Introduction 1

General safety instructions 2

Device-specific safety
instructions 3
SIPART
Appendix A
Electropneumatic positioner
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B
Abbreviations/Acronyms

Product Information

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6DR521*, 6DR531*

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This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to prevent
damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.

Danger
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

Warning
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution
with a safety alert symbol, indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

Caution
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.

Notice
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the corresponding information is not taken into
account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.

Qualified Personnel
The device/system may only be set up and used in conjunction with this documentation. Commissioning and
operation of a device/system may only be performed by qualified personnel. Within the context of the safety notes
in this documentation qualified persons are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, ground and
label devices, systems and circuits in accordance with established safety practices and standards.

Prescribed Usage
Note the following:

Warning
This device may only be used for the applications described in the catalog or the technical description and only in
connection with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been approved or recommended by
Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly
as well as careful operation and maintenance.

Trademarks
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publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the
owner.

Disclaimer of Liability
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described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
information in this publication is reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent
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Table of contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Purpose of this document .......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Scope of this document ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Document history ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Further information..................................................................................................................... 1-2
2 General safety instructions ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Safety-instrumented system ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Safety Integrity Level (SIL)......................................................................................................... 2-2
3 Device-specific safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Applications................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Safety function ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4 Behavior in case of faults........................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5 Maintenance/Checking .............................................................................................................. 3-5
3.6 Safety characteristics................................................................................................................. 3-5
A Appendix.................................................................................................................................................A-1
A.1 Literature and standards ............................................................................................................ A-1
A.2 SIL Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................... A-2
A.3 Test report (extract) ................................................................................................................... A-3
B List of Abbreviations/Acronyms...............................................................................................................B-1
B.1 Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................. B-1
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... Glossary-1
Index................................................................................................................................................ Index-1

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Introduction 1
1.1 Purpose of this document
This document contains information and safety instructions that you will require when using
the electropneumatic positioner in safety-instrumented systems.
It is aimed at system planners, constructors, service and maintenance engineers and
personnel who will commission the device.

1.2 Scope of this document

Documentation
This document deals with the SIPART PS2 positioner exclusively as part of a safety function.
The documentation at hand applies only in combination with the following documentation
and is valid for positioners with firmware versions C4, C5, or 4.00.00 and higher:

No. Name Order no.

/1/ SIPART PS2 Manual A5E00074631
/2/ SIPART PS2 Operating Instructions A5E00074600

1.3 Document history

The following table shows the most important changes in the documentation compared to
each previous edition:

Edition Comment
06/2005 First edition
07/2005 What has changed?
Safety parameters
09/2006 Provision for the latest FW version 4.00.00
Chapters 3.2 and 3.6: notes on the partial stroke test supplemented
Appendix A2: declaration of conformity updated.

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1.4 Further information

1.4 Further information

Information
The contents of these instructions shall not become part of or modify any prior or existing
agreement, commitment or legal relationship. All obligations on the part of Siemens AG are
contained in the respective sales contract, which also contains the complete and solely
applicable warranty conditions. Any statements contained herein do not create new
warranties or modify the existing warranty.
The content reflects the technical status at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make
technical changes in the course of further development.

Siemens Regional Offices

If you need more information or have particular problems which are not covered sufficiently
by the operating instructions, contact your local Siemens Regional Office. You will find the
address of your local Siemens Regional Office on the Internet.

Product information on the Internet

The Programming Manual forms a part of the supplied CD and is also available on the
Siemens homepage on the Internet. On the enclosed CD, you will find an extract of the
catalog FI 01 "Field devices for process automation" with the current ordering data. The
complete catalog FI 01 is available on the Internet.

See also
Siemens regional offices (https://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/contacts)
Product information on the Internet (http://www.siemens.com/sipartps2)
Instructions and manuals (http://www.siemens.com/processinstrumentation/documentation)
Catalog FI 01 (https://www.siemens.com/fi01)

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2.1 Safety-instrumented system

Definition: Safety-instrumented system

A safety-instrumented system executes the safety functions that are required to achieve or
maintain a safe status in a system. It consists of a sensor, logic unit/control system and final
controlling element.
Example:
A safety-instrumented system is made up of a pressure transmitter, a limit signal sensor and
a control valve.

Definition: Safety function

Defined function executed by a safety-instrumented system with the objective of achieving or
maintaining a safe system status taking into account a defined dangerous occurrence.
Example:
Limit pressure monitoring

Definition: Dangerous failure

Failure with the potential to bring the safety-instrumented system into a dangerous or non-
functional status.

