IEC 61784-3-8:2016
(Main)Industrial communication networks - Profiles - Part 3-8: Functional safety fieldbuses - Additional specifications for CPF 8
Industrial communication networks - Profiles - Part 3-8: Functional safety fieldbuses - Additional specifications for CPF 8
IEC 61784-3-8:2016 specifies a safety communication layer (services and protocol) based on CPF 8 of IEC 61784-1, IEC 61784-2 and IEC 61158 Type 18 and Type 23. It identifies the principles for functional safety communications defined in IEC 61784-3 that are relevant for this safety communication layer. This safety communication layer is intended for implementation in safety devices only. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Added FSCP 8/2;
- Added FSCP 8/2 Clause 12;
- Added content for FSCP 8/2 to Clauses 1 to 3 (scope, references, terms);
- Moved previous FSCP 8/1 to Clause 11 (demoting all old heading levels by one);
- Restructured old Clauses 4 to 10 to point to appropriate subclauses as appropriate.
Réseux de communication industriels - Profils - Partie 3-8: Bus de terrain de sécurité fonctionnelle - Spécifications supplémentaires pour CPF 8
L'IEC 61784-3-8:2016 spécifie une couche de communication de sécurité (services et protocole) reposant sur CPF 8 de l'IEC 61784-1, de l'IEC 61784-2 et de l'IEC 61158 Type 18 et Type 23. Elle identifie les principes en matière de communications de sécurité fonctionnelle définies dans l'IEC 61784-3 pertinents pour cette couche de communication de sécurité. Cette couche de communication de sécurité est destinée à être mise en oeuvre uniquement sur les appareils de sécurité. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition, parue en 2010. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Les modifications techniques majeures par rapport à l'édition précédente sont énumérées ci-dessous:
- FSCP 8/2 ajouté;
- FSCP 8/2, Article 12 ajouté;
- Contenu relatif à FSCP 8/2 ajouté aux Articles 1 à 3 (domaine d'application, références, termes);
- FSCP 8/1 précédent déplacé vers l'Article 11 (rétrogradant tous les anciens en-têtes d'un niveau);
- Anciens Articles 4 à 10 restructurés pour pointer vers les paragraphes appropriés, selon le cas.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Jul-2016
- Technical Committee
- SC 65C - Industrial networks
- Drafting Committee
- WG 12 - TC 65/SC 65C/WG 12
- Current Stage
- DELPUB - Deleted Publication
- Start Date
- 19-May-2021
- Completion Date
- 26-Oct-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 61784-3-8:2016 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies functional safety communication protocols specifically for industrial communication networks. This part of IEC 61784 focuses on additional specifications for the CPF 8 family of functional safety communication profiles. It defines a safety communication layer - including services and protocols - based on CPF 8 components from IEC 61784-1, IEC 61784-2, and IEC 61158 Types 18 and 23. The standard is intended exclusively for implementation in safety-related devices within industrial automation and control systems.
This second edition replaces the 2010 version, offering a technical revision that introduces expanded features such as FSCP 8/2 and its associated clauses. Importantly, IEC 61784-3-8:2016 supports the rigorous safety requirements inherent to industrial environments, ensuring the safe exchange of data across fieldbus networks while maintaining functional safety integrity.
Key Topics
Functional Safety Communication Layer
IEC 61784-3-8 defines a dedicated safety communication layer designed to isolate and manage safety-related data transfer within industrial networks, following strict protocols and services optimized for safety devices.Profiles FSCP 8/1 and FSCP 8/2
The standard details two key safety communication profiles:- FSCP 8/1: Focuses on specifications for CC-Link Safety™ protocol.
- FSCP 8/2: Covers the CC-Link IE™ Safety communication function, offering enhanced safety communication features suitable for high-speed industrial Ethernet networks.
Safety Communication Layer Services and Protocols
Includes standardized methods to establish, maintain, and manage safe communication channels, data integrity checks (e.g., CRC calculations), loss, sequence, and timing error detection as critical safety measures.System Requirements and Assessment
IEC 61784-3-8 provides comprehensive requirements for installation, maintenance, response times, and safety manuals to assist in system design, implementation, and certification processes.Integration with IEC 61158 and Other Standards
The standard elaborates how safety communication layers interact with other industrial network layers defined in IEC 61158, ensuring interoperability and consistency across complex industrial automation systems.
