Measuring and Assuring Systematic Capability through the Life.
Systematic Capability (SC) is a mandatory requirement in Functional Safety as a measure of confidence that the systematic safety integrity of a device meets the requirements of a specified SIL, in accordance with a specified safety functions SIL.
The Systematic Capability level illustrates the intensity of tools and techniques implemented to avoid the introduction of systematic failures.
The initial claim of Systematic Capability comes from a component manufacturer based on their management or manufacturing design, testing, construction and configuration systems.
However, to maintain Systematic Capability through the life of the SIS, how do we maintain systematic capability not just for the component but for the system.
This paper provides a systematic review of what are Systematic Failure, what is Systematic Capability, what are the tools and techniques implemented to provide assurance that Systematic Capability is maintained through the life of the SIS and where this information can be located and how it can be practically applied to industry.