KROHNE OPTISWITCH 5xx0C Contactless SIL EN - Manual (Page 8)

This is ensured by a controlled reaching of the response height during
filling. If filling up to the response height is not possible, then a
response of the measuring system must be triggered by a suitable
simulation of the level or the physical measuring effect.
The methods and procedures used during the tests must be stated
and their suitability must be specified. The tests must be documented.
If the function test proves negative, the entire measuring system must
be switched out of service and the process held in a safe state by
means of other measures.
In the double channel architecture (1oo2D) this applies separately to
both channels.
1 .7 Safety-related characteristics
The failure rates of the electronics, the mechanical parts of the
transmitter as well as the process fitting are determined by an FMEDA
according to IEC 61508. The calculations are based on component
failure rates according to SN 29500. All values refer to an average
ambient temperature during the operating time of 40 °C (104 °F).
For a higher average temperature of 60 °C (140 °F), the failure rates
should be multiplied by a factor of 2.5. A similar factor applies if
frequent temperature fluctuations are expected.
The calculations are also based on the specifications stated in chapter
"P
lanning".
After 8 to 12 years, the failure rates of the electronic components will
increase, whereby the derived PFD and PFH values will deteriorate
(IEC 61508-2, 7.4.7.4, note 3).
Overflow protection
(max./A-operation)
Dry run protection
(min./B-operation)
λ
sd
0 FIT 0 FIT
λ
su
260 FIT 260 FIT
λ
dd
0 FIT 0 FIT
λ
du
33 FIT 34 FIT
MTBF = MTTF + MTTR 3.41 x 10 6
h 3.41 x 10 6
h
Fault reaction time < 1.5 sec.
Single channel architecture (1oo1D)
SIL SIL 2
HFT 0
Basics
Service life
Failure rates
Fault reaction time
Specific characteristics
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