Eclipse 706 Exida FMEDA Nov 30 2014

Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis
Project:
Eclipse Model 706 Level Transmitter
Company:
Magnetrol International
Downers Grove, IL
USA
Contract Number: Q11/07-016
Report No.: MAG 11/07-016 R001
Version V1, Revision R1, 16 October 2012
Griff Francis
The document was prepared using best effort. The authors make no warranty of any kind and shall not be liable in any
event for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the application of the document.
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Management Summary
This report summarizes the results of the hardware assessment in the form of a Failure Modes,
Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) of the Eclipse Model 706 Level Transmitter. The
hardware version is defined by the assembly drawings in section 2.5.1. The software version was
0.8d0. A Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis is one of the steps to be taken to achieve
functional safety certification per IEC 61508 of a device. From the FMEDA, failure rates and Safe
Failure Fraction are determined. The FMEDA that is described in this report concerns only the
hardware of the Model 706-511*-***. For full functional safety certification purposes all
requirements of IEC 61508 must be considered.
The Model 706-511*-*** is a loop-powered, 24 VDC level transmitter, based on Guided Wave
Radar (GWR) technology. For safety instrumented systems usage it is assumed that the 4 – 20mA
output is used as the primary safety variable. The analog output meets NAMUR NE 43 (3.8mA to
20.5mA usable). The transmitter contains self-diagnostics and is programmed to send its output to
a specified failure state, either low or high upon internal detection of a failure (output state is
programmable). The device can be equipped with or without display.
Table 1 gives an overview of the different versions that were considered in the FMEDA of the
Model 706-511*-***.
Table 1 Version Overview
Option 1
Model 706-511*-***
The Model 706-511*-*** is classified as a Type B 1 element according to IEC 61508, having a
hardware fault tolerance of 0.
The analysis shows that the device has a Safe Failure Fraction between 90% and 99% (assuming
that the logic solver is programmed to detect over-scale and under-scale currents) and therefore
meets hardware architectural constraints for up to SIL 2 as a single device.
The failure rates for the Model 706-511*-*** are listed in Table 2.
1
Type B element: “Complex” element (using micro controllers or programmable logic); for details see
7.4.4.1.3 of IEC 61508-2, ed2, 2010.
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Table 2 Failure rates Model 706-511*-***
Failure Category
Failure Rate (FIT)
Fail Safe Undetected
78
Fail Dangerous Detected
728
Fail Detected (detected by internal diagnostics)
571
Fail High (detected by logic solver)
73
Fail Low (detected by logic solver)
84
Fail Dangerous Undetected
61
No Effect
455
Annunciation Detected
8
Annunciation Undetected
29
In addition to the failure rates listed above, the external leakage failure rate of the Model 706-511**** is 2 FIT. External leakage failure rates do not directly contribute to the reliability of the
transmitter, but should be reviewed for secondary safety and environmental issues.
These failure rates are valid for the useful lifetime of the product, see Appendix A.
The failure rates listed in this report do not include failures due to wear-out of any components.
They reflect random failures and include failures due to external events, such as unexpected use,
see section 4.2.2.
Table 3 lists the failure rates for the Model 706-511*-*** according to IEC 61508, ed2, 2010.
Table 3 Failure rates according to IEC 61508 in FIT
Device
Model 706-511*-***
λSD
λSU 2
λDD
λDU
0
78
728
61
SFF
93.0%
A user of the Model 706-511*-*** can utilize these failure rates in a probabilistic model of a safety
instrumented function (SIF) to determine suitability in part for safety instrumented system (SIS)
usage in a particular safety integrity level (SIL). A full table of failure rates is presented in section
4.4 along with all assumptions.
2
It is important to realize that the No Effect failures are no longer included in the Safe Undetected failure
category according to IEC 61508, ed2, 2010.
