WOODWARD recently introduced PROTECH-SX 8237-1242, a safety programmable logic controller (PLC) with integrated overspeed protection designed to safely shut down plant process equipment, engines or steam, gas and hydraulic turbines when a process event is detected. PROTECH-SX 8237-1242 meets the IEC61508 SIL-2 safety integrity level and is suitable for applications where personnel safety and equipment