Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Functional Safety",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Making robotic automation safe from
Pilz Automation Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Machine builders and system integrators installing a robot for the first time need to be aware of the differences between safeguarding in conventional automation and robotic
applications".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Sensors suit dangerous environments from
Impress Sensors and Systems: "Impress Sensors and Systems' temperature limiters/controllers, pressure transmitters, screw-in transmitters, submersible probes and level control switches suit hazardous area applications".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Moog Controls
concerning its D636 axis control valve
- take a look at Equipment allows marine simulations
which says: "Moog equipment was chosen to upgrade Martinek's ocean basin laboratory".
Take a look also at the news release from British Automation and Robotics Association, Conference sheds light on safety standards,
as well as Safety training course by exida from exida,
and Interface company provides day-long course from AS-Interface UK.
See also:
Controller gains new security certification
(May 2007)
It is becoming increasingly important that the safety system is fully protected from external hostile intrusions that could place personnel at risk
Safety expert status awarded
(May 2007)
Stuart Nunns, Principal Safety Consultant for ABB, has been awarded TUV Functional Safety Expert status by TUV Rheinland
Safety demonstrations expanded
(May 2007)
The Fieldbus Foundation has developed specifications for safety instrumented functions in co-operation with the world's leading automation end users
Horror stories end day at Old Trafford
(April 2007)
The programme has been finalised for the AS-Interface Expert Alliance roadshow conference at Old Trafford Stadium Manchester on 22nd May 2007
Certification granted to safety systems
(April 2007)
Yokogawa focuses on improving the quality of the engineering operations for its safety instrumented systems, and these efforts have resulted in FSM certification
Round-up of new machinery safety standards
(April 2007)
Procter Machinery Guarding explains the different machinery safety standards published in 2006
Associations unite for wide-ranging training
(April 2007)
Training courses cover risk assessment, EMC, the WEEE and RoHS directives as well as the function safety of control systems and the new Machinery Directive
Conference cracks the codes of machine safety
(April 2007)
One-day conference will provide a comprehensive overview of machinery safety issues in the light of current and upcoming standards, and will examine their practical application through case studies
News on the Functional Safety Engineering training course from exida
(April 2007)
exida has a Functional Safety Engineering process applications training course planned for Tuesday 8th May to Friday 11th May 2007
Conformity provides competitive advantage
(March 2007)
Sira's Functional Safety Manager, Paul Reeve, looks at the benefits of using the CASS Scheme methodology as a way to demonstrate conformity with IEC61508 and gain a competitive advantage
CASS certification provides reassurance
(March 2007)
Hima-Sella's Marketing Manager, Janet Smith, looks back at how CASS certification has brought many benefits to Hima-Sella's safety systems business
Networking technology at the theatre of dreams
(March 2007)
ASi-tech road show features a full day of education, information and technical updates
Emergency stop switches improve safety
(February 2007)
Idec Electronics has introduced an emergency stop switch which can be connected to the AS Interface Safety at Work network
More than just another safety bus
(February 2007)
Users can now depend on AS-Interface Safety at Work for all their safety requirements on site, from the simplest networking system available for low level field devices
Warning signs safeguards employees
(January 2007)
Omniflex' Omni2 door warning sign provides reliable hazard warnings in high-risk environments
Functional safety in focus at HazardEx
(January 2007)
Hima-Sella will be present at the HazardEx Conference and Exhibition, which takes place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham on 21st and 22nd February 2007
Signal conditioners rated for SIL2 applications
(January 2007)
Trip amplifiers and signal convertors have been assessed and awarded SIL2 rating by an independent safety integrity consultant
News on the Functional Safety Engineering course from exida
(January 2007)
exida is announcing Functional Safety Engineering process applications training course at Nuneaton offices, Warwickshire
Safety specification is fit for Sercos
(November 2006)
Sercos International is to adopt CIP Safety as its functional safety protocol for Sercos
National safety conference to address the four Cs
(November 2006)
A new national safety conference is being organised by Pilz Automation Technology to take place at the UK National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, on 23rd January 2007
HazardEx International, Birmingham, 21-22 Feb 2007
(November 2006)
On hearing the views of the HSE, IEC, TUV, IECEx, DTI, BRE plus many more on industrial compliance standards such as ATEX, DSEAR and the new regulatory reform order
CFSE process applications training course
(November 2006)
Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) process applications training course will be held from Monday 27 November to Thursday 30 November 2006 at exida offices
Switches take control of fluid flows
(October 2006)
Robust and dirt resistant flow switches are designed for measuring and controlling liquid media
Prototyping technology matures to production
(October 2006)
Space Puzzle Molding, the process originally developed for producing prototypes in low quantities, is no longer in its infancy - as illustrated by three automotive examples
Safety training courses
(October 2006)
exida announce autumn 2006 training course schedule to be held in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK
Standard brings subtle differences to directive
(October 2006)
What are the implications of BS EN62061 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive?
Safety upgrade enables additional throughput
(September 2006)
Corus has gained a potential 17% increase in throughput on the 'tab attach' process in its 42in pipe mill at Hartlepool, while still maintaining a safe working environment
Safety relays meet stringent standards
(September 2006)
Safety relays are specifically designed to meet the increasingly stringent safety standards now being imposed on designers and manufacturers of electrical systems
Inductive sensors are certified fail-safe
(September 2006)
In response to demand, IFM Electronic has satisfied a need for certified fail-safe inductive sensors that are safe to use up to Category 4 (EN954-1) or SIL 3 (EN61508)
Temperature transmitters are fit for SIL2 duties
(August 2006)
YTA series temperature transmitters have been certified compliant with the requirements of the IEC61508 international safety standard for Safety Integrity Level 2
Interfaces aid safety-relevant applications
(August 2006)
NAMUR interface modules and Ex isolating amplifiers comply with the requirements of SIL2 for functional safety
New venue for hazardous area event in 2007
(July 2006)
HazardEx will be held on 21st and 22nd February 2007 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and will once again comprise an exhibition, conference and an awards ceremony
Safety platform is certified for SIL 2
(June 2006)
The SafetyNet functional safety platform has been certified by TUV Rheinland for use in SIL 2 safety functions
Functional safety platform is SIL2 certified
(June 2006)
MTL Open System Technologies (MOST) has announced that its SafetyNet Functional Safety platform has been certified by TUV Rheinland for use in SIL 2 safety functions