Applications
IEC 61784-3-8:2016 is essential for manufacturers, system integrators, and safety engineers working within industries that demand reliable and safe communication protocols for industrial automation. Typical applications include:
- Safety device implementation on industrial fieldbus networks such as CC-Link and CC-Link IE Safety
- Functional safety systems in manufacturing plants, process control, robotics, and machinery automation
- Safety communication layer design in networked control systems requiring fail-safe data transmission
- Development of certified safety applications compliant with international safety regulations
- Enhancing system reliability and risk mitigation through verified communication profiles designed for safety-critical environments
By adopting IEC 61784-3-8, organizations can achieve high-integrity functional safety communication, minimize risks, and comply with international safety standards.
Related Standards
Understanding IEC 61784-3-8 involves referencing several related standards within the IEC 61784 series and beyond:
IEC 61784-1 and IEC 61784-2
These parts define fieldbus profiles and communication service types for industrial automation, serving as the foundation for CPF 8 profiles.IEC 61158 (Types 18 and 23)
Specifies the data link and physical layers for industrial networks that IEC 61784-3-8 builds upon for safety communication.IEC 61784-3 (Functional Safety Fieldbuses – Part 3)
Outlines principles and general requirements for functional safety communication applicable to multiple fieldbus types, including CPF 8.Related Safety Standards such as IEC 61508 and IEC 62061
These address the broader requirements for functional safety management, system design, and assessment for electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic safety-related systems.
Implementers should ensure alignment with these standards to ensure comprehensive safety, interoperability, and compliance within industrial communication networks.
Keywords: IEC 61784-3-8, functional safety fieldbus, CPF 8, safety communication layer, FSCP 8/1, FSCP 8/2, industrial communication networks, CC-Link Safety, CC-Link IE Safety, IEC 61158, industrial automation safety standards, fieldbus safety protocols, safety communication profiles, industrial network protocols, IEC functional safety
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 61784-3-8:2016 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Industrial communication networks - Profiles - Part 3-8: Functional safety fieldbuses - Additional specifications for CPF 8". This standard covers: IEC 61784-3-8:2016 specifies a safety communication layer (services and protocol) based on CPF 8 of IEC 61784-1, IEC 61784-2 and IEC 61158 Type 18 and Type 23. It identifies the principles for functional safety communications defined in IEC 61784-3 that are relevant for this safety communication layer. This safety communication layer is intended for implementation in safety devices only. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - Added FSCP 8/2; - Added FSCP 8/2 Clause 12; - Added content for FSCP 8/2 to Clauses 1 to 3 (scope, references, terms); - Moved previous FSCP 8/1 to Clause 11 (demoting all old heading levels by one); - Restructured old Clauses 4 to 10 to point to appropriate subclauses as appropriate.
IEC 61784-3-8:2016 specifies a safety communication layer (services and protocol) based on CPF 8 of IEC 61784-1, IEC 61784-2 and IEC 61158 Type 18 and Type 23. It identifies the principles for functional safety communications defined in IEC 61784-3 that are relevant for this safety communication layer. This safety communication layer is intended for implementation in safety devices only. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - Added FSCP 8/2; - Added FSCP 8/2 Clause 12; - Added content for FSCP 8/2 to Clauses 1 to 3 (scope, references, terms); - Moved previous FSCP 8/1 to Clause 11 (demoting all old heading levels by one); - Restructured old Clauses 4 to 10 to point to appropriate subclauses as appropriate.
