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IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?

IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

IEC 61508 – Where do the


lambda values originate?
Introduction

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Why to ask this question?


IEC 61508
SIL

PFD / PFH SFF


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λsafe, λdd, λdu


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FMEDA

Failure rate λ, failure modes, failure mode distribution

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

What is Lambda?
„ It‘s the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet.
„ It’s a failure rate expressing the probability that a component fails in time.
„ It is expressed in failures per hour (normally: failures / 109 hours = FIT).
„ A constant failure rate is assumed by the probabilistic estimation method.
„ The useful lifetime of components must not be exceeded.
„ The reference conditions must be known.
„ The failure rate must be divided into the following classified failure rates:
„ λsafe (Failure rate of all safe failures)
„ λdangerous (Failure rate of all dangerous failures)
λdd (Failure rate of all dangerous detected failures)
λdu (Failure rate of all dangerous undetected failures)

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Where do the lambda values originate?

From the
From the assessor /
manufacturer of certification
a subsystem ! body !

Question to the
end-user ???

From data From the


books ! FMEDA !

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Sources of failure rates

„ SN 29500
„ IEC 62380 Ed.1 /TR (formerly known as UTE C 80-810)
„ RAC FMD-91 and RAC FMD-97
„ Bellcore (Telcordia) standards TR-332 Issue 6 and SR-332 Issue 1
„ MIL HDBK 217F
„ exida Electrical & Mechanical Component
Reliability Handbook
„ NSWC-98/LE1

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Sources of failure modes and failure mode distribution

„ RAC FMD-91 and RAC FMD-97


„ IEC 62061
„ EN 954-2 (failure modes only)
„ IEC 61496-1 (failure modes only)
„ EN 298 (failure modes only)
„ IEC 62380 Ed.1 /TR (formerly known as UTE C 80-810)
„ exida Electrical & Mechanical Component
Reliability Handbook

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

How to harmonize failure rates and failure mode distribution data


„ Compare available sources of failure rates and failure mode distribution
data and agree on a set of data for clearly specified reference conditions.
„ Compare public sources with real field data and adjust if needed.
Field MECHANICAL
FMEDA
Failure Product λ Compare COMPONENT
Product λ
Data DATABASE

Industry
Database YES Update
Significant
Difference?
Component
Database

NO

Finish

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Why are lambda values needed?


„ To calculate the probability that a certain safety function fails

λsafe
λdd
λdu

λsafe
λsafe
λdd
λdd
λdu
λdu

Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) Stephan Aschenbrenner, exida.com GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

IEC 61508 – Where do the


lambda values originate?

The Sensor Point of View

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Sources of Failures in Sensors


Main electronics +
terminal block Three cases:
(simple + complex
electronic components) λ λsimple electronic
λcomplex electronic
Sensor electronics
(simple + complex λmechanical
electronic components)

Sensor element +
process connection One analysis
(mechanical components) method!

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

FMEDA – Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis


Systematic Way to
„ identify and evaluate the effects of different component
failure modes
„ determine what could eliminate or reduce the chance of a
failure
„ document a system in consideration

Single Fault Analysis !

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

What is relevant for the safe function of a subsystem?


safety-related
output signal
(e.g. 4..20 mA) +
accuracy not part of the
safety function
diagnostics and safety-related
monitoring signal path
safety-related
not safety-related

input signal (e.g. pressure)

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

FMEDA for simple components

failure rate impact on


simple failure modes failure
safety-related
component λ + probabilities
output signal
classification

example: short circuit safe


resistor (10 %) or
λ dangerous? λsafe
from open circuit
(60 %)
λdd
databases, detected
tables etc. λdu
drift (0,5x/2x) or
(15 %/15 %) undetected?

