Functional Safety in the Automation Industry

The automation industry is becoming increasingly complex. Manufacturers and operators of automation systems need to ensure that their operations run at maximum efficiency whilst ensuring the safety at the same time. The international standard EN ISO 13849-1 specifies requirements for safety components in the automation industry. Our functional safety services complement a complete portfolio of services for the industry.

TÜV SÜD provides assessment services for manufacturers and operators according to IEC 61508, IEC 62061, EN ISO 13849-1, 2006/42/EG.

Our services at a glance

Independent Safety Assessment

• Safety components assessment and product certification, e.g.: 
  - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  - Decoders
  - Sensors
  - Light curtains
  - Generic products (e.g. safety platforms)
• Vital communication and bus systems evaluation
• Software assessment and certification (e.g. operating systems)
• Safety assurance process evaluation (Functional Safety Management – FSM)
• Mechanical and pneumatic components evaluation

Expert services

• Safety assurance process (Functional Safety Management – FSM)
• Qualitative (FMEA) and quantitative analyses (FTA)

Certification

TÜV SÜD conducts Functional Safety Certification Programs (FSCP) to certify professionals in the functional safety field with following types of qualification:

• Functional Safety Professional (FSP)
• Functional Safety Expert (FSE)

The course focuses on functional safety and covers the following industries:

• Automotive
• Factory automation
• Process
• Railway

Qualification can be obtained in fields such as:

• Hardware and software design and development
• Functional safety management
• Safety instrumented systems
• Machinery safety

Training

TÜV SÜD conducts training programs for development teams on functional safety:

• Extensive modular training program for various technical topics:
• EN ISO 13849; IEC 61508
• System and safety analysis
• Customised in-house trainings