“We have been very happy with the performance of the Omni16C and the availability of the new EMPHASIS tool created an opportunity for us to formally substantiate the reliability of this important product.” said the Programmable Electronic Systems Centre of Expertise Leader at Sellafield,
A team from Sellafield visited Omniflex Factory and conducted a thorough review of the design and production methods of the Omni16C range. Both the hardware and the software were evaluated using the EMPHASIS tool to IEC61508 SIL1.
“The EMPHASIS tool provides us the rigour to evaluate the software embedded in SMART instruments.” said the PES & RSI Team Leader at Sellafield. “The software development process employed at Omniflex as well as the Omni8C and Omni16C test methods were thoroughly reviewed using this tool. We found sufficient evidence to justify the SIL1 claim made by the company, and are now satisfied that the Omni16C is suitable for use in the UK nuclear industry.”