IEC 61508-1:2010

IEC 61508-1:2010 is a basic safety publication that gives general requirements for electrical/electronic/programmable electronic (E/E/PE) safety-related systems when they carry out safety functions. It is intended to support the development of product- and application-sector international standards and to allow E/E/PE safety-related systems to be developed where such sector standards do not exist. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998 and is a technical revision.

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Specification

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Body	IEC
Reference	IEC 61508-1
Edition year	2010
Status	published

Study notes

Publication type is International Standard.
Prepared by IEC technical committee TC 65/SC 65A, System aspects.
ICS classifications listed: 13.110, 25.040.40, 29.020.
ISBN 9782889105243; 127 pages.
Stability date is 2027.

Safety

Covers aspects to be considered when E/E/PE systems are used to carry out safety functions.
Has the status of a basic safety publication according to IEC Guide 104.