Description
The sensor, logic unit/control system and final controlling element combine to form a safety-
instrumented system, which executes a safety function.

Note
This document deals with the SIPART PS2 positioner exclusively as part of a safety function.

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2.2 Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

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The transmitter generates a process-specific analog signal. The downstream control system
monitors this signal to ensure it does not exceed a set limit value. In case of a fault, the
control system generates a fault signal of < 3.6 mA for the connected positioner, which
switches the associated valve to the specified safety position - this is known as tight closing.

2.2 Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

Definition: SIL
The international standard IEC 61508 defines four discrete Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) from
SIL 1 to SIL 4. Each level corresponds to the probability range for the failure of a safety
function. The higher the SIL of the safety-instrumented system, the higher probability that the
required safety function will work.
The achievable SIL is determined by the following safety characteristics:
● Average probability of dangerous failure of a safety function in case of demand (PFDAVG)
● Hardware fault tolerance (HFT)
● Safe failure fractions (SFF)

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2.2 Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

Description
The following table shows the dependency of the SIL on the "average probability of
dangerous failures of a safety function of the entire safety-instrumented system" (PFDAVG)
The table deals with "Low demand mode", i.e. the safety function is required a maximum of
once per year on average.

Table 2-1 Safety Integrity Level

SIL PFDAVG
4 ≥ 10-5...< 10-4
3 ≥ 10-4...< 10-3
2 ≥ 10-3...< 10-2
1 ≥ 10-2...< 10-1
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(PFDAVG) is normally split between the three sub-systems in the following figure.

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The following table shows the achievable Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for the entire safety-
instrumented system for type B subsystems depending on the safe failure fraction (SFF) and
the hardware fault tolerance (HFT). Type B subsystems include analog transmitters and
shut-off valves without complex components, e.g. microprocessors (also see IEC 61508,
Section 2).

SFF HFT
0 1 (0) 1) 2 (1) 1)
< 60% Not permitted SIL 1 SIL 2
60 to 90% SIL 1 SIL 2 SIL 3
90 to 99% SIL 2 SIL 3 SIL 4
> 99% SIL 3 SIL 4 SIL 4
1) As per IEC 61511-1, Section 11.4.4

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2.2 Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

According to IEC 61511-1, Section 11.4.4, the hardware fault tolerance (HFT) can be
reduced by one (values in brackets) for sensors and final controlling elements with complex
components if the following conditions are applicable for the device:
● The device is proven-in-use.
● The user can configure only the process-related parameters, e.g. control range, signal
direction in case of a fault, limiting values, etc.
● The configuration level of the firmware is blocked against unauthorized operation.
● The function requires SIL of less than 4.
The SIPART PS2 positioner fulfills these conditions.

See also
Safety characteristics (Page 3-5)

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3.1 Applications
The SIPART PS2 positioner is also suitable for control valves that satisfy the special
requirements in terms of function safety to SIL 2 in accordance with IEC 61508 or IEC
61511-1. The 6DR501*, 6DR511*, 6DR521* and 6DR531* variations are available for this
purpose.
These are single-acting, depressurizing positioners with an input from 4 to 20 mA for
installation on pneumatic actuators with spring return.
The positioner automatically depressurizes the valve actuator on demand or in case of faults,
which thus switches the valve to the specified safety position.
These positioners meet the following requirements:
● Functional safety to SIL 2 under IEC 61508 or IEC 61511-1, from firmware version C4
● Explosion protection on 6DR5***-*E*** variations
● Electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with EN 61326/A1, Appendix A.1

3.2 Safety function

Safety function on positioner

The safety function on the SIPART PS2 positioner is the depressurizing of the connected
valve actuator. The built-in spring brings the valve to the required safety position. Depending
on the direction of action of this spring, the valve is completely opened or closed.
This function is referred to as "tight closing" in the device documentation.
This safety function can be triggered by:
● Failure of auxiliary electrical power
● Failure of auxiliary pneumatic power

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3.2 Safety function

● Falling below failure signal 3.6 mA at set current input (Iw)

Note
Partial stroke test
If a partial stroke test is running, the safety function is only triggered if the electrical and
pneumatic power supply is switched off. The safety function is not triggered by an input
current less than 3.6 mA.

If the valve actuator cannot be depressurized on demand or in case of a fault, this represents
a dangerous failure.