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Table of Contents
Management Summary ....................................................................................................... 2
1
Purpose and Scope ...................................................................................................... 5
2
Project Management .................................................................................................... 6
2.1
exida ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.2
Roles of the parties involved ............................................................................................ 6
2.3
Standards and Literature used ......................................................................................... 6
2.4
exida Tools Used ............................................................................................................ 7
2.5
Reference documents ...................................................................................................... 7
2.5.1
Documentation provided by Magnetrol International..................................................... 7
2.5.2
Documentation generated by exida ............................................................................. 8
3
Product Description ...................................................................................................... 9
4
Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis ........................................................ 10
5
4.1
Failure categories description ........................................................................................ 10
4.2
Methodology – FMEDA, Failure Rates ........................................................................... 11
4.2.1
FMEDA ...................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.2
Failure Rates.............................................................................................................. 11
4.3
Assumptions .................................................................................................................. 12
4.4
Results........................................................................................................................... 12
Using the FMEDA Results.......................................................................................... 14
5.1
PFDAVG calculation Model 706-511*-*** .......................................................................... 14
6
Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................ 16
7
Status of the Document .............................................................................................. 17
7.1
Liability........................................................................................................................... 17
7.2
Releases ........................................................................................................................ 17
7.3
Future Enhancements .................................................................................................... 17
7.4
Release Signatures........................................................................................................ 18
Appendix A
Lifetime of Critical Components................................................................ 19
Appendix B
Proof tests to reveal dangerous undetected faults ................................... 20
B.1
Suggested Proof Test .................................................................................................... 20
Appendix C
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1 Purpose and Scope
This document shall describe the results of the hardware assessment in the form of the Failure
Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis carried out on the Model 706-511*-***. From this, failure
rates, Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) and example PFDAVG values may be calculated.
The information in this report can be used to evaluate whether a sensor subsystem meets the
average Probability of Failure on Demand (PFDAVG) requirements and if applicable, the
architectural constraints / minimum hardware fault tolerance requirements per IEC 61508 / IEC
61511.
An FMEDA is part of effort needed to achieve full certification per IEC 61508 or other relevant
functional safety standard.
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2 Project Management
2.1 exida
exida is one of the world’s leading accredited Certification Bodies and knowledge companies
specializing in automation system safety and availability with over 300 years of cumulative
experience in functional safety. Founded by several of the world’s top reliability and safety experts
from assessment organizations and manufacturers, exida is a global company with offices around
the world. exida offers training, coaching, project oriented system consulting services, safety
lifecycle engineering tools, detailed product assurance, cyber-security and functional safety
certification, and a collection of on-line safety and reliability resources. exida maintains a