IEC 61784-3-8:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.040.40 - Industrial process measurement and control; 31.180 - Printed circuits and boards; 35.100.05 - Multilayer applications. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 61784-3-8:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 61784-3-8:2010, IEC 61784-3-8:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Industrial communication networks – Profiles –
Part 3-8: Functional safety fieldbuses – Additional specifications for CPF 8
Réseaux de communication industriels – Profils –
Partie 3-8: Bus de terrain de sécurité fonctionnelle – Spécifications
supplémentaires pour CPF 8
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IEC 61784-3-8 ®
Edition 2.0 2016-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Industrial communication networks – Profiles –
Part 3-8: Functional safety fieldbuses – Additional specifications for CPF 8
Réseaux de communication industriels – Profils –
Partie 3-8: Bus de terrain de sécurité fonctionnelle – Spécifications
supplémentaires pour CPF 8
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 25.040.40, 35.100.05 ISBN 978-2-8322-3491-4
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
0 Introduction . 9
0.1 General . 9
0.2 Patent declaration . 11
1 Scope . 12
2 Normative references. 12
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions. 13
3.1 Terms and definitions . 13
3.1.1 Common terms and definitions . 14
3.1.2 CPF 8: Additional terms and definitions . 20
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 21
3.2.1 Common symbols and abbreviated terms . 21
3.2.2 CPF 8: Additional symbols and abbreviated terms . 22
3.3 Conventions . 22
4 Overview . 22
5 General . 22
6 Safety communication layer services . 23
7 Safety communication layer protocol . 23
8 Safety communication layer management . 23
9 System requirements . 23
10 Assessment . 23
11 FSCP 8/1 . 23
11.1 Scope – FSCP 8/1 . 23
11.2 Normative references – FSCP 8/1 . 23
11.3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions – FSCP 8/1 . 23
11.4 Overview of FSCP 8/1 (CC-Link Safety™) . 23
11.5 General – FSCP 8/1 . 24
11.5.1 External documents providing specifications for the profile . 24
11.5.2 Safety functional requirements . 24
11.5.3 Safety measures . 24
11.5.4 Safety communication layer structure . 26
11.5.5 Relationships with FAL (and DLL, PhL) . 26
11.6 Safety communication layer services for FSCP 8/1. 27
11.6.1 General . 27
11.6.2 SASEs . 27
11.6.3 SARs . 28
11.6.4 Process data SAR ASEs . 28
11.7 Safety communication layer protocol for FSCP 8/1 . 29
11.7.1 Safety PDU format . 29
11.7.2 State description . 36
11.8 Safety communication layer management for FSCP 8/1 . 40
11.8.1 General . 40
11.8.2 Connection establishment and confirmation processing . 41
11.8.3 Safety slave verification . 41
11.9 System requirements for FSCP 8/1 . 42
11.9.1 Indicators and switches . 42
11.9.2 Installation guidelines . 43
11.9.3 Safety function response time . 43
11.9.4 Duration of demands . 45
11.9.5 Constraints for calculation of system characteristics . 45
11.9.6 Maintenance . 46
11.9.7 Safety manual . 47
11.10 Assessment for FSCP 8/1 . 47
12 FSCP 8/2 . 47
12.1 Scope – FSCP 8/2 . 47
12.2 Normative references – FSCP 8/2 . 47
12.3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions – FSCP 8/2 . 47
12.4 Overview of FSCP 8/2 (CC-Link IE™ Safety communication function) . 47
12.5 General – FSCP 8/2 . 48
12.5.1 External documents providing specifications for the profile . 48
12.5.2 Safety functional requirements . 48
12.5.3 Safety measures . 49
12.5.4 Safety communication layer structure . 53
12.5.5 Relationships with FAL (and DLL, PhL) . 54
12.6 Safety communication layer services for FSCP 8/2. 54
12.6.1 General . 54
12.6.2 Connection reestablishment services . 54
12.6.3 Data transmission services . 55
12.6.4 Connection termination notification services . 56
12.7 Safety communication layer protocol for FSCP 8/2 . 56
12.7.1 Safety PDU format . 56
12.7.2 Safety FAL service protocol machine (SFSPM) . 62
12.8 Safety communication layer management for FSCP 8/2 . 85
12.8.1 Parameter Definitions . 85
12.8.2 Parameter Setup . 89
12.8.3 Management Services . 89
12.9 System requirements for FSCP 8/2 . 92
12.9.1 Indicators and switches . 92
12.9.2 Installation guidelines . 94
12.9.3 Safety function response time . 94
12.9.4 Duration of demands . 95
12.9.5 Constraints for calculation of system characteristics . 95
12.9.6 Maintenance . 97