Warning
The binding settings and conditions are listed in the "Settings" and "Safety characteristics"
sections.
These conditions must be met in order to fulfil the safety function.

When the safety function has been executed, safety-instrumented systems with no self-
locking function should be brought to a monitored or otherwise safe status within the Mean
Time To Repair (MTTR). The MTTR is 8 hours.
The calculated Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for the SIPART PS2 positioner is 90
years. The MTBF for the basic electronics module is 181 years in line with SN29500.
The characteristic service life of the valve block depends on the load. On average it is
approx. 200 million switching operations for each of the two pilot valves with symmetrical
load. The actual number of switching operations performed can be called in the local display
or via HART communication.

Reference
Device manual /1/ Section 4.5 "Diagnostics", Diagnostic values 31=VENT1 and 32=VENT2

See also
Settings (Page 3-3)
Safety characteristics (Page 3-5)

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3.3 Settings

3.3 Settings
After assembly and commissioning in line with the device manual, the following parameter
settings should be made for the safety function:

Safety parameters

Parameter Function Set parameter value Meaning

name
2.YAGL Rated angle of rotation 33° or 90° to match the Adaptation to the
of the feedback shaft setting for the transmission mechanically set range of
ratio selector stroke / rotation angle
6.SCUR Current range of 4 MA 4...20 mA
setpoint
7.SDIR Setpoint direction riSE Rising -
for actuators with safety
position down/closed (valve
closed)
FALL Falling -
for actuators with safety
position up/open (valve
open)
12.SFCT Setpoint function Everything except "FrEE" • linear
• constant percentage
• inverse constant
percentage
39.YCLS Tight closing with do Depressurizing -
manipulated variable for actuators with safety
position down/closed (valve
closed)
uP Depressurizing -
for actuators with safety
position up/open (valve
open)

Reference
Device manual /1/ chapter 2 "Design and method of operation"
chapter 2.2 "Transmission ratio selector", figure 2-1
chapter 2.2.3 "Allocation of the actuator directions", figure 2-5
Device manual /1/ chapter 3 "Preparing for operation"
Device manual /1/ chapter 4 "Operation"

Protection against configuration changes

After configuration, the SIPART PS2 positioner must be switched to automatic operation.
You should then fit the housing cover so that the device is protected against unwanted and
unauthorized changes/operation.

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3.4 Behavior in case of faults

The SIPART PS2 positioner is fitted with an additional protective function to prevent
configuration changes:
1. Configure the parameter 43.BIN1 = bLoc2.
2. Bridge terminals 9 and 10 of the binary input BE1.
In this condition, the "configuration" operating level using the keys and HART
communication and manual operation are blocked.

Checking the safety function

To check that the safety configuration is correct, apply a set current of 3.6 mA.
In this condition, the valve actuator must bring the valve to the intended safety position.

3.4 Behavior in case of faults

Fault
The procedure in case of faults is described in the device Operating Instructions.

Reference
Operating Instructions /2/ Section 7.4 "Fault elimination"

Repairs
Defective devices should be sent in to the repair department with details of the fault and the
cause. When ordering replacement devices, please specify the serial number of the original
device. The serial number can be found on the rating plate.
The address of the responsible repair center, contacts, spare parts lists etc. can be found on
the Internet at:

Reference
www.siemens.com/automation/services&support
www.automation.siemens.com/partner

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3.5 Maintenance /Checking

3.5 Maintenance/Checking

Checking the function

We recommend that the functioning of the positioner is checked at regular intervals of one
year.
Check at least the following:
1. Connect the set value of 4 mA.
– Check whether the valve moves to the appropriate end position.
– Check the locally displayed internal, digitized values for the setpoint and position.
2. Connect the set value of 20 mA.
– Check whether the valve moves to the appropriate end position.
– Check the locally displayed internal, digitized values for the setpoint and position.

Checking safety
You should regularly check the safety function of the entire safety circuit in line with IEC
61508/61511. The testing intervals are determined during the calculation for each individual
safety circuit in a system (PFDAVG).
On the SIPART PS2 positioner the following specific checks should be carried out:
1. Connect the set value of 3.6 mA.
– Check whether the valve moves to the safety position.
2. Connect the set value of 20 mA.
– Reduce the inlet pressure (Pz) to a third of the maximum supply pressure
– Check whether the valve moves to the safety position.
3. Check the filters in the pneumatic connections for contamination and clean them if
necessary.

