AADvance is an industrial controller that can be configured for simplex, dual, triplicate control, and safety applications. Systems can be small and stand-alone, or large and distributed. AADvance features include:• TÜV certified for use in SIL 2 and 3 applications.• Easily transformed from a simplex non-safety to a fault-tolerant, safety-related system.• Scalable I/O module expansion online without system interruption.• I/O modules incorporate HART and line monitoring features for enhanced field device diagnostics.• Handles all five IEC 61131-3 programming languages.• Handles IEC 61499 distributed function blocks. • Supports industry standard protocols such as Ethernet, Modbus RTU, Open Modbus TCP, OPC and AADvance protocols.The controller is suited for a variety of applications, including critical process control, emergency shutdown, fire and gas detection, burner management, and other control functions.