Training for "IO-Link Safety Certified Designer"

From November 26 to 28, 2024, you have again the opportunity to participate in a training course in english to become an "IO-Link Safety Certified Designer". It takes place in Karlsruhe (Germany) in cooperation with TÜV-SÜD assessment body and offers a personal TÜV certificate after passing the exam.

IO-Link Safety expands machines and systems automated with IO-Link to include functionally safe components and communication. The latest version of the IO-Link Safety specification (1.1.3) and version 1.1 of the associated test specification with protocol and functional tests build upon the successful base technology specifications in the IO-Link 2020 package. 

On the first day of the course, content will include the basics of IO-Link Safety, such as safety principles, functional objectives, requirements for IO-Link (“black channel”), risks & remedial measures, the communication protocol, fault detection, device replacement without tools, configuration, parameter setting and back-up of data, possible architectures, testing & certification, environmental regulations, and example applications.

On the second day, TÜV-SÜD will cover the basics of safety development – of FS masters and FS devices in particular – in accordance with IEC 61508/62061 and ISO 13849, enabling participants to evaluate the requirements for the engineering departments of their company. This includes an overview of the relevant standards & their content, project management, management for functional safety, required documentation, life cycle, safety functions, preferred architectures, methods for avoiding dangerous faults, FMEA, verification & validation and certification.

The third day will begin with a general overview of procedures for design, implementation and test. Furhter the creation of IODDs and dedicated tools will be covered. A host of technology and service providers will then present test systems, development kits and development support.

Written tests are administered after the completion of each day’s training. All the tests must be passed in order to receive a certificate. 

A participation fee of 700 Euros is charged for the course. 

You are welcome to already register for the training.

Place: Karlsruhe (Germany)
Date: 26 - 28 November 2024