Random Versus Systematic Faults: What’s The Difference?

by | Oct 19, 2017 | Blogs

[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I saw and responded to a LinkedIn discussion on this very issue, where someone had asked “if I have a misaligned limit switch that fails dangerously, then is it random or systematic?”. This is an intriguing question...

What do you need to know about traceability for IEC 61508?

by | Oct 26, 2017 | Blogs

[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Traceability is about connecting the dots to determine that the web of activities for a functional safety project have followed the proper paths.  Think of it like cheating at hide-n-seek; it provides a shortcut to find all...