equipment and procedures
Monitor operation of components and assess against predetermined specification or manufacturers’ technical data
Examine and verify components for replacement, repair or overhaul using appropriate tools, test equipment, procedures and techniques
Select and obtain replacement items from manufacturers’ parts lists or catalogues to meet specifications
Repair or overhaul faulty items to meet specifications
Refit repaired, overhauled and replacement sensors, transmitters and final control elements
Prepare refitted sensors, transmitters and final control elements for testing and calibration
Calibrate components against appropriate physical standards using appropriate calibration devices, test equipment, techniques and procedures
Perform zero, span and range tests and assess results against manufacturers’ instructions sheets
Align components to manufacturers’ instruction sheets by applying zero and span adjustments
Put components into service in conformance to specifications with due regard to process requirements, safety, installation/commissioning procedures and sequence of operation
Adjust controller modes and actions according to specifications
Test electrical and pneumatic transmission lines and take appropriate action, including the use of signal conditioning devices
Return instrumentation to service, including configuring, calibrating, adjusting, tuning and validating system performance
Return system to service
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Determine specification requirements from data sheets, circuit diagrams, engineering drawings
Install components using appropriate tools, test equipment, techniques and procedures
Apply preventative maintenance schedules and procedures to maintain components in optimum condition by interpreting device characteristics and principles of operation
Document faults and malfunctions and/or report according to SOPs
Examine and verify components for replacement, repair or overhaul using appropriate tools, test equipment, procedures and techniques
Calibrate components against appropriate physical standards using appropriate calibration devices, test equipment, techniques and procedures
Put components into service in conformance to specifications with due regard to process requirements, safety, installation/commissioning procedures and sequence of operation

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