3.6 Safety characteristics

The safety characteristics necessary for use of the system are listed in the SIL declaration of
conformity (see "Appendix"). These values apply under the following conditions:
● The positioner is only used in applications with a low demand rate for the safety function
(low demand mode).
● Communication with the HART protocol is only used for
– Device configuration
– Reading diagnostic values
– However, it is not used for operations critical to safety. In particular, the trace function
must not be activated in safety related operation.

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3.6 Safety characteristics

● The safety-related parameters/settings (see "Settings" section) have been entered by

local operation or HART communication and checked on the local display before
commencing safety-instrumented operation.
● The positioner is blocked against unwanted and unauthorized changes/operation.
● The 4 to 20 mA input signal for the SIPART PS2 positioner is generated by a safe system
that fulfills a minimum of SIL 2.
● The connected valve actuator must be single acting and switch the valve to its safe end
position by spring force in the following cases:
– Pressure failure
– At a chamber pressure (Y1 connection) up to a third of the maximum available inlet
pressure (Pz connection)
● The air outlet does not contain any additional cross-sectional contractions leading to an
increased dynamic pressure. In particular, a silencer is only allowed if icing or other
contamination is ruled out.
● The restrictor in the Y1 circuit may not be completely closed during operation.
● The auxiliary pneumatic power is free of oil, water and dirt in line with:
DIN/ISO 8573-1, maximum class 2
● The average temperature viewed over a long period is 40°C.
● The MTTR after a device fault is 8 hours.
● In case of a fault, the pneumatic outlet of the positioner is depressurized. A spring in the
pneumatic actuator must move the valve to the pre-defined, safe end position.
● A dangerous failure of the positioner is a failure where the pressure outlet is not
depressurized, or the safety position is not reached, when the input current < 3.6 mA.
● If a partial stroke test is running, the safety function is only triggered when the electrical
and pneumatic power supply is switched off. The safety function is not triggered by an
input current less than 3.6 mA. The partial stroke test is available as of firmware version
4.00.00.

See also
Settings (Page 3-3)
SIL Declaration of Conformity (Page A-2)
Test report (extract) (Page A-3)

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Appendix A
A.1 Literature and standards

No. Standard Description

/1/ IEC 61508 Functional safety of following systems:
Section 1-7 • Safety-instrumented
• Electrical
• Electronic
• Programmable
Target group:
Manufacturers and suppliers of equipment
/2/ IEC 61511 Functional safety - Safety systems for the process industry
Section 1-3 Target group:
Planners, constructors and users

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A.2 SIL Declaration of Conformity

A.2 SIL Declaration of Conformity

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A.3 Test report (extract)

A.3 Test report (extract)

FMEDA and Proven-in-use Assessment

Project:
Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 –
single acting shut-down module

Customer:
SIEMENS AG, A&D PI TQ2
Karlsruhe
Germany

Contract No.: SIEMENS 04/12-06

Report No.: SIEMENS 04/12-06 R004
Version V1, Revision R1.0, April 2005
Stephan Aschenbrenner

The document was prepared using best effort. The authors make no warranty of any kind and shall not be liable in
any event for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the application of the document.
© All rights on the format of this technical report reserved.

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A.3 Test report (extract)

Management summary
This report summarizes the results of the hardware assessment with proven-in-use
consideration according to IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 carried out on the Electro-pneumatic
Positioner SIPART PS2 with software version C4 and C5. Table 1 gives an overview of the
different configurations that belong to the considered Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART
PS2.
The hardware assessment consists of a Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostics Analysis
(FMEDA). A FMEDA is one of the steps taken to achieve functional safety assessment of a
device per IEC 61508. From the FMEDA, failure rates are determined and consequently the
Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) is calculated for the device. For full assessment purposes all
requirements of IEC 61508 must be considered.
Table 1: Configuration ov erv iew

[Conf 1] 6DR501*_*E***_**** 2-wire Ex (L250) without HART; single-acting

[Conf 2] 6DR501*_*N***_**** 2-wire standard (L350) without HART; single-acting
6DR511*_*****_**** 2-wire standard (L300) with HART; single-acting
[Conf 3] 6DR521*_*****_**** 2-, 3-, 4-wire Ex (L200) with HART; single-acting
[Conf 4] 6DR531*_*****_**** 2-, 3-, 4-wire standard (L220) without HART; single-acting

