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Updated to reflect re-certification as of September, 2001
Updated to reflect 3.0 certification.
Updated to add new logo
Updated to correct table and figure numbering.
Updated to reflect 3.1 certification.
Updated to reflect 3.2 certification.
Updated to reflect EN 60204 stop categories. Reworded 3.5.1.2
Added IEC 61508, EN54, NFPA 85 and HFPA 86 requirements
Updated to reflect TUV comments
System release 3.3
Not released
Updated Section 3.12.11 For Intelligent Update
Added 3.7.1.6 & updated 3.22; System Release 3.4
Added Appendix B – Triguard (SC300e) support ; Added Application and
System Configuration archive to 3.12.1 and 3.12.2.; Added 8472 Output
Module to Table 5; Reworded 2.2.1.10.3 & 3.2.4; Removed item 4 from
section 3.13.3; Corrected reference in 3.11.3 to specify section 5; Added
“Grey Channel” to glossary; Corrected 3.6.2 paragraph 2 to refer to the
correct section.; 3.7.2 added ‘companion slot’ to a. and removed ‘pair’
from b.
Updated to incorporate TUV comments to release 3.41; Record of
amendments for issue 15 had incorrect table reference for 8472 Output
module; Previously unlabelled figures and tables given references in
issue 15 and hence figure and table numbering changed.; Some points in
checklist 4.2.1 were changed in error and have been corrected in issue
16
Added T8442 Module (Table 6). Added T8424 Module (Table 4). Added
Enhanced Peer to Peer (Table 3 & section 3.10).; Updated Table 10,
forced air temperatures.; Changed suggested Global Protection to level 8
in table 8.; Corrected reference to NFPA86 & EN54 in 3.2.7 & 3.2.8
Modified table 3 regarding peer to peer
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corrected Companion Slot configuration; Added section 6 SYSTEM
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Relevant sections revised due to updated standards; NFPA 72:2007,
NFPA 85:2007, NFPA 86:2007.; ICS Triplex Technology replaced with
ICST Triplex
Update for certification of release 3.5.3.
Obsolete – withdrawn.
Details of CS300 migration added in Appendix C.
Instructions for use of autotest management function blocks added in
Appendix C.
Additions and corrections to Appendix C for certification.
Not released.
Draft A – 21 May 2013
Draft B – 23 May 2013
Update for TUV certification of CS300 migration (Appendix C and
section 3.13)
Change of company name in text to Rockwell Automation
Note:
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PREFACE
This Manual contains the recommended Safety Requirements a System Integrator must
consider and implement when designing and building a Safety System using the 8000 series
range of products.
The contents of this Manual have been reviewed by TÜV and all recommendations and
comments made by TÜV have been incorporated.
REVISION AND UPDATING POLICY
All new and revised information pertinent to this document shall be issued by Rockwell
Automation and shall be incorporated into this document in accordance with the enclosed
instructions. The change is to be recorded on the Amendment Record of this document.
PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
WARNING
Warning notices call attention to the use of materials, processes, methods, procedures or limits
which must be followed precisely to avoid personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution notices call attention to methods and procedures which must be followed to avoid
damage to the equipment.
Notes:
Notes highlight procedures and contain information to assist the user in the understanding of the
information contained in this document
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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
MOST ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IS INFLUENCED BY RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE (RFI). CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED WITH REGARD
TO THE USE OF PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AROUND
SUCH EQUIPMENT. SIGNS SHOULD BE POSTED IN THE VICINITY OF THE
EQUIPMENT CAUTIONING AGAINST THE USE OF PORTABLE
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT.
MAINTENANCE
OTHERWISE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO THE
SYSTEM MAY BE CAUSED.
WARNING
CAUTION
STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES
MODULES IN THE TMR SYSTEM MAY CONTAIN STATIC SENSITIVE
DEVICES WHICH CAN BE DAMAGED BY INCORRECT HANDLING OF THE
MODULE. THE PROCEDURE FOR MODULE REMOVAL IS DETAILED IN
RELEVANT PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND MUST BE FOLLOWED. ALL
TMR SYSTEMS MUST HAVE LABELS FITTED TO THE EXTERIOR SURFACE
OF ALL CABINET DOORS CAUTIONING PERSONNEL TO OBSERVE ANTISTATIC PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOUCHING MODULES. THESE
PRECAUTIONS ARE DETAILED IN CHAPTER 3 OF THIS PACKAGE.
