Siemens SITRANS TH400 Operating Instructions Manual page 58

Glossary
Microcontroller
Microcontrollers (also written µControllers, µC, MCU) are single-chip computer systems
which have virtually all their components - such as main processor, program memory,
working memory and the input/output interfaces - accommodated on a single chip.
Non-volatile memory
EEPROM
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Risk
The combination of probability of a damage occurring and its magnitude.
RS -232
RS: Recommended Standard
A recognized industry standard for serial data transfer. For cable lengths shorter than 15 m.
No differential evaluation. Transmit and receive on different lines.
Safety function
Defined function executed by a safety-instrumented system with the objective of achieving or
maintaining a safe system status taking into account a defined dangerous occurrence.
Example:
Limit pressure monitoring
Safety Instrumented Function
SIF
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Safety Integrity Level
SIL
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Safety-instrumented system
A safety-instrumented system executes the safety functions that are required to achieve or
maintain a safe status in a system. It consists of a sensor, logic unit/control system and final
controlling element.
Example:
A safety-instrumented system is made up of a pressure transmitter, a limit signal sensor and
a control valve.
Sensor
Converter that converts mechanical or other non-electrical variables into electrical signals.
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