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1st International Safety Symposium USA - PLCs in Safety Related Applications
June 14th and 15th 2005 in Cleveland/Ohio - USA
Since 1994 the business sector Automation, Software and Information Technology of TÜV Rheinland Group invites to an international specialist symposium in Cologne, Germany every two years. Considerable developments concerning safety related applications especially programmable techniques as well as the finalization of various relevant international standards concerning functional safety demand a continuous and sustainable exchange of know how and experience.
To support the international exchange of information and to make the state-of-the-art transparent, TÜV Rheinland Group is planning the
1st International Safety Symposium USA
PLCs in Safety Related Applications
This symposium is supposed to enhance the series of successful events in Germany. Objective is to give a survey of worldwide developments and show practical experience of manufacturers of safety related products and end-users of the US market.
The target group focusses on interested persons and experts, whose job is concentrated on planning, producing, operating, testing and approving of safety related systems and plants.
The main topics of the symposium will be
- Practicability of IEC 61508
- Sector specific standards (e.g. IEC 61511)
- Software tools for application software development and tests
- Safety bus systems
- Safety related PLCs
- Examples of applications in process and production industry.
We plan to have sequential presentations where producers/suppliers/integration companies/end users present their products and/or applications with respect to the topics above. Additionally we will have invited speakers.
On the second day after lunch workshops covering special topics will take place. So few interested persons will have the possiblity to discuss details with experts.
The Symposium also offers companies the possiblity to exhibit tools and present their range of products or services. The location offers ideal conditions for a convincing presentation.
Location
Hilton Hotel
Cleveland/East-Beachwood
3663 Park East Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122 - USA
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