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1-oo-2 One-out-of-two
1-oo-2D One-out-of-two with diagnostics
2-oo-2 Two-out-of-two
2-oo-3 Two-out-of-three
API Application Program Interface
DIN Deutsche Industrie-Norm (German Industrial Standard)
DIU Diagnostic Interface Utility
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
EUC Equipment Under Control
FB Function Block
FCR Fault Containment Region
HIFT Hardware Implemented Fault Tolerance
IL Instruction List
I/O Input/Output
IMB Inter-module Bus
LD Ladder Diagram
MMU Memory Management Unit
MTR Mean Time to Repair
PC Personal Computer
PST Process Safety Times
PSU Power Supply Unit
SFC Sequential Function Chart
SFOC Second Fault Occurrence Time
SIL Safety Integrity Levels
ST Structured Text
TMR Triple Modular Redundant
TÜV Technischer Überwachungs-Verein
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply
ABBREVIATIONS
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Actuators Devices which cause an action (electrical,
Architecture Organisational structure of a computing system
ASCII The American Standard Code for Information
Availability The probability that a system will be able to
Asynchronous A data communications term describing the
Backplane A printed circuit board which supports bussed
Buffer A type of memory in which information is stored
Bus A group of conductors whic
CIE Control Indicating Equipment
Companion Slot Spare (standby) slot position adjacent (to the
Controller A Controller is the heart of any Rockwell
GLOSSARY
mechanical, pneumatic, etc.) to occur when
required within a plant component.
which describes the functional relationship
between board level, device level and system
level components.
Interchange. Uses seven bits to represent 128
characters. Both upper and lower case letters,
numbers, special symbols and a wide range of
control codes are included.
perform its designated function when required
for use – normally expressed as a percentage.
method by which signals between computers
are timed. Although the number of characters
to be sent per second is undefined, the rate at
which a character’s bits are sent is predetermined. Each character is preceded by a
start bit and terminated by a stop bit.
functions to connectors mounted on a printed
circuit board. Plug-in components and modules
are then able to connect to the bus pins.
temporarily during transfer from one device to
another, or one process to another. Normally
used to accommodate the difference in the rate
or time at which the devices can handle the
data.
Micro-based systems have an Address Bus,
Data Bus and a Control Bus.
right) to the slot occupied by the ‘active’
module. The slots are inter-connected to enable
the ‘active’ module to be ‘hot’ replaced as
necessary.
Automation microprocessor based system. It
performs central processing of user application
logic and controls the actions of input and
output hardware, as well as peripheral hardware
such as printers and Visual Display Units.
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Discrepancy A discrepancy exists if one or more of the
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory. A type of
Element A set of input conditioning, application
Engineering
Workstation
EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A
EUC Equipment Under Control. Equipment,
Fail Safe The capability to go to a pre-determined safe
Fault Tolerance Built-in capability of a system to provide
Field Devices Equipment connected to the field side of the I/O
Firmware Special purpose memory units containing
Fixed Frame An empty fixed metal surround, designed to
FBD Functional Block Diagram. A graphical IEC1131
Grey Channel A non-safety critical communication line
GUI Graphical User Interface
elements disagree.
volatile read/write memory where the data is
stored as a short-life capacitive charge. Though
high density and low cost are a feature of
DRAMs, they require each row address and
hence all data to be refreshed frequently.
processing and output conditioning.
Comprising rugged PC platform fitted with
IEC1131 TOOLSET.
non-volatile storage medium which is
electronically programmed. The EPROM device
may be erased by strong ultra-violet light.
machinery, apparatus or plant used for
manufacturing, process, transportation, medical
or other activities.
state in the event of a specific malfunction.
continued correct execution of its assigned
function in the presence of a limited number of
hardware and software faults.
terminals. Such equipment includes field
wiring, sensors, final control elements and
those operator interface devices hard-wired to
I/O terminals.
software embedded in protected memory
required for the operation of programmable
electronics.
contain 483mm (19”) standard equipment.
language for building complex procedures by
taking existing Functional Blocks from the
IEC1131 library and wiring them together on the
screen.
between two modules that are regarded as
safety critical. Communications sent across a
“grey channel” are viewed as subject to errors
induced by that channel which must be detected
and compensated be the safety related receiver.