12.9.7 Safety manual . 97
12.10 Assessment for FSCP 8/2 . 98
Annex A (informative) Additional information for functional safety communication
profiles of CPF 8 . 99
A.1 Hash function calculation for FSCP 8/1 . 99
A.2 Hash function calculation for FSCP 8/2 . 99
A.3 Meaning of response time calculation formula for FSCP 8/2 . 99
Annex B (informative) Information for assessment of the functional safety
communication profiles of CPF 8 . 100
Bibliography . 101
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Figure 1 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (machinery) . 9
Figure 2 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (process) . 10
Figure 3 – Relationship between SCL and the other layers of IEC 61158 Type 18 . 26
Figure 4 – State diagram . 37
Figure 5 – Detection of unintended repetition . 50
Figure 6 – Detection of incorrect sequence . 51
Figure 7 – Detection of loss . 51
Figure 8 – Detection of unacceptable delay by time stamps . 52
Figure 9 – Detection of unacceptable delay by timer . 53
Figure 10 – Protocol Hierarchy . 54
Figure 11 – Safety PDU Structure . 57
Figure 12 – CTRL Configuration . 57
Figure 13 – SASE-M and SASE-S TS . 60
Figure 14 – S-Data during safety refresh . 60
Figure 15 – S-Data not during safety refresh . 61
Figure 16 – S-Data header configuration . 61
Figure 17 – CRC calculation . 62
Figure 18 – Communication models . 62
Figure 19 – SFSPM state transition diagram . 63
Figure 20 – Connection establishment sequence . 65
Figure 21 – Communication sequence during safety refresh communication . 65
Figure 22 – Offset measurement and generation sequence during safety refresh
communication . 66
Figure 23 – SFSPM-M state transition diagram . 67
Figure 24 – Sequence other than during safety refresh . 70
Figure 25 – S-Connect-req . 71
Figure 26 – S-InitConfirmNetPrm-req . 71
Figure 27 – net_prm_list . 72
Figure 28 – S-InitVerifyStnPrm-req . 72
Figure 29 – stn_prm_list . 72
Figure 30 – S-InvokeFunc-req . 73
Figure 31 – S-WriteErrorInfo-req . 73
Figure 32 – date_and_time_of_occurence . 74
Figure 33 – SFSPM-S state transition diagram . 75
Figure 34 – Sequence other than during safety refresh . 80
Figure 35 – S-Connect-rsp . 80
Figure 36 – S-InitConfirmNetPrm-rsp . 81
Figure 37 – S-InitVerifyStnPrm-rsp . 81
Figure 38 – S-InvokeFunc-rsp . 82
Figure 39 – Offset calculation procedure of safety clock . 83
Figure 40 – Relationship between transmission interval fluctuation and
transmission_interval . 86
Figure 41 – Calculation of allowable_refresh_interval . 88
Figure 42 – Calculation of allowable_delay . 89
Figure 43 – Calculation of response time between safety PLCs . 94
Figure 44 – Relationship between safety connections and residual error rate . 97
Figure A.1 – allowable_delay and offset calculation deviation . 99
Table 1 – Selection of the various measures for possible errors . 25
Table 2 – M1 safety device manager attribute format . 30
Table 3 – S1 safety device manager attribute format . 30
Table 4 – M1 safety connection manager attribute format . 30
Table 5 – S1 safety connection manager attribute format . 30
Table 6 – M1 safety cyclic transmission attribute format . 31
Table 7 – S1 safety cyclic transmission attribute format . 31
Table 8 – M1 safety device manager attribute encoding . 32
Table 9 – S1 safety device manager attribute encoding . 32
Table 10 – M1 safety connection manager attribute encoding . 32
Table 11 – S1 safety connection manager attribute encoding . 33
Table 12 – M1 safety cyclic transmission attribute encoding. 33
Table 13 – S1 safety cyclic transmission attribute encoding . 35
Table 14 – Safety master monitor timer operation . 39
Table 15 – Safety slave monitor timer operation . 39
Table 16 – Safety data monitor timer operation . 39
Table 17 – Details of connection establishment and confirmation processing. 41
Table 18 – Details of slave information verification processing . 41
Table 19 – Details of safety slave parameter transmission processing . 42
Table 20 – Monitor LEDs . 43
Table 21 – Safety function response time calculation . 44
Table 22 – Safety function response time definition of terms . 44
Table 23 – Number of occupied slots and safety data . 45
Table 24 – Residual error rate Λ (occupied slots = 1) . 46
Table 25 – Residual error rate Λ (occupied slots = 2) . 46
Table 26 – Selection of the various measures for possible errors . 49
Table 27 – SS-Start . 54
Table 28 – SS-Restart . 55
Table 29 – SS-InvokeFunc . 55
Table 30 – SS-Read . 55
