What are the levels in SIL certification?

SIL certification is divided into SIL1, SIL2, SIL3, and SIL4, with Level 1 being the lowest product functional safety level and Level 4 being the highest level. Often used for bidding and procurement within the industry, there are requirements for SIL. The Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is defined as the relative risk re……

Common misconceptions in SIL certification

Many companies continue the CE certification model, focusing solely on design without implementing the safety requirements and lifecycle concepts emphasized by IEC 61508. Many domestic suppliers and enterprises that design and produce safety devices have undergone CE certification before implementing SIL certification.……

What is SIL assessment?

SIL assessment is a third-party assessment based on functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 61513, IEC 13849-1, IEC 62061, IEC 61800-5-2, etc., to evaluate the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) or Performance Level (PL) of safety related equipment. SIL evaluation mainly involves project management (FSM……

What are the products certified by SIL?

The product scope of SIL certification: Functional safety certification applies to all equipment used to achieve process control safety functions, mainly divided into safety component class and safety system class. 1. Safety components: on-site sensors, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, level transmitter……

What are the advantages of SIL certification for enterprises?

The benefits of conducting SIL certification for enterprises are as follows: 1. The positive impact of SIL certification on products: (1) It can ensure the correctness of specific product functions; (2) It can improve the acceptance and recognition of products in the industry; (3) Due to the high safety of certified pr……

Application areas of SIL certification

The necessity of SIL certification ● Equipment/system failures in the factory may cause environmental damage and casualties; ● The factory can classify equipment requirements based on expected damage; Provide a method for manufacturers to describe product failure performance; The confirmed SIL level is the goal and fou……