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Hot Swap Alternative term for Companion Slot
IEC 1131 TOOLSET Software used to configure and program the
8000 series TMR system.
IEC 61508 IEC61508 is an international standard that
covers functional safety, encompassing
electrical, electronic and programmable
electronic systems; hardware and software
aspects.
IEC 61511 IEC61511 is an international standard that
covers functional safety and Safety
Instrumented Systems for the process
industry, encompassing electrical, electronic
and programmable electronic systems,
hardware and software aspects.
EPROM A non-volatile storage medium which is
electronically programmed. The EPROM
device may be erased by strong ultra-violet
light.
IL Instruction List. A low level IEC1131 language,
similar to the simple textual PLC’s language.
Industrial Processor High performance processor for use in non
safety-related applications which can be used
in a simplex or dual-redundant configuration.
Input Module Interface that converts input signals from
external devices into signals that the control
system can utilise.
I/O Driver Essential software to allow the IEC1131
TOOLSET to configure and program unique
types of TMR system I/Ointerfaces.
LD Ladder Diagram. An IEC1131 language
composed of contact symbols representing
logical equations and simple actions. The
main function of the ladder diagram is to
control outputs based on input conditions.
MMI Man Machine Interface. The operator’s
window to monitoring and keys, knobs,
switches, Graphical User Interface of the
Operator Workstation, etc. for making
adjustments in the process.
Modbus An industry standard communications
protocol developed by Modicon. Used to
communicate with external devices such as
distributed control systems (DCSs) or operator
interfaces.
M-oo-N m-out-of-n. See Voting System
Module An electronic (generally pluggable) sub-
system.
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Output Module Interface that converts output signals from the
Peer-to-Peer
Communications
PCM PCI Mezzanine Card
Protocol A set of rules governing data flow in a
PSU Power Supply Unit.
RAM Random Access Memory. A volatile (unless
Environments. Programming and
configuration software tool for the Fastflex
range of Remote I/O.
control system into signals that can actuate
external devices.
Allows two or more TMR Controllers to
communicate with each other.
communication system. The protocol governs
such matters as the way a message is
addressed and routed, how often it is sent,
how to recover from transmission errors and
how much information is to be sent.
The time to access different locations is the
same. It may be static (SRAM - data held in a
flip- flop) or dynamic (DRAM – data held as a
capacitive charge).
Real Time A method of data processing in which the data
is acted upon immediately instead of being
accumulated and processed in batches.
Redundancy The employment of two or more devices, each
performing the same function, in order to
improve reliability.
RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computer
RS-232C,
RS-422,
RS-485
Standard interfaces introduced by the Energy
Industries Association covering the electrical
connection between data communication
equipment. RS-232C is the most commonly
used interface,. However, RS-422 allows for
high transmission rates over greatly increased
distances.
RTU Remote Telemetry Unit
Safety Where TÜV certification is a requirement, the
Safety Chapter prescribes how to use the TMR
system in a safety-related application.
SFC Sequential Function Chart. A IEC1131
language that divides the process cycle into a
number of well-defined steps separated by
transitions.
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SIL Safety Integrity Level. One of four possible
Slot A slot is the term given to the physical
SmartSlot Spare module slot position wired, and
SOE Sequence of Events
Software (Application
Software)
ST Structured Text. A high level IEC1131
Swingframe An empty hinged metal surround, designed to
Synchronous A data-communication term describing the
System Engineering
Toolset
TMR Triple Modular Redundancy.
TMR Interface An interface between the TMR Controller and 6U
8000 Series Certified family of products for use in a wide
discrete levels for specifying the safety integrity
requirements of the safety functions to be
allocated to the safety-related systems. SIL4
has the highest level of safety integrity; SIL1 has
the lowest.
allocation of a module within a 483mm (19 inch)
frame.
configured to enable any one of a number of
modules of the same type to be ‘hot’ replaced as
necessary.
Generally, it contains logic sequences,
permissives, limits, expressions, etc. that
control the appropriate input, output,
calculations and decisions necessary to meet
system safety functional requirements.
structured language with a syntax similar to
Pascal. Used mainly to implement complex
procedures that cannot be expressed easily
with graphical languages.
contain 483mm (19 inch) standard equipment.
method by which signals between computers
are timed. In synchronous communications, a
pre-arranged number of bits is expected to be
sent across a line per second. To synchronise
the sending and receiving machines, a clocking
signal is sent on the same line by the
transmitting computer. There are no start or
stop bits in synchronous communications.
