A nuclear instrumentation and control system, comprising: an input module, receiving analog inputs from sensors and digital signals from hardware switches; a dual redundant bi-stable processor, connecting to the input module; a dual redundant local coincidence logic processor, connecting to the dual redundant b0-stable processor; an output module, connecting to the dual redundant local coincidence logic processor; an integrated communication processor, connecting to the dual redundant bi-stable processor and the dual redundant local coincidence logic processor; an interface and test panel, connecting to the dual redundant bi-stable processor, the dual redundant local coincidence logic processor and the integrated communication processor; and a video display unit, connecting to the dual redundant bi-stable processor, the dual redundant local coincidence logic processor, the integrated communication processor and the interface and test panel. Thereby, a qualification and certification tools for design and development of safety related equipment and explains the basis for many decisions made while performing the digital upgrade.