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NEK IEC 61508-2:2010

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IEC 61508-2:2010 applies to any safety-related system, as defined by IEC 61508-1, that contains at least:- one electrical, electronic or programmable electronic element;- applies to all elements within an E/E/PE safety-related system;- specifies how to refine the E/E/PE system safety requirements specification, developed in accordance with IEC 61508-1, into the E/E/PE system design requirements specification;- specifies the requirements for activities that are to be applied during the design and manufacture of the E/E/PE safety-related systems except software, which is dealt with in IEC 61508-3.These requirements include the application of techniques and measures that:- are graded against the safety integrity level, for the avoidance of, and control of, faults and failures;- specifies the information necessary for carrying out the installation, commissioning and final safety validation of the E/E/PE safety-related system;- provides requirements for the preparation of information and procedures needed by the user for the operation and maintenance of the E/E/PE safety-related systems;- specifies requirements to be met by the organisation carrying out any modification of the E/E/PE safety-related systems.This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It has been subject to a thorough review and incorporates many comments received at the various revision stages. It has the status of a basic safety publication according to IEC Guide 104.NEW! Also available: IEC Standards+ 61508:2010, containing all parts, together with a commented Redline version. Changes made in this 2nd edition are highlighted and commented by a leading world expert.This publication is of high relevance for Smart Grid.

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  • Standard from NEK
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  • Edition: 2.0
  • Version: 1
  • Document type: NAT
  • ICS 25.040.40
  • National Committee NEK/NK65

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