IEC 61158-6-17:2007
Industrial communication networks - Fieldbus specifications - Part 6-17: Application layer protocol specification - Type 17 elements
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IEC 61158-6-17:2007 defines the application layer protocol specification for Type 17 elements within industrial communication networks and fieldbus specifications. It is relevant when engineering teams, test laboratories, and procurement groups need a technical document that supports evaluation of protocol behavior, conformity assessment, and implementation consistency. As part of the IEC 61158 series, IEC 61158-6-17:2007 helps organize how communication functions are specified at the application layer, supporting documented review of fieldbus-based control and automation systems.
IEC 61158-6-17:2007 standard overview
This document focuses on the protocol-level behavior associated with Type 17 elements in industrial communication networks, with emphasis on the application layer. For organizations performing technical review or compliance preparation, it can serve as a reference for understanding how communication interactions are structured and validated against the intended fieldbus specification. The edition and publication date place it within the established IEC 61158 framework, making it useful for controlled engineering documentation, system integration analysis, and test planning.
Applications of IEC 61158-6-17:2007
IEC 61158-6-17:2007 is commonly consulted in automation projects where fieldbus communication must be assessed, documented, or verified against a defined protocol model. Typical uses may include product evaluation, interoperability checks, laboratory evaluation, and technical validation during development or procurement review. It is also relevant to teams preparing engineering documentation for industrial control systems, where operational consistency and traceable compliance workflows are important to acceptance and long-term support.
Why IEC 61158-6-17:2007 matters
For organizations working with industrial communication networks, IEC 61158-6-17:2007 supports more consistent technical assessment of application layer behavior, which can reduce integration risk and improve testing repeatability. It is useful in conformity assessment preparation because it provides a defined reference point for comparing implementation details, reviewing protocol functions, and documenting compliance evidence. In procurement and verification activities, access to the correct technical document can help teams align supplier claims, engineering requirements, and quality workflows.
- Application layer protocol reference for Type 17 elements in fieldbus-based communication
- Supports engineering review, implementation checks, and protocol-level technical validation
- Useful for conformity assessment, laboratory testing workflows, and compliance documentation
- Helps structure procurement and integration decisions around a defined communication specification
- Publication Date: 2007-12-14
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 1
- This Version: IEC 61158-6-17:2007 (2007-12-14)
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