Sophisticated software package which can be
used to reduce the time to perform applications
engineering, manufacturing, validation and
support of the TMR system
format TMR I/O Modules (Low Density I/O)
range of controls applications including safety,
continuous process, supervisory control/data
acquisition, and integrated control and safety.
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Communications
Interface
An intelligent communications module which
interfaces between a TMR Controller and an
Engineering Workstation, third party equipment
or other TMR Controllers.
TMR Processor A processor for use in safety-related
applications of the 8000 series system. Handles
application program execution, diagnostics and
reporting functions. The TMR Processor uses
three high performance RISC processors based
on patented TMR architecture arranged in a
lock-step configuration.
TÜV Certification Independent third party certification against a
defined range of International standards.
U Units of electronic module size (1-¾ inches).
Voting System Redundant system (e.g. m out of n, 1-oo-2, 2-oo-
3 etc.) which requires at least m of the n
channels to be in agreement before the system
can take action.
Figure 6 – Discrepancy error bit latch and manual reset logic ........................... 68
Figure 7 - Current to Voltage Conversion .......................................................... 73
Figure 8 – System Architecture Features using T8162 Bridge Module ............. 79
Figure 9 - Wiring for CS300 digital inputs using a simplex digital input module100
Figure 10 - Wiring for CS300 digital inputs using duplex digital input modules 101
Figure 11 - Wiring for CS300 analogue inputs ................................................. 102
Figure 12 - Wiring for CS300 digital outputs .................................................... 103
Table 17 – Auxiliary Chassis and PSUs ............................................................. 71
Table 18 - List of CS300 Modules Suitable for Safety-Related Applications ..... 77
Table 19 - TrustedTM Items Needed for the Migration ........................................ 79
Table 20 - Summary of Function Blocks ............................................................ 85
Table 21 - Summary of Function Block Parameters .......................................... 85
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF SAFETY
The 8000 series TMR system has been designed and certified for use in safety related
applications. To ensure that systems build upon these foundations, it is necessary to
impose requirements on the way such systems are designed, built, tested, installed
and commissioned, operated, maintained and de-commissioned. This Manual sets
out the requirements to be met during the lifecycle stages of safety-related systems to
ensure that the safety objectives of the safety system are achieved
This Manual is intended primarily for system integrators. It is assumed that the reader
has a thorough understanding of the intended application and can translate readily
between the generic terms used within this Manual and the terminology specific to the
integrator’s or project’s application area.
The TMR system has been independently certified by the German certification
authority Technischer Überwachungs-Verein (TÜV) to meet the requirements of IEC
61508 SIL 3.
The content of this Manual has been reviewed by TÜV and it represents the
requirements that shall be fulfilled to achieve certifiable safety-related systems up to
SIL 3. Conditions and configurations that shall be adhered to if the system is to remain
in compliance with the requirements of SIL 3 are clearly marked.
The information contained in this Manual is intended for use by engineers and system
integrators and is not intended to be a substitute for expertise or experience in safetyrelated systems. Requirements for quality systems, documentation and competence
are included within this document; these are requirements, and NOT replacements, for
an operating company’s or integrator's quality systems, procedures and practices. 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, however, these shall be considered
mandatory for systems for SIL 3 applications.
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1.2 ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are associated with the safety requirements applicable to the
TMR system or provide supporting information via TUV web Site.
Document Title
"Maintenance Override" by TÜV
Süddeutschland / TÜV Product Service
GmbH and TÜV Rheinland
IEC61508 Functional Safety of Programmable
Electronic Systems
IEC61511 Functional safety: Safety Instrumented
Systems for the process industry sector
EN54-2 Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA 72:2007 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 85:2007 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards
Code
NFPA 86:2007 Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
An understanding of basic safety and functional safety principles and the content of
these standards in particular are highly recommended. The principles of these
standards should be thoroughly understood before generating procedures and
practises to meet the requirements of this Safety Manual.
1.3 TERMINOLOGY
The terms ‘certification’ and ‘certified’ are used widely within this Manual. Within the
context of this Manual, these terms refer to the functional safety certification of the
product to IEC 61508 SIL 3. The 8000 series as a product is certified to a wider range
of standards that are outside the scope of this Safety Manual.
