IEC 61987-23:2015

Overview

IEC 61987-23:2015 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) under the general series IEC 61987 for industrial process measurement and control. This standard specifically addresses the definition and structure of Lists of Properties (LOPs) of actuators for electronic data exchange, focusing on process industry equipment such as valve actuators. The standard provides both Operating Lists of Properties (OLOPs) and Device Lists of Properties (DLOPs) for capturing essential operating parameters and device-specific details. By standardizing these property lists, IEC 61987-23:2015 enables consistent, accurate, and automated data exchange between manufacturers, suppliers, engineering companies, and plant operators.

Key Topics

• Data Structures for Actuator Catalogues
  IEC 61987-23:2015 sets out a structured framework for recording and exchanging information about valve actuators. It ensures all relevant details are defined in a uniform format that supports integration into various electronic catalogues, databases, and engineering tools.

• Operating and Device Lists of Properties (OLOPs and DLOPs)

  • OLOPs define the operating parameters and collect requirements for valve actuators, such as performance and operational characteristics needed at the specification or inquiry stage.
  • DLOPs specify device characteristics for different actuator types, allowing for a detailed and standardized description suitable for electronic catalogues and automated systems.

• Alignment with Related Standards
  IEC 61987-23 builds on general structures and methodologies defined in IEC 61987-10, IEC 61987-11, and IEC 61987-21. It utilizes property and block libraries found in the IEC Common Data Dictionary (IEC CDD), promoting interoperability and consistency.

• Electronic Data Exchange
  Standardizing actuator properties facilitates automated data transfer between business systems, engineering tools, manufacturers, and end users, minimizing duplication and errors in product data management.

Applications

IEC 61987-23:2015 has practical value in numerous industrial contexts, particularly in areas where reliable and standardized exchange of actuator data is critical:

• Process Equipment Vendors and Manufacturers

  • Ensure their equipment descriptions follow a standardized structure, supporting integration with customer procurement and engineering systems.
  • Facilitate the creation of e-catalogues with consistent technical data for actuators.

• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractors

  • Use standardized property lists for specifying, selecting, and integrating actuators in large-scale industrial projects.
  • Enhance efficiency in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) systems by using property libraries that match international standards.

• Plant Owners and Operators

  • Streamline maintenance management and equipment identification through uniform actuator data.
  • Support plant lifecycle information management and improve communication between stakeholders.

• System Integrators and IT Solution Providers

  • Enable automated data exchange between disparate systems (ERP, PLM, engineering platforms) through full compatibility with IEC 61987 series standards.
  • Reduce errors and redundancies in data migration and updating processes.

Related Standards

IEC 61987-23:2015 is part of a broad family of standards for process equipment data management. Other relevant documents include:

• IEC 61987-10: Fundamentals for constructing LOPs for industrial-process measurement and control for electronic data exchange.
• IEC 61987-11: Generic structures for LOPs of measuring equipment.
• IEC 61987-21: Generic structures for LOPs of automated valves for electronic data exchange.
• IEC 61360-1: Standard data element types with associated classification scheme for electric components.
• IEC 60534-7: Control valve data sheet, referenced for the definition of terms in DLOPs.
• Other IEC and ISO standards for integration, terminology, and data modeling in industrial automation and process control.

By adhering to IEC 61987-23, organizations in the process industry achieve greater efficiency, interoperability, and reliability in the management and exchange of actuator data, supporting digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.