Industrial-process measurement and control – Data structures and elements in process equipment catalogues – Part 100: Data base standard for process measurement, control and automation equipment
Industrial-process measurement and control – Data structures and elements in process equipment catalogues – Part 100: Data base standard for process measurement, control and automation equipment
IEC 61987-100:2025 provides the semantics of the data needed for the area of process automation, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and smart manufacturing. Classification and description of products with classes and properties for future objects within the scope of TC 65 (Industrial-process measurement, control and automation) will be developed as IEC 61987 DB standard and published via IEC CDD data dictionary IEC 61987.
IEC 61987-100:2025 is a key international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for the industrial-process measurement and control sector. Titled “Industrial-process measurement and control – Data structures and elements in process equipment catalogues – Part 100: Data base standard for process measurement, control and automation equipment,” this standard defines semantics for essential data in process automation, supporting the needs of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart manufacturing.
A primary outcome of IEC 61987-100 is the establishment of a unified database structure, enhancing interoperability and effective data sharing among process measurement, control, and automation equipment catalogues. The standard leverages the IEC Common Data Dictionary (IEC CDD) as the official repository for consistent classification and description of product data.
Data Semantics for Process Automation
The standard sets out a clear semantic structure for the data required in industrial automation, ensuring a shared understanding among stakeholders in the field.
Product Classification and Properties
IEC 61987-100 utilizes classes and properties to describe products, enabling comprehensive cataloguing and supporting future expansion as new devices and equipment emerge.
Database-Driven Standard (DB Standard)
Unlike traditional paper-based approaches, this standard is developed and maintained as a live database, published via the IEC CDD, promoting real-time updates and increased flexibility.
Ontology and Libraries
Device classes and property classes are organized within a structured ontology, classified into various lists (such as Lists of Properties (LOP), Lists of Qualifiers (LOQ), and Lists of Dynamic Properties (LOPD)), housed in library collections.
Machine-Readable and Unambiguous Data Exchange
The standard enables applications to share data with unambiguous semantic meaning, fostering electronic data exchange for e-commerce, engineering, maintenance, and smart manufacturing.
Process Automation Systems
Operators and manufacturers can use IEC 61987-100 to ensure standardized information exchange when integrating diverse automation and measurement equipment from multiple suppliers.
IIoT and Smart Manufacturing The unified data structures support digital transformation initiatives by providing a robust foundation for intelligent data integration, device interoperability, and seamless system engineering.
Стандарты, упомянутые в описании
Product Lifecycle Management
By supporting consistent classification and description of equipment, the standard facilitates end-to-end data management, from product development and procurement to operation and maintenance.
Electronic Catalogues and E-Commerce
The harmonized data model assists vendors in providing enriched, machine-processable electronic catalogues, improving accuracy in procurement, asset tracking, and equipment selection.
Organizations implementing IEC 61987-100 can benefit from referencing the following related international standards:
Adopting IEC 61987-100:2025 and these harmonized standards helps organizations drive efficient, compatible, and future-ready data management throughout the industrial automation landscape. For the most current details and resources, consult the IEC Common Data Dictionary (https://cdd.iec.ch).