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An unusual couple: Maximum safety with minimal shutdown
When hazardous production materials (HPM) are used in the fab, safety is an ever-present issue. Gasses and fluids must be monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Systems must be failsafe. Yet downtime – especially if caused by false readings or bad sensors – should be minimized.
Based on the Totally Integrated Automation concept by Siemens, SIMATIC PCS 7 is the process control system of choice. This PLC-based automation system provides a safe, continuous operational environment, yet also offers fault tolerance. The system will respond to frequent expansion and reorganization of the production environment in the clean room as well as expansion of the safety matrix. Yet, it provides options that will prevent undesired shutdowns. Among many other features, SIMATIC PCS 7 reports sensor or actuator failures. The operator can decide whether to activate shutdown logic or fix the problem without shutdown.
With Siemens, you get fault tolerance plus failsafe operation. This unusual combination ensures that your people and plant are safe, while the expense and hassle of unnecessary interruptions are minimized. |
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