Teledyne in collaboration with F4E, has developed a new SIL 3 signal conditioner that allows to use the traditional Teledyne hydrogen sensors in extreme environments like the tokamak reactor in ITER. The new conditioner converts the signal from their catalytic hydrogen detection probes into a 4-20 mA output signal, fully compliant with SIL 3 certification of the IEC 61508 standard. This innovation allows Teledyne’s hydrogen sensors, typically used in nuclear power plants, to meet the stringent safety requirements of fusion reactors while offering compatibility with other industries soon expected to mandate SIL 3 compliance.

• Fully compliant with SIL 3 of the IEC 61508 standard.
• Enables the use of Teledyne’s hydrogen sensors in SIL 3 environments, including fusion reactors.
• Improved maintenance: The signal conditioner can be positioned away from the sensor, allowing electronics to be placed in more accessible locations.
• Relevant industries: Nuclear Power Plants, Hydrogen (H₂) production, storage, and distribution sectors, which are expected to increasingly demand SIL 3 compliance