BS EN IEC 61804-2:2018 is applicable to function blocks (FB) for process control.This document specifies FB by using the result of a harmonization work as regards several
elements.a) The device model which defines the components of an IEC 61804-2 conformant device.b) Conceptual specifications of FBs for measurement, actuation and processing. This
includes general rules for the essential features to support control, whilst avoiding details
which stop innovation as well as specialization for different industrial sectors.c) The electronic device description (EDD) technology, which enables the integration of real
product details using the tools of the engineering life cycle.The standardization work for FB was carried out by harmonizing the description of concepts of
existing technologies. It results in an abstract level that allowed the definition of the common
features in a unique way. This abstract vision is called here the "conceptual FB specification"
and is mapped to specific communication systems and their accompanying definitions by the
industrial groups.Cross References:IEC 61499-1:2012ISO/IEC 7498-1IEC 61158 (all parts)IEC 61131-3IEC 61804-5ISO 9899IEC 61804 (all parts)ISO/IEC 10646ISO/IEC 2022ISO/IEC 19501IEC 60584-1ISO 15745-1IEC 61804-3IEC 60050-351:1998Replaces BS EN 61804-2:2007 which remains currentAll current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.