comprehensive failure rate and failure mode database on process equipment.
2.2
Roles of the parties involved
Magnetrol International
Manufacturer of the Model 706-511*-***
exida
Performed the hardware assessment
Magnetrol International
contracted exida in July 2011 with the hardware assessment of the
above-mentioned device.
2.3
Standards and Literature used
The services delivered by exida were performed based on the following standards / literature.
[N1] IEC 61508-2: ed2, 2010
Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable
Electronic Safety-Related Systems
[N2] Electrical & Mechanical
Component Reliability
Handbook, 2nd Edition, 2008
exida LLC, Electrical & Mechanical Component Reliability
Handbook, Second Edition, 2008, ISBN 978-0-97272346-6
[N3]
EMCR Handbook, 2011
Update
exida LLC, Electrical & Mechanical Component
Reliability Handbook, 2011 Update
[N4] Safety Equipment Reliability
Handbook, 3rd Edition, 2007
exida LLC, Safety Equipment Reliability Handbook, Third
Edition, 2007, ISBN 978-0-9727234-9-7
[N5] Goble, W.M. 1998
Control Systems Safety Evaluation and Reliability, ISA,
ISBN 1-55617-636-8. Reference on FMEDA methods
[N6] IEC 60654-1:1993-02,
second edition
Industrial-process measurement and control equipment –
Operating conditions – Part 1: Climatic condition
[N7] O’Brien, C. & Bredemeyer, L.,
2009
exida LLC., Final Elements & the IEC 61508 and IEC
Functional Safety Standards, 2009, ISBN 978-1-993497701-9
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2.4
exida Tools Used
[T1]
Tool Version 7.1.17
FMEDA Tool
[T2]
Tool Version 3.0.3.712
exSILentia
2.5
Reference documents
2.5.1 Documentation provided by Magnetrol International
[D1]
706 Theory of Operation for
FMEDA.pdf, 27 July 2012
Theory of operation Eclipse Model 706 Guided Wave
Radar Level Transmitter
[D2]
Model 706 Diagnostic
Indicator Test Procedures,
Rev A, 3 Jan 2012
Model 706 Diagnostic Indicator Test Plan (includes
descriptions of diagnostics)
[D3]
Model 706 TOF Diagnostics
Test Plan.pdf, 16 Jul 2012
Model 706 TOF Diagnostics Test Plan
[D4]
094-6067, Rev E, June 2012
Schematic, ECLIPSE 4X DIGITAL BOARD
[D5]
094-6068, Rev E, May 2012
Schematic, ANALOG BOARD "ECLIPSE 706" (SWEEP
GENERATOR)
[D6]
094-6070, Rev B, Nov 2011
Schematic, DISPLAY BOARD "ECLIPSE 706"
[D7]
094-6073, Rev C, March
2012
Schematic, WIRING BOARD "ECLIPSE 706"
[D8]
030-9159, Rev E, June 2012
Assembly and BOM, DIGITAL PC BOARD
[D9]
030-9160, Rev F, March
2012
Assembly and BOM, ANALOG PC BOARD
[D10] 030-9165, Rev B, Nov 2011
Assembly and BOM, WIRING BOARD
[D11] 7Y7-XXXX, Rev B, 8 May
2012
Assembly and BOM, PROBE DUAL CONDUCTOR
FLEXIBLE CABLE TWIN ROD
[D12] 706-Digital-Board-RevEJULY-2012.efm, 27 July
2012
FMEDA, Digital Board
[D13] Eclipse4X-Analog-Board
Rev F fault injection testing
10_5_12.efm, 1 October
2012
FMEDA, Analog Board after fault injection testing
[D14] Model 706 Wiring
Board07272012.efm, 27 July
2012
FMEDA, Wiring Board
[D15] Eclipse_706_Housing.efm, 2
July 2012
FMEDA, Housing
[D16] Eclipse4X-7Y7-Probe.efm, 2
July 2012
FMEDA, Probe
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[D17] Model_Model706_SIL_Sum
mary07-27-2012.xls, 27 July
2012
FMEDA, Summary
[D18] HousingDocuments.pdf, 13
Jul 2012
Assembly drawings for housing components with
markings to show components included in FMEDA
[D19] ProbeDocuments.pdf, 13 Jul
2012
Assembly drawings for probe components with markings
to show components included in FMEDA
[D20] Fault injection testing
schematics 10_5_12.pdf
Fault injection points and results on Analog Board
[D21] Proof test for Model 706.pdf,
13 July 2012
DRAFT of PROOF TEST FOR MODEL 706-51XX-XXX
2.5.2 Documentation generated by exida
[R1]
706-Digital-Board-RevE10Oct2012_WGF_PTC.efm
, 11 Oct 2012
FMEDA with Proof Test Coverage and adjustments, Digital
Board
[R2]
Eclipse4X-Analog-Board
Rev F fault injection testing
10Oct2012_WGF_PTC.efm
, 10 Oct 2012
FMEDA with Proof Test Coverage and adjustments, Analog
Board
[R3]
Model 706 Wiring
Board07272012_PTC.efm
FMEDA with Proof Test Coverage and adjustments, Wiring
Board
[R4]
Eclipse_706_Housing_PTC
.efm, 11 Oct 2012
FMEDA with Proof Test Coverage and adjustments,
Housing
[R5]
Eclipse4X-7Y7Probe_PTC.efm, 11 Oct
2012
FMEDA with Proof Test Coverage and adjustments, Probe
[R6]
Model_Model706_SIL_Sum
mary10Oct2012_WGF.xlsx,
11 Oct 2012
FMEDA Summary with Proof Test Coverage and
adjustments
[R7]
MAG 11-07-016 R001 V1
R1 FMEDA Eclipse 706, 16
Oct 2012
FMEDA report, Model 706-511*-*** (this report)
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3 Product Description
The Model 706-511*-*** is a loop-powered, 24 VDC level transmitter, based on Guided Wave
Radar (GWR) technology. For safety instrumented systems usage it is assumed that the 4 – 20mA
output is used as the primary safety variable. The analog output meets NAMUR NE 43 (3.8mA to
20.5mA usable). The transmitter contains self-diagnostics and is programmed to send its output to
a specified failure state, either low or high upon internal detection of a failure (output state is
programmable). The device can be equipped with or without display.