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Comparison of different databases – example: resistor

FIT = Failure In Time


1 FIT = 10-9/h

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

FMEDA for complex components (e.g. ASIC, µC)

complex
component

yes impact on
failure types failure
λ available? + probabilities
safety-related
classification
output signal
no

no. of
λ for λ values for complex components
transistors similar type up to 200 FIT!
from database

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

ASIC evaluation – influence of diagnostic coverage


50 % 50 % Diagnostic
safe dangerous Coverage DC

safe dd (25 %) du (25 %) unknown

safe dd (30 %) du (20 %) DC = 60 %

safe dd (45 %) du DC = 90 %
(5 %)

safe dd (49,5 %) du DC = 99 %
(0,5 %)

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Mechanical Components – Example: Pressure Sensor Element


No. possible fault consequence fault
classification
Fxx Process seal penetration of DU
failure process medium
Fxy … … …
… … … …

see next talk!

Dr. Arno Götz, Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH+Co. KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

IEC 61508 – Where do the


lambda values originate?

Actuators and
actuator controls

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Our Focus

DCS-System

Safety PLC

Actuator
Sensor and
actuator controls

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Electronics and mechanics Electronic part via generic


data according IEC 61508

Mechanical part via field data


and generic data

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Electronic FMEDA

4x

6x

2x

2x
K1/K2 Wendeschütz
A58 Netzteil

A52 Relaisplatine
A2 Logik
A1 Interface

A9 Ortssteuerstelle

XK Elektroanschluß Kunde XA Schnittstelle Antrieb

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Why we also have to consider mechanics for the


analysis of the safety function?

In the European standard EN 61508-2 C.1 it is described as


follows:
“..The analysis used to determine the diagnostic coverage and
the safe failure fraction shall include all of the components,
including electronical, electrical, electromechanical,
mechanical, etc…”

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Data from
Field experience data
generic handbooks

Lambda values
Determination of
Functional Safety FMEDA
Parameters
Failure rates
λsafe, λdd, λdu

Functional Safety Parameters


(e.g. SFF, PFDav, PFH)

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Mechanical FMEDA Actuator gearing with


hollow shaft/worm wheel
Worm shaft with springs, worm,
Motor coupling bearings, etc.

Motor

Control unit Seals


Via field experience data

Via generic data from Exida handbook

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Reported failures from AUMA RBS-System for the motor


Failure Year Year Year Year Year Year
Failure categorie Total
code 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

303 Motor coupling 2 0 1 4 3 3 13

204 Rotor blocked 1 1 2 1 1 2 8

206 Motor windings 30 17 19 21 34 20 141

208 Motor connector 5 4 8 13 13 8 51

Motor complete 213

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Lambda values based on field data χ α2 ,ν


λUCL = with ν = 2 f + 1
2T
Data Comment

Number of Failures 213 failures reported

Total Operating Hours 6126446160 # devices x # years x 8760 hours/year

% Reported Failures 70% expensive device, warranty period

Estimate Actual Failures 305

Point Estimate - Failure Rate 4,97E-08

Complexity Factor 1 new versus old design if applicable

Estimate New Actual Failures 305 estimated failures of new design

New Point Estimate - Failure Rate 4,98E-08 per hour

Confidence Interval 0,7 IEC 61508, Part 2, 7.4.7.9

Upper Confidence Limit failure rate 5,14E-08 per hour

Lower Confidence Limit MTTF 2220,7 years

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

FMEDA for components – safety function “Safe Close”


Component Failure Failure Effect Lb Distrib. DC Behavior SD SU DD DU
Mode
Motor Blocked Actuator sticks 5,1E-08 30% 0% D 0 0 0 5,1E-08
rotor in position

motor Actuator sticks 5,1E-08 60% 0% D 0 0 0 5,1E-08


windings in position

Motor Actuator sticks 5,1E-08 10% 0% D 0 0 0 5,1E-08


connector in position

Actuator Shaft Actuator sticks 1,8E-08 20% 0% D 0 0 0 1,8E-08


shaft break in position

etc. … …

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Test report
with lambda
values, SFF,
etc.

Dipl. Ing. (FH) Peter Malus AUMA Riester GmbH&Co.KG


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

IEC 61508 – Where do the


lambda values originate?