For safety applications only the 4..20 mA control input with the corresponding pressure output
was considered to work as a single-acting shut-down module ("tight closing bottom"). All other
possible input and output variants or electronics are not covered by this report.
The failure rates of the electronic components used in this analysis are the basic failure rates
from the Siemens standard SN 29500.
SIEMENS AG, A&D PI TQ2 and exida.com together did a quantitative analysis of the
mechanical parts of the Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 to calculate the mechanical
failure rates using different failure rate databases ([N6], [N7], [N8] and exid a ‘s experienced-
based data compilation) for the different mechanical components (see [D32] and [R6]). The
results of the quantitative analysis are included in the calculations described in sections 5.2 to
5.5.
According to table 2 of IEC 61508-1 the average PFD for systems operating in low demand
mode has to be 10-3 to < 10-2 for SIL 2 safety functions. A generally accepted distribution of
PFDAVG values of a SIF over the sensor part, logic solver part, and final element part assumes
that 50% of the total SIF PFDAVG value is caused by the final element. However, as the Electro-
pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 is only one part of the final element it should not claim more
than 20% of the range. For a SIL 2 application the total PFDAVG value of the SIF should be
smaller than 1,00E-02, hence the maximum allowable PFDAVG value for the positioner would
then be 2,00E-03.
The Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 is considered to be a Type B1 component with a
hardware fault tolerance of 0.
Type B components with a SFF of 60% to < 90% must have a hardware fault tolerance of 1
according to table 3 of IEC 61508-2 for SIL 2 (sub-) systems.

1
Type B component: “Complex” component (using micro controllers or programmable logic); for details
see 7.4.3.1.3 of IEC 61508-2.
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A.3 Test report (extract)

As the Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 is supposed to be a proven-in-use device, an

assessment of the hardware with additional proven-in-use demonstration for the device and its
software was carried out. The proven-in-use investigation was based on field return data
collected and analyzed by SIEMENS AG, A&D PI TQ2. This data cannot cover the process
connection. The proven-in-use justification for the process connection still needs to be done by
the end-user.
According to the requirements of IEC 61511-1 First Edition 2003-01 section 11.4.4 and the
assessment described in section 5.1 the Type B Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 with
a hardware fault tolerance of 0 and a SFF of 60% to < 90% are considered to be suitable for
use in SIL 2 safety functions The decision on the usage of proven-in-use devices, however, is
always with the end-user.
The following tables show how the above stated requirements are fulfilled for the worst case
configuration listed in Table 1.

Table 2: Summary for SIPART PS2 as single-acting shutdow n module – Failure rates

Failure categor y Failure rates (in FIT)

Fail Safe Detected 0

Fail Safe Undetected 919
Fail Dangerous Detected 4
Fail Dangerous Undetected 182
No Effect 93
Annunciation Undetected 1
Not part 76
MTBF = MTTF + MTTR 90 years

Table 3: Summary for SIPART PS2 as single-acting shutdow n module – IEC 61508 failure rates

sd su dd du SFF DC S DC D
0 FIT 1013 FIT 4 FIT 182 FIT 84% 0% 2%

Table 4: Summary for SIPART PS2 as single-acting shutdow n module – PF D AV G values

T[Proof] = 1 y ear T[Proof] = 5 y ears T[Proof] = 10 y ears

PF D AV G = 7,94E-0 4 PF D AV G = 3,96E-0 3 PF D AV G = 7,91E-0 3

The boxes marked in yellow ( ) mean that the calculated PFDAVG values are within the
allowed range for SIL 2 according to table 2 of IEC 61508-1 but do not fulfill the requirement to
not claim more than 20% of this range, i.e. to be better than or equal to 2,00E-03. The boxes
marked in green ( ) mean that the calculated PFDAVG values are within the allowed range for
SIL 2 according to table 2 of IEC 61508-1 and table 3.1 of ANSI/ISA–84.01–1996 and do fulfill
the requirement to not claim more than 20% of this range, i.e. to be better than or equal to
2,00E-03.

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A.3 Test report (extract)

