Manufacturing Engineering Official British Standard

BS EN 61158-6-12:2014

Comprehensive industrial communication standard BS EN 61158-6-12:2014. Ensures reliable, efficient data exchange for manufacturing processes. Compliant with EN 60684-3-282:2010 and IEC 61158-6-12:2014.

BS EN 61158-6-12:2014: Ensuring Reliable Industrial Communication

BS EN 61158-6-12:2014 is a crucial standard for industrial communication networks, providing a comprehensive framework to ensure reliable and efficient data exchange within manufacturing processes. Compliant with EN 60684-3-282:2010 and IEC 61158-6-12:2014, this standard is an essential tool for businesses seeking to optimize their industrial communication systems.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Reliable Data Transmission: BS EN 61158-6-12:2014 establishes robust protocols and guidelines to ensure the seamless and secure transfer of data between industrial devices, minimizing the risk of errors or interruptions.
  • Improved Efficiency: By standardizing industrial communication, this standard helps streamline manufacturing processes, reduce downtime, and increase overall productivity.
  • Enhanced Interoperability: The standard's alignment with EN 60684-3-282:2010 and IEC 61158-6-12:2014 ensures compatibility between a wide range of industrial equipment, facilitating the integration of diverse systems.
  • Compliance and Safety: Adherence to BS EN 61158-6-12:2014 demonstrates a commitment to industry best practices, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and maintain a safe, compliant manufacturing environment.

Technical Specifications

BS EN 61158-6-12:2014 covers the following key areas:

  • Communication Protocols: The standard defines the protocols and procedures for data exchange between industrial devices, ensuring seamless and reliable communication.
  • Device Interoperability: It establishes guidelines for the integration of diverse industrial equipment, enabling seamless collaboration and data sharing.
  • Performance Requirements: BS EN 61158-6-12:2014 specifies the performance criteria and benchmarks for industrial communication systems, ensuring consistent and reliable operation.
  • Safety and Security: The standard incorporates measures to safeguard industrial communication networks, protecting against cyber threats and ensuring the integrity of critical data.

Compliance and Replacement

BS EN 61158-6-12:2014 is a crucial standard for businesses operating in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. It is identical to EN 60684-3-282:2010, EN 61158-6-12:2014, IEC 60684-3-282:2010, and IEC 61158-6-12:2014, ensuring global compatibility and recognition.

While this standard has been replaced by BS EN IEC 61158-6-12:2019, it remains current and widely used, providing a reliable and well-established framework for industrial communication networks.

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Manufacturing Engineering
BSI Group
978 0 580 79474 2
Specification Details
  • Industrial communication networks
  • Fieldbus specifications - Application layer protocol specification
  • Type 12 elements
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