The Logic Solver Point of View

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

The different parts of SN29500

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Electronic modules for dedicated functions:


ƒThe design is depending on the function
ƒQualitative considerations to select one architecture
Systematic failure
ƒQuantitative considerations to select one architecture
ƒLife cycle management

ƒ…

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Electronic module example of wiring:

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Example of FMEDA results:

99,998
Synchronisation gestört, Fehlf unktion nicht Synchronisations-
0,10 Unterbrechung 0,60 0 1 0 0,000 0,060 0,000 1,20E-06 6,00E-02
auszuschließen (dangerous) überw achung (DC-Nr. = 7)
Entkopplungs
w iderstand in 0,10 Kurzschluß Fehlerausschluß siehe Kommentar 0,00 0 0 0 0,000 0,000 0,000 0,00E+00 0,00E+00

R461
1k
231
R serieller Kopplung
0,10
Ä nderung des
keine Wirkung 0,20 1 0 0 0,020 0,000 0,000 nicht erf orderlich 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
beider µCs Wertes auf 0,5R
Ä nderung des
0,10 keine Wirkung 0,20 1 0 0 0,020 0,000 0,000 nicht erf orderlich 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
Wertes auf 2R

99,998
Synchronisation gestört, Fehlf unktion nicht Synchronisations-
0,10 Unterbrechung 0,60 0 1 0 0,000 0,060 0,000 1,20E-06 6,00E-02
auszuschließen (dangerous) überw achung (DC-Nr. = 7)
Entkopplungs
w iderstand in 0,10 Kurzschluß Fehlerausschluß siehe Kommentar 0,00 0 0 0 0,000 0,000 0,000 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
R462
1k

232
R

serieller Kopplung Ä nderung des


0,10 keine Wirkung 0,20 1 0 0 0,020 0,000 0,000 nicht erf orderlich 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
beider µCs Wertes auf 0,5R
Ä nderung des
0,10 keine Wirkung 0,20 1 0 0 0,020 0,000 0,000 nicht erf orderlich 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
Wertes auf 2R

99,998
Synchronisation gestört, Fehlf unktion nicht Synchronisations-
0,10 Unterbrechung 0,60 0 1 0 0,000 0,060 0,000 1,20E-06 6,00E-02
auszuschließen (dangerous) überw achung (DC-Nr. = 7)
Entkopplungs
w iderstand in 0,10 Kurzschluß Fehlerausschluß siehe Kommentar 0,00 0 0 0 0,000 0,000 0,000 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
R463
1k

233
R

serieller Kopplung Ä nderung des


0,10 keine Wirkung 0,20 1 0 0 0,020 0,000 0,000 nicht erf orderlich 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
beider µCs Wertes auf 0,5R
Ä nderung des
0,10 keine Wirkung 0,20 1 0 0 0,020 0,000 0,000 nicht erf orderlich 0,00E+00 0,00E+00
Wertes auf 2R

258,06

272,89

281,68
Bisher aktuelle

777
340
Bauelemente 0,0408 272,8496

95
233
Werte

1212
1 d-Fehler auf 2,98 ges. Fehler Σλs 258,06 f it 246,94

1 du-Fehler auf 6.696 d-Fehler Σ λ dd 272,85 f it 266,77

1 du-Fehler auf 19.941 ges. Fehler Σ λ du 0,0408 f it 0,0407

Σλ ∗ 281,68 f it 279,68

Σ λ ge s 812,63 f it

MTBF 1,23E+06 h

140,48 a
tot. s afe failure rate
530,91 f it
(s +dd)
tot. failure rate
530,95 f it
(s +dd+du)

dc for dangerous failures


99,985%
dd / (dd + du)

safe failure fraction


99,992%
(s + dd) / (s + dd + du)

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Example of Markov model:

