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IEC 61784-3-12 ®
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.6
0 Introduction .8
0.1 General .8
0.2 Patent declaration .10
1 Scope.11
2 Normative references .11
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions .12
3.1 Terms and definitions .12
3.1.1 Common terms and definitions .12
3.1.2 CPF 12: Additional terms and definitions .17
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms.17
3.2.1 Common symbols and abbreviated terms .17
3.2.2 CPF 12: Additional symbols and abbreviated terms .18
3.3 Conventions .18
4 Overview of FSCP 12/1 (Safety-over-EtherCAT™) .18
5 General .20
5.1 External document providing specifications for the profile.20
5.2 Safety functional requirements .20
5.3 Safety measures .21
5.4 Safety communication layer structure .21
5.5 Relationships with FAL (and DLL, PhL) .22
5.5.1 General .22
5.5.2 Data types .22
6 Safety communication layer services .22
6.1 FSoE Connection .22
6.2 FSoE Cycle .22
6.3 FSoE services .23
7 Safety communication layer protocol .24
7.1 Safety PDU format .24
7.1.1 Safety PDU structure.24
7.1.2 Safety PDU command.25
7.1.3 Safety PDU CRC .25
7.2 FSCP 12/1 communication procedure.29
7.2.1 Message cycle.29
7.2.2 FSCP 12/1 node states.29
7.3 Reaction on communication errors .39
7.4 State table for FSoE Master .40
7.4.1 FSoE Master state machine.40
7.4.2 Reset state .44
7.4.3 Session state.45
7.4.4 Connection state .48
7.4.5 Parameter state.52
7.4.6 Data state.55
7.5 State table for FSoE Slave .58
7.5.1 FSoE Slave state machine.58
7.5.2 Reset state .62

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7.5.3 Session state.64
7.5.4 Connection state .68
7.5.5 Parameter state.73
7.5.6 Data state.78
8 Safety communication layer management.81
8.1 FSCP 12/1 parameter handling.81
8.2 FSoE communication parameters .81
9 System requirements.82
9.1 Indicators and switches .82
9.1.1 Indicator states and flash rates.82
9.1.2 Indicators .83
9.2 Installation guidelines.84
9.3 Safety function response time .84
9.3.1 General .84
9.3.2 Determination of FSoE Watchdog time .85
9.3.3 Calculation of the worst case safety function response time .86
9.4 Duration of demands .87
9.5 Constraints for calculation of system characteristics.87
9.5.1 General .87
9.5.2 Probabilistic considerations .87
9.6 Maintenance.89
9.7 Safety manual .89
10 Assessment.89
Annex A (informative) Additional information for functional safety communication
profiles of CPF 12.90
A.1 Hash function calculation.90
A.2 … .94
Annex B (informative) Information for assessment of the functional safety
communication profiles of CPF 12.95
Bibliography.96

Table 1 – State machine description elements .18
Table 2 – Communication errors and detection measures .21
Table 3 – General Safety PDU .24
Table 4 – Shortest Safety PDU .25
Table 5 – Safety PDU command .25
Table 6 – CRC_0 calculation sequence.26
Table 7 – CRC_i calculation sequence (i>0) .26
Table 8 – Example for CRC_0 inheritance .27
Table 9 – Example for 4 octets of safety data with interchanging of octets 1-4 with 5-8.28
Table 10 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset after
restart (reset connection) or error .31
Table 11 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset for
acknowledging a Reset command from the FSoE Master .31
Table 12 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset after
restart (reset connection) or error .32

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Table 13 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Session.32
Table 14 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Session.33
Table 15 – Safety data transferred in the connection state.33
Table 16 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in Connection state .34
Table 17 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in Connection state .34
Table 18 – Safety data transferred in the parameter state.35
Table 19 – First Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state .35
Table 20 – First Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state .36
Table 21 – Second Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state .36
Table 22 – Second Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state .37
Table 23 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of ProcessData in data state .37
Table 24 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of ProcessData in data state .38
Table 25 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of fail-safe data in data state .38
Table 26 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of fail-safe data in data state .39
Table 27 – FSoE communication error .39
Table 28 – FSoE communication error codes .40
Table 29 – States of the FSoE Master.40
Table 30 – Events in the FSoE Master state table.42
Table 31 – Functions in the FSoE Master state table .42
Table 32 – Variables in the FSoE Master state table.43
Table 33 – Macros in the FSoE Master state table .43
Table 34 – States of the FSoE Slave .58
Table 35 – Events in the FSoE Slave state table.60
Table 36 – Functions in the FSoE Slave state table .60
Table 37 – Variables in the FSoE Slave state table.61
Table 38 – Macros in the FSoE Slave state table .61
Table 39 – FSoE Communication parameters .82
Table 40 – Indicator States .82
Table 41 – FSoE STATUS indicator states.83
Table 42 – Definition of times .85

Figure 1 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (machinery) .8
Figure 2 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (process).9
Figure 3 – Basic FSCP 12/1 system.19
Figure 4 – FSCP 12/1 software architecture.21
Figure 5 – FSoE Cycle.23
Figure 6 – FSCP 12/1 communication structure .23
Figure 7 – Safety PDU for CPF 12 embedded in Type 12 PDU.24
Figure 8 – FSCP 12/1 node states .30
Figure 9 – State diagram for FSoE Master .41
Figure 10 – State diagram for FSoE Slave .59
Figure 11 – Indicator flash rates .83

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Figure 12 – Components of a safety function .84
Figure 13 – Calculation of the FSoE Watchdog times for input and output connections .85
Figure 14 – Calculation of the worst case safety function response time .86
Figure 15 – Safety PDU embedded in standard PDU .88
Figure 16 – Residual error rate for 8/16/24 bit safety data and up to 12 144 bit
standard data.89

