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Functional safety (SIL)

Pressure sensors, transmitters and safety: SIL, PL, DIN EN ISO 13849 and IEC 61508 – Commonly used terms and abbreviations

Stefan Heusel | Know-how
abbreviation SIL

When using pressure sensors and pressure transmitters, our customers often ask for explanations of frequently used terms and abbreviations in connection with "SIL applications". SIL – which means Safety Integrity Level, and PL, which means Performance Level, are …

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