GasSecure has successfully concluded one of its most exciting developments by securing third party Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 certification for the GS01 wireless gas detector.
After months of detailed assessments of the GasSecure GS01 wireless hydrocarbon gas detector was recently certified by third party assessor Exida as SIL 2 capable for use in Safety Instrumented Systems per IEC 61508 : 2010 Parts 1-7. Going further the assessment also supports the use of PROFIsafe communications to allow a fully certified SIL 2 loop to a control system which is a world first for a wireless gas detector.
Achieving SIL 2 means that the GasSecure GS01 is now proven as suitable for use in safety system executive actions such as shutdowns. This opens up a whole new group of applications in process safety systems where users need the certainty that the device will meet their requirements in a Safety Integrated Function.
Commenting on this capability, GasSecure CEO, Knut Sandven stated, “We have many clients that have been waiting for this certification as it allows them to use the GS01 in their safety critical applications onshore and offshore.”
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