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Optimisation of Safety Loops in Accordance with IEC 61508/61511

International KROHNE Academy

16.- 17. September Duisburg, Germany

First-hand Knowledge

The KROHNE Academy is hosting a series of seminars in 2025 entitled Optimisation of Safety Loops in Accordance with IEC 61508/61511, featuring leading experts from PHOENIX CONTACT, AUMA, SAMSON, HIMA, EXIDA, RAMSYS, TÜV Nord, and DOW. This Academy is not a product-focused seminar series; rather, it aims to unite industry specialists under one roof to provide insights into various technologies related to functional safety.

The seminars will cover essential operational topics, ranging from the fundamentals to methods for optimising Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) in line with IEC 61508/61511 standards. Alongside the seminar programme, an exhibition will take place during the breaks, showcasing potential solutions to some of the issues discussed. It will also offer an excellent opportunity to engage with the experts and benefit from their extensive application knowledge.

The KROHNE Academy is a free event for registered participants.*

We warmly invite you to an evening gathering on the first day of the seminar – a convivial conclusion and a chance to exchange experiences.

Contact

KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH
Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5
47058 Duisburg
Germany

Tel.: +49 203 301 4197
Fax: +49 203 301 10 197

academy.de @krohne.com

Organisers

is a world leading manufacturer of actuators for the automization of industrial valves. As specialist for electric actuators AUMA provides customer specific solutions for the process industry as well as for many other industrial sectors.

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is a worldwide leading supplier of control valves and regulators. Applications for the equipment are in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, refining and oil & gas industries as well as in HVAC installations.

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is a independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and railway industries to protect people, the environment and economic assets. With more than 50,000 TÜV-certified safety systems installed, HIMA is recognised as the technology leader in these industries.

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was founded in 2000 by several of the world‘s leading reliability and security experts and is the world‘s leading product certification and knowledge company specialising in functional safety, alarm management and cyber security.

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TÜV NORD InfraChem GmbH & Co. KG, based in the Marl Chemical Park, is a joint venture between TÜV NORD Systems GmbH & Co. KG and Evonik Operations GmbH. TÜV NORD InfraChem tests and insp

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as an international company, offers its customers a portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones in fast-growing sectors such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer goods, as well as a broad range of science-based products and solutions.

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is a medium-sized, family-run engineering company that supports you in all phases of your E/MSR projects with consulting, engineering and service. RAMSYS offers expert knowledge in the fields of functional safety, explosion protection, CE labelling and PLC programming.

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is a worldwide leading manufacturer of electrical connection technology, interface and industrial automation technolgy. The diverse product range includes DIN rail terminal blocks, PCB terminal blocks and connectors, interface, surge protection components, hardware and software systems offering comprehensive automation solutions.

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is one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of innovative and reliable process measuring technology and has over 100 years of experience in providing flow, level, temperature and pressure instrumentation to all industry sectors around the globe.

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Venue

Duisburg

KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH
Ludwig-Krohne-Str.5
47058 Duisburg

Germany

Agenda

08:00 – 09:00 h	Get together
09:15 h	Welcome
09:15 – 10:15 h PHOENIX CONTACT	Basics of Functional Safety: Terms and conditions, Risk analysis, calculation Brief overview of standards and regulations, parameters for SIL classification, risk analysis using risk graphs in accordance with IEC 61511.
10:15 – 11:00 h KROHNE	Basics of Functional Safety: Calculation examples Based on five practical examples, this module shows in detail how the calculation of safety instrumented systems (SIS) is carried out. All areas are covered from the basic idea of the safety function, to risk analysis and the determination of proof test intervals.
11:00 – 11:30 h	Break
11:30 – 12:00 h KROHNE/HIMA	Automates partial proof tests acc. to IEC61511 Practical demonstration of automated partial test of a measuring device (example: Coriolis mass flowmeter) and detailed descriptions of the individual steps and customer benefits.
12:00 – 12:30 h KROHNE/HIMA	Flexible proof tests acc. to NA106: Principle and customer benefits Detailed description of the possibilities with NA106 with regard to optimized proof testing of safety circuits. The presentation is illustrated using practical examples and will show the potential of this legal method.
12:30 – 13:00 h RAMSYS	The different methods for calculating random failures Practical implementation of SIL verification calculations. Explanation of the background, pragmatic approach, and relevant normative requirements.
13:00 – 14:00 h	Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:45 h TÜV NORD InfraChem / RAMSYS	Functional Safety Management according to IEC 61511 This presentation provides an in-depth discussion of the Functional Safety Management System in accordance with IEC 61511. The focus is on the requirements placed on organizations in the process industry to ensure that safety-related systems are operated effectively, reliably, and in compliance with standards throughout their entire lifecycle.
14:45 – 15:15 h RAMSYS	Independency of Protection Layers The DIN EN 61511 standard serves as a key guideline for functional safety in the process industry. One of its core requirements is the independence of Independent Protection Layers (IPLs). This presentation highlights the technical and organizational criteria that must be met for an IPL to be considered independent according to the standard. Using practical examples, it explains why separation between control, protection, and alarm functions is essential for effective risk reduction.
15:15 – 15:45 h	Break
15:45 – 17:00 h DOW SAMSON	Workshop: Sizing of valves acc. to WIB AVA RP und VDI/VDE 3844-3 and 4 The aim is to provide an overview of the procedure for configuring suitable actuators for automated valve assemblies. Participants will be able to carry out such a design independently using an example under guidance.
17:00 h	Begin evening event
18:30 h	Dinner and networking

*COMPLIANCE:

The event is free of charge for you, and participation constitutes a financial benefit. Please verify whether the invitation complies with the rules of your organization and, if necessary, obtain approval from the responsible authority. If desired, we are happy to offer you the opportunity to cover the costs of the event yourself.