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FOREWORD
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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 many fieldbus enhancements are emerging, addressing not yet standardized
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.
Product standards
ISO 12100-1 and ISO 14121
ISO 12100-1 and ISO 14121
IEC 61496 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1 Safety of machinery – Principles for
IEC 61131-6
IEC 61496 IEC 61131-6 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1 Safety of machinery – Principles for
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements design and risk assessment
Safety for PLC design and risk assessment
Safety f. e.g. Safety for PLC Safety functions Safety requirements
light curtains (under consideration) for drives for robots
(under consideration)
light curtains for drives for robots
Design of safety-related electrical, electronic and program-
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
Security Security mable electronic control systems (SRECS) for machinery
Security Security
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
SIL based PL based
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
Installation guide Installation guide
Installation guide Installation guide Design objective
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
Applicable standards
ISO 13849-1, -2
ISO 13849-1, -2
IEC 60204-1
IEC 60204-1
Safety-related parts
Safety-related parts
Safety of electrical
Safety of electrical
IEC 61000-1-2
IEC 61000-1-2 of machinery
of machinery
equipment
equipment
Methodology EMC & FS
Methodology EMC & FS (SRPCS)
(SRPCS)
IEC 61326-3-1
IEC 61784-3
IEC 61784-3 IEC 61326-3-1
Non-electrical
Non-electrical
Functional safety Test EMC & FS
Functional safety Test EMC & FS
communication
communication
Electrical
Electrical
US: NFPA 79
US: NFPA 79
profiles
profiles
(2006)
(2006)
IEC 62061
IEC 62061
Functional safety
Functional safety
IEC 61158 series /
IEC 61158 series /
for machinery
for machinery
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series (SRECS)
(SRECS)
Functional safety (FS)
Fieldbus for use in Functional safety (FS) (including EMC for
Fieldbus for use in (including EMC for
(basic standard)
(basic standard) industrial environment)
industrial control systems industrial environment)
industrial control systems
Key
(yellow) safety-related standards
(blue) fieldbus-related standards
(dashed yellow) this standard
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)

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Figure 2 shows the relationships between this standard and relevant safety and fieldbus
standards in a process environment.
Product standards
IEC 61496 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1
IEC 61131-6
IEC 61496 IEC 61131-6 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements
Safety for PLC
Safety f. e.g. Safety for PLC Safety functions Safety requirements
light curtains (under consideration) for drives for robots
(under consideration)
light curtains for drives for robots
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
Security Security
Security Security
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
See safety standards for machinery
(Figure 1)
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
Installation guide Installation guide
Installation guide Installation guide
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
Valid also in process industries,
whenever applicable
a)
a)
IEC 61326-3-2
IEC 61326-3-2
EMC and
EMC and
functional safety
functional safety
IEC 61784-3
IEC 61784-3
Functional safety
Functional safety
communication
communication
profiles
profiles
US:
US:
ISA-84.00.01
ISA-84.00.01
b)
b)
(3 parts = modified
IEC 61511 series
IEC 61511 series (3 parts = modified
IEC 61511)
Functional safety –
IEC 61158 series / Functional safety – IEC 61511)
IEC 61158 series /
Safety instrumented
Safety instrumented
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
systems for the
systems for the
Fieldbus for use in Functional safety (FS)
Functional safety (FS)
Fieldbus for use in DE: VDI 2180
process industry sector DE: VDI 2180
process industry sector
(basic standard)
(basic standard)
industrial control systems Part 1-4
industrial control systems
Part 1-4
Key
(yellow) safety-related standards
(blue) fieldbus-related standards
(dashed yellow) this standard
a
For specified electromagnetic environments; otherwise IEC 61326-3-1.
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 within this system – implementation of a functional safety
communication profile in a standard device is not sufficient to qualify it as a safety device.

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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;
⎯ individual description of functional safety profiles for several communication profile
families in IEC 61784-1 and IEC 61784-2;
⎯ 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 patents concerning the
functional safety communication profiles for family 12 as follows, where the [xx] notation
indicates the holder of the patent right:
DE 10 2004 044 764.0 [BE] Datenübertragungsverfahren und Automatisierungssystem
zum Einsatz eines solchen Datenübertragungsverfahrens
EP 05 733 921.0 [BE] Sicherheitssteuerung
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of these patent rights.
The holders of these patents rights have assured the IEC that they are willing to negotiate
licences under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants
throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of the holders of these patent rights are
registered with IEC.
Information may be obtained from:
[BE] Beckhoff Automation GmbH
Eiserstrasse 5, 33415 Verl
GERMANY
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.

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1 Scope
This part of the IEC 61784-3 series specifies a safety communication layer (services and
protocol) based on CPF 12 of IEC 61784-2 and IEC 61158 Type 12. It identifies the principles
for functional safety communications defined in IEC 61784-3 that are relevant for this safety
communication layer.
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 referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 60204-1, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards –
Immunity for industrial environments
IEC 61131-2, Programmable controllers – Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests
IEC 61158-2, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 2: Physical
layer specification and service definition
IEC 61158-3-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 3-12:
Data-link layer service definition – Type 12 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”.

