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White Paper: Getting Realistic Failure Rate Data
The discipline of Reliability Engineering depends upon a key metric, failure rate. In the past, it was practical to perform a “life test” (or an “accelerated life test”) where devices were operated in a defined set of conditions and failure times were recorded. This failure time data was analyzed to…
BS&B Premco - BPCV BPAV BPPV
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
BS&B Premco - BPIV and BPRV
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Schneider Electric / Eckardt S.A.S - VBS2xx
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Schneider Electric / Eckardt S.A.S - SRD998
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Recorded Webinars: The 5 whys in Data Science and Alarm Management
Whenever we talk about alarm data in control systems for the process industry, we cannot avoid the management of an alarm database, else the alarm system will be a mess. Hence, we often see unorganized processes with up to thousands of alarms per day. The mishap is more than a nuisance for the daily operation of the plant, but it is also with safety implications. This is a series of webinars that aims to introduce everyone to Alarm Management based on ISA 18.2/IEC 62682, with the supplement of the fundamentals from Data Science and Data Analytics.
This week, we are talking about the root causes of alarms. We will explore the philosophy of the 5 whys in data analysis and how it is used in alarm management.
Carrier Corporation - Dynamic Secure Product Development and Lifecycle Support Process
IEC 62443 in the Security Automation Equipment List
Recorded Webinars: Personnel Certification – Preparation is KEY
Join the CFSE Team as we walk you through the online exam process for those wanting to become a CFSE/CFSP (Functional Safety) or CACE / CACS (IACS Cybersecurity) .
Preparation is KEY in order to pass the exam! We will go over from start to finish to help you prepare, study, and help you pass the exam! Becoming a member of this Elite group of Experts is closer than you think
News Item: Emerson Automation Solutions Receives 61508 Functional Safety Certification for Control Valves
Congrats to Emerson Automation Solutions. exida recently issued an IEC 61508 functional safety certification for their FBD & FBT Control Valves. The certificate can be found on the exida SAEL here.
Blog Entry: Getting Failure Rate Data on a New Component
Realistic component failure rate data is critical to an effective Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA). This failure rate data can eventually be obtained from component parts manufacturers, research and field failure data analysis. For example, exida’s Component Reliability Database (CRD) has been built from internet research, technical papers,…
Honeywell Process Solutions - Experion® CN100 Controller
ISASecure in the Security Automation Equipment List
Honeywell Process Solutions - Experion® C300 Controller
ISASecure in the Security Automation Equipment List
News Item: exida Releases Component Reliability Database (CRD) Handbook Set Fifth Edition
exida is pleased to annouce the release of the all new Component Reliability Database (CRD) Handbook Set Fifth Edition. The Component Reliability Database (CRD)TM handbook set provides the engineering community with a comprehensive set of component failure rate, failure mode and useful life data. The data sets have been derived…
News Item: MSA - The Safety Company Receives 61508 Functional Safety Certification
Congrats to MSA - The Safety Company. exida recently issued an IEC 61508 functional safety certification for their X5000 Fixed Gas Monitor. The certificate can be found on the exida SAEL here.
JUMO - dTRANS p20 (DELTA)
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
Hefei Zhixin Semiconductor Co. - Zhixin FSM Process for Microcontroller IC and ASIC Hardware Development
ISO 26262 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
News Item: ABB Process Automation Receives ISASECURE Certification Through exida
The global leader in industrial automation cybersecurity certification, exida, has presented ABB’s Industrial Automation Control System with both an ISASecure Product Development Certification (SDLA) and Safety System Assessment (SSA) Certification for their Ability™ System 800xA Automation Control System. Characterized by its integration capabilities and versatility, System 800xA is a distributed…
Emerson Fisher Controls - FBD & FBT Control Valves
IEC 61508 in the Safety Automation Equipment List
News Item: Micron Technology Receives ISO 26262 Functional Safety Certification for Component
Congrats to Micron Technology. exida recently issued an ISO 26262 functional safety certification for their Y4BM LPDDR5 SDRAM component. The certificate can be found on the exida SAEL here.
Blog Entry: What ASIL is a software tool?
TL;DR Tools used in developing safety related automotive systems do not receive an ASIL. Some tools and the way they are used may not be suitable for the development of automotive safety electronics and this depends on the ASIL. When a tool vendor mentions an ASIL they might be indicating…