IEC 62541-13:2020
OPC Unified Architecture - Part 13: Aggregates
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IEC 62541-13:2020 defines the OPC Unified Architecture framework for aggregates, making it relevant for organizations that need a technical reference for structured information modelling and data handling within OPC UA environments. IEC 62541-13:2020 is typically reviewed during engineering specification, implementation planning, and technical assessment when systems must present combined or derived values in a consistent way. For teams working on automation architectures, interoperability checks, or compliance workflows, the document helps clarify how aggregate-related behaviour should be documented and validated.
Overview of IEC 62541-13:2020
OPC Unified Architecture - Part 13: Aggregates focuses on the handling of aggregate information within OPC UA-based systems, supporting more precise interpretation of values that are derived from underlying data. In practice, it is useful where engineering documentation must describe how measurements, histories, or calculated results are represented for operational consistency. IEC 62541-13:2020 is therefore a relevant technical document for design review, software integration, and conformity assessment activities involving industrial communication and data exchange.
Compliance applications of IEC 62541-13:2020
This reference is often used in projects that require documented evaluation of OPC UA data models, especially where aggregate functions influence system behaviour, reporting, or verification activities. It may support procurement review, laboratory evaluation, and technical validation in automation environments where interoperability and traceability matter. IEC 62541-13:2020 can also be useful during quality workflows that depend on clear definitions for engineering documentation, testing workflows, and controlled information exchange between connected equipment and supervisory systems.
Importance of compliance with IEC 62541-13:2020
Compliance with IEC 62541-13:2020 helps reduce ambiguity in how aggregate data is interpreted and exchanged, which can improve testing consistency and support risk management across connected systems. For engineering and compliance teams, it provides a structured basis for technical review, conformity assessment preparation, and operational validation. Using a clear reference for aggregates may also strengthen procurement decisions and reduce integration issues when multiple tools, platforms, or devices must align on the same data handling expectations.
- Technical reference for OPC UA aggregate behaviour and data representation
- Useful for engineering documentation and integration planning
- Supports verification activities, testing consistency, and technical validation
- Relevant to conformity assessment and compliance workflows in automation projects
- Publication Date: 2020-11-06
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 2
- This Version: IEC 62541-13:2020 (2020-11-06)
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