ISA SP104 Committee Announces New Website for EDDL
Research Triangle Park, NC (17 April 2007) - ISA's Electronic Device
Description Language (EDDL) standards committee, ISA-SP104, has
launched a new website, www.eddl.org, that gives information about the
standard and offers resources for learning more about EDDL technology.
The Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) standard advanc...
ISA SP104 Committee Announces New Website for EDDL
Research Triangle Park, NC (17 April 2007) - ISA's Electronic Device
Description Language (EDDL) standards committee, ISA-SP104, has
launched a new website, www.eddl.org, that gives information about the
standard and offers resources for learning more about EDDL technology.
The Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) standard advances
interoperability of devices in control systems and handheld
communicators. Integration of all functionality in simple sensors
through complex drives using different protocols is facilitated. Device
diagnostics, asset management, and user interface displays enabled by
EDDL enhance reliability and performance."EDDL is an important subject in the industry today, and we're proud of
the work that we're doing to further the understanding of how this
standard is used to make plants more competitive," said ISA-SP104
Committee Chair Terry Blevins of Emerson Process. "This website will
offer viewers the chance to see the benefits and history, how it is
used, common questions and answers, and who the supporting organizations
are."Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) technology is used by
major manufacturers to describe the information that is accessible in
digital devices. Electronic device descriptions are available for over
15 million devices that are currently installed in the process industry.
The technology is used by the major process control systems and
maintenance tool suppliers to support device diagnostics and
calibration.The ISA-SP104 committee and the ISA Standards and Practices Board have
recently approved ISA-61804-3 (104.00.01), Function Blocks (FB) for
Process Control - Part 3: Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL).
This standard, which is an identical adoption of the IEC standard of the
same title, specifies EDDL as a generic language for describing the
properties of automation system components. The standard is now before
the American National Standards Institute for final approval. ISA
expects to publish the standard next month.The website is a good way for interested parties to learn how to ensure
long-term viability of device management solutions, protect their
investment in these systems and easily keep it current, ensure security
and robustness, according to Blevins. The site also features links to
training, technical articles about EDDL, online tutorials, and other
related standards efforts.
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