EN 50254:1998

High efficiency communication subsystem for small data packages

Publication date:   Dec 22, 2003

Scope

This European Standard is specifying a set of solutions named High Efficiency Communication for Small Data Package (HECS). The scope covers the communication of simple devices such as I/Os or sensors/actuators. it is not specified for a certain industry sector such as manufacturing automation, but is targeted to any application requesting fast access to small data packages with deterministic and predictable access. High Efficiency Communication Systems for Small Data Packages have proven their utility besides the GPFCS (General Purpose Field Communication Systems) as complementary solution or to answer specific needs links with process efficiency. Having recognized this fact this standard is proposing concepts which have proven the effectiveness in industry for years