User
Interface
Signal
Conditioning
Probe
Microprocessor
Output Current,
Power Supply
Proportional
4 to 20 mA
PV output
HART
(optional)
FMEDA Extent
Figure 1 Model 706-511*-***, Parts included in the FMEDA
Guided Wave Radar is based upon the principle of TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry). TDR
utilizes pulses of electromagnetic energy transmitted down a probe. When a pulse reaches a
surface that has a higher dielectric than the air/vapor in which it is traveling, the pulse is reflected.
An ultra high-speed timing circuit precisely measures the transit time and provides an accurate
level measurement.
The Guided Wave Radar (GWR) probe must match the application. The probe configuration
establishes fundamental performance characteristics. Coaxial, twin element (rod or cable), and
single element (rod or cable) are the three basic configurations.
Table 4 gives an overview of the different versions that were considered in the FMEDA of the
Model 706-511*-***.
Table 4 Version Overview
Option 1
Model 706-511*-***
The Model 706-511*-*** is classified as a Type B 3 element according to IEC 61508, having a
hardware fault tolerance of 0.
3
Type B element: “Complex” element (using micro controllers or programmable logic); for details see
7.4.4.1.3 of IEC 61508-2, ed2, 2010.
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4 Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis
The Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis as performed is based on the documentation
obtained from Magnetrol International, see section 2.5.1.
When the effect of a certain failure mode could not be analyzed theoretically, the failure modes
were introduced on component level and the effects of these failure modes were examined on
system level, see Fault Injection Test Results [D20].
4.1
Failure categories description
In order to judge the failure behavior of the Model 706-511*-***, the following definitions for the
failure of the device were considered.
Fail-Safe State
State where the output exceeds the user defined threshold.
Fail Safe
Failure that causes the device to go to the defined fail-safe state
without a demand from the process.
Fail Detected
Failure that causes the output signal to go to the predefined alarm
state.
Fail Dangerous
Failure that deviates the measured input state or the actual output by
more than 2% of span and that leaves the output within active scale.
Fail Dangerous Undetected Failure that is dangerous and that is not being diagnosed by
automatic diagnostics.
Fail Dangerous Detected
Failure that is dangerous but is detected by automatic diagnostics.
Fail High
Failure that causes the output signal to go to the over-range or high
alarm output current (> 21 mA).
Fail Low
Failure that causes the output signal to go to the under-range or low
alarm output current (< 3.6 mA).
No Effect
Failure of a component that is part of the safety function but that has
no effect on the safety function.
Annunciation Detected
Failure that does not directly impact safety but does impact the ability
to detect a future fault (such as a fault in a diagnostic circuit) and that
is detected by internal diagnostics. A Fail Annunciation Detected
failure leads to a false diagnostic alarm.
Annunciation Undetected
Failure that does not directly impact safety but does impact the ability
to detect a future fault (such as a fault in a diagnostic circuit) and that
is not detected by internal diagnostics.
External Leakage
Failure that causes process fluids to leak outside of the transmitter;
External Leakage is not considered part of the safety function and
therefore this failure rate is not included in the Safe Failure Fraction
calculation.
The failure categories listed above expand on the categories listed in IEC 61508 which are only
safe and dangerous, both detected and undetected. In IEC 61508, Edition 2010, the No Effect
failures cannot contribute to the failure rate of the safety function. Therefore they are not used for
the Safe Failure Fraction calculation needed when Route 2H failure data is not available.
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Depending on the application, a Fail High or a Fail Low failure can either be safe or dangerous and
may be detected or undetected depending on the programming of the logic solver. Consequently,
during a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification assessment the Fail High and Fail Low failure
categories need to be classified as safe or dangerous, detected or undetected.
The Annunciation failures are provided for those who wish to do reliability modeling more detailed
than required by IEC61508. It is assumed that the probability model will correctly account for the
Annunciation failures. Otherwise the Annunciation Undetected failures have to be classified as
Dangerous Undetected failures according to IEC 61508 (worst-case assumption).
External leakage failure rates do not directly contribute to the reliability of a component but should
be reviewed for secondary safety and environmental issues.
