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Recorded Webinars: Más allá de la baja demanda: Entendiendo el verdadero modo de operación de tu SIF
¿Cómo sabemos cuál es el modo de operación de una SIF? Mucha gente en la industria de proceso asume que la SIF operará en baja demanda, lo cual no siempre es así, pudiendo traer como resultado que la SIF diseñada tenga un desempeño pobre en seguridad, y por lo tanto, un incremento en el riesgo del proceso.
Blog Entry: How IEC 62443 Can Help Achieve Compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Introduction: The European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to introduce mandatory cybersecurity requirements for “products with digital elements” , including those used in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This regulation, slated for enforcement beginning December 2027 , aims to enhance cybersecurity across supply chains…
Johnson Controls Intenational PLC - YK and YZ Centrifugal Chillers Optiview™ Touchscreen
ISASecure in the Security Automation Equipment List
Zollner Elektronik AG - Automotive Cybersecurity Management System
ISO/SAE 21434 in the Security Automation Equipment List
Compressor Controls Corporation - Vanguard S5 Pro
ISASecure in the Security Automation Equipment List
White Paper: Enfoque Sistemático de la Seguridad Funcional en una Planta de Olefinas
Este estudio analiza los aspectos clave que conforman un sistema de seguridad funcional eficaz, de acuerdo con normas como IEC 61508 e IEC 61511. Los elementos más relevantes incluyen la identificación de las funciones instrumentadas de seguridad (SIF), la determinación del nivel de integridad de seguridad (SIL) y el diseño…
White Paper: A Systematic Approach to Functional Safety in an Olefins Plant
This whitepaper analyzes the key aspects of an effective functional safety system, from safety lifecycle management and risk analysis to the design of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) , in accordance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 . By addressing these elements, this systematic approach reduces operational risks and enhances the…
BK Vibro America Inc - SETPOINT VC-8000
eSTS in the Security Automation Equipment List
Blog Entry: Más allá de la baja demanda: Entendiendo el verdadero modo de operación de tu SIF (Beyond Low Demand: Understanding Your SIF’s True Mode of Operation)
ESPANOL ¿Se calcula el SIL de una SIF de Demanda Baja igual que el de una SIF de Demanda Alta o Continua? Es muy importante identificar el modo de operación que es asignado a la Función Instrumentada de Seguridad (SIF). En la industria de procesos lo más común es que…
Recorded Webinars: Beyond “Forever”: Understanding Useful Life in Functional Safety
Is your product truly safe for its entire lifespan? While reliability engineering teaches us about "Useful Life"—the period before device failure rates rapidly increase—this crucial concept has often been overlooked in functional safety for electronics. In fact, failure rate predictions are only valid during the Useful Life.
When the FMEDA method was developed in the late 1980s, the prevailing belief was that electronic components, lacking moving parts, would last for decades. Consequently, the "Useful Life" metric wasn't initially a standard part of functional safety analysis.
However, decades of experience and research have revealed that electronic components do have useful life limitations that significantly impact long-term reliability. Many modern components come with specific useful life data that are vital for designers making critical component selections. Recognizing this, some advanced FMEDA tools now incorporate Useful Life metrics. This webinar will show an example of how Useful Life metrics are determined and applied for a simple design using an FMEDA tool.
White Paper: A Functional Safety Development Process Example
This paper describes an example new product development process designed to meet requirements of IEC 61508:2010 [1], the Basic Safety Standard for Functional Safety with a Systematic Capability Level 3 (SC 3). The example was done in the context of a microcomputer-based product which includes hardware and software done with…
Rockwell Automation - Burner Management System Library AOIs: D2S, Fuel, Master, Pilot, and Purge
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Fort Robotics - Nano Safety Controller Pro (NSC Pro)
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Blog Entry: Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Introduction: The European Union Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a landmark regulation designed to enhance cybersecurity across hardware and software with digital elements that are offered for sale within the EU. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the CRA introduces mandatory security requirements for manufacturers to ensure that products placed…
Training Course: Threat Modelling, Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Analysis for Medical Devices
Medical devices are increasingly connected and increasingly targeted. This expert-led training equips professionals with the essential tools to identify cybersecurity threats, assess risks, and analyze vulnerabilities in line with global regulatory expectations. You’ll learn to think like an attacker to uncover weak points before they can be exploited - enhancing…
Training Course: Cybersecurity for Medical Device Development
As medical devices become more connected, cybersecurity is critical for ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. This expert-led training provides an overview of medical device cybersecurity and equips R&D, QA, and regulatory teams with the tools to integrate cybersecurity into the full medical device development lifecycle.
White Paper: Design Considerations for Microcontroller-Based Fault Detection in Functional Safety Systems
To improve diagnostics in safety-critical applications, particularly those seeking IEC 61508 or ISO 26262 certification, product designers are replacing dedicated hardware monitoring components with microcontrollers. This paper describes the use of microcontrollers within safety product designs for power supply sequencing and fault detection, replacing multiple sequencers and voltage monitors, as…
Blog Entry: What Does IEC 61511 Mean by Competency?
When the latest edition of IEC61511 was published in 2016, one of the key changes was the emphasis on competency and some further guidance on what this means. The relevant clauses in the IEC61511:2016 are 5.2.2.1 to 5.2.2.3 under Clause 5.2.2: Organization and Resources. I am often asked what is…
Generac Power Systems Inc. - 4288A / PZ410 Generator
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Micron Technology, Inc. - Micron 4150AT PCIe™ NVMe™ NAND Flash SSD
ISO 26262 in the Safety Automation Equipment List