Best Safety Instrumented Systems for Enterprise

The DeltaV S-series Electronic Marshalling utilizing CHARMs allows for flexible placement of field cabling, independent of the type of signal or control methodology employed. The DeltaV™ Distributed Control System (DCS) is designed to streamline automation processes, which reduces operational challenges and mitigates project risks effectively. This advanced collection of products and services enhances plant efficiency through intuitive control solutions that are straightforward to manage and service. Importantly, the DeltaV DCS is adaptable, easily scaling to fit your specific requirements without introducing additional complexity. Furthermore, the seamless integration capabilities of the DeltaV system encompass various functions including batch processing, advanced control, change management, engineering tools, diagnostics, and much more, ensuring a comprehensive solution for your operational needs. Ultimately, this flexibility and integration pave the way for improved productivity and reliability in industrial environments.

Merging the sturdy design and compact size of a PLC with the robust capabilities and seamless integration of the Ovation control system, this compact controller serves as a dependable automation solution that can be scaled for various power generation or water and wastewater applications requiring localized control. It enhances reliability and lowers expenses through effective and secure remote management of assets from any location. Moreover, beyond its built-in advanced applications that enhance plant performance, Ovation offers features such as integrated vibration monitoring, generator excitation control, safety instrumented systems (SIS), adaptable configurations for both small and distributed setups, virtualization, and embedded simulation tools, making it an all-encompassing choice for modern industries. This versatility ensures that it can meet diverse operational needs while maintaining high efficiency and safety standards.

The Trusted® fault-tolerant control system is engineered to satisfy a broad spectrum of safety standards. This advanced safety instrumented solution incorporates a triple modular redundant (TMR) architecture that effectively pinpoints the origin of faults. Upon detection of anomalies, the system promptly intervenes to mitigate faults, ensuring compliance with your required safety integrity levels. The TMR configuration employs a majority voting mechanism to ascertain fault sources, whereby random hardware failures lead one of the three control ‘slices’ to behave differently than the others. This voting methodology efficiently captures and documents any discrepancies. In addition, the Trusted TMR system's rapid response to faults reinforces its ability to meet stringent safety integrity criteria. It seamlessly integrates with broader control systems and is compatible with our PlantPAx® platform. Supporting both 24-120V DC and 120V I/O modules, it offers high-density I/O capabilities of up to 40 channels per module. Furthermore, it adheres to safety regulations through partial stroke testing of vital valves, enhancing its reliability in critical applications. This comprehensive design ensures that safety and efficiency remain paramount in operational environments.

Regardless of whether your project requires SIL 1-3, fault-tolerant systems, or triple modular redundancy (TMR) architectures, we are equipped to meet your safety instrumented system (SIS) needs. Our AADvance® fault-tolerant control system stands out as a fully distributed and scalable safety instrumented solution. This innovative AADvance system permits you to implement varying levels of module redundancy tailored to the specific demands of different segments of your application. Consequently, you can define the necessary levels of safety integrity and availability across your entire facility. Additionally, our AADvance training courses offer an in-depth look at the hardware, software, and troubleshooting aspects of AADvance. We also provide supplementary resources to ensure that your AADvance implementation and training requirements are met in a timely and effective manner. Gain insights into how AADvance functions as a fail-safe controller, grasp the configuration limits of the system, and learn how to design and assemble a complete system while selecting the most suitable hardware based on I/O specifications. Furthermore, our commitment to customer support ensures that you can navigate any challenges that arise during implementation with confidence.

ABB Ability™ SafetyInsight™ represents a modern digital strategy for managing process safety within industries that face significant hazards. This innovative solution transforms early Engineering Technology (ET) data into a process safety digital twin, allowing for a direct comparison with current plant operations. By leveraging agnostic connectivity, it gathers operational data from both IT and OT sources seamlessly. The ET information enriches the context of the IT/OT data through the process safety digital twin, ensuring that the right information reaches the appropriate individuals precisely when they need it to make well-informed decisions. Comprising several distinct modules, ABB Ability™ SafetyInsight™ creates an all-encompassing digital suite of applications. This approach not only enhances efficiency across the organization but also establishes a solid foundation for safety, effectively managing operational risks and pinpointing areas ripe for improvement, ultimately leading to a reduction in overall safety costs. With its comprehensive features, the solution empowers businesses to achieve higher safety standards while maintaining operational excellence.

The Safety Manager is a system certified to SIL 3 standards, designed to lower incident rates, enhance production availability, cut compliance expenses, and oversee plant safety effectively. As a next-generation safety platform, it builds upon the Quadruple Modular Redundant (QMR) framework established by its predecessor, the FSC, while further improving its capabilities in incident reduction, uptime maximization, cost efficiency, and safety management. With a rack-based setup and the incorporation of remote IO capabilities, Safety Manager introduces Universal IO, enabling clients to strategically distribute their safety control systems throughout their facilities, leading to significant savings in wiring and conduit costs. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates process safety information, application functionalities, system diagnostics, and essential control strategies, executing safety application logic defined by SIL requirements within a fully redundant (2oo4D) architecture. Furthermore, the Safety Builder tool enhances the management of safety-critical databases and application programming across the entire plant, ensuring comprehensive oversight and control. This holistic approach not only promotes a safer working environment but also optimizes operational efficiency for users.