4.2
Methodology – FMEDA, Failure Rates
4.2.1 FMEDA
A Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic way to identify and evaluate the
effects of different component failure modes, to determine what could eliminate or reduce the
chance of failure, and to document the system in consideration.
A FMEDA (Failure Mode Effect and Diagnostic Analysis) is an FMEA extension. It combines
standard FMEA techniques with the extension to identify automatic diagnostic techniques and the
failure modes relevant to safety instrumented system design. It is a technique recommended to
generate failure rates for each important category (safe detected, safe undetected, dangerous
detected, dangerous undetected, fail high, fail low, etc.) in the safety models. The format for the
FMEDA is an extension of the standard FMEA format from MIL STD 1629A, Failure Modes and
Effects Analysis.
4.2.2 Failure Rates
The failure rate data used by exida in this FMEDA is from the Electrical and Mechanical
Component Reliability Handbook [N2] which was derived using over ten billion unit operational
hours of field failure data from multiple sources and failure data from various databases. The rates
were chosen in a way that is appropriate for safety integrity level verification calculations. The rates
were chosen to match exida Profile 2, see Appendix C. It is expected that the actual number of
field failures due to random events will be less than the number predicted by these failure rates.
For hardware assessment according to IEC 61508 only random equipment failures are of interest.
It is assumed that the equipment has been properly selected for the application and is adequately
commissioned such that early life failures (infant mortality) may be excluded from the analysis.
Failures caused by external events however should be considered as random failures. Examples
of such failures are loss of power, physical abuse, or problems due to intermittent instrument air
quality.
The assumption is also made that the equipment is maintained per the requirements of IEC 61508
or IEC 61511 and therefore a preventative maintenance program is in place to replace equipment
before the end of its “useful life”. The user of these numbers is responsible for determining their
applicability to any particular environment. Accurate plant specific data may be used for this
purpose. If a user has data collected from a good proof test reporting system such as exida
SILStatTM that indicates higher failure rates, the higher numbers shall be used. Some industrial
plant sites have high levels of stress. Under those conditions the failure rate data is adjusted to a
higher value to account for the specific conditions of the plant.
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4.3
Assumptions
The following assumptions have been made during the Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic
Analysis of the Model 706-511*-***.
4.4
•
Only a single component failure will fail the entire Model 706-511*-***.
•
Failure rates are constant, wear-out mechanisms are not included.
•
Propagation of failures is not relevant.
•
All components that are not part of the safety function and cannot influence the safety
function (feedback immune) are excluded.
•
The stress levels are average for an industrial environment and can be compared to the
exida Profile 2 with temperature limits within the manufacturer’s rating. Other
environmental characteristics are assumed to be within manufacturer’s rating.
•
Practical fault insertion tests can demonstrate the correctness of the failure effects
assumed during the FMEDA and the diagnostic coverage provided by the automatic
diagnostics.
•
The HART protocol is only used for setup, calibration, and diagnostics purposes, not for
safety critical operation.
•
The application program in the logic solver is constructed in such a way that Fail High and
Fail Low failures are detected regardless of the effect, safe or dangerous, on the safety
function.
•
Materials are compatible with process conditions.
•
The device is installed per manufacturer’s instructions.
•
External power supply failure rates are not included.
•
Worst-case internal fault detection time is 15 seconds.
Results
Using reliability data extracted from the exida Electrical and Mechanical Component Reliability
Handbook the following failure rates resulted from the Model 706-511*-*** FMEDA.
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Table 5 Failure rates Model 706-511*-***
Failure Category
Failure Rate (FIT)
Fail Safe Undetected
78
Fail Dangerous Detected
728
Fail Detected (detected by internal diagnostics)
571
Fail High (detected by logic solver)
73
Fail Low (detected by logic solver)
84
Fail Dangerous Undetected
61
No Effect
455
Annunciation Detected
8
Annunciation Undetected
29
In addition to the failure rates listed above, the external leakage failure rate of the Model 706-511**** is 2 FIT. External leakage failure rates do not directly contribute to the reliability of the
transmitter but should be reviewed for secondary safety and environmental issues.
These failure rates are valid for the useful lifetime of the product, see Appendix A.
Table 6 lists the failure rates for the Model 706-511*-*** according to IEC 61508. According to IEC
61508 [N1], the Safe Failure Fraction of a (sub)system should be determined.