The assessment has shown that the Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 when
used as a single-acting shut-down module ("tight closing bottom") has a PF D AV G within
the allowed range for SIL 2 according to table 2 of IEC 61508-1 and table 3.1 of ANSI/ISA–
84.01–1996 and a Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) of more than 84%. Based on the verification
of "proven-in-use" according to IEC 61508 and its direct relationship to “prior-use” of
IEC 61511-1 it can be used as a single device for SIL2 Safety Functions in terms of
IEC 61511-1 First Edition 2003-01.
The failure rates listed above do not include failures resulting from incorrect use of the Electro-
pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2, in particular humidity entering through incompletely closed
housings or inadequate cable feeding through the inlets.
The listed failure rates are valid for operating stress conditions typical of an industrial field
environment similar to IEC 60654-1 class Dx (outdoor location) with an average temperature
over a long period of time of 40ºC. For a higher average temperature of 60°C, the failure rates
should be multiplied with an experience based factor of 2,5. A similar multiplier should be used
if frequent temperature fluctuation must be assumed.
A user of the Electro-pneumatic Positioner SIPART PS2 can utilize these failure rates in a
probabilistic model of a safety instrumented function (SIF) to determine suitability in part for
safety instrumented system (SIS) usage in a particular safety integrity level (SIL). A full table of
failure rates for different operating conditions is presented in section 5.2 to 5.5 along with all
assumptions.
It is important to realize that the “no effect” failures and the “annunciation” failures are included
in the “safe undetected” failure category according to IEC 61508. Note that these failures on its
own will not affect system reliability or safety, and should not be included in spurious trip
calculations.

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List of Abbreviations/Acronyms B
B.1 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Full term in English Meaning

HFT Hardware Fault Tolerance Hardware fault tolerance:
Capability of a function unit to continue executing a required
function in the presence of faults or deviations.
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures Average period between two failures
MTTR Mean Time To Repair Average period between the occurrence of a fault in a device or
system and the repair
PFD Probability of Failure on Demand Probability of dangerous failures of a safety function on demand
PFDAVG Average Probability of Failure on Average probability of dangerous failures of a safety function on
Demand demand
SFF Safe Failure Fraction Proportion of safe failures:
Proportion of failures without the potential to bring the safety-
instrumented system into a dangerous or non-permissible
functional status.
SIL Safety Integrity Level The international standard IEC 61508 defines four discrete
Safety Integrity Levels (SIL 1 to SIL 4). Each level corresponds
to a range of probability for failure of a safety function. The
higher the Safety Integrity Level of the safety-instrumented
system, the lower the probability that it will not execute the
required safety functions.
SIS Safety Instrumented System A safety-instrumented system (SIS) executes the safety
functions that are required to achieve or maintain a safe status
in a system. It consists of a sensor, logic unit/control system
and final controlling element.
FIT Failure in Time Frequency of failure
Number of faults withing 109 hours
TI Test Interval Testing interval of the protective function
XooY "X out of Y" voting Classification and description of the safety-instrumented system
in terms of redundancy and the selection procedures used.
"Y" Specifies how often the safety function is executed
(redundancy).
"X" Determines how many channels have to work correctly.
Example:
Pressure measurement: 1oo2 architecture. A safety-
instrumented system decides that a specified pressure limit has
been exceeded if one out of two pressure sensors reaches this
limit. In a 1oo1 architecture, there is only one pressure sensor.

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Dangerous failure
Failure with the potential to bring the safety-instrumented system into a dangerous or non-
functional status.

Safety function
Defined function executed by a safety-instrumented system with the objective of achieving or
maintaining a safe system status taking into account a defined dangerous occurrence.
Example:
Limit pressure monitoring

Safety Integrity Level

→ SIL

Safety-instrumented system
A safety-instrumented system executes the safety functions that are required to achieve or
maintain a safe status in a system. It consists of a sensor, logic unit/control system and final
controlling element.
Example:
A safety-instrumented system is made up of a pressure transmitter, a limit signal sensor and
a control valve.

SIL
The international standard IEC 61508 defines four discrete Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) from
SIL 1 to SIL 4. Each level corresponds to the probability range for the failure of a safety
function. The higher the SIL of the safety-instrumented system, the higher probability that the
required safety function will work.
The achievable SIL is determined by the following safety characteristics:
● Average probability of dangerous failure of a safety function in case of demand (PFDAVG)
● Hardware fault tolerance (HFT)
● Safe failure fractions (SFF)

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C P
characteristics Parameters
Safety, 3-5 Safety, 3-2
Checking, 3-4 Product information on the Internet, 1-2
Pz, 3-5

D
S
documentation
required, 1-1 Safety
Parameters, 3-2
Safety function, 3-1, 3-4
F Checking, 3-4
Settings, 3-2
Fault, 3-4
Siemens Regional Office, 1-2
system
Safety-instrumented, 2-1
I
Internet link
Catalog FI 01, 1-2 T
Instructions and manuals, 1-2
Tight closing, 3-1
Product information, 1-2
Siemens regional offices, 1-2
Y
M Y1, 3-5
Maintenance, 3-4
More information, 1-2

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