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and to increase efficiency. This, amongst other aspects is born by the complexity of the start and stop
sequences to be tested.

So, the decision was made to automate future tests with the HIMA Smart Safety Test. By doing so, fully
testing of all static functions as well as the sequences got automatically tested and the test evidence got

created and documented automatically.
Reflecting timelines and dimensions of this capital investment of BASF in China, new ways of implementing

the safety functionalities where required to achieve the project objectives while maintaining plant safety of the
highest level achievable. Based on a close collaboration between BASF and HIMA engineers a new concept

for testing and verification of safety functions got implemented across the entire project.
The new solution leads to a time saving and cost reduction. In addition, the test quality and accuracy of
individual tests could be optimized. Based on that a lot of small deficiencies could be found and cleaned up

during the process, which resulted in a faster FAT and IFAT. Test reports that comply with the specifications,
reducing a large amount of documentation – including the handling of manual test reports.

The BASF team was highly satisfied with the project quality and delivery speed, and both parties are
currently exploring how to apply the smart safety test during the upcoming loop tests and automatic proof
testing during the plant operations.

Peter Sieber, Vice President Strategic Marketing of HIMA Group pointed out: “This project is an excellent
example of how close collaboration between a user and a solution vendor can create added value at project

implementation and operation. It is also a prove of HIMA’s commitment supporting clients in making the
complexity of functional safety more handable.”

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