What is PD IEC TR 63164‑2 about?
PD IEC TR 63164‑2 is the second part of the multi-series standard that provides guidance on the calculation of reliability data of automation systems which can be simplified as series, parallel or mixed structure based on reliability data of single devices and/or sub-systems, and on the form to present the data.
PD IEC TR 63164‑2 is mainly focused on random hardware failures that affect reliability.
PD IEC TR 63164‑2 will help you improve the reliability of industrial automation systems.
Who is PD IEC TR 63164‑2 for?
PD IEC TR 63164‑2 on system reliability of industrial automation devices and systems is useful for:
- System integrators
- System designers
- Industries using automation systems
Why should you use PD IEC TR 63164‑2?
Under the background of Smart Manufacturing, new production modes such as mass customization based on interconnected factories require real-time interconnection, frequent switching and integration across different levels. Therefore, reliability is an important requirement for automation systems in factories. Reliability data of automation systems is the basis for maintenance planning e.g., stock-keeping of spare parts of a production line. An automation system usually consists of several different devices or machines that are used in series, parallel or mixed. PD IEC TR 63164‑2 gives you guidance on how to evaluate the reliability of such entire systems.
PD IEC TR 63164‑2 concentrates on the calculation of failure rates or reliability values for systems based on failure rates or reliability values of single devices depending on the structure of the system. This will help for you to be able to calculate the reliability of an entire system from the reliability values of individual devices.
PD IEC TR 63164‑2 provides guidance for calculation of system reliability for simple system structures with constant failure rates for its elements, based on reliability block diagrams.