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Description

The Silo Safety System is designed to protect both drivers and vehicles while preventing material loss in various overhead load situations. This innovative system not only enhances the safety of drivers and their vehicles but also minimizes expensive material wastage and decreases operational downtime at the plant. By employing strategically positioned infrared sensors beneath the silo, the system detects when a vehicle is in place; a "broken" beam between the sensors signifies the presence of a vehicle. The infrared technology ensures that each silo operates only when the truck is correctly positioned. Operators benefit from a fully graphic touchscreen display that shows the activation status of the sensors and the silo gate. Additionally, a manual override option with a redundant loadout system interlock is provided for unique circumstances that do not conform to typical vehicle and loadout scenarios. The system also incorporates advanced scale ticketing software and automation tools, allowing for the digitization of all tickets related to incoming loads at the plant, on-site, and in the office, thereby streamlining operations. Ultimately, the Silo Safety System represents a comprehensive solution for enhancing safety and efficiency in material handling processes.

Description

Despite reductions in both capital and operational expenditures, contemporary operators are tasked with minimizing unexpected downtime while ensuring adherence to the functional safety standards outlined in ISA84/IEC 61511. Is your facility equipped to effectively monitor data pertinent to safety system performance and regulatory compliance? Throughout the entire lifecycle of a plant, Yokogawa’s Sustainable Functional Safety Management (FSM) solution consistently evaluates all demands for safety actions and any failures in process operations against established Safety Performance Indicators. This ongoing assessment provides timely safety performance updates to all personnel on-site, which is essential for operational efficiency. Moreover, proactive management of safety information facilitates continuous adherence to IEC 61511 and ISA84 throughout the entire lifespan of the asset. After completing the safety instrumented system (SIS) design and layer of protection analysis (LOPA), the setup for monitoring process safety is streamlined through automation. Additionally, our sustainable FSM solution enhances efficiency by automating change management processes, ensuring that safety protocols are not only maintained but also improved over time.

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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
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Windows No 
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Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Command Alkon

Founded

1976

Country

United States

Website

commandalkon.com/products/silo-safety/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Yokogawa

Country

Japan

Website

www.yokogawa.com/us/solutions/products-and-services/control/control-and-safety-system/safety-instrumented-systems-sis/sustainable-sis-solution/

Product Features

Safety Management

Audit Management No 
Corrective / Preventive Actions No 
Incident Management No 
Injury Reporting No 
Inspection Management No 
OSHA Recordkeeping No 
Safety Risk Assessment No 
Training Management No 

Product Features

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