BS EN IEC 61784-2:2019

## BS EN IEC 61784-2:2019 - Industrial Communication Networks### Comprehensive Standard for Industrial CommunicationBS EN IEC 61784-2:2019 is a critical standard for industrial communication networks, providing a framework for reliable, secure data exchange in industrial automation and control systems. This British Standard, identical to the IEC 61784-2:2019 international standard, specifies the communication profile families for industrial networks, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability across diverse industrial applications.### Key Features and Benefits- **Standardized Communication Profiles**: Defines a comprehensive set of communication profile families, enabling consistent implementation of industrial communication networks.- **Improved Reliability and Availability**: Ensures robust, fault-tolerant communication, minimizing downtime and disruptions in industrial processes.- **Enhanced Security**: Incorporates security measures to protect industrial control systems from cyber threats, safeguarding critical infrastructure.- **Increased Productivity**: Streamlines data exchange and integration, boosting efficiency and responsiveness in industrial automation.- **Vendor-Neutral Approach**: Promotes interoperability between different industrial equipment and systems, reducing complexity and vendor lock-in.### Technical SpecificationsBS EN IEC 61784-2:2019 covers the following key aspects of industrial communication networks:#### Communication Profile Families- Defines 12 communication profile families, each addressing specific industrial communication requirements.- Profiles include PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, SERCOS, and other widely adopted industrial Ethernet and fieldbus technologies.#### Communication Mechanisms- Specifies various communication mechanisms, such as client-server, publisher-subscriber, and master-slave, to support diverse industrial applications.- Ensures reliable, deterministic, and time-synchronized data exchange.#### Security Measures- Incorporates security features to protect industrial control systems, including authentication, encryption, and access control.- Aligns with industry best practices and cybersecurity standards to mitigate risks.#### Conformance Testing- Provides guidelines for conformance testing to ensure compliance with the standard's requirements.- Enables manufacturers to validate the interoperability and performance of their industrial communication products.### Compliance and AdoptionBS EN IEC 61784-2:2019 is a widely adopted standard in the industrial automation and control systems industry. Compliance with this standard is often a requirement for industrial equipment and systems to be deployed in mission-critical applications, such as:- Factory automation- Process control- Building automation- Energy management- Transportation systemsBy adhering to BS EN IEC 61784-2:2019, manufacturers, system integrators, and end-users can ensure the reliability, security, and interoperability of their industrial communication networks, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of their industrial operations.