BS EN 61158-6-15:2012

## BS EN 61158-6-15:2012 - Industrial Communication Networks Standard### OverviewBS EN 61158-6-15:2012 is a comprehensive standard that specifies the application layer protocol for industrial communication networks. This standard is identical to IEC 61158-6-15:2010 and ensures reliable, secure, and efficient data exchange for a wide range of manufacturing processes.### Key Features and Benefits- **Compliance with IEC 61158-6-15:2010**: Ensures seamless integration and interoperability with other industrial communication systems adhering to the IEC 61158 series.- **Robust Data Exchange**: Provides a reliable and secure protocol for the transfer of data between devices, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of manufacturing operations.- **Flexible Communication Profiles**: Supports a variety of communication profiles, allowing for adaptability to diverse industrial environments and applications.- **Improved Productivity and Efficiency**: Streamlines data exchange, reducing the risk of errors and downtime, and enhancing overall manufacturing productivity and efficiency.- **Enhanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting**: Offers comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, enabling quick identification and resolution of communication-related issues.### Technical Specifications- **Communication Profiles**: Supports a range of communication profiles, including Time-Triggered, Rate-Constrained, and Best-Effort.- **Data Types**: Supports a variety of data types, including Boolean, Integer, Floating-Point, and Character.- **Addressing Modes**: Provides support for both unicast and multicast addressing modes.- **Error Handling**: Includes robust error detection and handling mechanisms to ensure data integrity and reliability.- **Synchronization**: Supports time synchronization between devices, enabling coordinated and synchronized operations.### Compliance and Standards- **IEC 61158-6-15:2010 Identical**: BS EN 61158-6-15:2012 is identical to the IEC 61158-6-15:2010 standard, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability with other industrial communication systems.- **Manufacturing Engineering**: This standard is applicable to the manufacturing engineering industry, providing a standardized communication protocol for a wide range of industrial automation and control applications.### ConclusionBS EN 61158-6-15:2012 is a crucial standard for industrial communication networks, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient data exchange for manufacturing processes. Its compliance with the IEC 61158-6-15:2010 standard and its robust technical specifications make it an essential tool for manufacturers seeking to optimize their operations and enhance productivity.