Consilium : apr 05, 2016 Successful SIL 2 certification for new markets

In 2015, Consilium launched its new CFD5000 fire detection system for offshore and transport applications. Since February 19, 2016, the system has also been SIL 2 certified by TÜV NORD according to IEC 61508.

Market‐driven development
In many parts of the world, the offshore industry demands SIL 2 certified fire detection systems. One example is the Norwegian market, where Consilium recently opened an office in the 'oil capital' Stavanger. 'The SIL 2 certification of CFD5000 opens up new sales opportunities for us,' says Patrik Saethe, Quality & Safety Manager at Consilium. 'You need to prove a certain level of safety to succeed, and now we have that proof in place.' Consilium started to develop CFD5000 in January 2013 and SIL 2 certification was on the agenda from the start.

Safety is a safe investment
CFD5000 is based on the reliable Consilium Common Platform (CCP) with additional hardware and software to meet SIL 2 requirements both in the offshore industry and the European train market. CFD5000 meets new building and retrofit requirements. It is possible to interface CFD5000 with existing Consilium CCP‐based fire detection systems and implement SIL 2 in steps, or design a new system with different safety levels. CFD5000 is designed for long proof test intervals, cutting down on time and costs for testing. The new UNI‐detector generation is programmable and therefore only comes in two versions - for non‐explosive and explosive environments. This reduces time and money spent on logistics, spare parts orders and stock keeping.

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About Consilium
Consilium is one of the world's leading suppliers of safety and navigation products and solutions. The product portfolio comprises fire alarm systems, gas and emission detection, complete fire safety systems and automation systems, as well as navigational equipments. Systems and products are mainly marketed towards shipyards and ship owners, together with the oil and gas industry and the energy sector. The guiding‐star of Consilium's total offerings is to contribute in the protection of lives, material assets and the environment. Consilium's goal is to be the customer's first choice when safety matters and to offer superior customer value. The ambition is to become a global leader within well‐defined market and product areas, by utilization of the Group's combined competence, long experience and successful innovations - and thereby create longlasting shareholder value. Consilium is publicly listed on NASDAQ Stockholm, has over 700 employees and a turnover of SEK 1,250 million
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