However as the Model 706-511*-*** is only one part of a (sub)system, the SFF should be
calculated for the entire sensor / logic / final element combination. The Safe Failure Fraction is the
fraction of the overall failure rate of a device that results in either a safe fault or a diagnosed unsafe
fault. This is reflected in the following formulas for SFF:
SFF = 1 - λDU / λTOTAL
Where λTOTAL= λSD+ λSU+ λDD+ λDU
Table 6 Failure rates according to IEC 61508 in FIT
Device
Model 706-511*-***
λSD
λSU 4
λDD
λDU
0
78
728
61
SFF
93.0%
The architectural constraint type for the Model 706-511*-*** is B. The hardware fault tolerance of
the device is 0. The SFF and required SIL determine the level of hardware fault tolerance that is
required per requirements of IEC 61508 [N1] or IEC 61511. The SIS designer is responsible for
meeting other requirements of applicable standards for any given SIL as well.
4
It is important to realize that the No Effect failures are no longer included in the Safe Undetected failure
category according to IEC 61508, ed2, 2010.
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5 Using the FMEDA Results
The following section(s) describe how to apply the results of the FMEDA.
5.1
PFDAVG calculation Model 706-511*-***
An average Probability of Failure on Demand (PFDAVG) calculation is performed for a single (1oo1)
Model 706-511*-*** with exida’s exSILentia tool. The failure rate data used in this calculation is
displayed in section 4.4. A mission time of 10 years has been assumed and a Mean Time To
Restoration of 24 hours. Table 7 lists the proof test coverage (see Appendix B) used as well as the
results when the proof test interval equals 1 year.
Table 7 Sample PFDAVG Results
Device
Model 706-511*-***
Proof Test
Coverage
PFDAVG
% of SIL 2
Range
84%
6.67E-04
6.7%
The resulting PFDAVG Graph generated from the exSILentia tool for a proof test interval of 1 year is
displayed in Figure 2.
Figure 2 PFDAVG value for a single, Model 706-511*-*** with proof test intervals of 1 year.
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It is the responsibility of the Safety Instrumented Function designer to do calculations for the entire
SIF. exida recommends the accurate Markov based exSILentia tool for this purpose.
For SIL 2 applications, the PFDAVG value needs to be ≥ 10 -3 and < 10-2. This means that for a SIL 2
application, the PFDAVG for a 1-year Proof Test Interval of the Model 706-511*-*** is approximately
equal to 6.7% of the range.
These results must be considered in combination with PFDAVG values of other devices of a Safety
Instrumented Function (SIF) in order to determine suitability for a specific Safety Integrity Level
(SIL).
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6 Terms and Definitions
FIT
Failure In Time (1x10-9 failures per hour)
FMEDA
Failure Mode Effect and Diagnostic Analysis
HFT
Hardware Fault Tolerance
Low demand mode
Mode, where the demand interval for operation made on a safetyrelated system is greater than twice the proof test interval.
Automatic Diagnostics
Tests performed on line internally by the device or, if specified,
externally by another device without manual intervention.
PFDAVG
Average Probability of Failure on Demand
SFF
Safe Failure Fraction summarizes the fraction of failures which lead
to a safe state plus the fraction of failures which will be detected by
automatic diagnostic measures and lead to a defined safety action.
SIF
Safety Instrumented Function
SIL
Safety Integrity Level
SIS
Safety Instrumented System – Implementation of one or more Safety
Instrumented Functions. A SIS is composed of any combination of
sensor(s), logic solver(s), and final element(s).
Type A element
“Non-Complex” element (using discrete components); for details see
7.4.4.1.2 of IEC 61508-2
Type B element
“Complex” element (using complex components such as micro
controllers or programmable logic); for details see 7.4.4.1.3 of IEC
61508-2
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7 Status of the Document
7.1
Liability
exida prepares FMEDA reports based on methods advocated in International standards. Failure
rates are obtained from a collection of industrial databases. exida accepts no liability whatsoever
for the use of these numbers or for the correctness of the standards on which the general
calculation methods are based.
