BS EN 61158-4-14:2014 PDF

What is BS EN 61158-4-14 - Data-link layer protocol specification - Type 14 elements about?

BS EN 61158-4-14 is part of the BS EN IEC 61158 series that has been created to facilitate the interconnection of automation system components. The data-link layer provides basic time-critical messaging communications between devices in an automation environment. BS EN 61158-4-14 provides communication opportunities to all participating data-link entities:

In a synchronously starting cyclic manner, according to a pre-established schedule, and In a cyclic or acyclic asynchronous manner, as requested each cycle by each of those data-link entities