What is PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 - Electronic/programmable electronic safety about?
IEC 61508 series discusses functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems. PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 introduces the concept of functional safety and gives an overview of the IEC 61508 series of standards.
PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 gives an informal definition of functional safety, describes the relationship between safety functions, safety integrity and safety-related systems, gives an example of how functional safety requirements are derived, and lists some of the challenges in achieving functional safety in electrical, electronic or programmable electronic systems.
PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 explains that IEC 61508 can be applied as is to a large range of industrial applications and yet also provides a basis for many other standards. IEC 61508 provides a means for users and regulators to gain confidence when using computer-based technology.
Note: IEC 61508 does not cover the precautions that may be necessary to prevent unauthorized persons damaging, and/or otherwise adversely affecting, the functional safety achieved by electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems.
Who is PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 - Electronic/programmable electronic safety for?
PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 on electronic/programmable electronic safety is useful for:
- Software companies/IT firms
- Electronic safety-related industries
- Electrical/electronic engineers
- Organizations dedicated to promoting electrical safety
Why should you use PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 - Electronic/programmable electronic safety?
PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 provides you with an approach for achieving functional safety achieved by safety-related systems that are primarily implemented in electrical/electronic/ programmable electronic technologies.
IEC 61508 aims to release the potential of electrical/electronic/ programmable electronic technology to improve both safety and economic performance and enable technological developments to take place within an overall safety framework.
IEC 61508 provides you with a system-based approach, with sufficient flexibility for the future, provide a risk-based approach for determining the required performance of safety-related systems, and provides a generically based standard that can be used directly by industry but can also help with developing sector standards (e.g., machinery, process chemical plants, medical or rail) or product standards (e.g., power drive systems),
PD CLC IEC/TR 61508-0 provides you with requirements based on common underlying principles to facilitate improved efficiencies in the supply chain for suppliers of subsystems and components to various sectors, improvements in communication and requirements, the development of techniques and measures that could be used across all sectors and increasing available resources