Due to future potential changes in the standards, best available information and best practices, the
current FMEDA results presented in this report may not be fully consistent with results that would
be presented for the identical product at some future time. As a leader in the functional safety
market place, exida is actively involved in evolving best practices prior to official release of
updated standards so that our reports effectively anticipate any known changes. In addition, most
changes are anticipated to be incremental in nature and results reported within the previous three
year period should be sufficient for current usage without significant question.
Most products also tend to undergo incremental changes over time. If an exida FMEDA has not
been updated within the last three years and the exact results are critical to the SIL verification you
may wish to contact the product vendor to verify the current validity of the results.
7.2
Releases
Version:
V1
Revision:
R1
Version History:
V1, R1:
Released to Magnetrol International; 16 Oct 2012
V0, R3:
Changed per comments from 16 Oct 2012 e-mail
V0, R2:
Changed as the result of exida review and discussion with customer;
15 Oct 2012
V0, R1:
Draft; 12 Oct 2012
Author(s):
Griff Francis
Review:
V0, R2:
John Benway (Magnetrol International); 16 Oct 2012
V0, R1:
William Goble (exida); 12 Oct 2012
Release Status:
7.3
Released to Magnetrol International
Future Enhancements
At request of client.
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7.4
Release Signatures
Dr. William M. Goble, Principal Partner
Griff Francis, Senior Safety Engineer
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Appendix A Lifetime of Critical Components
According to section 7.4.9.5 of IEC 61508-2, a useful lifetime, based on experience, should be
assumed.
Although a constant failure rate is assumed by the probabilistic estimation method (see section
4.2.2) this only applies provided that the useful lifetime 5 of components is not exceeded. Beyond
their useful lifetime the result of the probabilistic calculation method is therefore meaningless, as
the probability of failure significantly increases with time. The useful lifetime is highly dependent on
the subsystem itself and its operating conditions.
This assumption of a constant failure rate is based on the bathtub curve. Therefore it is obvious
that the PFDAVG calculation is only valid for components that have this constant domain and that
the validity of the calculation is limited to the useful lifetime of each component.
It is the responsibility of the end user to maintain and operate the Model 706-511*-*** per
manufacturer’s instructions. Furthermore regular inspection should show that all components are
clean and free from damage.
When plant experience indicates a shorter useful lifetime than indicated in this appendix, the
number based on plant experience should be used.
5
Useful lifetime is a reliability engineering term that describes the operational time interval where the failure
rate of a device is relatively constant. It is not a term which covers product obsolescence, warranty, or other
commercial issues.
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Appendix B Proof tests to reveal dangerous undetected faults
According to section 7.4.5.2 f) of IEC 61508-2 proof tests shall be undertaken to reveal dangerous
faults which are undetected by automatic diagnostic tests. This means that it is necessary to
specify how dangerous undetected faults which have been noted during the Failure Modes, Effects,
and Diagnostic Analysis can be detected during proof testing.
B.1
Suggested Proof Test
The suggested proof test described in Table 8 will detect 84% of the possible DU failures that
remain after taking into account automatic diagnostics. The suggested proof test in combination
with automatic diagnostics will detect 98% of possible DU failures in the Model 706-511*-***.
The suggested transmitter proof test consists of a setting the output to the min and max, and a
calibration check, see Table 8.
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Table 8 Suggested Proof Test
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Action
Bypass the PLC or take other action to avoid a false trip.
Inspect the Unit in detail outside and inside for physical damage or evidence of
environmental or process leaks.
a) Inspect the exterior of the Unit housing. If there is any evidence of physical
damage that may impact the integrity of the housing and the environmental
protection, the unit should be repaired or replaced.
b) Inspect the interior of the Unit. Any evidence of moisture, from process or
environment, is an indication of housing damage, and the unit should be
repaired or replaced.
Use the Unit’s DIAGNOSTICS menu to observe Present Status, and review EVENT
HISTORY in the Event Log. Up to 10 events are stored. The events will be date and
time stamped if the internal clock is set and running. It is suggested that the internal
clock be set at the time of commissioning of the unit. If the clock is set at the time of
the proof test, event times are calculated.
a) Choose the menu DIAGNOSTICS / Present Status.
i.
Present Status should be OK.
b) Choose the menu DIAGNOSTICS / EVENT HISTORY / Event Log
i.
Any FAULT or WARNING messages must be investigated and
understood.
ii.
Corrective actions should be taken for FAULT messages.
