EN IEC 61784-3:2021

Industrial communication networks - Profiles - Part 3: Functional safety fieldbuses - General rules and profile definitions

Publication date:   Jul 15, 2021

General information

90.93   Standard confirmed   Jul 20, 2026

CENELEC

CLC/TC 65X Industrial-process measurement, control and automation

European Norm

25.040.40   Industrial process measurement and control | 35.100.05   Multilayer applications

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Scope

IEC 61784-3:2021 explains some common principles that can be used in the transmission of safety-relevant messages among participants within a distributed network which use fieldbus technology in accordance with the requirements of IEC 61508 (all parts) for functional safety. These principles are based on the black channel approach. They can be used in various industrial applications such as process control, manufacturing automation and machinery.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
EN 61784-3:2016

WITHDRAWN
EN 61784-3:2016/A1:2017

NOW

PUBLISHED
EN IEC 61784-3:2021
90.93 Standard confirmed
Jul 20, 2026

CORRIGENDA / AMENDMENTS

PUBLISHED
EN IEC 61784-3:2021/A1:2024