OEMs/Suppliers need to achieve compliance with legal and regulatory safety/security requirements, enhance system safety and security, improve market acceptance, provide competitive advantage and improve efficiency through standardization. IEC 61508 offers a systematic and state of the art approach to designing and assessing safety-related parts of control systems.
VerveTronics has developed IEC 61508 compliant safety certified Fail Operational systems up to SIL3, which are in production and field use for Major Global OEMs, Tier-1s across US, EU, India, Japan and Australia. Our motto of “Attention to details and focus on precision” has been a key driver to achieve product quality.
IEC 61508 Safety along with Security compliance/certifications was achieved with above par quality, cost effectiveness, lower time to market with help of our safety certified experts, engineers and managers, proven safety development processes, development tool chain environment readiness, verification and validation expertise and setup, software/hardware safety techniques etc.
IEC 61508 Safety Compliance Challenges
IEC 61508 is a globally recognized international state of art standard that serves as the foundation for functional safety in industries such as process automation, energy, and manufacturing. IEC 61508, the international standard for the functional safety of electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic systems, addresses safety challenges by providing a comprehensive framework for managing safety-related systems. IEC 61508 provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring safety in machinery through well-defined processes, guidelines, and performance metrics, ultimately leading to safer work environments. By offering a systematic approach to risk assessment and mitigation, IEC 61508 helps businesses prevent failures that could lead to hazardous situations. This makes compliance essential not just for regulatory reasons, but also for protecting people, assets, and the environment.
However, navigating the complexities of IEC 61508 compliance can be daunting, especially when it comes to performing accurate risk reduction, designing safety systems that meet the SIL levels, validating those systems to ensure they function correctly and implementing processes with stringent safety requirements. OEMs/Suppliers often face challenges in acquiring or scaling the technical expertise, enhancing and implementing the processes with right industry standard tools considering time to market and quality constraints. Failure to meet these safety standards can result in increased risks, operational failures, and safety incidents.
Why VerveTronics
Our expertise includes conducting detailed risk assessments, designing optimized safety designs, and validating complex control systems to meet the necessary Safety Integrity SIL Levels. We focus on delivering practical solutions that align with industry standards and improve overall system safety.
By working with VerveTronics, you can:
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- Reduce the risk of accidents: Correctly Implementing IEC 61508 ensures the safety of your machinery and reduces the likelihood of accidents.
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- Improve Quality: Implementing proven in use processes, templates, techniques by seasoned professionals with efficient usage of industry standard tools ensures above par quality. Following IEC 61508 can help foster a stronger safety culture and create a safer working environment.
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- Lesser Time to Market : Create optimized designs, proven processes and usage of industry standard tools efficiently IEC 61508 can help you achieve time to market and with cost advantages.
How VT will solve it
VerveTronics offers a comprehensive range of services to assist with IEC 61508 compliance, including:
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- Safety Lifecycle Management: We support clients through every stage of the safety lifecycle, from the initial risk assessment to design, development, and validation.
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- System Design and Development: Our team works closely with your engineers to design safety-related systems that are fully compliant with IEC 61508 requirements.
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- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA): We perform thorough FMEA to identify potential points of failure and implement safety mechanisms to mitigate risks.
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- Verification and Validation: We ensure that your systems are rigorously tested and validated to meet functional safety performance levels (SIL) as outlined by IEC 61508.
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- Consulting and Training: VerveTronics also provides specialized consulting and training services, helping teams to understand and integrate the principles of IEC 61508 into their workflows.
With our holistic approach, we help organizations not only meet compliance requirements but also enhance system reliability and performance.
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