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IEC 61158-4-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 4-12:
Data-link layer protocol specification – Type 12 elements
IEC 61158-5-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 5-12:
Application layer service definition – Type 12 elements
IEC 61158-6-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 6-12:
Application layer protocol specification – Type 12 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 61784-2, Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 2: Additional fieldbus
profiles for real-time networks based on ISO/IEC 8802-3
IEC 61784-3:2010 , Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 3: Functional safety
fieldbuses – General rules and profile definitions
IEC 61918, Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks in
industrial premises
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1 Common terms and definitions
3.1.1.1
availability
probability for an automated system that for a given period of time there are no unsatisfactory
system conditions such as loss of production
3.1.1.2
black channel
communication channel without available evidence of design or validation according to
IEC 61508
3.1.1.3
communication channel
logical connection between two end-points within a communication system
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3.1.1.4
communication system
arrangement of hardware, software and propagation media to allow the transfer of messages
(ISO/IEC 7498 application layer) from one application to another
3.1.1.5
connection
logical binding between two application objects within the same or different devices
3.1.1.6
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
redundant data derived from, and stored or transmitted together with, a block of data
in order to detect data corruption
procedure used to calculate the redundant data
NOTE 1 Terms “CRC code” and "CRC signature", and labels such as CRC1, CRC2, may also be used in this
standard to refer to the redundant data.
NOTE 2 See also [34], [35] .
3.1.1.7
error
discrepancy between a computed, observed or measured value or condition and the true,
specified or theoretically correct value or condition
[IEC 61508-4:2010 ], [IEC 61158]
NOTE 1 Errors may be due to design mistakes within hardware/software and/or corrupted information due to
electromagnetic interference and/or other effects.
NOTE 2 Errors do not necessarily result in a failure or a fault.
3.1.1.8
failure
termination of the ability of a functional unit to perform a required function or operation of a
functional unit in any way other than as required
NOTE 1 The definition in IEC 61508-4 is the same, with additional notes.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.11, modified]
NOTE 2 Failure may be due to an error (for example, problem with hardware/software design or message
disruption)
3.1.1.9
fault
abnormal condition that may cause a reduction in, or loss of, the capability of a functional unit
to perform a required function
NOTE IEV 191-05-01 defines “fault” as a state characterized by the inability to perform a required function,
excluding the inability during preventive maintenance or other planned actions, or due to lack of external
resources.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.10, modified]
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Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.
To be published.
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3.1.1.10
fieldbus
communication system based on serial data transfer and used in industrial automation or
process control applications
3.1.1.11
fieldbus system
system using a fieldbus with connected devices
3.1.1.12
frame
denigrated synonym for DLPDU
3.1.1.13
Frame Check Sequence (FCS)
redundant data derived from a block of data within a DLPDU (frame), using a hash function,
and stored or transmitted together with the block of data, in order to detect data corruption
NOTE 1 An FCS can be derived using for example a CRC or other hash function.
NOTE 2 See also [34], [35].
3.1.1.14
hash function
(mathematical) function that maps values from a (possibly very) large set of values into a
(usually) smaller range of values
NOTE 1 Hash functions can be used to detect data corruption.
NOTE 2 Common hash functions include parity, checksum or CRC.
[IEC/TR 62210, modified]
3.1.1.15
hazard
state or set of conditions of a system that, together with other related conditions will inevitably
lead to harm to persons, property or environment
3.1.1.16
master
active communication entity able to initiate and schedule communication activities by other
stations which may be masters or slaves
3.1.1.17
message
ordered series of octets intended to convey information
[ISO/IEC 2382-16.02.01, modified]
3.1.1.18
performance level (PL)
discrete level used to specify the ability of safety-related parts of control systems to perform a
safety function under foreseeable conditions
[ISO 13849-1]
3.1.1.19
protective extra-low-voltage (PELV)
electrical circuit in which the voltage cannot exceed a.c. 30 V r.m.s., 42,4 V peak or d.c. 60 V
in normal and single-fault condition, except earth faults in other circuits
NOTE A PELV circuit is similar to an SELV circuit that is connected to protective earth.

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3.1.1.20
redundancy
existence of means, in addition to the means which would be sufficient for a functional unit to
perform a required function or for data to represent information
NOTE The definition in IEC 61508-4 is the same, with additional example and notes.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.12, modified]
3.1.1.21
reliability
probability that an automated system can perform a required function under given conditions
for a given time interval (t1,t2)
NOTE 1 It is generally assumed that the automated system is in a state to perform this required function at the
beginning of the time interval.
NOTE 2 The term "reliability" is also used to denote the reliability performance quantified by this probability.
NOTE 3 Within the MTBF or MTTF period of time, the probability that an automated system will perform a
required function under given conditions is decreasing.
NOTE 4 Reliability differs from availability.
[IEC 62059-11, modified]
3.1.1.22
risk
combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm
NOTE For more discussion on this concept see Annex A of IEC 61508-5:2010 .
[IEC 61508-4:2010], [ISO/IEC Guide 51:1999, definition 3.2]
3.1.1.23
safety communication layer (SCL)
communication layer that includes all the necessary measures to ensure safe transmission of
data in accordance with the requirements of IEC 61508
3.1.1.24
safety data
data transmitted across a safety network using a safety protocol
NOTE The Safety Communication Layer does not ensure safety of the data itself, only that the data is transmitted
safely.
3.1.1.25
safety device
device designed in accordance with IEC 61508 and which implements the functional safety
communication profile
3.1.1.26
safety extra-low-voltage (SELV)
electrical circuit in which the voltage cannot exceed a.c. 30 V r.m.s., 42,4 V peak or d.c. 60 V
in normal and single-fault condition, including earth faults in other circuits
NOTE An SELV circuit is not connected to protective earth.
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3.1.1.27
safety function
function to be implemented by an E/E/PE safety-related system or other risk reduction
measures, that is intended to achieve or maintain a safe state for the EUC, in respect of a
specific hazardous event
NOTE The definition in IEC 61508-4 is the same, with an additional example and reference.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified]
3.1.1.28
safety function response time
worst case elapsed time following an actuation of a safety sensor connected to a fieldbus,
before the corresponding safe state of its safety actuator(s) is achieved in the presence of
errors or failures in the safety function channel
NOTE This concept is introduced in IEC 61784-3:2010 , 5.2.4 and addressed by the functional safety
communication profiles defined in this part.
3.1.1.29
safety integrity level (SIL)
discrete level (one out of a possible four), corresponding to a range of safety integrity values,
where safety integrity level 4 has the highest level of safety integrity and safety integrity level
1 has the lowest
NOTE 1 The target failure measures (see IEC 61508-4:2010, 3.5.17) for the four safety integrity levels are
specified in Tables 2 and 3 of IEC 61508-1:2010 .
NOTE 2 Safety integrity levels are used for specifying the safety integrity requirements of the safety functions to
be allocated to the E/E/PE safety-related systems.
NOTE 3 A safety integrity level (SIL) is not a property of a system, subsystem, element or component. The correct
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
0 Introduction . 8
0.1 General . 8
0.2 Patent declaration . 10
INTRODUCTION to Amendment 1 . 10
1 Scope . 11
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions . 12
3.1 Terms and definitions . 12
3.1.1 Common terms and definitions . 12
3.1.2 CPF 12: Additional terms and definitions . 17
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms. 17
3.2.1 Common symbols and abbreviated terms . 17
3.2.2 CPF 12: Additional symbols and abbreviated terms . 18
3.3 Conventions . 18
4 Overview of FSCP 12/1 (Safety-over-EtherCAT™) . 18
5 General . 20
5.1 External document providing specifications for the profile . 20
5.2 Safety functional requirements . 20
5.3 Safety measures . 21
5.4 Safety communication layer structure . 21
5.5 Relationships with FAL (and DLL, PhL) . 22
5.5.1 General . 22
5.5.2 Data types . 22
6 Safety communication layer services . 22
6.1 FSoE Connection . 22
6.2 FSoE Cycle . 22
6.3 FSoE services . 23
7 Safety communication layer protocol . 24
7.1 Safety PDU format . 24
7.1.1 Safety PDU structure . 24
7.1.2 Safety PDU command. 25
7.1.3 Safety PDU CRC . 25
7.2 FSCP 12/1 communication procedure . 29
7.2.1 Message cycle . 29
7.2.2 FSCP 12/1 node states . 29
7.3 Reaction on communication errors . 39
7.4 State table for FSoE Master . 40
7.4.1 FSoE Master state machine . 40
7.4.2 Reset state . 44
7.4.3 Session state . 45
7.4.4 Connection state . 48
7.4.5 Parameter state . 52
7.4.6 Data state . 55
7.5 State table for FSoE Slave . 58

