Rockwell Automation AADvance Controller Safety Manual User Manual

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Document: 553630

ICSTT-RM446K-EN-P Issue: 10

Safety Manual (AADvance Controller)

Foreword

This technical manual defines how to safely apply AADvance controllers
for a Safety Instrument Function. It sets out standards (which are

mandatory) and makes recommendations to ensure that installations

meet their required safety integrity level. To do this, it addresses how
such installations are designed, built, tested, installed and commissioned,

operated, maintained and decommissioned. It defines the requirements to

be met during the life-cycle stages of safety-related systems design and

commissioning so the safety objectives of the system are achieved during
operation.
There are requirements for quality systems, documentation and

competency in this technical manual; these are additional requirements
for an operating company's or integrator's quality systems, procedures

and practices.

Note: The AADvance controller is a logic solver. It uses processor

modules and I/O modules. An AADvance system is formed by one or
more controllers, their power sources, communications networks and
workstations.

Who Should Use this Manual

This manual is intended primarily for System Integrators. The information

contained in this manual is intended to be used in conjunction with (and
not as a substitute for) expertise and experience in safety-related

systems. In particular, it is expected that the reader has a thorough

understanding of the intended application and safety system principles and
can understand the generic terms used within this manual and the

terminology specific to the integrator's or project's application area.

Note: The System Integrator remains responsible for the generation of

procedures and practices applicable to its business, and shall ensure that
these are in accordance with the requirements defined herein. The

application of such procedures and practices is also the responsibility of

the system integrator, and these are mandatory for systems used for SIL3
applications.