IEC 61158-4-16:2007
Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 4-16: Data-link layer protocol specification - Type 16 elements
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IEC 61158-4-16:2007 defines the data-link layer protocol specification for Type 16 elements within Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications. It is relevant when engineers, test teams, and procurement specialists need a technical document that supports interface definition, interoperability review, and documented evaluation of fieldbus behavior at the protocol level. As a primary reference, IEC 61158-4-16:2007 can help structure technical assessment, validation planning, and compliance workflows for industrial automation systems that rely on predictable network communication.
IEC 61158-4-16:2007 standard overview
IEC 61158-4-16:2007 focuses on the data-link layer protocol specification associated with Type 16 elements, making it a technical basis for understanding how fieldbus communication is organized and controlled. In practice, it is used to support engineering documentation, protocol analysis, and conformity assessment activities where predictable communication behavior matters. Teams involved in product evaluation or technical review may use it to align implementation, testing workflows, and procurement requirements with the expected data-link layer functions.
Applications of IEC 61158-4-16:2007
This document is commonly relevant in industrial automation environments where fieldbus-based communication must be assessed against a defined protocol model. It may support development and verification activities for control systems, networked industrial equipment, and associated test setups that examine data-link layer behavior. Laboratories and compliance teams can use it during technical validation, interoperability checks, and documented evaluation of communication functions before deployment or approval in operational systems.
Why IEC 61158-4-16:2007 matters
IEC 61158-4-16:2007 matters because consistent protocol definition is essential for interoperability, testing consistency, and risk reduction in industrial communication networks. It gives organizations a reference point for engineering validation, quality assurance, and conformity assessment preparation when fieldbus performance must be demonstrated in a controlled way. For procurement and compliance workflows, it can help confirm that a solution is aligned with the expected technical framework before integration into larger automation or control architectures.
- Supports review of Type 16 data-link layer protocol behavior in fieldbus networks
- Useful for engineering documentation, protocol validation, and laboratory evaluation
- Helps structure compliance workflows for interoperability and technical consistency
- Assists procurement and technical teams when specifying communication requirements
- Publication Date: 2007-12-14
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 61158-4-16:2007 (2007-12-14)
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