What is BS EN 61069-5 – Dependability of basic control systems about?
BS EN 61069-5 is the fifth part of the IEC 61069 multi-series that discusses industrial process measurement, control and automation.
BS EN 61069-5:
- Specifies the detailed method of the assessment of dependability of a basic control system (BCS) based on the basic concepts of BS EN 61069-1 and methodology of BS EN 61069-2
- Defines basic categorization of dependability properties
- Describes the factors that influence dependability and which need to be taken into account when evaluating the dependability
- Provides guidance in selecting techniques from a set of options (with references) for evaluating the dependability
Who is BS EN 61069-5 – Dependability of basic control systems for?
BS EN 61069-5 on assessment of system dependability is useful for:
- Manufacturers of basic control systems
- Industries that use basic control systems
- Assessment agencies
Why should you use BS EN 61069-5 – Dependability of basic control systems?
Dependability is a system property that indicates the extent to which the system can be relied upon to perform its intended functions.
BS EN 61069-5 helps you to verify the dependability of BCS by testing its reliability, maintainability, credibility, security, and integrity. By testing these aspects of BCS BS EN 61069-5 helps you to identify the consistency of performance of the system and its susceptibility to failure due to various influencing factors.
Overall, the guidelines of BS EN 61069-5 help you to ensure the dependability of your BCS.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 61069-5:2016 replaces IEC 61069-5:1994. BS EN 61069-5:2016 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 61069-5:1994:
- Reorganization of the material of IEC 61069-5:1994 to make the overall set of standards more organized and consistent
- IEC TS 62603-1 has been incorporated into this edition