DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR

ENERGISE TO TRIP SYSTEMS ONLY

Where equipment used in other applications, whereby the safety function is by
de-energisation of the solenoid; refer to ER0533-4-2 in lieu of this document.

PRODUCT FUNCTIONAL SAFETY

Maxseal Solenoid Valve Ranges
IC03, IC04 & SOV1-6
Manufactured by:
Thompson Valves Ltd
17 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, England, BH17 7EF
Has been assessed and found to meet the requirements of

IEC 61508:2010 (2nd edition)

Where the safety operation of the valve is by energisation of the solenoid
The Maxseal solenoid valve SIL assessment consists of:
Type A SIRA report FSP 04001, pertains to configurations whereby the safety operation is by deenergisation of the solenoid. Using the validated core data, and identical calculation methodology, the failure
rate for systems whereby safety operation of the valve is by energisation of the solenoid has been derived
(see TV Report ER0767-12):

FS Data

SD

SU

DD

DU

Individual Valve

94

76

18

PFDavg HFT
7.83x10-5

SIL

SIL

Simplex Redundant

1,2

3*

Lambda values given in FITS (failures per billion hrs)

Here du is calculated conservatively to include all credible dangerous failure modes (failure to energise & valve stuck conditions)
In a 2oo2 configuration (HFT=1) SIL3 can be achieved
For a Proof Test Interval PTI of 1 year. PFDavg for other PTIs may be calculated via methodology in IEC61508(2010).
Dangerous failure rate does not include removal of power supply from solenoid.

Thompson Valves Ltd has demonstrated a functional safety management system that meets the safety lifecycle requirements of IEC 61508-1:2010 clause 6 for the development and production of Maxseal valves.
Special Conditions This declaration is applicable automatic solenoid valves; both mechanically latching
and non-latching.
The on-going validity of the safety integrity capability stated within this document is conditional on correct
installation and maintenance (See Product Manuals e.g. IC04 MI0202), and of particular note to fire
suppression applications; operation within stated temperature limits key parameters tabulated below:

Parameter

Typical Limits/Requirements

Temperature range
Lifetime usage limit
PTI Recommended Proof Test Interval
Maintenance interval
Process media:

-55 C to +90 C
25 years
12 months (See Maxseal Safety Manual MI0560)
6-12 years or 100,000 operations depending on application
Instrument air; benign gases and fluids. Other media can be
used providing they are compatible with the valve body and
seal materials. If in doubt contact Maxseal Sales.

David Horsfield
Technical Manager - Thompson Valves Ltd.
Thompson Valves Ltd., 17 Balena Close, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EF.

Tel: +44(0)1202 697521

ER0533-4-13(rev.4) 03/07/2014

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