Table 31 – SS-Write . 56
Table 32 – SS-Terminate . 56
Table 33 – Safety PDU elements . 57
Table 34 – CTRL Elements . 58
Table 35 – State list . 63
Table 36 – SFSPM-M timers . 67
Table 37 – SFSPM-M state transition table . 67
Table 38 – support_functions . 71
Table 39 – error_category . 74
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Table 40 – error_category for AL errors . 74
Table 41 – error_code . 74
Table 42 – SFSPM-S timers . 76
Table 43 – SFSPM-S state transition table . 76
Table 44 – Parameters used by safety communication layer . 85
Table 45 – SM-SetSafetyStationInfo . 89
Table 46 – Safety station information setting parameters of SM-SetSafetyStationInfo . 90
Table 47 – SM-SetSafetyNetworkParameter . 90
Table 48 – Safety network parameters of SM-SetSafetyNetworkParameter . 90
Table 49 – SM-GetSafetyStationInfo . 91
Table 50 – Safety station information parameters of SM-GetSafetyStationInfo (Request) . 91
Table 51 – Safety station information parameters of SM-GetSafetyStationInfo
(Response) . 91
Table 52 – SM-GetSafetyNetworkParameter . 92
Table 53 – Parameters of SM-GetSafetyNetworkParameter request . 92
Table 54 – Parameters of SM-GetSafetyNetworkParameter response . 92
Table 55 – Monitor LEDs . 93
Table 56 – Communication port monitor LEDs . 93
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International Standard IEC 61784-3-8 has been prepared by subcommittee 65C: Industrial
networks, of IEC technical committee 65: Industrial-process measurement, control and
automation.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010. This edition
constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical
changes with respect to the previous edition:
• Added FSCP 8/2;
• Added FSCP 8/2 Clause 12;
• Added content for FSCP 8/2 to Clauses 1 to 3 (scope, references, terms);
• Moved previous FSCP 8/1 to Clause 11 (demoting all old heading levels by one);
• Restructured old Clauses 4 to 10 to point to appropriate subclauses as appropriate.
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0 Introduction
0.1 General
The IEC 61158 fieldbus standard together with its companion standards IEC 61784-1 and
IEC 61784-2 defines a set of communication protocols that enable distributed control of
automation applications. Fieldbus technology is now considered well accepted and well
proven. Thus fieldbus enhancements continue to emerge, addressing applications for areas
such as real time, safety-related and security-related applications.
This standard explains the relevant principles for functional safety communications with
reference to IEC 61508 series and specifies several safety communication layers (profiles and
corresponding protocols) based on the communication profiles and protocol layers of
IEC 61784-1, IEC 61784-2 and the IEC 61158 series. It does not cover electrical safety and
intrinsic safety aspects.
Figure 1 shows the relationships between this standard and relevant safety and fieldbus
standards in a machinery environment.
IEC
NOTE Subclauses 6.7.6.4 (high complexity) and 6.7.8.1.6 (low complexity) of IEC 62061 specify the relationship
between PL (Category) and SIL.
Figure 1 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (machinery)
Figure 2 shows the relationships between this standard and relevant safety and fieldbus
standards in a process environment.
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IEC
a
For specified electromagnetic environments; otherwise IEC 61326-3-1 or IEC 61000-6-7.
b
EN ratified.
Figure 2 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (process)
Safety communication layers which are implemented as parts of safety-related systems
according to IEC 61508 series provide the necessary confidence in the transportation of
messages (information) between two or more participants on a fieldbus in a safety-related
system, or sufficient confidence of safe behaviour in the event of fieldbus errors or failures.
Safety communication layers specified in this standard do this in such a way that a fieldbus
can be used for applications requiring functional safety up to the Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
specified by its corresponding functional safety communication profile.
The resulting SIL claim of a system depends on the implementation of the selected functional
safety communication profile (FSCP) within this system – implementation of a functional
safety communication profile in a standard device is not sufficient to qualify it as a safety
device.
