ISO 15745-2:2003

Overview

ISO 15745-2:2003 is Part 2 of the ISO 15745 series that extends the generic Open Systems Application Integration Framework (AIF) to ISO 11898-based control systems (CAN-based technologies such as DeviceNet and CANopen). It defines the technology-specific elements, XML profile templates and rules used to describe both communication network profiles and the communication-related aspects of device profiles. ISO 15745-2:2003 is intended to be used together with ISO 15745-1:2003 to create application interoperability profiles (AIPs) and resource profiles for industrial automation integration.

Key Topics

• Profile templates and syntax
  • XML Schema–based templates for device and communication network profiles (W3C XML and XML Schema standards are referenced).
  • Support for legacy ASCII formats and "wrapper" templates to encapsulate Electronic Data Sheets (EDS) for backward compatibility.
• Device and communication network profiles
  • Structured templates to describe device identity, accessible device data, communication capabilities, and vendor-specific information.
  • Profiles include a standardized header (e.g., ProfileTechnology attribute) to identify technology names such as DeviceNet, CANopen, CIP, EDS, COFDCML.
• Technology-specific content
  • Annex A: DeviceNet profile templates, EDS requirements and XML encapsulation options.
  • Annex B: CANopen profile templates, object descriptions (e.g., DeviceManager) and XML schema definitions.
• Integration with AIF
  • Rules to ensure profiles include required Industrial Automation System (IAS) interfaces and can be embedded into AIP/resource profile XML instances as specified in ISO 15745-1.

Applications

ISO 15745-2:2003 is practical for:

• Systems integrators who must document and specify device/network interfaces for CAN-based control solutions.
• Device manufacturers producing DeviceNet or CANopen devices and EDS files who need standardized profile templates for interoperability.
• Control engineers and automation architects designing AIPs, resource profiles or integration models to ensure consistent integration of field devices on CAN (ISO 11898) networks.
• Software vendors building engineering tools, configuration utilities or asset management systems that consume XML-based device and network profiles.

Practical benefits include improved interoperability, consistent device/network documentation, easier selection of compatible resources, and smoother system commissioning and maintenance.

Related Standards

• ISO 15745-1:2003 (Generic AIF reference)
• ISO 11898 (Controller Area Network - CAN)
• EN 50325-4 / CANopen
• IEC 61784-1, IEC 61158, IEC 62026-3
• W3C XML and XML Schema recommendations

Keywords: ISO 15745-2:2003, ISO 11898, DeviceNet, CANopen, application integration framework, device profile, communication network profile, EDS, XML schema, AIP.