Extending the Plantweb® digital plant architecture to safety instumented systems
To help you make your operation safer and more productive, Emerson is bringing the proven innovations of our PlantWeb® architecture to safety applications.
The resulting smart safety instrumented system is the first to provide an integrated approach to complete safety loops — from sensor to logic solver to final control element.
It's also the first to use digital intelligence and diagnostics to enable more automated safety loop testing and other features that increase system availability while reducing life-cycle costs and easing regulatory compliance.
Technology you can count on
Our smart SIS takes advantage of proven PlantWeb technologies — including intelligent field devices, predictive diagnostics, and digital communications — that are already demonstrating their value in thousands of mainstream process automation projects.
You'll also get the assurance of a SIL 3 approach that includes transmitters and valve controllers certified to IEC 61508, and SIL 3-rated safety systems.
Making reliability more affordable
PlantWeb technology enables you to identify and predict problems throughout the safety loop and reduce costly manual proof testing.
For example, automated partial-stroke testing of valves can improve the safety level, reduce the number of risky personnel trips into the field, and increase the mandatory proof test interval. You get increased confidence that the valve will perform on demand.
Easier engineering, installation, and use
Emerson technology and expertise built into our smart SIS make it easier than ever for you to meet safety requirements throughout the system life cycle. Designed-in advantages include
Certification for use in SIL 1, 2, and 3 applications
Flexible, modular, and networked architecture for applications of any size, anywhere
Function blocks that simplify safety-logic development
Embedded simulation for testing safety logic before deployment
Same easy-to-use engineering tools and operator interface for the safety and control systems
Synchronized BPCS and SIS time and event collecting
Intelligent alarm management
Bypass management during startup sequences
Automated performance monitoring, testing, and documentation
...and much, much more
As one third-party safety expert put it, "This will change the industry." It can change the way you ensure the safety of your operation, too … for the better.
The links on this page will help you learn how Emerson makes it possible -- starting with our unique ability to provide complete, integrated solutions.
The resulting smart safety instrumented system is the first to provide an integrated approach to complete safety loops — from sensor to logic solver to final control element.
