June 20, 2011 - Siemens Industry. introduces three fail-safe modules for the SIMATICR ET 200iSP intrinsically safe distributed I/O system. The modules 8F-DI Ex Namur, 4F-DO Ex 40mA/17.4V and 4F-AI Ex HART meet the high safety requirements in accordance with the relevant standards such as IEC 61508 to SIL 3, ISO 13849-1 to PLe. The modules are suitable for applications including emergency shutdown (ESD), boiler protection or fire and gas equipment.
For fire and gas applications, the modules offer important Last valid Value and Energize-to-Trip diagnostics functions.
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Siemens Industry, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Siemens' global Industry Sector business-the world's leading supplier of production, transportation and building technology solutions. The company's integrated hardware and software technologies enable comprehensive industry-specific solutions for industrial and infrastructure providers to increase their productivity, sustainability and profitability.
The Industry Sector includes six divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and Osram Sylvania. With nearly 204,000 Siemens Industry Sector employees worldwide, the Industry Sector posted a worldwide profit of $4.7 billion on revenues of $47.3 billion in fiscal 2010.