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7.5.1 FSoE Slave state machine . 58
7.5.2 Reset state . 62
7.5.3 Session state . 64
7.5.4 Connection state . 68
7.5.5 Parameter state . 73
7.5.6 Data state . 78
8 Safety communication layer management . 81
8.1 FSCP 12/1 parameter handling . 81
8.2 FSoE communication parameters . 81
System requirements . 82
9.1 Indicators and switches . 82
9.1.1 Indicator states and flash rates . 82
9.1.2 Indicators . 83
9.2 Installation guidelines . 84
9.3 Safety function response time . 84
9.3.1 General . 84
9.3.2 Determination of FSoE Watchdog time . 85
9.3.3 Calculation of the worst case safety function response time . 86
9.4 Duration of demands . 87
9.5 Constraints for calculation of system characteristics . 87
9.5.1 General . 87
9.5.2 Probabilistic considerations . 87
9.6 Maintenance . 89
9.7 Safety manual . 89
10 Assessment . 89
Annex A (informative) Additional information for functional safety communication
profiles of CPF 12 . 90
Annex B (informative) Information for assessment of the functional safety
communication profiles of CPF 12 . 95
Bibliography . 96

Figure 1 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (machinery) . 8
Figure 2 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (process) . 9
Figure 3 – Basic FSCP 12/1 system . 19
Figure 4 – FSCP 12/1 software architecture . 21
Figure 5 – FSoE Cycle . 23
Figure 6 – FSCP 12/1 communication structure . 23
Figure 7 – Safety PDU for CPF 12 embedded in Type 12 PDU . 24
Figure 8 – FSCP 12/1 node states . 30
Figure 9 – State diagram for FSoE Master . 41
Figure 10 – State diagram for FSoE Slave . 59
Figure 11 – Indicator flash rates . 83
Figure 12 – Components of a safety function . 84
Figure 13 – Calculation of the FSoE Watchdog times for input and output connections . 85
Figure 14 – Calculation of the worst case safety function response time . 86
Figure 15 – Safety PDU embedded in standard PDU . 88

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Figure 16 – Residual error rate for 8/16/24 bit safety data and up to 12 144 bit
standard data. 89

Table 1 – State machine description elements . 18
Table 2 – Communication errors and detection measures . 21
Table 3 – General Safety PDU . 24
Table 4 – Shortest Safety PDU . 25
Table 5 – Safety PDU command . 25
Table 6 – CRC_0 calculation sequence . 26
Table 7 – CRC_i calculation sequence (i>0) . 26
Table 8 – Example for CRC_0 inheritance . 27
Table 9 – Example for 4 octets of safety data with interchanging of octets 1-4 with 5-8 . 28
Table 10 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset after
restart (reset connection) or error . 31
Table 11 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset for
acknowledging a Reset command from the FSoE Master . 31
Table 12 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset after
restart (reset connection) or error . 32
Table 13 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Session . 32
Table 14 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Session . 33
Table 15 – Safety data transferred in the connection state . 34
Table 16 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in Connection state . 34
Table 17 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in Connection state . 34
Table 18 – Safety data transferred in the parameter state . 35
Table 19 – First Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 35
Table 20 – First Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 36
Table 21 – Second Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 36
Table 22 – Second Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 37
Table 23 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of ProcessData in data state . 37
Table 24 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of ProcessData in data state . 38
Table 25 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of fail-safe data in data state . 38
Table 26 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of fail-safe data in data state . 39
Table 27 – FSoE communication error . 39
Table 28 – FSoE communication error codes . 40
Table 29 – States of the FSoE Master . 40
Table 30 – Events in the FSoE Master state table . 42
Table 31 – Functions in the FSoE Master state table . 42
Table 32 – Variables in the FSoE Master state table . 43
Table 33 – Macros in the FSoE Master state table . 43
Table 34 – States of the FSoE Slave . 58
Table 35 – Events in the FSoE Slave state table . 60
Table 36 – Functions in the FSoE Slave state table . 60
Table 37 – Variables in the FSoE Slave state table . 61
Table 38 – Macros in the FSoE Slave state table . 61

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Table 39 – FSoE Communication parameters . 82
Table 40 – Indicator States . 82
Table 41 – FSoE STATUS indicator states . 83
Table 42 – Definition of times . 85

