IEC 61508-4:2010

IEC 61508-4:2010

April 2010
International standard Current

Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems - Part 4: Definitions and abbreviations (see Functional Safety and IEC 61508)

IEC 61508-4:2010 contains the definitions and explanation of terms that are used in parts 1 to 7 of the IEC 61508 series of standards. The definitions are grouped under general headings so that related terms can be understood within the context of each other. However, it should be noted that these headings are not intended to add meaning to the definitions. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It has been subject to a thorough review and incorporates many comments received at the various revision stages. It has the status of a basic safety publication according to IEC Guide 104.NEW! Also available: IEC Standards+ 61508:2010, containing all parts, together with a commented Redline version. Changes made in this 2nd edition are highlighted and commented by a leading world expert.This publication is of high relevance for Smart Grid.

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Publication date

April 2010

Number of pages

68 p.

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IEC 61508-4:2010
Sumary
Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems - Part 4: Definitions and abbreviations (see Functional Safety and IEC 61508)

IEC 61508-4:2010 contains the definitions and explanation of terms that are used in parts 1 to 7 of the IEC 61508 series of standards. The definitions are grouped under general headings so that related terms can be understood within the context of each other. However, it should be noted that these headings are not intended to add meaning to the definitions. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It has been subject to a thorough review and incorporates many comments received at the various revision stages. It has the status of a basic safety publication according to IEC Guide 104.

NEW! Also available: IEC Standards+ 61508:2010, containing all parts, together with a commented Redline version. Changes made in this 2nd edition are highlighted and commented by a leading world expert.

This publication is of high relevance for Smart Grid.
Replaced standards (2)
International standard Cancelled
Corrigendum 1 - Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems - Part 4: Definitions and abbreviations

Contains the definitions and explanation of terms that are used in parts 1 to 7 of this standard. Intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles contained in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. IEC 61508 is also intended as a stand-alone standard. Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.

IEC 61508-4:1998
December 1998
International standard Cancelled
Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems - Part 4: Definitions and abbreviations (see <a href="http://www.iec.ch/61508">www.iec.ch/61508</a>)

Contains the definitions and explanation of terms that are used in parts 1 to 7 of this standard. Intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles contained in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. IEC 61508 is also intended as a stand-alone standard. Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104. The contents of the corrigendum of April 1999 have been included in this copy.

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