
Cerabar S
Endress+Hauser 19
Safety function
Definition of the safety
function
The device's safety functions are:
• Absolute and gauge pressure
• Level monitoring
Safety-related signal The safety-related signal of the Cerabar S is the analog output signal 4 to 20 mA.
All safety functions solely refer to this output. In addition, the Cerabar S communicates via HART and
contains all HART features with additional diagnostics information.
The behavior of the output current in the event of an error depends on the setting for the messages
(Table ä22).
The safety-related output signal is fed to a downstream logic unit, e.g. a programmable logic controller
or a limit signal transmitter where it is monitored for the following:
• Exceeding and/or undershooting of a specific limit value.
• The occurrence of a fault, e.g. error current (≤3.6 mA, ≥21.0 mA, signal cable open circuit or short-
circuit).
The following dangerous undetected failures can occur in the devices:
• An incorrect output signal which deviates from the real measured value by more than 1%, with the
output signal remaining within the 4 to 20 mA or 3.8 to 20.5 mA range.
• A settling time that is delayed by more than the specified settling time plus tolerance.
For fault monitoring, the logic unit must be able to detect HI alarms (21 mA) and LO alarms
(3.6 mA).
The transmitter output is not safety-oriented during the following activities:
• Changes to the configuration
•Multidrop
– with software version < 02.20, if the parameter "bus address" (345) is set to ≠"0".
– with software version ≥02.20, if the parameter "current mode" (052) is set to "fixed" (onsite display
and FieldCare) or "disabled" (HART handheld terminal).
• Simulation
• Proof-test
While configuring the transmitter and performing maintenance work on Cerabar S, alternative
measures must be taken to ensure the process safety.
Restrictions for use in safety-
related applications
• Device warmup time: after device warmup, the safety functions are available after a 30-second
initialization period.
• With regard to the calculation of the SFF, a tolerance range of ±1 % was established for the deviation
of the output current in the event of a failure of a safety-related component in the pressure
transmitter. The ±1 % deviation refers to the actual measured, real value of the output current. If the
pressure transmitter is operated in safety-related applications, it is recommended to increase the
total performance failure, as indicated in the Technical Information (TI), by this value.
• In the case of local operation of the Cerabar S without a display and without an operating tool or
without a HART communicator, the device cannot be safely configured because the user cannot
perform a visual check. In both these situations, communication via HART alone is not sufficient.
• The Cerabar S must be locked following configuration.
• When using the Cerabar S as a subsystem of a safety function, the "Hold meas. value" setting in the
parameter "Output fail mode" (388) and also the Multidrop mode (ä19) may not be selected as
this option does not provide failsafe alarming.
• During commissioning, a complete function test of the safety-related functions must be performed.
• The maximum interval for proof-testing (Proof Test Interval) is 5 years.
• Faulty devices must be replaced as soon as possible to minimize the possibility of multiple errors
occurring.
The failure probabilities indicated in this Safety Manual are based on a medium time to repair
(MTTR) of 8 hours.
In the event of an error, it must be ensured that the facility to be monitored remains in a safe
state or is set to a safe state.
Safety-related
error
Explanation Implications for the
safety-related
output signal
Implications for
measuring uncertainty
(position, see Fig. ä20)
No device error Safe: SD
No error
None 1 Is within the specification
(see TI, BA, ...)