In our series "application in practise" we introduce to you an interesting retrofit application with functional safety according to SIL3 for stage equipment.

Retrofit solution for stage equipment at the Malmö Opera House: Retrofitting the control/electronics of winch drives in the stage technology


Waagner Biro Stage Systems is one of the world‘s largest suppliers of stage technology and masters the art of developing and installing technical systems for opera and theatre houses, music and multi-purpose halls. The portfolio includes everything from project planning, delivery, assembly and commissioning to system support.

Müller Industrie-Elektronik modernised the control/electronics of winch drives in the stage technology at Malmö Opera to the latest safety standard according to SIL3 | Performance Level e with safe force measurement technology.

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