This standard describes:
– basic principles for implementing the requirements of IEC 61508 series for safety-
related data communications, including possible transmission faults, remedial
measures and considerations affecting data integrity;
– functional safety communication profiles for several communication profile families in
IEC 61784-1 and IEC 61784-2, including safety layer extensions to the communication
service and protocols sections of the IEC 61158 series.
0.2 Patent declaration
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) draws attention to the fact that it is
claimed that compliance with this document may involve the use of a patent concerning
FSCP 8/2 given in Clause 12 as follows:
JP 2012-533784
US 13/821733
Communication apparatus and delay detecting
DE 112010005881.4 [MEC]
method
KR 10-2013-7006469
CN 201080069108.6
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of this patent right.
The holder of this patent right has assured the IEC that he/she is willing to negotiate licences
either free of charge or under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions with
applicants throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of the holder of this patent right
is registered with IEC. Information may be obtained from:
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Corporate Licensing Division
[MEC]
2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8310 Japan
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights other than those identified above. IEC shall not be held responsible for
identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO (www.iso.org/patents) and IEC (http://patents.iec.ch) maintain on-line data bases of
patents relevant to their standards. Users are encouraged to consult the data bases for the
most up-to-date information concerning patents.
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INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION NETWORKS –
PROFILES –
Part 3-8: Functional safety fieldbuses –
Additional specifications for CPF 8
1 Scope
This part of the IEC 61784-3 series specifies a safety communication layer (services and
protocol) based on CPF 8 of IEC 61784-1, IEC 61784-2 and IEC 61158 Type 18 and Type 23.
It identifies the principles for functional safety communications defined in IEC 61784-3 that
are relevant for this safety communication layer. This safety communication layer is intended
for implementation in safety devices only.
NOTE 1 It does not cover electrical safety and intrinsic safety aspects. Electrical safety relates to hazards such
as electrical shock. Intrinsic safety relates to hazards associated with potentially explosive atmospheres.
This part defines mechanisms for the transmission of safety-relevant messages among
participants within a distributed network using fieldbus technology in accordance with the
requirements of IEC 61508 series for functional safety. These mechanisms may be used in
various industrial applications such as process control, manufacturing automation and
machinery.
This part provides guidelines for both developers and assessors of compliant devices and
systems.
NOTE 2 The resulting SIL claim of a system depends on the implementation of the selected functional safety
communication profile within this system – implementation of a functional safety communication profile according to
this part in a standard device is not sufficient to qualify it as a safety device.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60204-1, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 61131-2:2007, Programmable controllers – Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests
IEC 61158 (all parts), Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications
IEC 61158-2, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 2: Physical
layer specification and service definition
IEC 61158-3-18, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 3-18:
Data-link layer service definition – Type 18 elements
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In the following pages of this standard, “this part” will be used for “this part of the IEC 61784-3 series”.
In the following pages of this standard, “IEC 61508” will be used for “IEC 61508 series”.
IEC 61158-4-18, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 4-18:
Data-link layer protocol specification – Type 18 elements
IEC 61158-5-18, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 5-18:
Application layer service definition – Type 18 elements
IEC 61158-5-23, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 5-23:
Application layer service definition – Type 23 elements
IEC 61158-6-18, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 6-18:
Application layer protocol specification – Type 18 elements
IEC 61158-6-23, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 6-23:
Application layer protocol specification – Type 23 elements
IEC 61326-3-1, Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC
requirements – Part 3-1: Immunity requirements for safety-related systems and for equipment
intended to perform safety-related functions (functional safety) – General industrial
applications
IEC 61326-3-2, Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC
requirements – Part 3-2: Immunity requirements for safety-related systems and for equipment
intended to perform safety-related functions (functional safety) – Industrial applications with
specified electromagnetic environment
IEC 61508 (all parts), Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic
safety-related systems
IEC 61511 (all parts), Functional safety – Safety instrumented systems for the process
industry sector
IEC 61784-1, Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 1: Fieldbus profiles
IEC 61784-2, Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 2: Additional fieldbus
profiles for real-time networks based on ISO/IEC 8802-3
, Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 3: Functional safety
IEC 61784-3:—
fieldbuses – General rules and profile definitions
IEC 62061, Safety of machinery – Fu
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