Safety integrity level: What is it and why it matters

How safety systems have become central to factory automation

In factory automation, safety systems are no longer the peripheral add-ons of the past. They are integral to the design, operation and long-term viability of production lines. As automation increases and machinery becomes more interconnected, engineers are routinely tasked with specifying safety controllers, networks, sensors and safety I/O devices that carry a defined safety integrity level (SIL).

In this episode of Control Intelligence, written by contributing editor Joey Stubbs, editor in chief Mike Bacidore shares why SIL matters.

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Control Intelligence is a Control Design podcast that goes deep inside the automation and technology that machine builders, system integrators and end users rely on to keep production humming efficiently. New episodes come out every Monday, and download all episodes by Apple Podcasts or Podbean.

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