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 Functional Safety Compliance Benefits/ Challenges
Benefits
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.
Challenges
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 ?
- Deep Expertise in IEC 61508/ISO 13849 and ISO 21434: Our team has extensive experience with the IEC 61508/ISO 13849 standard, ensuring that industrial systems meet the required safety and security integrity levels.
- Deep Expertise in Industrial Electronics : With specialized experience in controls, sensors, and electric vehicle systems, VerveTronics is well-equipped to manage the safety challenges posed by industrial controls and Electrification development.
- Holistic Approach to Safety and Security: We provide comprehensive functional safety services, from early-stage risk assessments to full-scale system validation, covering both hardware and software safety aspects.
- Innovative Solutions for Emerging Technologies: VerveTronics has a proven track record in addressing the unique safety challenges posed by industrial BESS, Controls and Sensors systems, ensuring compliance while enabling technological innovation.
- Safety Analysis and Risk Mitigation: We conduct in-depth safety analyses, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Training and Consulting: VerveTronics offers training and consulting sessions to enhance your team’s knowledge of functional safety and cyber security standards and methodologies, enabling them to manage safety-critical systems more effectively.
Our Approach
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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.
VerveTronics Case Studies/Solutions:
VerveTronics Role:
- Support for end to end IEC 61508 SIL3 | ISO 13849 Ple compliance and certification
- Safety/Technical Concept and specifications ,
- Safety Analysis for System (HARA), Hardware(FMEDA), Software(FMEA) and Mechanical (FMEA)
- Safety Compliant Hardware Specifications and Assessment
- Hardware Design and development
- Safety Compliant Software Specifications, Validation and Assessment
- SIL3 Process Development and Improvements
- Safety Assessment and Certifications
VerveTronics Role:
- Support for end to end EC 61508/ ISO 13849 SIL3 compliance
- Safety/Technical Concept and specifications ,
- Safety Analysis for Hardware(FMEDA), Software (FMEA) and Mechanical (FMEA)
- Safety Compliant Hardware Specifications and Assessment
- Safety Compliant Software Specifications and Assessment
- SIL-3 Process Development and Improvements
- Safety Assessment
VerveTronics Role:
- Safety/Technical Concept and specifications ,
- Safety Analysis for Hardware(FMEDA), Software (FMEA) and Mechanical (FMEA)
- Safety Compliant Hardware Specifications, Development and Assessment
- Safety Compliant Software Specifications, Development and Assessment
- Safety Assessment.
Knowledge Center
Robotics Electronics Safety/Security
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