Siemens Introduces World's First SIL 3 Certified Hart Analog Input Module

Costing approximately 35 percent less than previous models, the module is available for use with SIMATIC ET 200M I/O and PCS 7F process safety systems and supports single, dual and triple redundancy architectures. Unlike traditional failsafe analog input modules where redundancy is required to achieve a high level of safety, the SM 336 module does not require redundancy to achieve SIL 3 certification. 

HART communications and diagnostics for the module are set up from a central computer with SIMATIC PDM software, eliminating the need for costly and time consuming field configuration. Additionally, all diagnostic information from the devices is readily available on the central computer.

A 50 percent reduction in size provides greater packing density for this certified failsafe I/O, which also has six isolated HART analog inputs between channels and its backplane bus. The module provides short circuit protection and supports two or four-wire transmitters. Local LED displays indicate failsafe operation, channel specific faults and HART status.

For more information on the SIMATIC SM 366, log onto: www.sea.siemens.com

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