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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 many fieldbus enhancements are emerging, addressing not yet standardized
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.
Product standards
ISO 12100-1 and ISO 14121
ISO 12100-1 and ISO 14121
IEC 61496 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1 Safety of machinery – Principles for
IEC 61131-6
IEC 61496 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1 Safety of machinery – Principles for
IEC 61131-6
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements design and risk assessment
Safety for PLC design and risk assessment
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements
Safety for PLC
light curtains (under consideration) for drives for robots
(under consideration)
light curtains for drives for robots
Design of safety-related electrical, electronic and program-
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
mable electronic control systems (SRECS) for machinery
Security Security
Security Security
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
SIL based PL based
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
Installation guide Installation guide
Installation guide Installation guide Design objective
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
Applicable standards
ISO 13849-1, -2
ISO 13849-1, -2
IEC 60204-1
IEC 60204-1
Safety-related parts
Safety-related parts
Safety of electrical
Safety of electrical
IEC 61000-1-2
IEC 61000-1-2 of machinery
of machinery
equipment
equipment
Methodology EMC & FS
(SRPCS)
Methodology EMC & FS
(SRPCS)
IEC 61784-3 IEC 61326-3-1
IEC 61784-3 IEC 61326-3-1
Non-electrical
Non-electrical
Functional safety Test EMC & FS
Test EMC & FS
Functional safety
communication
communication
Electrical
Electrical
US: NFPA 79
US: NFPA 79
profiles
profiles
(2006)
(2006)
IEC 62061
IEC 62061
Functional safety
Functional safety
IEC 61158 series /
IEC 61158 series /
for machinery
for machinery
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series (SRECS)
(SRECS)
Functional safety (FS)
Fieldbus for use in Functional safety (FS) (including EMC for
Fieldbus for use in (including EMC for
(basic standard)
(basic standard) industrial environment)
industrial control systems industrial environment)
industrial control systems
Key
(yellow) safety-related standards
(blue) fieldbus-related standards
(dashed yellow) this standard
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)

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Figure 2 shows the relationships between this standard and relevant safety and fieldbus
standards in a process environment.
Product standards
IEC 61496 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1
IEC 61131-6
IEC 61496 IEC 61131-6 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements
Safety for PLC
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements
Safety for PLC
light curtains (under consideration) for drives for robots
(under consideration)
light curtains for drives for robots
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
Security Security
Security Security
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
See safety standards for machinery
(Figure 1)
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
Installation guide Installation guide
Installation guide Installation guide
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
Valid also in process industries,
whenever applicable
a)
a)
IEC 61326-3-2
IEC 61326-3-2
EMC and
EMC and
functional safety
functional safety
IEC 61784-3
IEC 61784-3
Functional safety
Functional safety
communication
communication
profiles
profiles
US:
US:
ISA-84.00.01
ISA-84.00.01
b)
b)
IEC 61511 series (3 parts = modified
IEC 61511 series (3 parts = modified
Functional safety – IEC 61511)
IEC 61158 series / Functional safety – IEC 61511)
IEC 61158 series /
Safety instrumented
Safety instrumented
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
systems for the
systems for the
Functional safety (FS)
Fieldbus for use in Functional safety (FS)
Fieldbus for use in DE: VDI 2180
DE: VDI 2180
process industry sector
process industry sector
(basic standard)
(basic standard)
industrial control systems Part 1-4
industrial control systems
Part 1-4
Key
(yellow) safety-related standards
(blue) fieldbus-related standards
(dashed yellow) this standard
a
For specified electromagnetic environments; otherwise IEC 61326-3-1.
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 within this system – implementation of a functional safety
communication profile in a standard device is not sufficient to qualify it as a safety device.

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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;
 individual description of functional safety profiles for several communication profile
families in IEC 61784-1 and IEC 61784-2;
 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 patents concerning the
functional safety communication profiles for family 12 as follows, where the [xx] notation
indicates the holder of the patent right:
DE 10 2004 044 764.0 [BE] Datenübertragungsverfahren und Automatisierungssystem
zum Einsatz eines solchen Datenübertragungsverfahrens
EP 05 733 921.0 [BE] Sicherheitssteuerung
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of these patent rights.
The holders of these patents rights have assured the IEC that they are willing to negotiate
licences under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants
throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of the holders of these patent rights are
registered with IEC.
Information may be obtained from:
Beckhoff Automation GmbH
[BE]
Eiserstrasse 5, 33415 Verl
GERMANY
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.

INTRODUCTION to Amendment 1
This Amendment 1 corrects technical errors in state tables for the FSoE Slave.
• Correct invalid value for the “bNew” parameter of SendFrame in transitions RESET_OK
(Reset state), SESSION_STAY2 (Session state), CONN_RESET2 (Connection state),
PARA_RESET2 (Parameter state), and DATA_RESET2 (Data state). This parameter shall
only be set to “FALSE” in all back-to-reset-transitions when all values are set to their
defaults.
• Add missing action in Transition SESSION_FAIL5 (Session state).
• Correct invalid value for the address parameter of STORE_DATA in transition
CONN_STAY1 (Connection state).

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INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION NETWORKS –
PROFILES –
Part 3-12: Functional safety fieldbuses –
Additional specifications for CPF 12

1 Scope
This part of the IEC 61784-3 series specifies a safety communication layer (services and
protocol) based on CPF 12 of IEC 61784-2 and IEC 61158 Type 12. It identifies the principles
for functional safety communications defined in IEC 61784-3 that are relevant for this safety
communication layer.
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 referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 60204-1, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards –
Immunity for industrial environments
IEC 61131-2, Programmable controllers – Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests
IEC 61158-2, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 2: Physical
layer specification and service definition
IEC 61158-3-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 3-12:
Data-link layer service definition – Type 12 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”.