Use the DIAGNOSTICS menu to perform a “CURRENT LOOP TEST”. Choose the
menu DIAGNOSTICS / ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS / TRANSMITTER TESTS /
Analog Output Test to change the output loop current and confirm the actual current
matches the value chosen.
a) Send a HART command to the transmitter (or use the local interface) to go
to the high alarm current output, 22mA, and verify that the analog current
reaches that value.
i.
This step tests for compliance voltage problems such as low supply
voltage or increased wiring resistance.
ii.
This also tests for current loop control circuitry and adjustment
problems.
b) Send a HART command to the transmitter (or use the local interface) to go
to the low alarm current output, 3.6mA, and verify that the analog current
reaches that value.
i.
This step tests for high quiescent current and supply voltage
problems.
ii.
This also tests for current loop control circuitry and adjustment
problems.
c) Exit the “Analog Output Test” and confirm that the output returns to original
state, with the proper loop current as indicated and controlled by the unit.
Use the DIAGNOSTICS menu to observe the present Echo Curve. Confirm that the
ECHO Waveform is normal. The echo curve is dependent on the type of probe used,
the installation conditions and the level of process on the probe. Comparison of the
present Echo curve to one stored at the time of commissioning the unit gives additional
confidence of the normal operation of the unit. Use of the DTM and digital
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6.
7.
communications is necessary for comparison of echo curves.
a) Choose the menu DIAGNOSTICS / ECHO CURVES / View Echo Curve
i. Observe the present Echo Curve, identify the characteristic portions of
the waveform related to the FIDUCIAL, Process level, End of Probe
and other features.
ii. Confirm that the FIDUCIAL appears acceptable. Confirm that FIDUCIAL
is located where expected.
iii. Confirm that the signal from the process level appears normal and is
located as expected.
iv. Verify that the baseline of the waveform is smooth and flat.
v. Compare to Echo curve from commissioning in the FIDUCIAL area.
b) Access the Fiducial Ticks and Fiducial Strength values in the menu
DIAGNOSTICS / ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS / INTERNAL VALUES
i. Observe and record:
1. Fiducial Ticks _____________
2. Fiducial Strength.______________
ii. Confirm that these values match the previous values.
1. Fiducial Ticks change less than +/- 100
2. Fiducial Strength changes less than +/- 15
Perform 2 point calibration check of the transmitter by applying level to two points on
the probe and compare the transmitter display reading and the current level value to a
known reference measurement.
If the calibration is correct the proof test is complete. Proceed to step 9
8.
If the calibration is incorrect, remove the transmitter and probe from the process.
Inspect the probe for build-up or clogging. Clean the probe, if necessary. Perform a
bench calibration check by shorting the probe at two points. Measure the level from the
bottom of the probe to the two points and compare to the transmitter display and
current level readings.
a) If the calibration is off by more than 2%, call the factory for assistance.
b) b. If the calibration is correct, the proof test is complete.
c) c. Re-install the probe and transmitter.
9.
Restore loop to full operation.
10.
Remove the bypass from the safety PLC or otherwise restore normal operation.
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Appendix C exida Environmental Profiles
Table 9 exida Environmental Profiles
EXIDA
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROFILE
1
Cabinet
Mounted
Equipment
2
Low Power
/Mechanical
Field Products
3
General Field
Equipment
4
Unprotected
Mechanical
Field Products
4
Process
Wetted Parts
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Cabinet mounted equipment typically
has significant temperature rise due to
power dissipation but is subjected to
only minimal daily temperature swings
Mechanical / low power electrical (twowire) field products have minimal self
heating and are subjected to daily
temperature swings
General (four-wire) field products may
have moderate self heating and are
subjected to daily temperature swings.
Non-process wetted components of
valves and actuators.
Unprotected mechanical field products
with minimal self heating, are subject to
daily temperature swings and rain or
condensation.
Typically valve and sensor parts that
are process wetted
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
[°C]
PROFILE
PER
IEC
60654-1
(EXTERNAL)
B2
30
60
5
C3
25
30
25
C3
25
45
25
D1
25
30
35
AVERAGE
MEAN
(INSIDE
BOX)
TEMP
CYCLE
[°C / 365
DAYS]
Per Manufacturer’s Specifications
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