The next release of ELOP II (V5.1) will be Windows 7 compliant. We expect this update to be available in the second half of 2010. Service customers with the "Always Current" option may upgrade to this version if desired.

SILworX V4 (for use with HIMax and HIMatrix systems) will be Windows 7 compliant. This update to SILworX is expected in the last quarter of 2010.

ELOP II Factory will no longer be updated. It is recommended that it is used only on a Windows XP system. Tests are still being investigated for its compatibility on Windows 7. In the future an upgrade path to SILworX will be offered.

For further details on software compatibility, please consult with our service engineer.

*Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

The Need to Plan

Planning is one of the most critical components of Functional Safety Management. All phases of the lifecycle of a Safety Instrumented System need to be planned to ensure that meaningful verification, validation, assessment and auditing can be performed. Without an effective plan there is no metric to base these activities on.

The Functional Safety Management plan should not be confused with a schedule, it needs to cover the entire lifecycle of the Safety Instrumented System, and accordingly there would not normally be a date for decommissioning to schedule to. Instead, the plan should be structured to address the lifecycle activities whenever they take place. During the operation phase of a project, it may be necessary to revisit the analysis phase, in order to complete modifications. The plan must be flexible enough to allow this.

A Functional Safety Management plan must describe the lifecycle activities that will take place under the plan, the expected input and output documents, the necessary verification, validation, assessment and auditing, and finally the persons or groups of people responsible for each of these activities. Consideration should be given for the level of independence needed to perform activities – especially validation, assessment and auditing, and the effect a changing Safety Integrity Level has on the required level of independence.
 

World-class training from a world-class trainer

As a professional involved with functional safety, your ability to demonstrate competency in this subject is taking on greater importance and is being driven by standards such as AS 61508  and  AS 61511.

The HIMA Australia facilitated TÜV Functional Safety Program will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge which can be used in your daily activities. It also offers TÜV approved certification on the successful completion of a final exam.

The course has been developed to provide an overview of current industry standards, functional safety concepts and current tools used to determine safety integrity levels while applying industry recognised techniques and methodologies.

Below are testimonials from clients who have successfully completed the HIMA Australia facilitated TÜV Functional Safety Program with Tino Vande Capelle, HIMA's TÜV Functional Safety Expert and trainer.

"HIMA's Functional Safety Management (FSM) course is in the forefront of delivering the best knowledge outcomes for achieving world class process safety standards." Mahesh Murthy

"His knowledge of the subject was excellent and he could give examples from his own work experience. He could gauge a persons understanding and give extra help and support if required. From a personal point of view I would have no hesitation in recommending Tino." Peter Smith

"The course was very helpful and practical, with good quality training materials. Tino is an excellent presenter who was able to clearly communicate the concepts and provide examples from his experience to illustrate the points." Rebekah Mutton

"He proved to be a highly knowledgeable expert in functional safety with lots of practical experience. His teaching style is easy-going, entertaining even but highly effective. I thoroughly recommend Tino as a functional safety expert and trainer." Tung Nguyen

Click here to download the TÜV Functional Safety Program flyer.

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Analysis and Design of Safety Instrumented Systems Course

Melbourne | 2 February Perth | 20 April Brisbane | 8 June

Darwin | 23 February Adelaide | 27 April

During this course, engineers are provided with the knowledge required to analyse and design safety instrumented systems (SIS). An overview of the requirements is provided, allowing attendees to use this starting point  to further develop their  knowledge of SIS.

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Operation and Maintenance of Safety Instrumented Systems Course

Melbourne | 3 February Perth | 21 April Brisbane | 9 June

Darwin | 24 February Adelaide | 28 April

Operation and maintenance personnel will understand why certain maintenance procedures must be performed on a safety system. They will understand the impact that correct maintenance procedures have on safety systems and how they can manage them.

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HIQuad Maintenance Course            Perth | 9-10 March

Instrument and Electrical technicians who work closely with HIMA safety systems will find the topics covered in this course invaluable. Students will be provided with hands on maintenance training for HIMA's H41q and H51q HIMatrix safety controller systems.

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HIMatrix Engineering Project Development Course

Perth | 30 March - 1 April

The HIMatrix controller provides all the control and I/O required for small safety systems in an easy to use form factor. With the training provided by this course engineers and system developers will be able to have a safety solution operating within hours. It provides an overview of the HIMatrix controller and ELOP II Factory.

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