This white paper offers guidance for safety instrumented system professionals, helping you make informed decisions when selecting a logic solver that suits your safety requirements.
This extensive whitepaper takes a deep dive into all the critical aspects of selecting the most suitable logic solver for your safety instrumented systems (SIS) and provides valuable insights into the decision-making process. Key sections covered in the white paper:
- The Logic Solver Gap: Exploring the differences between safety PLCs and single-loop logic solvers.
- SIF Logic Solver Selection: Factors influencing the choice of a logic solver for safety instrumented functions.
- The Price vs.
- Programming Cost and Ease-of-Use: Comparing programming complexity.
- Open Communication and Protocol Support: The importance of communication protocols.
- Cybersecurity Considerations: Ensuring security in the era of remote access.
- Utilize HART Diagnostic Data: Leveraging HART protocol for enhanced monitoring.
- Operational Characteristics: Factors like temperature range, isolation protection, and power requirements.
Capability Matrix: Evaluating cost and capabilities based on loop and point counts.
