IEC TR 61804-6-2012 PDF
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Full title and description
Function blocks (FB) for process control - Electronic device description language (EDDL) - Part 6: Meeting the requirements for integrating fieldbus devices in engineering tools for field devices. This IEC technical report evaluates EDDL technology and provides guidance for device and system manufacturers, system integrators and end‑user instrumentation/maintenance staff on how EDDL can meet integration and device‑management requirements (examples include mappings from NAMUR NE 105 requirements).
Abstract
This technical report (IEC TR 61804-6:2012) describes how EDDL-based products can satisfy user and engineering‑tool requirements for integrating fieldbus devices into engineering environments. It provides assessment criteria, practical guidance for implementation, and illustrative examples (including references to NAMUR NE 105) to help manufacturers, integrators and end users adopt EDDL for device configuration, diagnostics and lifecycle management.
General information
- Status: Published Technical Report (IEC TR).
- Publication date: 4 April 2012 (IEC publication date shown as 2012‑04‑04 / April 2012).
- Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
- ICS / categories: 25.040.40, 35.240.50 (industrial automation / process control categories).
- Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2012).
- Number of pages: Recorded on the IEC webstore as 15 pages (other distributor formats list slightly different page counts for published national variants; IEC entry lists 15 pages).
Scope
IEC TR 61804-6:2012 assesses and documents how EDDL technology can meet the practical requirements for integrating fieldbus devices into engineering tools used in process control. The report explains EDDL capabilities, maps common user requirements (including examples from NAMUR NE 105), and gives guidance for device and system manufacturers, tool vendors and integrators on implementing device descriptions and device‑management workflows to support commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance.
Key topics and requirements
- Overview of EDDL technology and its role within the IEC 61804 (Function Blocks / EDDL) series.
- Evaluation criteria for EDDL implementations against user/integration requirements (e.g., discoverability, configuration, diagnostics, maintenance support).
- Guidance for device manufacturers on producing EDDL device descriptions that integrate with engineering tools and fieldbus systems.
- Examples and mappings to NAMUR NE 105 requirements to illustrate typical user needs and how EDDL addresses them.
- Practical considerations for tool vendors and system integrators when incorporating EDDL into engineering workflows.
Typical use and users
Primary users are device manufacturers (creating EDDL descriptions), engineering‑tool vendors (supporting EDDL in configuration and asset‑management tools), system integrators and process‑plant instrumentation/maintenance engineers who need reliable device configuration, commissioning and diagnostic support for fieldbus devices. The TR is a practical reference for adopting EDDL in engineering workflows.
Related standards
IEC TR 61804-6 is part of the IEC 61804 family (Function blocks / EDDL). It is commonly referenced alongside other parts of the 61804 series and related documents such as IEC 61804‑3, IEC TR 61804‑4, IEC 61784 series and user guidance like NAMUR NE 105. National/adopted publications (public drafts or PDs) by organizations such as BSI or DIN are also available.
Keywords
EDDL, electronic device description language, function blocks, FB, fieldbus device integration, engineering tools, device description, NAMUR NE 105, process control, device management.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: IEC TR 61804-6:2012 is a Technical Report that evaluates EDDL technology and gives guidance on using EDDL to integrate fieldbus devices into engineering tools for process control.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers assessment criteria for EDDL implementations, guidance for device and tool vendors, examples of meeting user requirements (including references to NAMUR NE 105), and practical advice for integrating device descriptions into engineering workflows.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Device manufacturers, engineering‑tool vendors, system integrators and plant instrumentation/maintenance engineers who need to produce, consume or manage EDDL device descriptions for fieldbus devices.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The IEC webstore lists this publication as IEC TR 61804-6:2012 with a stability date of 2026 (the TR remains the published guidance from 2012). Users should check the IEC webstore or national standards bodies for any revisions, amendments or newer editions beyond the 2012 TR.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it is part of the IEC 61804 series (Function blocks for process control / EDDL). Other parts cover overviews, technical specifications and related topics (for example IEC 61804‑1, IEC 61804‑3, IEC TR 61804‑4, etc.).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: EDDL, device description, function blocks (FB), fieldbus, integration, engineering tools, device management, NAMUR NE 105.