F -D I, F -D O , P M -E F , P M -D F P R O F Is a fe
ok 2500
ok

0 210
40 0
00
14

2200
300
20 100
4 3 0 1
2

ok ok ok
ok
du dd sd
su

0
2 40

2700

23
0
11 80

00
2600
00
1200

1000

5 00

60

70
90

1300

0
0
0

du su sd dd dd sd su su
du du du du dd su su dd

14 11 8 13 12 6 9 10

sd sd
5 , 7
Im p o s s ib le s ta te s
sd dd

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Some points about evaluation results:


ƒDevice Life cycle
ƒChange in the design leads to new values
ƒResults degradation after exchange (spare parts)
ƒManagement of device releases
ƒMission Time

ƒDevices with different Proof Test interval


ƒDescription of related proof test
ƒProof Test Coverage
ƒProof test has to be performed and documented
ƒIf not use of conservative values
ƒProof test through end user

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Type of possible evaluations:


ƒPre evaluation
ƒEstimation of possible SIL
ƒSum of PFDs
ƒDetailled calculation
ƒBy use of own or simplified formulas
ƒISA 84
ƒVDI/VDE2180
ƒUse of certified tools
ƒIndependent
ƒManufacturer specific

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Recommendation for complex modules:


Proof-Test- Proof-Test-

PFD/PFH
SIL Eignung PFH PFD Interval PFD Interval
IM151-7 F-CPU 6ES7151-7FA01-0AB0 SIL 3 3,62E-10 1,59E-05 10 Jahre 3,18E-05 20 Jahre
CPU 315F DP 6ES7315-6FF01-0AB0 SIL 3 5,42E-10 2,38E-05 10 Jahre 4,76E-05 20 Jahre
CPU 315F PN/DP 6ES7315-2FH10-0AB0 SIL 3 1,09E-09 4,76E-05 10 Jahre 9,52E-05 20 Jahre
CPU 317F DP 6ES7317-6FF00-0AB0 SIL 3 1,09E-09 4,76E-05 10 Jahre 9,52E-05 20 Jahre

SIL capability
CPU 317F PN/DP 6ES7317-2FJ10-0AB0 SIL 3 1,09E-09 4,76E-05 10 Jahre 9,52E-05 20 Jahre
CPU 416F-2 DP 6ES7416-2FK04-0AB0 SIL 3 1,09E-09 4,76E-05 10 Jahre 9,52E-05 20 Jahre
CPU 414H 6ES7414-4HJ00-0AB0 SIL 3 1,42E-09 1,24E-04 10 Jahre 2,48E-04 20 Jahre
CPU 414H 6ES7414-4HJ04-0AB0 SIL 3 4,29E-09 1,88E-04 10 Jahre 3,76E-04 20 Jahre
CPU 417H 6ES7417-4HL01-0AB0 SIL 3 1,42E-09 1,24E-04 10 Jahre 2,48E-04 20 Jahre
CPU 417H 6ES7417-4HL04-0AB0 SIL 3 4,29E-09 1,88E-04 10 Jahre 3,76E-04 20 Jahre

ET200M
SM326 F-DI24 6ES7326-1BK01-0AB0 SIL 2 < 1,00E-08 < 1,00E-04 10/20 Jahre
SM326 F-DI24 6ES7326-1BK01-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-09 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
SM326 F-DO10 6ES7326-2BF01-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-09 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
SM326 F-DO8 6ES7326-2BF40-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-09 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
SM326 F-DI 8 Namur 6ES7326-1RF00-0AB0 SIL 2 < 1,00E-08 < 1,00E-04 10/20 Jahre
SM326 F-DI 8 Namur 6ES7326-1RF00-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-09 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
SM336 F-AI 6 6ES7336-1HE00-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-09 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre

ET200S
EM138 4/8 F-DI 6ES7138-4FA02-0AB0 SIL 2 < 1,00E-08 < 1,00E-03 10/20 Jahre
EM138 4/8 F-DI 6ES7138-4FA02-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-10 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
EM138 4 F-DO 6ES7138-4FB02-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-10 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
EM138 PM-E F pm 6ES7138-4CF02-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-10 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
EM138 PM-E F pm 6ES7138-4CF41-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-10 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
EM138 4 F-DI/3 F-DO 6ES7 138-4FC00-0AB0 SIL 2 < 1,00E-08 < 1,00E-04 10/20 Jahre

