SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A12:2023
(Amendment)Industrial communication networks - Installation of communication networks in industrial premises
Industrial communication networks - Installation of communication networks in industrial premises
This document specifies basic requirements for the installation of media for communication networks within and between the automation islands, of industrial sites. This standard covers balanced and optical fibre cabling. It also covers the cabling infrastructure for wireless media, but not the wireless media itself. Additional media are covered in the IEC 61784-5 series.
This document is a companion standard to the communication networks of the industrial automation islands and especially to the communication networks specified in the IEC 61158 series and the IEC 61784 series.
In addition, this document covers the connection between the generic telecommunications cabling specified in ISO/IEC 11801-3 and the specific communication cabling of an automation island, where an automation outlet (AO) replaces the telecommunication outlet (TO) of ISO/IEC 11801-3.
NOTE If the interface used at the AO does not conform to that specified for the TO of ISO/IEC 11801-3, the cabling no longer conforms to ISO/IEC 11801-3 although certain features, including performance, of generic cabling may be retained.
This document provides guidelines that cope with the critical aspects of the industrial automation area (safety, security and environmental aspects such as mechanical, liquid, particulate, climatic, chemicals and electromagnetic interference).
This document does not recognise implementations of power distribution with or through Ethernet balanced cabling systems that are not specified in IEEE 802.3af and in IEEE 802.3at.
This document deals with the roles of planner, installer, verifier, and acceptance test personnel, administration and maintenance personnel and specifies the relevant responsibilities and/or gives guidance.
Industrielle Kommunikationsnetze – Installation von Kommunikationsnetzen in Industrieanlagen
Réseaux de communication industriels - Installation de réseaux de communication dans des locaux industriels
Industrijska komunikacijska omrežja - Inštalacija komunikacijskih omrežij v industrijskih okoljih - Dopolnilo A12
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 16-Oct-2022
- Publication Date
- 13-Mar-2023
- Technical Committee
- MOV - Measuring equipment for electromagnetic quantities
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 25-Jan-2023
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Mar-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2022
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2022
Overview
SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A12:2023 is an important European standard developed by SIST, focusing on the installation of industrial communication networks within industrial premises. This standard specifies fundamental requirements for the installation of balanced and optical fibre cabling, as well as infrastructure for wireless media within and between automation islands in industrial settings. It is particularly relevant to professionals planning, installing, verifying, administering, and maintaining industrial communication networks, ensuring robust, reliable, and efficient data transmission in automated manufacturing and industrial process environments.
Key Topics
- Cabling Types: Covers installation requirements for both balanced cabling and optical fibre cabling used in industrial automation networks.
- Wireless Infrastructure: Provides specifications for cabling infrastructure supporting wireless communication, though it does not detail the wireless media itself.
- Interface and Outlet Guidance: Addresses the transition from generic telecommunications cabling (ISO/IEC 11801-3) to specific automation island cabling, highlighting the use of automation outlets (AO) instead of traditional telecommunication outlets (TO).
- Environmental and Safety Considerations: Guides on coping with critical industrial issues, including:
- Mechanical stresses
- Liquid and particulate exposure
- Climatic and chemical resistance
- Electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation
- Role Definition: Outlines roles and responsibilities for planners, installers, verifiers, acceptance testers, and maintenance personnel throughout the network installation lifecycle.
- Compliance Limitations: Clarifies exclusion of power distribution implementations with Ethernet balanced cabling systems not specified by IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at standards.
Applications
Adopting SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A12:2023 ensures standardized procedures for the installation of communication networks in challenging industrial environments. Key applications include:
- Factory Automation: Establishing interconnected communication between automation devices and systems, improving reliability and real-time data exchange.
- Process Industries: Ensuring robust connectivity across process control networks, supporting safe, continuous operations with high immunity to environmental hazards.
- Industrial Networking Upgrades: Integrating modern data cabling solutions with legacy or existing generic telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring compatibility and performance.
- Quality Assurance in Installation: Providing clear methodologies for acceptance testing, verification, and ongoing maintenance, supporting high network uptime and security.
Related Standards
This standard is interconnected with several other key industrial communication and cabling standards, such as:
- IEC 61158 Series: Communication networks for industrial automation, specifying protocols and data exchange mechanisms for various fieldbus types.
- IEC 61784 Series: Profiles for network communication in industrial automation, supporting diverse industrial communication technologies.
- IEC 61784-5 Series: Additional media requirements and profile-specific cabling guidance for industrial communication networks.
