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Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 20 September 2002
Validation of saoftware to IEC 61508
One day workshop in October to understand how software validation can be carried out in a cost effective manner, following established validation technique
Sira Test and Certification, in conjunction with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), are holding a one day workshop on Tuesday 29 October on 'Cost Effective Validation of Software to meet IEC 61508' The workshop, which is being held at Sira's headquarters in Chislehurst, Kent, is targeting those responsible for software in instrumentation and those using such software, who may at some point, be considering certification to IEC 61508 (Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic (E/E/PS) safety related systems)
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 9 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Much of the current generation of instrumentation contains some software.
As quantifying the reliability or quality of such software is a difficult job, questions often arise from both the user and supplier of the software as to how they can be assured of the quality and standard of software they are using or supplying.
The workshop objective is to understand how software validation can be carried out in a cost effective manner, following established validation techniques.
Issues addressed will include: hearing first hand a summary of the best practice guide; shape the approach that IEC 61508 certification bodies take to software validation; understand and avoid common pitfalls that could cost money.
The workshop will consist of several short presentations by industry experts from Sira, NPL, HSE, and manufacturers, among others.
Discussion periods will also take place to enable delegates to discuss the issues raised throughout the day.
Delegates who participate in the workshop, which costs £60 + VAT, will also receive a copy of the Software Validation Best Practice Guide Issues covered in the guide include: considering the implications of the use of software in instrumentation; management aspects of the areas which defines a framework for an approach to quality assurance; current good practice in software engineering and relating this practice to applications involving instrumentation.
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