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IEC 61158-4-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 4-12:
Data-link layer protocol specification – Type 12 elements
IEC 61158-5-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 5-12:
Application layer service definition – Type 12 elements
IEC 61158-6-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 6-12:
Application layer protocol specification – Type 12 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 61784-2, Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 2: Additional fieldbus
profiles for real-time networks based on ISO/IEC 8802-3
IEC 61784-3:2010 , Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 3: Functional safety
fieldbuses – General rules and profile definitions
IEC 61918, Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks in
industrial premises
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1 Common terms and definitions
3.1.1.1
availability
probability for an automated system that for a given period of time there are no unsatisfactory
system conditions such as loss of production
3.1.1.2
black channel
communication channel without available evidence of design or validation according to
IEC 61508
3.1.1.3
communication channel
logical connection between two end-points within a communication system
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3.1.1.4
communication system
arrangement of hardware, software and propagation media to allow the transfer of messages
(ISO/IEC 7498 application layer) from one application to another
3.1.1.5
connection
logical binding between two application objects within the same or different devices
3.1.1.6
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
redundant data derived from, and stored or transmitted together with, a block of data
in order to detect data corruption
procedure used to calculate the redundant data
NOTE 1 Terms “CRC code” and "CRC signature", and labels such as CRC1, CRC2, may also be used in this
standard to refer to the redundant data.
NOTE 2 See also [34], [35] .
3.1.1.7
error
discrepancy between a computed, observed or measured value or condition and the true,
specified or theoretically correct value or condition
[IEC 61508-4:2010 ], [IEC 61158]
NOTE 1 Errors may be due to design mistakes within hardware/software and/or corrupted information due to
electromagnetic interference and/or other effects.
NOTE 2 Errors do not necessarily result in a failure or a fault.
3.1.1.8
failure
termination of the ability of a functional unit to perform a required function or operation of a
functional unit in any way other than as required
NOTE 1 The definition in IEC 61508-4 is the same, with additional notes.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.11, modified]
NOTE 2 Failure may be due to an error (for example, problem with hardware/software design or message
disruption)
3.1.1.9
fault
abnormal condition that may cause a reduction in, or loss of, the capability of a functional unit
to perform a required function
NOTE IEV 191-05-01 defines “fault” as a state characterized by the inability to perform a required function,
excluding the inability during preventive maintenance or other planned actions, or due to lack of external
resources.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.10, modified]
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Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.
To be published.
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3.1.1.10
fieldbus
communication system based on serial data transfer and used in industrial automation or
process control applications
3.1.1.11
fieldbus system
system using a fieldbus with connected devices
...

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
0 Introduction . 8
0.1 General . 8
0.2 Patent declaration . 10
1 Scope . 11
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions . 12
3.1 Terms and definitions . 12
3.1.1 Common terms and definitions . 12
3.1.2 CPF 12: Additional terms and definitions . 17
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms. 17
3.2.1 Common symbols and abbreviated terms . 17
3.2.2 CPF 12: Additional symbols and abbreviated terms . 18
3.3 Conventions . 18
4 Overview of FSCP 12/1 (Safety-over-EtherCAT™) . 18
5 General . 20
5.1 External document providing specifications for the profile . 20
5.2 Safety functional requirements . 20
5.3 Safety measures . 21
5.4 Safety communication layer structure . 21
5.5 Relationships with FAL (and DLL, PhL) . 22
5.5.1 General . 22
5.5.2 Data types . 22
6 Safety communication layer services . 22
6.1 FSoE Connection . 22
6.2 FSoE Cycle . 22
6.3 FSoE services . 23
7 Safety communication layer protocol . 24
7.1 Safety PDU format . 24
7.1.1 Safety PDU structure . 24
7.1.2 Safety PDU command. 25
7.1.3 Safety PDU CRC . 25
7.2 FSCP 12/1 communication procedure . 29
7.2.1 Message cycle . 29
7.2.2 FSCP 12/1 node states . 29
7.3 Reaction on communication errors . 39
7.4 State table for FSoE Master . 40
7.4.1 FSoE Master state machine . 40
7.4.2 Reset state . 44
7.4.3 Session state . 45
7.4.4 Connection state . 48
7.4.5 Parameter state . 52
7.4.6 Data state . 55
7.5 State table for FSoE Slave . 58
7.5.1 FSoE Slave state machine . 58
7.5.2 Reset state . 62

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7.5.3 Session state . 64
7.5.4 Connection state . 68
7.5.5 Parameter state . 73
7.5.6 Data state . 78
8 Safety communication layer management . 81
8.1 FSCP 12/1 parameter handling . 81
8.2 FSoE communication parameters . 81
9 System requirements . 82
9.1 Indicators and switches . 82
9.1.1 Indicator states and flash rates . 82
9.1.2 Indicators . 83
9.2 Installation guidelines . 84
9.3 Safety function response time . 84
9.3.1 General . 84
9.3.2 Determination of FSoE Watchdog time . 85
9.3.3 Calculation of the worst case safety function response time . 86
9.4 Duration of demands . 87
9.5 Constraints for calculation of system characteristics . 87
9.5.1 General . 87
9.5.2 Probabilistic considerations . 87
9.6 Maintenance . 89
9.7 Safety manual . 89
10 Assessment . 89
Annex A (informative) Additional information for functional safety communication
profiles of CPF 12 . 90
A.1 Hash function calculation . 90
A.2 … . 94
Annex B (informative) Information for assessment of the functional safety
communication profiles of CPF 12 . 95
Bibliography . 96

Table 1 – State machine description elements . 18
Table 2 – Communication errors and detection measures . 21
Table 3 – General Safety PDU . 24
Table 4 – Shortest Safety PDU . 25
Table 5 – Safety PDU command . 25
Table 6 – CRC_0 calculation sequence . 26
Table 7 – CRC_i calculation sequence (i>0) . 26
Table 8 – Example for CRC_0 inheritance . 27
Table 9 – Example for 4 octets of safety data with interchanging of octets 1-4 with 5-8 . 28
Table 10 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset after
restart (reset connection) or error . 31
Table 11 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset for
acknowledging a Reset command from the FSoE Master . 31
Table 12 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Reset after
restart (reset connection) or error . 32

