'Process Safebook 1: Functional Safety in the Process Industry' is a new free publication from Rockwell Automation that explains the principles and standards around achieving safety in process applications. The book provides a valuable overview of functional safety as well as guidance around the application of IEC61511, the process industry-specific implementation of the IEC61508 framework. ... Read More
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