Stephan Hakuba, Product and Key Account Manager at EAO, delivered a presentation on the critical role of functional safety in HMI system design. His presentation provided an overview of what functional safety is and why it is essential for manufacturers, outlining common functions, classification processes, and risk reduction strategies. Hakuba also addressed compliance with international standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ISO 13849, along with best practices for mitigating systematic errors and ensuring safe operations.

“Functional safety is not only a technical requirement, it is a responsibility to ensure safe and reliable operation in heavy-duty applications,” said Hakuba. “By combining compliance with international standards and innovative HMI product design, we can significantly reduce risk, enhance operator confidence, and deliver safer systems overall.”

Key topics covered in the presentation included:

• The role of functional safety in preventing errors and reducing operational risk
• Compliance with international standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ISO 13849
• How EAO’s certified keypad improves safety, efficiency, and usability in real-world applications

In addition to the presentation, EAO showcased its Series 09 product line, designed specifically for heavy-duty and special vehicles. The Series 09 offers flexible actuators and indicators engineered for rugged environments, including sealed CAN keypads, functional safety components, and robust outdoor switches. These solutions provide reliable performance whether on-road or off-road, in outdoor conditions, or in the driver’s cab.

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