Abstract

Adopts IEC/TR 61508-0:2005 to provide an introduction to the concept of functional safety and gives a overview of the IEC 61508 series of standards. Functional safety applies to the development of the electrical, electronic or programmable electronic systems with safety implication.

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General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 22/10/2015. Reconfirmation Notice 22/10/2015
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ISBN
Committee	IT-006
Supersedes	DR 06486 CP