IEC 61508-1:1998

Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems - Part 1: General requirements (see <a href="http://www.iec.ch/61508">www.iec.ch/61508</a>)

OVERVIEW

Sets out a generic approach for all safety lifecycle activities for systems comprised of electrical and/or electronic and/or programmable electronic components (electrical / electronic / programmable electronic systems (E/E/PESs)) that are used to perform safety functions. This unified approach has been adopted in order that a rational and consistent technical policy be developed for all electrically-based safety-related systems. Is intended to facilitate the development of application sector standards. Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. The contents of the corrigendum of April 1999 have been included in this copy.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Revised
Edition 1998
No. of Pages 115
ICS Classification 13.110 Safety of machinery
25.040.40 Industrial process measurement and control
29.020 Electrical engineering in general
Committee TC 65/SC 65A
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption IEC : 0