FOTAS Proves Its Strength Once Again with International Safety Certification
SAMM Teknoloji’s FOTAS has been awarded the “Certificate of Reliability and Functional Safety” following a comprehensive evaluation conducted in accordance with international standards. This certificate, issued by the independent global assessment body Technis, confirms that the FOTAS system meets both low and high demand safety requirements and can be confidently deployed in industrial environments.
What is FOTAS?
FOTAS is an advanced Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System that integrates both DAS (Distributed Acoustic Sensing) and DTS (Distributed Temperature Sensing) technologies. It transforms passive fiber optic cables into real-time sensors capable of detecting vibrations and temperature changes across long distances with high accuracy.
Requiring no field power or active electronics, FOTAS operates reliably in harsh environmental conditions and is immune to electromagnetic interference. These features make it a strategic solution for both physical security and operational efficiency in critical infrastructure monitoring.
Where is FOTAS Used?
FOTAS is actively used across industries where safety, system integrity, and early detection are essential:
Critical pipeline monitoring in oil and gas infrastructure (e.g., BOTAŞ, PEMEX)
Temperature sensing in power transmission and distribution networks
Vibration and movement detection in railways, subways, and roads
Environmental monitoring in data centers and high-security facilities
Real-time alerting for seismic activity and early fire detection
With high precision, minimal maintenance, and long-range sensing capabilities, FOTAS continues to be the trusted choice of industry leaders.
What Does SIL2 Certification Mean?
After rigorous assessment under the IEC 61508 standard, the FOTAS system has been officially certified to:
Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL 2) in low demand mode
Safety Integrity Level 1 (SIL 1) in high demand mode
This certification confirms that FOTAS is not only a technologically advanced system but also:
Resistant to false alarms
Tolerant to hardware failures
Reliable in critical and high-risk scenarios
It is a clear validation of the system’s dependability under real-world operational demands.
Engineering Excellence from Türkiye to the World
This international recognition by Technis showcases not only the advanced engineering capabilities of SAMM Teknoloji, but also highlights Türkiye’s growing strength in delivering globally competitive high-tech solutions.
In Summary
FOTAS is more than a monitoring system—it is a next-generation fiber optic safety solution for critical infrastructures. With SIL2 certification, its value is now officially recognized on an international scale. From oil and gas to transportation and data security, FOTAS redefines safety and reliability.