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
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Overview
EN IEC 61918:2018/A12:2023 provides guidance and mandatory requirements for the installation of communication network media within and between automation islands in industrial premises. The standard focuses on balanced cabling and optical fibre, and it addresses the cabling infrastructure for wireless media (but not the wireless media itself). It also clarifies the relationship between generic telecommunication cabling (ISO/IEC 11801-3) and automation-specific cabling where an Automation Outlet (AO) replaces a Telecommunication Outlet (TO).
This amendment (A12) updates European-level standards relationships and the list of normative references to reflect current cabling standards.
Key Topics
- Covered media: balanced cabling (twisted-pair), optical fibre cabling, and infrastructure for wireless systems (antenna cabling, access points support).
- Scope boundaries: does not specify wireless radio standards and does not accept non-standard power distribution over balanced Ethernet beyond IEEE 802.3af/802.3at.
- Safety and environmental aspects: guidance for mechanical, liquid, particulate, climatic, chemical and electromagnetic interference (EMI) considerations critical to industrial environments.
- Interfacing with generic cabling: principles for connecting ISO/IEC 11801-3 generic telecommunication cabling to specific automation island cabling via an AO, and the implications if AO interfaces differ from TO specifications.
- Roles and responsibilities: defines responsibilities and guidance for planners, installers, verifiers, acceptance test personnel, administration and maintenance staff.
- Amendment A12 highlights: replacement of EN 50288 (series) by IEC 61156 (series) in normative references and a modification to Figure 2, "Standards relationships", to reflect European-level relationships between standards.
Applications
This standard is intended for use by system integrators, installation contractors, plant engineers, and maintenance teams implementing communication networks in manufacturing plants, process industries, and other industrial sites. Practical applications include:
- Designing and installing copper and fibre cabling for automation islands and inter-island links.
- Implementing cabling infrastructure that supports wireless access while addressing EMC and environmental robustness.
- Preparing acceptance tests and verification procedures that reflect industrial constraints.
- Ensuring clear role separation and handover procedures between planning, installation, and maintenance teams.
Related Standards
- IEC 61158 series - fieldbus and industrial network protocols (companion communications standards).
- IEC 61784 series - industrial communication networks and profiles.
- ISO/IEC 11801-3 - generic telecommunications cabling for industrial premises (interfaces to AO/TO).
- IEC 61156 series - (replaces EN 50288 in A12) cable specifications for balanced cabling.
Keywords: industrial communication networks, installation, balanced cabling, optical fibre, wireless cabling infrastructure, automation island, Automation Outlet (AO), EMC, safety, verification.
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.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
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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