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Table 13 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Session . 32
Table 14 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data with command = Session . 33
Table 15 – Safety data transferred in the connection state . 33
Table 16 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in Connection state . 34
Table 17 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in Connection state . 34
Table 18 – Safety data transferred in the parameter state . 35
Table 19 – First Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 35
Table 20 – First Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 36
Table 21 – Second Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 36
Table 22 – Second Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of safety data in parameter state . 37
Table 23 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of ProcessData in data state . 37
Table 24 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of ProcessData in data state . 38
Table 25 – Safety Master PDU for 4 octets of fail-safe data in data state . 38
Table 26 – Safety Slave PDU for 4 octets of fail-safe data in data state . 39
Table 27 – FSoE communication error . 39
Table 28 – FSoE communication error codes . 40
Table 29 – States of the FSoE Master . 40
Table 30 – Events in the FSoE Master state table . 42
Table 31 – Functions in the FSoE Master state table . 42
Table 32 – Variables in the FSoE Master state table . 43
Table 33 – Macros in the FSoE Master state table . 43
Table 34 – States of the FSoE Slave . 58
Table 35 – Events in the FSoE Slave state table . 60
Table 36 – Functions in the FSoE Slave state table . 60
Table 37 – Variables in the FSoE Slave state table . 61
Table 38 – Macros in the FSoE Slave state table . 61
Table 39 – FSoE Communication parameters . 82
Table 40 – Indicator States . 82
Table 41 – FSoE STATUS indicator states . 83
Table 42 – Definition of times . 85

Figure 1 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (machinery) . 8
Figure 2 – Relationships of IEC 61784-3 with other standards (process) . 9
Figure 3 – Basic FSCP 12/1 system . 19
Figure 4 – FSCP 12/1 software architecture . 21
Figure 5 – FSoE Cycle . 23
Figure 6 – FSCP 12/1 communication structure . 23
Figure 7 – Safety PDU for CPF 12 embedded in Type 12 PDU . 24
Figure 8 – FSCP 12/1 node states . 30
Figure 9 – State diagram for FSoE Master . 41
Figure 10 – State diagram for FSoE Slave . 59
Figure 11 – Indicator flash rates . 83

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Figure 12 – Components of a safety function . 84
Figure 13 – Calculation of the FSoE Watchdog times for input and output connections . 85
Figure 14 – Calculation of the worst case safety function response time . 86
Figure 15 – Safety PDU embedded in standard PDU . 88
Figure 16 – Residual error rate for 8/16/24 bit safety data and up to 12 144 bit
standard data. 89

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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 many fieldbus enhancements are emerging, addressing not yet standardized
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.
Product standards
ISO 12100-1 and ISO 14121
ISO 12100-1 and ISO 14121
IEC 61496 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1 Safety of machinery – Principles for
IEC 61131-6
IEC 61496 IEC 61131-6 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1 Safety of machinery – Principles for
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements design and risk assessment
Safety for PLC design and risk assessment
Safety f. e.g. Safety for PLC Safety functions Safety requirements
light curtains (under consideration) for drives for robots
(under consideration)
light curtains for drives for robots
Design of safety-related electrical, electronic and program-
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
mable electronic control systems (SRECS) for machinery
Security Security
Security Security
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
SIL based PL based
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
Installation guide Installation guide
Installation guide Installation guide Design objective
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
Applicable standards
ISO 13849-1, -2
ISO 13849-1, -2
IEC 60204-1
IEC 60204-1
Safety-related parts
Safety-related parts
Safety of electrical
Safety of electrical
IEC 61000-1-2
IEC 61000-1-2 of machinery
of machinery
equipment
equipment
Methodology EMC & FS
(SRPCS)
Methodology EMC & FS
(SRPCS)
IEC 61784-3 IEC 61326-3-1
IEC 61784-3 IEC 61326-3-1
Non-electrical
Non-electrical
Functional safety Test EMC & FS
Test EMC & FS
Functional safety
communication
communication
Electrical
Electrical
US: NFPA 79
US: NFPA 79
profiles
profiles
(2006)
(2006)
IEC 62061
IEC 62061
Functional safety
Functional safety
IEC 61158 series /
IEC 61158 series /
for machinery
for machinery
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series (SRECS)
(SRECS)
Functional safety (FS)
Fieldbus for use in Functional safety (FS) (including EMC for
Fieldbus for use in (including EMC for
(basic standard)
(basic standard) industrial environment)
industrial control systems industrial environment)
industrial control systems
Key
(yellow) safety-related standards
(blue) fieldbus-related standards
(dashed yellow) this standard
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)

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Figure 2 shows the relationships between this standard and relevant safety and fieldbus
standards in a process environment.
Product standards
IEC 61496 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1
IEC 61131-6
IEC 61496 IEC 61131-6 IEC 61800-5-2 ISO 10218-1
Safety f. e.g. Safety functions Safety requirements
Safety for PLC
Safety f. e.g. Safety for PLC Safety functions Safety requirements
light curtains (under consideration) for drives for robots
(under consideration)
light curtains for drives for robots
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
IEC 61784-4 IEC 62443
Security Security
Security Security
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
See safety standards for machinery
(Figure 1)
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
IEC 61784-5 IEC 61918
Installation guide Installation guide
Installation guide Installation guide
(profile-specific) (common part)
(profile-specific) (common part)
Valid also in process industries,
whenever applicable
a)
a)
IEC 61326-3-2
IEC 61326-3-2
EMC and
EMC and
functional safety
functional safety
IEC 61784-3
IEC 61784-3
Functional safety
Functional safety
communication
communication
profiles
profiles
US:
US:
ISA-84.00.01
ISA-84.00.01
b)
b)
(3 parts = modified
IEC 61511 series
IEC 61511 series (3 parts = modified
IEC 61511)
Functional safety –
IEC 61158 series / Functional safety – IEC 61511)
IEC 61158 series /
Safety instrumented
Safety instrumented
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
IEC 61784-1, -2 IEC 61508 series
systems for the
systems for the
Fieldbus for use in Functional safety (FS)
Functional safety (FS)
Fieldbus for use in DE: VDI 2180
process industry sector DE: VDI 2180
process industry sector
(basic standard)
(basic standard)
industrial control systems Part 1-4
industrial control systems
Part 1-4
Key
(yellow) safety-related standards
(blue) fieldbus-related standards
(dashed yellow) this standard
a
For specified electromagnetic environments; otherwise IEC 61326-3-1.
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 within this system – implementation of a functional safety
communication profile in a standard device is not sufficient to qualify it as a safety device.

