EN IEC 63365:2022

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2023
Merjenje, krmiljenje in avtomatizacija industrijskih procesov - Digitalna napisna
ploščica (IEC 63365:2022)
Industrial process measurement, control and automation - Digital nameplate (IEC
63365:2022)
Industrielle Automatisierungs- und Leittechnik - Digitales Typenschild (IEC 63365:2022)
Mesurage, commande et automatisation dans les processus industriels - Plaque
signalétique numérique (IEC 63365:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63365:2022
ICS:
25.040.40 Merjenje in krmiljenje Industrial process
industrijskih postopkov measurement and control
35.240.15 Identifikacijske kartice. Čipne Identification cards. Chip
kartice. Biometrija cards. Biometrics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63365

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2022
ICS 33.080
English Version
Industrial process measurement, control and automation - Digital
nameplate
(IEC 63365:2022)
Mesurage, commande et automatisation dans les Industrielle Automatisierungs- und Leittechnik - Digitales
processus industriels - Plaque signalétique numérique Typenschild
(IEC 63365:2022) (IEC 63365:2022)
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European foreword
The text of document 65E/880/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 63365, prepared by SC 65E "Devices and
integration in enterprise systems" of IEC/TC 65 "Industrial-process measurement, control and
automation" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2023-08-22
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2025-11-22
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 63365:2022 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60721 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 60721 (series)
IEC 61360 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN 61360 (series)
IEC 61987 (series) NOTE Harmonized as EN IEC 61987 (series)
IEC 62683-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62683-1
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60079-14 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical EN 60079-14 -
installations design, selection and erection
IEC 61406-1 - Identification Link - -
ISO/IEC 15415 2011 Information technology - Automatic - -
identification and data capture techniques -
Bar code symbol print quality test
specification - Two-dimensional symbols
ISO/IEC 16022 - Information technology - Automatic - -
identification and data capture techniques -
Data Matrix bar code symbology
specification
ISO/IEC 18004 - Information technology - Automatic - -
identification and data capture techniques -
QR Code bar code symbology specification
ISO/IEC 18092 - Information technology - - -
Telecommunications and information
exchange between systems - Near Field
Communication - Interface and Protocol
(NFCIP-1)
ISO/IEC 21471 - Information technology - Automatic - -
identification and data capture techniques -
Extended rectangular data matrix (DMRE)
bar code symbology specification
ISO/IEC 21481 - Information technology - - -
Telecommunications and information
exchange between systems - Near field
communication interface and protocol 2
(NFCIP-2)
ISO/IEC 29158 - Information technology - Automatic - -
identification and data capture techniques -
Direct Part Mark (DPM) Quality Guideline
ISO/IEC 29160 - Information technology - Radio frequency EN 16656 -
identification for item management - RFID
Emblem
ISO 13849-1 - Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts EN ISO 13849-1 -
of control systems - Part 1: General
principles for design
ISO/IEC 14443-1 - Cards and security devices for personal
identification - Contactless proximity
objects - Part 1: Physical characteristics
ISO/IEC 14443-2 - Cards and security devices for personal - -
identification - Contactless proximity
objects - Part 2: Radio frequency power
and signal interface
ISO/IEC 14443-3 - Cards and security devices for personal - -
identification - Contactless proximity
objects - Part 3: Initialization and
anticollision
ISO/IEC 14443-4 - Cards and security devices for personal - -
identification - Contactless proximity
objects – Part 4: Transmission protocol
ISO/IEC 15693-1 - Cards and security devices for personal - -
identification - Contactless vicinity objects -
Part 1: Physical characteristics
ISO/IEC 15693-2 - Cards and security devices for personal - -
identification - Contactless vicinity objects -
Part 2: Air interface and initialization
ISO/IEC 15693-3 - Cards and security devices for personal - -
identification - Contactless vicinity objects -
Part 3: Anticollision and transmission
protocol
IEC 63365 ®
Edition 1.0 2022-10
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Industrial process measurement, control and automation – Digital nameplate

Mesurage, commande et automatisation dans les processus industriels –

Plaque signalétique numérique
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 33.080 ISBN 978-2-8322-5894-1

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Contents of the digital code . 10
4.1 General . 10
4.2 Data structure of the digital code . 10
4.3 Data description with characteristic names . 12
5 Digital storage technologies . 13
5.1 Two-dimensional barcodes (QR Code, Data Matrix) . 13
5.1.1 General . 13
5.1.2 Symbol design . 14
5.1.3 Data volume and module size . 14
5.1.4 Error correction . 15
5.1.5 Print quality . 15
5.1.6 Durability . 15
5.2 Transponders (RFID/NFC) . 15
5.2.1 Technical . 15
5.2.2 Symbol design . 16
5.2.3 Data format . 16
5.2.4 Write protection . 16
5.2.5 Durability . 16
5.2.6 Use in potentially explosive atmospheres . 16
5.2.7 Use in modular products . 17
5.3 Firmware. 17
5.3.1 General . 17
5.3.2 Use in modular products . 17
Annex A (informative)  Information on the nameplate required by regulations and
standards . 18
A.1 General . 18
A.2 Basic information in plain text . 18
A.3 Conformity marks and symbols . 18
A.4 Information for electrical equipment . 18
A.5 Information for explosion-protected equipment . 19
A.6 Information for pressure equipment . 19
A.7 Further information . 19
Annex B (informative)  Semantic data description with standardized data dictionaries . 20
B.1 International data dictionaries . 20
B.2 The digital nameplate as a subelement of the digital twin . 20
Bibliography . 21

Figure 1 – Example of a conventional nameplate converted into a digital nameplate
with QR code . 11
Figure 2 – Example of a digital nameplate with a general data description . 13
Figure 3 – Example of a separate label with the digital code . 14

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Figure 4 – Symbol design of the QR code of the digital nameplate . 14
Figure 5 – Marking of a RFID transponder as a digital nameplate . 16

Table 1 – Example of a nameplate with a general data description . 12

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INDUSTRIAL PROCESS MEASUREMENT, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION –
DIGITAL NAMEPLATE
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
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indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of patent
rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
IEC 63365 has been prepared by subcommittee 65E: Devices and integration in enterprise
systems, of IEC technical committee 65: Industrial Process Measurement, control and
automation. It is an International Standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
65E/880/CDV 65E/931/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/publications.

