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Scope

To prepare standards regarding the generic aspects of systems used in industrial process measurement and control: operational conditions (including EMC), methodology for the assessment of systems, functional safety, etc.

Horizontal Safety Function

Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic systems (which would encompass safety-related software).

Purpose

ISA administers the United States Technical Advisory Group (USTAG) for IEC SC65A.

Contacts

Norm Provost, SC65A USTAG Technical Advisor
Email: norm.provost@schneider-electric.com

For more information or for the SC65A USTAG Secretary, please contact +1 919-549-8411 or ISA Standards.