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Plant Services, May 2011
By John Krasnokutsky, Siemens Industry
While safety functions have been integrated into drives packages for some years now, the current trends are very exciting, from many angles. Today, a full complement of safety functions can be implemented at the front-end of a system design on all types of production machines. This can be accomplished in full compliance with all the current regulations for machines used worldwide.

EIP module enables users to monitor the operation of, and send non-safety control data to, a G9SP safety controller

The facility will be controlled by an ABB System 800xA, along with ABB instrumentation and a Safety Instrumented System (SIS).

The Safety Compendium is a free 200-page technical guide for the application of functional safety standards to machinery and all its other associated aspects.

Workstation has a Type X purge and pressurization protection system and is suitable for many classified areas such as Class 1 Div 1 Groups B,C, D and Class 2 Div 1 groups E, F and G.

ASH Module manages inputs/outputs between the Eagle Quantum Premier Safety System and devices in non-hazardous areas, such as living quarters and control rooms.

Both linear and rotary models in the Tritex II Series have CSA Class I Div 2 groups A, B C and D certification, and IP65 and Type 4 environmental ratings.

When the shape memory alloy of the FireChek senses excessive heat from a nearby fire, it immediately vents the pneumatic actuator and closes the actuator air supply line.

The i4D is a four-input discrete alarming device that uses Iridium’s global satellite network for communication, so it can be used in even the most remote locations.

Honeywell will supply an Experion Process Knowledge System and Safety Manager to upgrade the automation systems at the refinery in Baiji, Iraq.