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The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
IMPORTANT – The "colour inside" logo on the cover page of this document indicates that it
contains colours which are considered to be useful for the correct understanding of its
contents. Users should therefore print this document using a colour printer.

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INTRODUCTION
The primary purpose of a nameplate is to clearly identify the device and its manufacturer. Legal
marks or approval symbols indicate conformity with the regulations for placing the device on
the market and for safe use.
The project "Digital Nameplate" was started in response to the needs of manufacturers of
explosion-protected equipment and operators of electrical plants in explosion hazardous areas.
One objective is to ensure that all of the necessary information can be marked on the
equipment, particularly considering the extent of the information required in the field of
explosion protection. The requirements for marking products for the global markets have
become as extensive that it is often no longer possible to include all of the necessary
information on the nameplate, especially of smaller products (e.g. sensors). As an example, in
Europe, different EU Directives and harmonized standards can apply to the same product, e.g.
for electric safety, explosion safety, safety of machinery, pressure safety or food safety. If the
product is to be sold worldwide, additional markings and approval symbols are required, e.g.
IEC Ex marking, Ex marking for the North American market, UK CA marking for UK, EAC for
the Eurasian Economic Area, RCM for Australia or CCC for China.
Within the context of smart manufacturing, it is also anticipated that products will have to be
electronically identifiable in future. Equipment manufacturers can use machine-readable
marking in the production process to automatically control the material flow by using a barcode.
Operators can easily identify the product at the incoming inspection.Service engineers or the
responsible authorities can electronically check all the required data and information for the
application and safe use. The data from the machine-readable nameplate can be transmitted
directly to an ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning system) for error-free stocktaking.
Operators and users have access to the device data in digital format.
One intention of the (offline) digital nameplate is to reduce the required space of the
conventional nameplate. In the long term it is expected that the digital nameplate can replace
the conventional text on the nameplate saving a lot of space, especially on small products.
This document describes alternative electronically-readable solutions to the current,
conventional, plain text marking on the nameplate or packaging. It describes marking
technologies that use 2D codes, transponders or the firmware of the products. In the case of a
2D code or transponder, the stored data can be read by commonly available scanning devices,
e.g. smartphones. If the marking is stored in the firmware of the product, the nameplate can be
shown, for example, on the product display or the data can be read via an electronic interface
remotely.
Furthermore, the IEC 61406-1 is in development for a unique product identification via an
Identification Link. That standard enables manufacturers to provide all product related data and
documents via an Internet address in an electronic format. Product documentation such as
technical information, operating instructions and product certificates can be downloaded. That
standard defines a specific 2D or RFID code, which contains only the Identification Link string
with limited characters. In IEC 63365, the Identification Link string is included as the first
property in the digital nameplate, followed by the detailed marking properties. If an Internet
connection to the manufacturer's website is available, additional product data (digital twin) and
documentation can be accessed.

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This document is also intended to increase acceptance of digital nameplates among legislative
bodies. A long-term goal is to replace the conventional nameplate with an electronically
readable nameplate as far as possible. Regulators require marking to be applied to devices
permanently, clearly and legibly. This requirement could be met with digital marking as well.
Digital nameplates that are permanently affixed to the product and provide the necessary data
without the need for an Internet connection come very close to plain text marking. To ensure
greater acceptance, the nameplate shows a minimum amount of marking in plain text. During a
transition period, both, the plain text and the digital marking can be applied simultaneously at
the product. Today electronic marking is being increasingly implemented and accepted on the
international markets.
ISO/IEC 22603-1 was recently published and specifies a digital label representating the product
marking. But that standard provides the product marking via a link to a Webserver which
contains the relevant information and does not contain the marking directly in the digital code.

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INDUSTRIAL PROCESS MEASUREMENT, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION –
DIGITAL NAMEPLATE
1 Scope
This International standard applies to products used in the process measurement, control and
automation industry. It establishes a concept and requirements for the digital nameplate and
provides alternative electronically readable solutions (e.g. 2D codes, RFID or firmware) to
current conventional plain text marking on the nameplate or packaging of products.
The digital nameplate information is contained in the electronically readable medium affixed to
the product, the packaging or accompanying documents. The digital nameplate information is
available offline without Internet connection. After electronic reading, all digital nameplate
information is displayed in a human readable text format. The digital nameplate also includes
the Identification Link String according to IEC 61406-1 which provides additional online
information for the product.
This document does not specify the contents of the conventional nameplate, which are subject
to regional or national regulations and standards.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60079-14, Explosive atmospheres – Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and
erection
IEC 61406-1, Identification link
ISO/IEC 15415:2011, Information technology – Automatic identification and data capture
techniques – Bar code symbol print quality test specification – Two-dimensional symbo
...