IEC 61511 Functional Safety Lifecycle Management System and Pilot Implementation
Equinox Automation helped an operator of safety-critical gas infrastructure move from isolated functional safety activities to a single, IEC 61511-aligned lifecycle management system for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). The system was validated through a controlled pilot on existing SIFs, establishing consistent LOPA, SIL determination, SIL verification, and SRS practices that can be applied across projects and operating assets. […]
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Machine Safety Fixed Guarding Assessment
Clear guidance for safer machinery.
Equinox’s machine safety fixed guarding assessment provided early insight into guarding gaps, helping the client achieve AS/NZS 4024 compliance and avoid post-start-up issues. […]
Electrical Engineering – Fast-Track UPS & Battery System Replacement
We replaced two aging 60 kVA UPS units and battery banks in a live brownfield environment, integrating with an existing bypass panel and DCS. Delivered AS/NZS 3000-compliant design, clear installation workpack and commissioning procedures – future-proofing backup power for critical systems. […]
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Gas Production Wellhead Fire & Gas Detector Layout Design
With budget constraints and safety requirements, our client needed a fire and gas detection layout that didn’t compromise. We cut project costs by $80K while improving coverage and simplifying installation. […]
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Fire & Gas Mapping for Ammonia Refrigeration System
Our client needed to ensure their ammonia gas detection layout matched modern standards—without a costly overhaul. Using fire and gas mapping, we revealed the gaps, optimised the coverage, and delivered a practical, effective toxic gas detection strategy. […]
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Inter-facility Shutdown Signal: Brownfield Control System Design Project
Our client needed a way to alert a third-party facility during an emergency shutdown—without introducing new risks or unnecessary complexity. We delivered a clear, practical design that integrated seamlessly into the existing system, helping the project stay on track and giving the operations team confidence ahead of the shutdown deadline. […]
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