EKE-Trainnet® SIL Safety Capabilities
At EKE-Electronics, we pride ourselves on our extensive expertise in designing and manufacturing systems with SIL functions. With a proven track record, we have successfully developed systems up to SIL 2 for a wide range of safety-critical functions.
What is SIL?
SIL or Safety Integrity Levels are defined levels of risk reduction applied to safety-related systems. They are designed to automatically prevent dangerous failures or to control them when they occur. SIL levels range from SIL 1 to SIL 4, with SIL 4 providing the highest level of risk reduction. For more information, read our blog about implementing SIL for train products.
Why Choose EKE for SIL Applications?
EKE has proven experience and in-house capabilities to develop a range of applications up to SIL 2.
EKE-Electronics ensures compliance with EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129 and EN 50716 through a structured V-model development process with full traceability, verification, and validation. Our rigorous approach includes formalised requirements management, coding standards, exhaustive testing, and independent safety assessments, ensuring reliability and safety for SIL applications.
EKE-Electronics ensures the reliability of SIL applications through extensive testing and thorough documentation. We produce detailed test reports, verification records, and safety cases, providing clear traceability and evidence of compliance. This meticulous approach supports the safe and dependable operation of our solutions.
Our existing functionalities cover a wide range of train control, monitoring, and safety functions, which can be tailored to specific project requirements. By leveraging these pre-developed, validated solutions, we provide cost-effective and efficient integration, ensuring compliance with SIL standards while accelerating project timelines.
A Range of SIL Safety Applications Developed
Automatically assesses the train’s alignment with the station and platform setup, granting activation solely to doors that can be safely opened. RIS-2747-RST.
Speed-monitoring system. Automatically brakes, stops tram, and alerts control room on limit breach.
Continually monitors the axle box and gearbox temperature and issues warnings if the measurements vary from normal. EN 15437-2.
A change-over function which provides location-based control for switching power feed from the catenary to battery.
Measures lateral vibrations and sends notifications about abnormalities or automatically stops the train in immediate danger.
Centrally managed networked functions to ensure safe data communication throughout the train.
Continually monitors the train driver’s vigilance and automatically stops the train if the system pedal/button is not periodically pressed.
Checks conditions that must be fulfilled to enable the traction, e.g. driver’s cab occupied, no speed (null speed signal on), doors are closed.
Can't See Your SIL Application Listed?
We have only listed a selection of some of the functionalities that we have developed for customers. If you have a specific requirement, get in touch to find out how we can help.
