Winter Boulevard Hotel Project

METHOD STATEMENT FOR IPTV SYSTEMS

30.04.2020 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING Rev: 0

Table of Contents

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Scope of work

3.0 References

4.0 Definitions

5.0 resources, roles & responsibilities

5.1 Resources, Roles & Responsibilities

5.1.1 ELV Testing and Commissioning Engineer

5.1.2 ELV Foreman

6.0 Tools Requirements

7.0 Method and Sequence of work

7.1 General
7.2 Pre-Commissioning
7.3 IPTV Cabinet checks
7.4 Connection Checks
7.5 Commissioning

8.0 Health, Safety & Environmental

9.0 Attachments:
1.0 Purpose

This method statement covers the Guidance of testing & commissioning of IPTV System
that includes:
• Local Area Network Switches
• Management Servers
• Firewalls and Routers

1.1 Purpose of this manual to ensure the methods used for Testing & Commissioning of IPTV System described
above are correct, acceptable and in line with the consultant quality system procedures to achieve the optimum
results.

2.0 Scope of Work

 The IPTV System will be Pre-commissioned and Commissioned in accordance with the
approved Method Statement.
 Ensure that all wiring, either temporary or permanent has been tested for continuity prior to
connection.
 Ensure that installation is carried out as per specification / manufacturer's instructions.
 Ensure that cable terminations are completed in an approved manner.

3.0 References
 Project Health & Safety Plan.
 Approved Shop Drawings.
 Materials Approval Request
 Manufacturers Recommendations.

4.0 Definitions
PASHA: PASHA Construction
BEL: AZ-MEP
GPON: GPON/Network and PABX System

5.0 Resources, Roles & Responsibilities

The Testing & Commissioning Manager will individually assess the manpower and tools requirements required
for Testing and Commissioning of Earthling System to meet the schedule. Typically, these will include:

 Commissioning Engineer
 Electrical Foreman

6.0 Tools Requirements

The following tools & equipment will be used during the Testing and Commissioning of Video Surveillance
System.

 Standard Electrician Tool Kit

 Crimping Tools
 Computer/Laptop for configuration of components.
 Scaffolding/Ladder
 PPE (Hand Gloves, Safety Goggles, Safety Boots, Hard Hat)
 Method and Sequence of Work

7.1 General

 The following steps are basic for all types of IPTV System should be followed at Initial Start-
up and after the Equipment have been installed.
 The IPTV System Start-up shall be as per Manufacturer
 Recommendation, done by Test and Commissioning Engineer.
 All necessary work permits shall be approved before commencement of the work.
 Prior to commencement of the work, a tool box meeting shall be held.
 Ensure all installation RFIT’s has been approved.

7.2 Pre-Commissioning

 After installing of IPTV System, ensure that all devices and cables installed / Pulled as
approved shop drawings and has not been damaged.
 Ensure Installation is per manufacturer’s instructions.
 All field equipment is installed as per approved shop drawings and has not been
damaged.
 All installation documents and RFIT has been approved and signed off.
 All comments regarding to installation RFIT has been cleared.
 Ensure that all IPTV devices tag labeling must be the same as the device test sheet

7.3 IPTV Cabinet checks

 All the cables are identified and labelled.
Ensure that cables in the control room, Racks, to the data points are to be properly
arranged and dressed.
 Ensure that IPTV server have proper tagging schema.
Ensure that all the cables from data points to the IDFs are properly tested and clearly
tagged.
 Ensure that distribution of WAPs to Network Switch is to be done as per approved drawing.
 Ensure that all the Fibber Optical cables IDF rooms to the Main server room are properly
terminated, tested and clearly tagged
 Ensure that all civil works has been completed in all IDFs and Main system room and UPS
power is provided for al rack cabinets.
Ensure that IP addressing schema covering all the systems working over data network is
ready and approved.
 Ensure that all connections from public services is ready and commissioned in main
server room such as, Internet Connection and public phone lines (ISDN PRI or PSTN)

7.4 Connection Checks

 Check cables connected and terminated in IPTV cabinet.
 Check field equipment cables are connected and terminated properly.
 Check connection between edge devices and GPON cabinet is connected and
terminated properly
 Check Internet connection - Firewall

7.5 Commissioning
After the pre-commissioning, has been completed, the system will be ready for Testing and
Commissioning. The system will be checked for full functionality as per the project specific
sequence of operations.
Each device connected to IPTV System will be tested and commissioned after permanent power
provided and the system can be energized. All system will be sequentially tested and
commissioned.

1. All network equipment in Main server room and IDFs will be installed as per schematics and approved drawings
and be properly tagged. …..........
2. All edge switches, GPON devices and backbone switches and router central equipmets will be powered up and
be upgraded to latest software released by the manifacturer. …..........
3. All network devices will be configured as per the IP schema and VLAN approved. …..........
4. Check the rates of the internet service provider broadcasting link : Data rates for the downstream and upstream must be high
enough to support IPTV
GPON Downstream Data Rate : 2.5 Gbps
GPON Upstream Data Rate : 1.25 Gbps
…..........
5. Ensure that DSL rates are stable : Signal-to-noise ratio margin (SNRm) must be better than 6 dB and preferably more than
10 dB.
…..........
6. Test IP and MPEG video layers : The user must ensure that Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) requests, used to
join and leave IPTV channels, are being properly handled by the network.
…..........
7. Confirm the video quality for at least 15 minutes : Evaluate the quality of video over a certain period of time; at least 15
minutes is recommended.
…..........
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8.0 Health, Safety & Environmental

8.1 Induction

Prior to commencing work all personnel shall have attended the HSE induction course conducted
by Pasha HSE department. No work shall be undertaken by personnel who have not attended the
Project HSE induction. In all aspects, work is to be carried out in a safe manner and in accordance
with Az-mep group approved Health and Safety Plan and in accordance with HSE requirements.

8.2 Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)
All personnel involved in the T&C will comply with the Project requirements for PPE:
 Work Boots with toe protectors
 Safety Helmet
 Eye Protection with side shields
Additional PPE identified by the task risk assessment shall also be provided. Personnel shall sign
and be responsible for their own items of PPE issued to them and the Engineer shall ensure that
his team is complying with the minimum required PPE and that damaged or defective PPE is
replaced or repaired immediately.
8.3 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control are detailed in the appropriate risk
assessment attached herewith. Hazards may vary as the works progress and shall be re-
evaluated. All personnel undertaking testing & commissioning activates shall be aware of
particular location hazards. Should changes occur during the course of construction which
alters the associated risks then the risk register shall be updated to reflect any additional risk
and mitigation measures.

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control

9.0 Attachments:

Risk Assessment
Commissioning Record Sheet