This Manual contains rules and recommendations:
Rules are mandatory and must be followed if the resulting system is to be a SIL 3
compliant application. These are identified by terms such as ‘shall’.
Recommendations are not mandatory, but if they are not followed, extra safety
precautions must be taken in order to certify the system. Recommendations are
identified by terms such as `it is strongly recommended’.
Table 1 - Referenced documents
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1.3.1 Safety and Functional Safety
Safety: The expectation that a system will not lead to risk to human life or health.
Safety is traditionally associated with the characteristics or hazards resulting from the
system itself; including fire hazards, electrical safety, etc. The requirements to be
satisfied by the integrator here include wiring, protective covers, selection of materials,
etc.
Functional Safety: The ability of a system to carry out the actions necessary to
achieve or to maintain a safe state for the process and its associated equipment.
Functional safety is considered the ability of the system to perform its required safety
function. The requirements on the integrator here are to take the steps necessary to
ensure that system is free from faults, errors, and correctly implements the required
safety functions.
This Manual concentrates on functional safety; it is assumed that the reader is familiar
with the methods of achieving basic safety.
1.3.2 Safety Integrity and Risk Class Levels
The TMR system is certified for use for applications to SIL 3 for subsections of the
system using low density I/O.
A Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is defined in IEC61508/IEC61511 as one of four possible
discrete levels for specifying the safety integrity requirements of the safety functions to
be allocated to the safety-related system. SIL 4 has the highest level of safety
integrity; SIL 1 has the lowest.
However, IEC61508 requires that the complete installation meet these requirements in
order to achieve an overall SIL. The system covered by this technical manual forms
only a part of such requirements.
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1.3.3 Process Safety Time (PST)
Every process has a safety time that is the period that the process can be controlled by
a faulty control-output signal without entering a dangerous condition. This is a function
of the process dynamic and the level of safety built into the process plant. The
Process Safety Time1 (PST) can range from seconds to hours, depending on the
process. In instances where the process has a high demand rate and/or highly
dynamic process the PST will be short, for example, turbine control applications may
dictate process safety times down to around 100ms
The PST dictates the response time for the combination of the sensor, actuators and
each realised control or safety function. For demand or event-driven elements of the
system, the response time of the system shall be considerably less than:
(PST- Sensor and actuator delay)
For convenience within this document, we will refer to the element of the PST relevant
to the system’s response time as PSTE, effective PST.
For cyclic elements of the system, the system’s scan time shall be considerably
less than of the effective PST, i.e.:
½ (PST- Sensor and actuator delay), or
The response time in the context of the process safety time must consider the
system’s ability to respond, i.e. its probability of failure on demand (including its ability
to fulfil the required function within the required time). The probability of failure on
demand is a function of the system’s architecture, its self-test interval and its β-factor2.
If the system architecture provided no fault tolerance, it would be necessary to ensure
that the sum of the response times (including sensors and actuators) and the fault
detection time does not exceed the process safety time.
In practice, many of a system’s self-test intervals vary from seconds to hours
depending on the element of the system under test. For higher requirements, the
system architecture shall provide sufficient fault tolerance, or faults shall result in failsafe actions, i.e. there shall be no potential covert failures for those safety-related
elements of the system. Degraded Operation
Non-fault tolerant (simplex) systems, by definition, do not have the ability to continue
their operation in the presence of fault conditions. If we consider a digital point, the
state may be 0, 1, or undefined (X). In the case of a fault within a non-fault tolerant
system we would normally assume that the state becomes undefined in the presence
of faults. For safety applications, however, it is necessary to be able to define how the
system will respond in the presence of faults and as faults accumulate, this is the
system’s defined degraded operation. Traditionally, 0 is considered the fail-safe state,
and 1 considered the operable condition. A standard non-fault tolerant system would
therefore be 1 channel operating (or 1-out of-1), degrading to undefined (X) in the case
of a fault. Obviously, this would be undesirable for safety applications, where we
require a fail-safe reaction in the case of a fault, a system providing this operation
would be 1-oo-1 fail-safe, or 1→0.
The additional element in the degradation path is that the fault may occur but may be
hidden, or covert. The fault could be such that it prevents the system from responding
when required to do so. Obviously, this would also be unacceptable for safety
½ (PSTE)
1
The only source of information about the PST is the designer’s Loss Prevention Engineer. This data is not
normally supplied at bid or at the manufacturing stage, so a direct request for information should be made.
