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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2003
Randy Longsdorf, Chaska, MN (US);
Dale Davis, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Robert Hedtke, Young America, MN (US);
Scott Nelson, Plymouth, MN (US);
Randy Longsdorf, Chaska, MN (US);
Dale Davis, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Robert Hedtke, Young America, MN (US);
Scott Nelson, Plymouth, MN (US);
Rosemount Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
A process device is configured to meet a desired Safety Integrity Level (SIL). A device interface is configured to couple to the process device and provide an output related to operation of a component of the process device. A component monitor monitors operation of the component and identifies a safety event of the component. A safety response module responds to a safety event of the component in accordance with a safety response.