C5 - Fieldbus issues in process instrumentation - embracing both SIL and GAMP

By Michael Hill, B.Sc., MIEE, C.Eng. and Rainer Hillebrand Dipl.Ing/D.I.C

This paper is to cover the principals behind choosing which bus to use in process instrumentation and then coupling this to the prevalent issues relating to SIL and GAMP. CEAG Remote I/O will be used for the purposes of explaining the factors behind choosing a bus, SIL rating and GAMP testing