Intrinsically safe devices vs. systems

摘要

ONE OF THE most important design criteria, if not the most important, is the safe operation of your machine or process. Safety can be broken down into two focal points: 1. safe for the humans that interact with the equipment 2. safe for the components of the machine or process. The primary focus must always be the safety of the individuals who interact with the equipment. Effective physical guarding combined with a reasonable and efficient way of interrupting the function of the equipment and restoring use thereafter are very important considerations in the design of a control system.