HIQuad

HIQuad devices allow code to be downloaded if both processors are in STOP mode. If a download is performed in RUN mode, the HIQuad system will enter STOP mode first. When the HIQuad controller is in STOP mode, outputs are driven to their safe state and inputs are not being scanned. The plant being protected will also be in a safe (shut down) state.

It is also possible for a project to be downloaded or more specifically reloaded to a HIQuad processor while it is in RUN mode. In RUN mode all outputs are being controlled by the PES and inputs are being scanned. Performing a reload will not upset the plant.

When reloading to a HIQuad in RUN mode it is important that the logic has been code generated for "reloadable code". If the logic has been heavily modified it is possible that some of the changes may not be compatible with the reloadable code option. If this is the case, the PES must be placed in STOP mode before downloading.
 

HIMatrix

HIMatrix controllers are usually installed in non-redundant configurations. Currently, a HIMatrix controller must be in STOP mode before a download can take place. When placed in STOP mode, all outputs are set to their safe state and inputs are no longer scanned. Later revisions, due Q1 2011 will permit reloading (device remains in RUN) for HIMatrix processors.
 

HIMax

Downloading to a HIMax controller can be performed once the processor is in STOP mode. The HIMax PES is also very flexible when reloading modified code. An application (logic and/or hardware) can be heavily modified and a reload is still possible while using a HIMax PES. When performing a reload, the processor does not enter STOP mode. The required changes are seamlessly merged into the running logic through the use of shadow RAM.
 

What is a Safety Integrity Level (SIL)?

A safety integrity level (SIL) is a way for an end user to specify how much protection is required for a safety instrumented function (SIF). A SIF is the function that detects a hazard and brings the running system to a safe state. This function must perform within the company’s tolerable risk criteria. Although a SIL is often seen as simply a number between 1 and 4, which indicates the safety performance of your safety instrumented function, a SIL provides more information and has more requirements than an unobtrusive number would indicate. The SIL is a benchmark the end user needs to achieve to be within its tolerable risk criteria.

It is important to note that only the end user can specify the required SIL (perhaps determined from a corporate risk matrix) as they are accepting the risk of the associated hazard.
 

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Analysis and Design of Safety Instrumented Systems Course 

Sydney | 8 September Gladstone | 6 October Brisbane | 10 November

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The objective of this course is to provide engineers with the knowledge required to analyse and design safety instrumented systems (SIS) in accordance with the analysis and realisation phases of the AS 61511 safety lifecycle.

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Operation and Maintenance of Safety Instrumented Systems Course 

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The objective of this course is to provide operations and maintenance personnel with the knowledge required to operate and maintain safety instrumented systems (SIS) such that the designed functional safety is maintained throughout the operation and maintenance phases of the AS 61511 safety lifecycle.

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HIQuad Maintenance Course

Perth | 1-2 September                  
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The objective of this course is to provide detailed hands-on system troubleshooting exposure for engineers and technicians maintaining HIQuad SIL rated safety systems.

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HIMatrix Maintenance Course

Perth | 20-21 October

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