ISO 13849: Using SISTEMA for PL Calculation
- Date
- 2026-08-15
- Location
- Online
- Host
- ISO 13849 (Functional Safety)
About this event
If you work with machine safety, you already know that Performance Level calculations can be one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of a design. This online session is built to make ISO 13849 and SISTEMA more practical: less abstract theory, more clarity on how to approach PL calculation with confidence. Whether you are trying to strengthen your fundamentals or want a cleaner workflow for safety-related calculations, this event is designed to help you get there. About the Event This virtual meetup focuses on ISO 13849 and the use of SISTEMA for Performance Level (PL) calculation. The goal is simple: help attendees better understand how the standard connects to real engineering work and how SISTEMA supports that process in a structured, usable way. Rather than treating the topic like a black box, the session is centered on making the logic behind PL calculations easier to follow. Expect a format that is well suited to professionals who want practical understanding, clearer terminology, and a stronger grasp of how to move from safety requirements to documented calculation work. Because this is an online event, it also creates room for a broader professional community to connect around a shared technical challenge. If you have ever wanted a more accessible way to talk through ISO 13849 concepts with others who care about safety design, compliance, and reliability, this is a strong place to start. What to Expect You can expect a focused session built around the core ideas behind using SISTEMA for PL calculation. The discussion will likely move through the relationship between ISO 13849 requirements and the practical inputs that go into a calculation workflow, helping attendees connect standard language to day-to-day engineering decisions. Topics this kind of session is well positioned to cover include: How ISO 13849 frames safety-related parts of control systems What Performance Level means in practice and why it matters Where SISTEMA fits into the validation and calculation process How to think about structuring data and assumptions clearly Common areas where teams lose time, create confusion, or misinterpret requirements As a meetup-style event, there is also value beyond the content itself. Expect a professional but approachable environment where people can learn, compare approaches, and sharpen their understanding through shared context. Even in a virtual format, these conversations can be useful for identifying where your own process is already strong and where it may need more rigor. The event tags point to a community-oriented gathering, which means this is not just a one-way lecture. It is a good fit for people who learn well when technical material is paired with discussion, peer connection, and the chance to engage with others facing similar safety and compliance questions. Why Attend If ISO 13849 has felt dense or if SISTEMA has seemed more procedural than intuitive, this event gives you a chance to close that gap. A lot of professionals can follow the steps of a tool without fully understanding the reasoning behind them. The real value here is building a stronger mental model so that your calculations are not just completed, but understood. Attending can help you: Build more confidence around PL calculation terminology and logic Better understand how SISTEMA supports a documented safety workflow Recognize where calculation quality depends on clear inputs and assumptions Improve your ability to discuss safety design decisions with teammates, clients, or reviewers Learn in a setting that combines technical depth with community connection This session is also valuable because it meets at the intersection of engineering practice and compliance responsibility. For many attendees, the challenge is not just "how do I use the software," but "how do I use it in a way that stands up to review and supports sound machine safety decisions?" That is a meaningful distinction, and one worth spending time on. Just as importantly, the event gives you a chance to connect with others working through similar questions. In highly specialized areas like functional safety, access to a thoughtful peer community can be as useful as the formal content. Shared examples, better questions, and clearer framing often come from conversation as much as presentation. Practical Details This is an online / virtual event, making it accessible wherever you are. You can attend without travel and take part from your home office, workplace, or wherever you do your best focused learning. Date and time: Saturday, August 15 9:00 AM PDT A virtual format is especially useful for a technical topic like this because it lowers the barrier to participation while keeping the focus on the material. It is easy to join, easy to follow, and well suited to attendees who want to fit meaningful professional development into a busy schedule. If this topic touches your work, come ready to think carefully, take notes, and leave with a clearer understanding of how ISO 13849 and SISTEMA fit together. The session is built for people who want more than surface familiarity and who value practical, technically grounded learning in a community setting.
Who should attend
This is for people who want a clearer, more practical handle on PL calculation and how SISTEMA fits into ISO 13849 work. - You work in **machine safety, controls, automation, or functional safety** and want to strengthen your understanding of Performance Level calculations. - You have used, or expect to use, **SISTEMA** and want the process to feel more logical and less like a checklist you follow without context. - You are involved in **design, validation, documentation, or review** of safety-related control systems and need stronger fluency in ISO 13849 concepts. - You support projects where safety decisions must be explained clearly to **teammates, customers, assessors, or internal reviewers**. - You are looking for a **technical community setting** where you can learn alongside others facing similar engineering and compliance challenges. - You are comfortable with a focused, professional session and want practical value from a **virtual Saturday meetup**. If you have been meaning to turn partial familiarity into real working confidence, this event is a strong fit.