Thomas Schindler

responsible for Marketing Automation Solutions, expert for Distributed Control Systems, employed by Yokogawa since 1999

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NAMUR: Process control elements (PCEs) with protective functions

Protective functions can be implemented in different ways depending on the desired quality. They can be hardwired, for instance, or alternatively integrated in a safety controller or – if certain conditions apply – in a basic process control system. These options are nothing new; however the requirements regarding protective functions in the basic process control system are specified in greater detail in current regulations. Learn more.

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Sicherheitssystem

From Safety Instrumented System to Safety Lifecycle Tool

Only with the so-called Functional Safety Management does a safety control meet the requirements of the corresponding standards for reducing the risk in process plants for the protection of health, environment and financial values. In 2016, Safety Lifecycle Management with iDefine (TM) and ProSafe RS was presented. With this powerful combination, ProSafe RS took the step from safety control to the Safety Lifecycle Tool.

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