IEC TR 63283-1:2022 PDF

Overview

IEC TR 63283-1:2022 is a Technical Report from the IEC that compiles a comprehensive vocabulary of terms and definitions relevant to Smart Manufacturing within the domain of industrial-process measurement, control and automation. As Part 1 of the IEC 63283 series, this document harmonizes base terminology across subdomains, selects preferred definitions where multiple standards conflict, and provides new or modified definitions when existing ones do not fit the broader Smart Manufacturing context.

Key Topics

• Scope and purpose: establishes a consistent set of base terms to support Smart Manufacturing work across industry, standards development and research.
• Terms and definitions: authoritative entries (examples in the TR include “access”, “access control”, “actuator”, “algorithm”, “administration shell”, “Asset Administration Shell (AAS)”, and “artificial intelligence (AI)”) that reference or adapt existing IEC/ISO definitions.
• Abbreviations: standardized short forms to improve clarity in technical documents and system specifications.
• Principles applied:
  • Preference for a single, context-appropriate definition when multiple similar definitions exist.
  • Creation or modification of definitions when incompatibilities arise.
• References and resources: points users to terminology databases such as IEC Electropedia and the ISO Online Browsing Platform for cross-reference.

Applications

IEC TR 63283-1:2022 is practical for anyone working on the design, specification, integration, governance or regulation of Smart Manufacturing systems. Typical uses include:

• Standards writers and technical committees - to ensure consistent terminology across new and revised standards.
• Automation engineers and system integrators - to align documentation, interfaces and requirements (e.g., Asset Administration Shells, APIs, actuator and sensor definitions).
• Cybersecurity and safety professionals - to apply consistent concepts such as access, access control, accountability and assurance.
• Procurement, QA and compliance teams - to write unambiguous contracts, test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Researchers and educators - to adopt common vocabulary for publications and training materials.

Using a harmonized vocabulary improves interoperability, reduces ambiguity in specifications, and accelerates deployment of Smart Manufacturing initiatives.

Related Standards

This TR references or aligns with existing IEC/ISO documents and examples found in the TR include:

• IEC TS 62443 series (cybersecurity concepts)
• IEC 60050 (electrical terminology)
• IEC 62264 (manufacturing operations)
• IEC PAS 63088 (Industrie 4.0 administration shell)
• ISO/IEC documents on AI and terminology
• IEC 63278-1 (Asset Administration Shell)

For definitions and updates, consult IEC Electropedia and the IEC Webstore for the latest edition of IEC TR 63283-1:2022.