IEC 62832-2:2020

Overview

IEC 62832-2:2020 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that focuses on the Digital Factory framework within industrial process measurement, control, and automation. This part 2 standard specifically addresses the model elements essential for constructing digital factory systems. It defines the nature and structure of the information that these model elements provide, though it does not specify the data format.

As digital transformation accelerates in manufacturing and industrial automation, IEC 62832-2 offers a robust and standardized approach to modeling the digital factory environment. It provides clarity and consistency in representing factory components, assets, relationships, and associated data, which significantly facilitates interoperability and integration across diverse systems.

Key Topics

The standard covers comprehensive topics related to model elements used in the digital factory domain, including:

• Model Elements Definition

  • Detailed descriptions of fundamental model components such as Concept Dictionaries, Data Elements, Libraries, and Digital Factory assets.
  • Specification of identifiers, descriptions, data types, permissible values, and relationships between model elements.

• DataElementTypes

  • Defines specific data types like ConceptIdentifier, DataValue, DateAndTimeOfRelease, PhysicalUnit, PreferredName, and VersionIdentifier critical for accurate information representation.

• Digital Factory Assets and Classifications

  • Introduces DFasset classes representing physical and logical assets within the digital factory.
  • Establishes asset relationships, assignments, and links essential for coherent factory modeling.

• Modeling Conventions and UML Notation

  • Provides guidelines on naming conventions and conventions for representing model elements.
  • Includes UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagrams for visual representation of elements and their associations.

• Mapping to Other Standards

  • Informative annexes highlighting how model elements map to other relevant standards such as IEC 61360, ISO 13584, and ISO 22745, ensuring interoperability with existing data standards.

Applications

IEC 62832-2:2020 serves as a foundational technical reference for:

• Digital Factory Implementation

  • Enabling manufacturers and automation engineers to develop detailed, interoperable digital models of factory processes, equipment, and infrastructure.

• Industrial Automation Systems Integration

  • Facilitating seamless data exchange between various automation components and management systems by standardizing how factory elements are described and linked.

• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

  • Providing standardized asset and data element models that can be integrated into higher-level business and production management solutions.

• Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing

  • Supporting advanced manufacturing paradigms by enabling consistent and precise digital representations of assets and processes required for analytics, simulation, and real-time control.

• Standardization and Interoperability

  • Assisting vendors, system integrators, and end-users in aligning their digital factory designs with globally recognized standards to reduce integration complexity and improve scalability.

Related Standards

The IEC 62832-2:2020 standard complements and aligns with several other international standards essential to industrial automation and digital manufacturing:

• IEC 62832-1

  • Addresses the overall architecture and general principles of the Digital Factory framework, providing context for the model elements defined in Part 2.

• IEC 61360 (All Parts)

  • Relates to the standard data element type definitions and dictionaries, supporting semantic interoperability.

• ISO 13584-42

  • Pertains to the parts library for industrial parts, which can be mapped to digital factory model elements for enhanced component identification.

• ISO 22745 (All Parts)

  • Covers open technical dictionaries and semantic models applicable to the data element collections within digital factories.

• Other IEC and ISO Standards on Industrial Automation

  • Including standards concerning process measurement, control systems, and communication protocols that integrate with Digital Factory components.

This standard is indispensable for engineers, system architects, and organizations involved in designing and implementing next-generation smart manufacturing systems. By adhering to IEC 62832-2:2020, stakeholders can ensure consistent, interoperable, and scalable digital representations of factory assets and processes, paving the way for efficient automation and enhanced operational excellence.