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Automation, Optimisation April 16, 2018

Dynamic interlock visualization: reduce production delays, improve operations

Yokogawa’s interlock monitoring solution provides an intuitive display of Dynamic Interlock Visualization that mirrors the interlock configuration on the ICCS. The interlock status signals from the ICCS can be used to update the information presented in the web user interface through an OPC DA connection. This enables tag data acquired through Exaquantum to be monitored and analyzed.

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Safety & Security, Security March 7, 2018

When safety meets security – Combining the best of both worlds

On the HazardEx 2018, Rob Turner, Advanced Solutions Consultant, UK, gave a presentation about the combination of safety and security. He discussed how and why both worlds need to be merged. Check out the whole presentation!

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Automation, Safety & Security March 5, 2018

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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Automation, Safety & Security February 5, 2018

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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Safety & Security, Security December 21, 2017

Cyber attack on safety system – Triton malware

A Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS) from Schneider Electric was the target of a recent cyber attack. The aim of this attack was to cause disruption to the physical infrastructure by interacting with the SIS.

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Automation, Safety & Security May 24, 2017

Functional Safety Management

Version 4.02 of Yokogawa’s ProSafe RS significantly expands the product spectrum in terms of efficiency and safety. The integration of iDefine makes functional safety management

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