ET200eco
BM148 4/8 F-DI 6ES7148-3FA00-0XB0 SIL 2 < 1,00E-08 < 1,00E-03 10/20 Jahre
BM148 4/8 F-DI 6ES7148-3FA00-0XB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-10 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre

ET200pro
EM148 8/16 F-DI 6ES7148-4FA00-0AB0 SIL 2 < 1,00E-08 < 1,00E-03 10/20 Jahre
EM148 8/16 F-DI 6ES7148-4FA00-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-09 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
EM148
4/8 F-DI/ 4 F-DO 6ES7148-4FC00-0AB0 SIL 2 < 1,00E-08 < 1,00E-03 10/20 Jahre
EM148
4/8 F-DI/ 4 F-DO 6ES7148-4FC00-0AB0 SIL 3 < 1,00E-09 < 1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre

sicherheitsgerichte

Bernard Mysliwiec, Siemens AG, A&D AS


Kommunikation
F-CPU <-> F-I/O SIL 3 <1,00E-09 <1,00E-05 10/20 Jahre
IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

IEC 61508 – Where do the


lambda values originate?
… from the point of view of the mechanics
and the electronics

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Everything is pure chance!


„ Failure of equipment is a random incident
„ Characterisation by means of random variables

Source: iStockphoto

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Bath tub curve


„ Probability of a failure is given by the so called “bath tub curve”
„ Probability of a failure depends on the operating time
Failure Rate versus Time
@ Room Temperature

1,60E-04

1,40E-04

1,20E-04
Failure Rate [1/h]

1,00E-04

8,00E-05

6,00E-05

4,00E-05

2,00E-05

0,00E+00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Time [years]

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Characterising the bath tub curve


„ You need at least two values to characterise the curve
„ Where is the “bottom” of the bath tub?
„ When will wear out become significant?
Failure Rate versus Time
@ Room Temperature

1,60E-04

1,40E-04

1,20E-04 Wear Out


Failure Rate [1/h]

1,00E-04

8,00E-05
Constant Failure Rate
6,00E-05

4,00E-05

2,00E-05

0,00E+00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Time [years]

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
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Electronics versus mechanics


„ Electronic technicians are interested in the constant failure rate (λ)
„ Mechanists are dealing with life time (MTBF)
Failure Rate versus Time
@ Room Temperature

1,60E-04

1,40E-04
Mechanists
1,20E-04
Failure Rate [1/h]

1,00E-04
Electronic technician
8,00E-05

6,00E-05

4,00E-05

2,00E-05

0,00E+00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Time [years]

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Common fault
„ Both are making the same wrong calculation

1
MTBF =
λ
Nonsense!

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Where is the problem?


„ Bath tub curve of a man
"Badewannenkurve" des Menschen (Deutschland)

0,07

0,06
Mechanists:
MTBF = 75,6 years ⇒ λ ≈ 1,3·10-2
0,05
Ausfallrate [1 / Jahr]

Electronic technician:
λ ≈ 7,7·10-4 ⇒ MTBF = 1300 years
0,04
Männer
Frauen

0,03

0,02

0,01

0,00
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© Statistisches Bundesamt, Wiesbaden, 2004 Lebensalter [Jahre]

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH


IEC 61508 – Wo kommen die Lambda-Werte her?
IEC 61508 – Where do the lambda values originate?

Both are partly wrong!


„ The failure rate of a middle-aged man is fortunately
significantly less than 1,3%
„ The MTBF of a man is (fortunately?) not 1300 years
„ To do proper calculations you need two information:
- How big is the (constant) failure rate λ
- How long is this value valid (MTBF, B10)
(in accordance with the IEC / EN 61508 this is
8 to 12 years under normal operating conditions)

Don’t misinterpret MTBF and λ

Dr. Andreas Hildebrandt, Pepperl + Fuchs GmbH

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