ISO/TS 29002-6:2010

Overview

ISO/TS 29002-6:2010 is a technical specification developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that focuses on industrial automation systems and integration. This standard specifies a conceptual information model and an exchange file format designed for terminology information sourced from a concept dictionary. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the exchange of characteristic data with improved interoperability across various automation systems.

The conceptual model is expressed using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), while the exchange format is defined using Extensible Markup Language (XML). This structured approach allows consistent and precise representation and exchange of terminological data essential to industrial automation.

Key Topics

• Concept Dictionary Terminology Reference Model
  Defines a standardized conceptual framework for organizing and managing terminology used in industrial automation, enhancing clarity and consistency.

• Unified Modeling Language (UML)
  Provides a visual and formal representation of the concept dictionary information model, ensuring that stakeholders share a common understanding.

• XML-based Exchange File Format
  Specifies XML structures enabling interoperability between implementations and facilitating data exchange through established terminology services.

• Terminology Service Interface
  ISO/TS 29002-6 works in conjunction with ISO/TS 29002-20 to deliver a service interface that retrieves terminological information on specific concepts within a dictionary.

• Interoperability Support
  Acts as a common resource to enable interoperability between ISO 13584 and ISO 22745 implementations, two major standards in industrial automation and data exchange.

• Implementation Flexibility
  Can be employed without restriction or tailored through implementation profiles by other standards referencing this specification, allowing flexible integration.

Applications

ISO/TS 29002-6:2010 is highly relevant in environments where:

• Industrial Automation Systems require consistent terminology exchange for components, characteristics, and process data.
• System Integrators and Manufacturers need a common language to exchange product data and specifications, reducing errors and improving communication.
• Software Developers build interoperability frameworks or terminology services supporting complex data exchange standards in manufacturing and automation.
• Standardization Bodies reference this specification to harmonize terminology exchange protocols across different automation standards.
• Facility Management and Asset Lifecycle Management benefit from standardized characteristic data exchanges for maintenance, logistics, and operational efficiency.

By ensuring standardized terminology and data exchange methods, this specification facilitates seamless integration of automation components, enhancing productivity and reducing integration costs.

Related Standards

• ISO/TS 29002-20 - Terminology Service Interface Specification
  Defines the interface for retrieving terminological data from the concept dictionary, which complements the XML data structures outlined in ISO/TS 29002-6.

• ISO 13584 (PLIB) - Parts Library Standard
  Utilizes concept dictionaries for managing component data and benefits from ISO/TS 29002-6 to ensure terminology consistency.

• ISO 22745 - Open technical dictionaries and their application to master data
  Implementations rely on ISO/TS 29002-6 for concept dictionary interoperability and exchange of characteristic data.

ISO/TS 29002-6:2010 establishes a critical foundation for effective data interoperability in industrial automation through a standardized approach to terminology management and exchange. Its UML-based conceptual model and XML file format enable diverse systems and applications to communicate with clarity and consistency, supporting enhanced integration and automation performance worldwide.