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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;
 individual description of functional safety profiles for several communication profile
families in IEC 61784-1 and IEC 61784-2;
 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 patents concerning the
functional safety communication profiles for family 12 as follows, where the [xx] notation
indicates the holder of the patent right:
DE 10 2004 044 764.0 [BE] Datenübertragungsverfahren und Automatisierungssystem
zum Einsatz eines solchen Datenübertragungsverfahrens
EP 05 733 921.0 [BE] Sicherheitssteuerung
IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of these patent rights.
The holders of these patents rights have assured the IEC that they are willing to negotiate
licences under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants
throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of the holders of these patent rights are
registered with IEC.
Information may be obtained from:
[BE] Beckhoff Automation GmbH
Eiserstrasse 5, 33415 Verl
GERMANY
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.

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INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION NETWORKS –
PROFILES –
Part 3-12: Functional safety fieldbuses –
Additional specifications for CPF 12

1 Scope
This part of the IEC 61784-3 series specifies a safety communication layer (services and
protocol) based on CPF 12 of IEC 61784-2 and IEC 61158 Type 12. It identifies the principles
for functional safety communications defined in IEC 61784-3 that are relevant for this safety
communication layer.
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 referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 60204-1, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards –
Immunity for industrial environments
IEC 61131-2, Programmable controllers – Part 2: Equipment requirements and tests
IEC 61158-2, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 2: Physical
layer specification and service definition
IEC 61158-3-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 3-12:
Data-link layer service definition – Type 12 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”.

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IEC 61158-4-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 4-12:
Data-link layer protocol specification – Type 12 elements
IEC 61158-5-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 5-12:
Application layer service definition – Type 12 elements
IEC 61158-6-12, Industrial communication networks – Fieldbus specifications – Part 6-12:
Application layer protocol specification – Type 12 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 61784-2, Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 2: Additional fieldbus
profiles for real-time networks based on ISO/IEC 8802-3
IEC 61784-3:2010 , Industrial communication networks – Profiles – Part 3: Functional safety
fieldbuses – General rules and profile definitions
IEC 61918, Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks in
industrial premises
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviated terms and conventions
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1 Common terms and definitions
3.1.1.1
availability
probability for an automated system that for a given period of time there are no unsatisfactory
system conditions such as loss of production
3.1.1.2
black channel
communication channel without available evidence of design or validation according to
IEC 61508
3.1.1.3
communication channel
logical connection between two end-points within a communication system
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3.1.1.4
communication system
arrangement of hardware, software and propagation media to allow the transfer of messages
(ISO/IEC 7498 application layer) from one application to another
3.1.1.5
connection
logical binding between two application objects within the same or different devices
3.1.1.6
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
redundant data derived from, and stored or transmitted together with, a block of data
in order to detect data corruption
procedure used to calculate the redundant data
NOTE 1 Terms “CRC code” and "CRC signature", and labels such as CRC1, CRC2, may also be used in this
standard to refer to the redundant data.
NOTE 2 See also [34], [35] .
3.1.1.7
error
discrepancy between a computed, observed or measured value or condition and the true,
specified or theoretically correct value or condition
[IEC 61508-4:2010 ], [IEC 61158]
NOTE 1 Errors may be due to design mistakes within hardware/software and/or corrupted information due to
electromagnetic interference and/or other effects.
NOTE 2 Errors do not necessarily result in a failure or a fault.
3.1.1.8
failure
termination of the ability of a functional unit to perform a required function or operation of a
functional unit in any way other than as required
NOTE 1 The definition in IEC 61508-4 is the same, with additional notes.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.11, modified]
NOTE 2 Failure may be due to an error (for example, problem with hardware/software design or message
disruption)
3.1.1.9
fault
abnormal condition that may cause a reduction in, or loss of, the capability of a functional unit
to perform a required function
NOTE IEV 191-05-01 defines “fault” as a state characterized by the inability to perform a required function,
excluding the inability during preventive maintenance or other planned actions, or due to lack of external
resources.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.10, modified]
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Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.
To be published.
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3.1.1.10
fieldbus
communication system based on serial data transfer and used in industrial automation or
process control applications
3.1.1.11
fieldbus system
system using a fieldbus with connected devices
3.1.1.12
frame
denigrated synonym for DLPDU
3.1.1.13
Frame Check Sequence (FCS)
redundant data derived from a block of data within a DLPDU (frame), using a hash function,
and stored or transmitted together with the block of data, in order to detect data corruption
NOTE 1 An FCS can be derived using for example a CRC or other hash function.
NOTE 2 See also [34], [35].
3.1.1.14
hash function
(mathematical) function that maps values from a (possibly very) large set of values into a
(usually) smaller range of values
NOTE 1 Hash functions can be used to detect data corruption.
NOTE 2 Common hash functions include parity, checksum or CRC.
[IEC/TR 62210, modified]
3.1.1.15
hazard
state or set of conditions of a system that, together with other related conditions will inevitably
lead to harm to persons, property or environment
3.1.1.16
master
active communication entity able to initiate and schedule communication activities by other
stations which may be masters or slaves
3.1.1.17
message
ordered series of octets intended to convey information
[ISO/IEC 2382-16.02.01, modified]
3.1.1.18
performance level (PL)
discrete level used to specify the ability of safety-related parts of control systems to perform a
safety function under foreseeable conditions
[ISO 13849-1]
3.1.1.19
protective extra-low-voltage (PELV)
electrical circuit in which the voltage cannot exceed a.c. 30 V r.m.s., 42,4 V peak or d.c. 60 V
in normal and single-fault condition, except earth faults in other circuits
NOTE A PELV circuit is similar to an SELV circuit that is connected to protective earth.

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3.1.1.20
redundancy
existence of means, in addition to the means which would be sufficient for a functional unit to
perform a required function or for data to represent information
NOTE The definition in IEC 61508-4 is the same, with additional example and notes.
[IEC 61508-4:2010, modified], [ISO/IEC 2382-14.01.12, modified]
3.1.1.21
reliability
probability that an automated system can perform a required function under given conditions
for a given time interval (t1,t2)
NOTE 1
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