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Specialist terms/Abbreviations
Here, we explain some abbreviations, specialist terms, etc., which are used in this Manual.
IEC 61508
International standard IEC 61508 describes both the type of risk assessment and actions taken to provide
appropriate safety functions.
SIL (safety integrity level)
Safety integrity levels SIL 1 to 4 are used to quantify risk reduction. SIL 4 is the highest level of risk reduc-
tion. International standard IEC 61508 forms the basis for establishing, testing and operating technical
safety systems.
CAN (Controller Area Network) bus
Data transmission standard and interface for connecting electronic equipment, sensors and control sys-
tems. Data can be sent and received.
NRG .. / URS .. / URB .. / SRL .. / etc.
Equipment and type designations of GESTRA AG, see page 9.
SELV
Safety Extra Low Voltage