- ISO/IEC 11801-3: International standard for generic telecommunications cabling in industrial premises, providing a foundation for structured cabling installations.
- IEEE 802.3af & IEEE 802.3at: Standards defining Power over Ethernet (PoE) for network devices, relevant for compliant power distribution.
By following the guidelines of SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A12:2023, industrial organizations benefit from enhanced reliability, safety, and interoperability of their communication network infrastructures, supporting smart manufacturing and industrial digitalization initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A12:2023 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Industrial communication networks - Installation of communication networks in industrial premises". This standard covers: This document specifies basic requirements for the installation of media for communication networks within and between the automation islands, of industrial sites. This standard covers balanced and optical fibre cabling. It also covers the cabling infrastructure for wireless media, but not the wireless media itself. Additional media are covered in the IEC 61784-5 series. This document is a companion standard to the communication networks of the industrial automation islands and especially to the communication networks specified in the IEC 61158 series and the IEC 61784 series. In addition, this document covers the connection between the generic telecommunications cabling specified in ISO/IEC 11801-3 and the specific communication cabling of an automation island, where an automation outlet (AO) replaces the telecommunication outlet (TO) of ISO/IEC 11801-3. NOTE If the interface used at the AO does not conform to that specified for the TO of ISO/IEC 11801-3, the cabling no longer conforms to ISO/IEC 11801-3 although certain features, including performance, of generic cabling may be retained. This document provides guidelines that cope with the critical aspects of the industrial automation area (safety, security and environmental aspects such as mechanical, liquid, particulate, climatic, chemicals and electromagnetic interference). This document does not recognise implementations of power distribution with or through Ethernet balanced cabling systems that are not specified in IEEE 802.3af and in IEEE 802.3at. This document deals with the roles of planner, installer, verifier, and acceptance test personnel, administration and maintenance personnel and specifies the relevant responsibilities and/or gives guidance.
This document specifies basic requirements for the installation of media for communication networks within and between the automation islands, of industrial sites. This standard covers balanced and optical fibre cabling. It also covers the cabling infrastructure for wireless media, but not the wireless media itself. Additional media are covered in the IEC 61784-5 series. This document is a companion standard to the communication networks of the industrial automation islands and especially to the communication networks specified in the IEC 61158 series and the IEC 61784 series. In addition, this document covers the connection between the generic telecommunications cabling specified in ISO/IEC 11801-3 and the specific communication cabling of an automation island, where an automation outlet (AO) replaces the telecommunication outlet (TO) of ISO/IEC 11801-3. NOTE If the interface used at the AO does not conform to that specified for the TO of ISO/IEC 11801-3, the cabling no longer conforms to ISO/IEC 11801-3 although certain features, including performance, of generic cabling may be retained. This document provides guidelines that cope with the critical aspects of the industrial automation area (safety, security and environmental aspects such as mechanical, liquid, particulate, climatic, chemicals and electromagnetic interference). This document does not recognise implementations of power distribution with or through Ethernet balanced cabling systems that are not specified in IEEE 802.3af and in IEEE 802.3at. This document deals with the roles of planner, installer, verifier, and acceptance test personnel, administration and maintenance personnel and specifies the relevant responsibilities and/or gives guidance.
SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A12:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.040.40 - Industrial process measurement and control; 33.020 - Telecommunications in general; 35.110 - Networking; 35.240.50 - IT applications in industry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A12:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN IEC 61918:2019, SIST EN IEC 61918:2019/A1:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2023
Industrijska komunikacijska omrežja - Inštalacija komunikacijskih omrežij v
industrijskih okoljih - Dopolnilo A12
Industrial communication networks - Installation of communication networks in industrial
premises
Industrielle Kommunikationsnetze – Installation von Kommunikationsnetzen in
Industrieanlagen
Réseaux de communication industriels - Installation de réseaux de communication dans
des locaux industriels
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61918:2018/A12:2023
ICS:
25.040.40 Merjenje in krmiljenje Industrial process
industrijskih postopkov measurement and control
35.110 Omreževanje Networking
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61918:2018/A12
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2023
ICS 25.040.40; 33.020; 35.240.50
English Version
Industrial communication networks - Installation of
communication networks in industrial premises
Réseaux de communication industriels - Installation de Industrielle Kommunikationsnetze - Installation von
réseaux de communication dans des locaux industriels Kommunikationsnetzen in Industrieanlagen
This amendment A12 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 61918:2018; it was approved by CENELEC on 2022-12-30. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
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Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Nor
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