#loopcheck

Starting the loop check phase in your industrial project? This infographic breaks down the essential steps to perform a proper loop check on field instruments — from wiring verification to functional testing — ensuring safe and accurate operation.

✅ Ideal for commissioning & maintenance engineers ✅ Critical during pre-commissioning phases ✅ Ensures reliable signal integrity and process control

Even a small mistake during instrumentation commissioning can lead to false readings, trips, or costly downtime. Check these common pitfalls before energizing your system:

Skipping Loop Checks – Signals not verified → wrong readings.

Calibration Only in Workshop – Must calibrate on-site.

Wrong Impulse Line Installation – Incorrect slope → false pressure readings.

Incorrect Signal Type – 4–20 mA vs 0–10 V errors → control issues.

Wiring Not Matching Drawings – Prevents instruments from working.

Forgetting Valve Stroking – May cause functional failure.

No Simulation of Real Conditions – Test under actual process conditions.

One small loop check mistake can delay your entire plant start-up and cost days of commissioning time.

Many instrumentation problems happen because wiring, signal continuity, or I/O mapping were not fully verified before commissioning.