Specifications

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When and which standard should be used:
The following table provides an initial overview regarding which standards should be
used for which type of product or system.
Technology
EN 954-1
EN ISO
13849-1
EN IEC 62061
(IEC 61508)
Non-electrical (e.g. hydraulic)
Electromechanical (e.g. relay), no complex
electronics
Complex electronics (e.g. programmable)
Mixed systems: non-electrical and
electromechanical
Mixed systems: electromechanical and
complex electronics
Mixed systems:
a) Non-electrical and complex electronics
or
b) Non-electrical/electromechanical and
complex electronics
* Only designated architectures
** all architectures
up to PL
e*
up to PL
d*
up to PL
e*
up to PL
d*
up to SIL 3
**
up to SIL 3
**
up to SIL 3
**
EN 61508
Functional safety of safety-related electrical/
electronic/programmable electronic systems
IEC 50156
Combustion plants
IEC 61513
Nuclear power
IEC 50128
Railway applications
IEC 60601
Medical engineering
IEC 61511
Process technology
IEC 61800-5-2
Electrical drives
As a generic standard, IEC 61508 supports
safety-related products that are used in the area
of application of sector standards such as
IEC 61511, EN 50156 or EN IEC 62061 during
their development.
Why should you opt for a safety solution from Phoenix Contact?
• Our products and systems are continuously developed
in accordance with the latest standard status and
certified by TÜV and the Professional Institute for
Safety at Work (BGIA)
• All internal processes are adapted to the requirements
of the relevant standards. Measures for preventing
errors are implemented right from development and
manufacturing of the devices as well as during their
operation
• Our solutions are characterized by simple handling
over the entire life cycle and are approved up to SIL 3
in accordance with EN IEC 62061 and PL e as per
EN ISO 13849-1. They thus fulfill the highest
requirements regarding safety engineering and can be
used in all safety-related applications
• In addition to a complete product portfolio, we also
provide you with a comprehensive service offer
including not only programming and commissioning
support and detailed consultancy services, but also a
wide range of training courses. Free evening seminars in
which complex contents are structured in a
comprehensive manner as well as a 24-hour hotline
(+49/5281-946-2777) complete our range of services.
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