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ISO 13849-1 PL Levels: What They Mean in Practice

ISO 13849-1 Performance Levels (PLa to PLe) define how reliable a safety function must be. Learn how PL is determined, how it compares to SIL, and what it means for your machine design.

Jul 24, 2026 · 9 min read

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