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Proof Testing
Reason for Proof Testing:
Functional safety is based on achieving a SIL with a
PFDavg in a defined band
PFD will increase with time until the Proof Test is
undertaken
If proof testing is not carried out at the prescribed
intervals the level of risk reduction assigned to the
during the design phase is not achieved
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PFD Calculations
PFD
S
PFD
L
PFD
FE
PFD
SYS
• PFD = PFD Undetected + PFDDetected
• Proof Testing focussed on Undetected Failures