ProSafe-RS Lite adheres to the global safety standard suitable for applications up to SIL2. The ProSafe series offers options across SIL2 (ProSafe-RS Lite), SIL3 (ProSafe-RS), and SIL4 (ProSafe-SLS), ensuring flexibility in safety measures. Ongoing improvements to the ProSafe series are designed to enhance the safety of plant operations. The concept of safety integrity level (SIL) was established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and measures the effectiveness of safety functions, classified into four levels from SIL1 to SIL4 as outlined in IEC 61508. When compared to environments lacking safety protocols, SIL2 dramatically lowers the risk factor to between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000. At SIL3, this risk factor decreases further, ranging from 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 10,000, whereas SIL4 achieves an even lower risk factor, between 1 in 10,000 and 1 in 100,000. ProSafe-RS Lite benefits from the proven reliability of ProSafe-RS technology, and its integration with CENTUM VP/ProSafe-RS facilitates a cohesive approach to both process management and safety oversight. This synergy not only enhances operational efficiency but also reinforces the commitment to maintaining high safety standards in industrial settings.

The ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system is certified by TÜV for use as a Safety Instrumented System (SIS) across SIL 1, 2, and 3 applications within a single modular setup, while offering enhanced availability in a redundant configuration. This system can function independently or be seamlessly integrated with the CENTUM VP Distributed Control System. Yokogawa’s industrial safety solutions ensure minimal disruptions through dependable protection across all SIL levels, featuring real-time dashboards that evaluate present and potential risks, along with virtual scenario testing to analyze the effects of prospective bypasses and overrides. Additionally, the system supports online modifications, enabling continuous operation during upgrades, automated compliance reporting to enhance testing intervals, and comprehensive service and lifecycle support. As the crucial last line of defense, the safety controller is designed for reliable performance precisely when needed. Furthermore, Yokogawa's unique Versatile Modular Redundancy ensures sustained SIL 3 operation even amidst multiple failure scenarios, highlighting the robustness of the system's design. This adaptability is essential for maintaining safety and operational efficiency in complex industrial environments.

ProSafe-SLS is Yokogawa's advanced, hard-wired safety instrumented system engineered to fulfill the most stringent safety integrity standards. This product line caters to the precise needs of various safety instrumented systems, providing all safety integrity levels (SIL 3-4) across sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, nuclear, and conventional power generation. Additionally, the ProSafe-SLS system seamlessly integrates with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP process control system and the FAST/TOOLS SCADA software suite. Its modular architecture enables the creation of diverse applications, ranging from compact HIPS systems to extensive ESD and F&G systems, all while ensuring rapid response times to meet any process requirements. Designed specifically for scenarios necessitating top-tier Safety Integrity Levels (SIL 3 and 4), the ProSafe-SLS utilizes solid-state components to execute its functional logic efficiently. This combination of features makes ProSafe-SLS an optimal choice for industries where safety is of paramount importance.

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.

For businesses where safety and profitability are paramount, EcoStruxure Triconex safety systems provide a reliable solution. These systems are a crucial component of EcoStruxure Plant, which is Schneider Electric's open, IoT-enabled framework designed for gaining actionable insights into business operations. With a legacy of over three decades of uninterrupted safe operation, EcoStruxure Triconex Safety Systems have amassed more than one billion safe operating hours. This leading suite of high-availability, high-integrity systems, including Tricon, Tricon CX, Trident, and Tri-GP, holds TÜV Rheinland certification at safety integrity level 3 (SIL3), making them suitable for all safety-critical applications. Proven across the most rigorous industries and demanding applications, these systems ensure a lifetime of reliable performance. They offer unparalleled protection for individuals, production assets, and company profits, thereby ensuring continuous safe operation and optimizing plant availability. Ultimately, EcoStruxure Triconex Safety Systems deliver both peace of mind and operational excellence to businesses striving for success.

For years, the SIMATIC PCS 7 distributed control system has been a reliable choice while remaining at the forefront of technological advancements, making it an ideal foundation for outstanding plant efficiency. Get ready to tackle both current needs and future obstacles with PCS 7, a robust and flexible process control solution developed by Siemens! By utilizing standardized and reusable process libraries, PCS 7 V9.1 ensures that your operations maintain sustainability over time. Thanks to its automatic inventory management feature, your plant can effectively manage all essential hardware, software, and network elements related to your PCS 7 setup, ensuring they are consistently current. The Advanced Process Library simplifies project planning and guarantees dependable process management. Additionally, the operator system is designed for easy customization, providing options for single-user, multi-user, and web-based operations, thus catering to various operational demands. This comprehensive adaptability enhances the overall efficiency and effectiveness of your plant's performance.

Today’s manufacturers need dependable and secure systems to protect individuals, assets, the environment, and their reputations. TÜV’s SIL 2 certification for ControlLogix® products streamlines the process for manufacturers to comply with increasingly stringent standards, making it both efficient and economical. The system's user-friendliness is enhanced through configurable software, allowing for easier operation. It also comes equipped with pre-built logic for diagnostics, comparisons, alarms, and various other functionalities. The encapsulated routines are both transparent and adjustable to meet specific needs. We provide industry expertise to assist in the design, implementation, and ongoing support of your automation investments. There is no need for additional training for a distinct process safety system, as the same hardware is utilized as that of the Basic Process Control System (BPCS). The diagnostic methods and techniques integrated into the ControlLogix® platform enable the configuration and programming of ControlLogix controllers to effectively conduct checks across the entire system. This comprehensive approach not only enhances functionality but also ensures that manufacturers can maintain operational excellence while adhering to safety protocols.