This data must form part of the safety considerations for the system and design reviews must be a
fundamental part of safety engineering.
2
The β-factor is a measure of common cause failure and is dependent on the equipment’s original design,
which is assessed and certified independently, and the implementation of the guidance providing within
this Safety Chapter. The compact nature of the TMR system provides a β-factor of better than 1%.
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applications. To detect the presence of these covert faults, it is necessary to perform
tests, or diagnostics on the system. Detection of the covert fault is then used to force
the system to its fail-safe condition. For a non-fault tolerant (simplex) system with
diagnostics, this is referred to as 1-oo-1D.
Fault tolerant systems have redundant elements that allow the system to continue
operation or to ensure that the system fails safety in the presence of faults. For
example, a dual system may be 1-oo-2 (also known as 2v2), with either channel able
to initiate the fail-safe reaction, or 2-oo-2 (1v2) requiring both channels to initiate the
fail-safe reaction. The 1-oo-2 system provides a greater period between potential
failure to respond to a hazard, but a higher probability of spurious responses. The 2oo-2 system providing a greater period between spurious responses, but a higher
chance of not responding when required. It is also possible to have dual systems with
diagnostics to address covert failures and help redress the balance between failure to
respond and spurious response. A dual system could therefore be 2-oo-2D reverting
to 1-oo-1D reverting to fail-safe, or 2→1→0.
Consider a simple triplicated system, as shown in Figure 1. The input and output
devices are assumed to be simply wired to the input and output channels to provide
the requisite distribution and voting. We have assumed that the output vote is a simple
majority vote for this purpose. Note with non-8000 series systems there may be a
need for a common output-voting element.
INPUT
(Ch. A)
1
INPUT
(Ch. B)
1
INPUT
(Ch. C)
1
PROCESSOR
(Ch. A)
1
PROCESSOR
(Ch. B)
1
PROCESSOR
(Ch. C)
1
Figure 1 - Simple Triplicated System
OUTPUT
(Ch. A)
1
OUTPUT
(Ch. B)
1
OUTPUT
(Ch. C)
1
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A failure in any element of each channel, e.g. Ch. A Input, will result in that complete
channel’s failure. If this failure is fail-safe, only 1 of the remaining channels needs to
respond to a demand condition to generate the safe reaction. If a second channel fails
safe then the overall system will fail-safe. This is therefore a 3-2-0 architecture.
Typically diagnostics are used to ensure that the fail-safe state can be assured, the
operation is therefore 2-oo-3D, reverting to 1-oo-2D, reverting to fail-safe.
The 8000 series is a TMR system; this means that each stage of the system is
triplicated, with the results from each preceding stage majority voted to provide both
fault tolerance and fault detection. Diagnostics are also used to ensure that covert
failures are detected and result in the correct fail-safe reaction. For example, a fault
within Input Ch. A will be localised to that input, and unlike the standard triplicated
system, will allow Processor Ch. A and Output Ch. A to continue operation, i.e. the
input is now operating 1-oo-2D whilst the remainder of the system continues to operate
2-oo-3.
Diagnostics
INPUT
(Ch. A)
1
Diagnostics
INPUT
(Ch. B)
1
INPUT
(Ch. C)
1
Diagnostics
PROCESSOR
(Ch. A)
1
Diagnostics
PROCESSOR
(Ch. B)
1
DiagnosticsDiagnostics
PROCESSOR
(Ch. C)
1
Diagnostics
OUTPUT
(Ch. A)
1
Diagnostics
OUTPUT
(Ch. B)
1
Diagnostics
OUTPUT
(Ch. C)
1
Figure 2 – TMR Architecture
The 8000 Series utilises this Triple Modular Redundant architecture with diagnostics,
supporting a 2-oo-3D reverting to 1-oo-2D reverting to fail-safe, or 3-2-0 operation.
The 1-oo-2D operation is a transient mode of operation where active and standby
modules are installed; in this case, the degradation is 3-2-3-2-0.
The architecture, and hence degradation modes for low density I/O may be selected as
required, see para. 3.2 in this Manual for further details.
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1.4 THE 8000 SERIES OVERVIEW
The TMR system is based on a triplicated microprocessor with internal redundancy of
all critical circuits. The systemcontrols complex and often critical processes in real
time - executing programs that accept external sensor signals, solving logic equations,
performing calculations for continuous process control and generating external control
signals. These user-defined application programs monitor and control real-world
processes in the oil and gas, refining, rail transit, power generation and related
industries across a wide range of control and safety applications. The TMR system is
certified for use in safety-related applications such as fire and gas detection, and
emergency shutdown up to requirements of IEC 61508 SIL 3.
