IEC 61158-3-13:2014
Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 3-13: Data link layer service definition - Type 13 elements
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IEC 61158-3-13:2014 defines the Data link layer service definition for Type 13 elements within Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 3-13. It is relevant when engineering teams, test laboratories, and procurement groups need a clear technical reference for communication behavior at the data link layer. As a primary compliance reference, IEC 61158-3-13:2014 supports technical review, documented evaluation, and conformity assessment activities where consistent fieldbus implementation and verification are important.
Overview of IEC 61158-3-13:2014
This document focuses on the service definition associated with the data link layer for Type 13 fieldbus elements, helping describe how communication services are structured within an industrial network architecture. For organizations working on control systems, network integration, or protocol validation, it can serve as a useful engineering specification during technical assessment and design review. It is often consulted alongside related parts of the IEC 61158 series to support operational consistency and confirm that implementation decisions align with the intended communication model.
Compliance applications of IEC 61158-3-13:2014
IEC 61158-3-13:2014 may be used in engineering documentation, laboratory evaluation, and procurement review when fieldbus-based equipment must be assessed against a defined communication service layer. It is relevant to testing workflows that examine interoperability, message handling, and conformance-related behavior in industrial automation environments. Teams preparing technical files or verification activities often rely on this type of reference to support product evaluation, quality workflows, and regulatory preparation for networked electrical equipment and control systems.
Importance of compliance with IEC 61158-3-13:2014
Using IEC 61158-3-13:2014 in development and validation programs helps reduce implementation risk by providing a stable reference for the data link layer service definition of Type 13 elements. That clarity can improve interoperability, testing consistency, and engineering validation across products and system variants. It also supports conformity assessment preparation by giving compliance teams a structured basis for documented evaluation, helping procurement and quality assurance teams compare solutions against the same technical expectations.
- Data link layer service definition for Type 13 fieldbus communication
- Useful for protocol review, interoperability checks, and implementation validation
- Supports laboratory evaluation and documented conformity assessment work
- Relevant to industrial automation, control systems, and networked equipment integration
- Publication Date: 2014-08-13
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 2
- This Version: IEC 61158-3-13:2014 (2014-08-13)
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