SIL 1 certification for controller
Oldham believes that no gas detection controller should be designed that does not take functional safety standards into consideration and reports that its MX 43 controller has been awarded SIL 1 certification.

Although there is no legal requirement that gas detection systems to be certified to or above a SIL 1
performance level (Safety Integrity Level – according to IEC/EN 61508 and EN 50402 functional safety
standards), the fact remains that these systems are life safety devices.
Oldham says its unwavering insistence on the safety and reliability of its detection controllers, and the broad
range of applications in which they are used, means that it adheres to the strictest functional safety standards. Whether
the application presents an elevated risk of explosion and serious consequences to employee safety, or
involves toxic gas detection in high risk areas such as water treatment facilities, Oldham guarantees an effective and safe solution for your gas detection requirements.
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