Application programs for the TMR systemare written and monitored using the
IEC1131 TOOLSET , a Microsoft® Windows NT™, Windows 2000™, or Windows
XP™, based software suite running on a personal computer.
The TMR architecture provides a flexibility that allows each system to be easily
adapted to the different needs of any installation. This flexibility permits the user to
choose from different levels of I/O fault protection and provides a variety of I/O
interfacing and communications methods, thereby allowing the system to communicate
with other equipment and field devices.
Those elements of the system that are to be used in safety-related operations are
certified to IEC 61508 SIL 3. The remaining elements of the system are certified for
non-interfering operation.
This manual covers the release as specified in the certified module list.
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2. SAFETY PRINCIPLES
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This paragraph provides an overview of generic safety principles with emphasis on the
system integration process. These principles are applicable to all safety-related
systems, including, but not limited to, the 8000 series system.
2.2 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
A prerequisite for the achievement of functional safety is the implementation of
procedural measures applicable to the safety lifecycle; these are collectively referred to
as a Safety Management System. The Safety Management System defines the
generic management and technical activities necessary for functional safety. In many
cases, the Safety Management and Quality systems will be integrated within a single
set of procedures. It is highly recommended that the integrator have a quality
management system in accordance with ISO9000.
The safety management system shall include:
• A statement of the policy and strategy to achieving functional safety.
• A Safety Planning Procedure. This shall result in the definition of the safety
lifecycle stages to be applied, the measures and techniques to be applied at
each stage, and responsibilities for completing these activities.
• Definitions of the records to be produced and methods of managing these
records, including change control. The change control procedures shall
include records of modification requests, the impact analysis of proposed
modifications and the approval of modifications. The baseline for change
control shall be defined clearly.
• Configuration items shall be uniquely identified and include version
information, e.g. system and safety requirements, system design
documentation and drawings, application software source code, test plans,
test procedures and results.
• Methods of ensuring that persons are competent to undertake their activities
and fulfil their responsibilities.
Expansion of these requirements is included within the following sub-paragraphs.
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2.2.1 Safety Lifecycle
The Safety Lifecycle is designed to structure a system’s production into defined stages
and activities, and should include the following elements:
• Scope definition
• Functional requirements specification
• System safety requirements specification
• System engineering
• Application programming
• System production
• System integration
• System safety validation
• System installation and commissioning
• System operation and maintenance procedures
• System modification
• Decommissioning
The definition of each lifecycle stage shall include its inputs, outputs and verification
activities. It is not necessary to have stages within the lifecycle addressing each of
these elements independently; it is important that all of these stages be covered within
the lifecycle. Specific items that need to be considered for each of these lifecycle
elements are described in the following sub-paragraphs.
2.2.1.1 Scope Definition
The initial step in the system lifecycle should establish the bounds of the safety-related
system and a clear definition of its interfaces with the process and all third party
equipment. This stage should also establish the requirements resulting from the
intended installation environment, including climatic conditions, power sources, etc.
In most cases, the client will provide this information. It is necessary to review this
information and establish a thorough understanding of the intended application, the
bounds of the system to be provided and its intended operating conditions. An
example checklist for the review of the scope definition is given in para. 4.1.1.
2.2.1.2 Functional Requirements
This stage is to establish the complete set of functions to be implemented by the
system. The timing requirements for each of the functions are also to be established.
Where possible, the functions should be allocated to defined modes of operation of the
process.
For each function, it is necessary to identify the process interfaces involved in each of
the functions. Similarly, where the function involves data interchanged with third party
equipment, the data and interface are to be clearly identified. Where non-standard
field devices, communications interfaces or communications protocols are required, it
is important that the detailed requirements for these interfaces be established and
recorded at this stage. In general, the client will provide the functional requirements. It
is, however, necessary to collate these requirements into a document, or document
set, including any clarification of the functional requirements. In cases where the client
provides the functional requirements in an ambiguous form it will be necessary to
clarify, document and establish agreement on the requirements with the client. It is
recommended that logic diagrams be used to represent the required functionality. An
example checklist for the review of the functional requirements is given in para. 4.1.2.
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