Process Automation Device Information Model (PA-DIM) Working Group Introduces Extensions to Standard with Release of Version 1.1

Standard expands to support analyzer device types and data modeling extensions, enhancing interoperability for process applications Frankfurt, Germany, 11 June 2024 – The co-owners of Process Automation Device Information Model (PA-DIM), including FDT Group, FieldComm Group, ISA 100 WCI, NAMUR, ODVA, OPC Foundation, PROFIBUS and PROFINET International, VDMA, and ZVEI, today announced the release of… Continue reading

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity The enhanced connectivity that less expensive, smaller, and faster chips have enabled via the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 has both increased the amount of valuable data that business leaders are able to access to improve their manufacturing operations as well as the vulnerability of production facilities to bad actors. As... Continue reading

PA-DIM

Process Automation Device Information Model (PA-DIM) ODVA is collaborating with major standards development and end user organizations serving the process automation industry, including ISA100 WCI, ODVA, PROFIBUS/PROFINET International, NAMUR, VDMA, and ZVEI, regarding the Process Automation Device Information Model (PA-DIM®) specification. Participating organizations share ownership of the specification and collaboratively participate in the PA-DIM working... Continue reading

EtherNet/IP Adds Process Device Profile Support for Enhanced Process Variable and Diagnostic Standardization

Hanover, Germany – April 17, 2023 – ODVA announced today that process device profiles have been added to The EtherNet/IPTM Specification to provide automation practitioners with another critical tool to help optimize plant operations. Process device profiles provide a standard format for process variables and diagnostics across an array of devices for smoother vendor interoperability… Continue reading

Register for Industry Conference

Register for Industry Conference Technology & Standards Getting Started Conformance Testing Document Library Key Technologies Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) EtherNet/IP™ DeviceNet® Other Technologies CompoNet® ControlNet® Distinctive CIP Services CIP Security™ CIP Safety™ CIP Motion™ CIP Sync™ CIP Energy™ Market Drivers Process Automation PA-DIM Single Pair Ethernet Ethernet-APL EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet IIoT / Industry 4.0 OPC UA... Continue reading

ODVA Designated Trainers

ODVA Designated Trainers ODVA Member participants have been integral to the success of ODVA training courses in educating new developers on EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, CIP Security, and other ODVA technologies and concepts.  ODVA recognizes the following individuals as having earned the title of “ODVA Designated Trainer” for their hard work and willingness to provide their... Continue reading

Konsortium standardisiert einheitliches „Power Consumption Management“ für den Shopfloor

Ein neuer Schnittstellenstandard für die Erfassung von Energieverbrauchsdaten in der industriellen Fertigung wird von ODVA, OPC Foundation, PI und VDMA auf Basis von OPC UA erarbeitet. Hannover, 30. Mai 2022 – Ein wesentliches Ziel des Maschinen- und Anlagenbaus ist es, in Zukunft klimaneutral zu produzieren. Dies untermauert der European Green Deal der Europäischen Union, der… Continue reading

Single Common Conformance Test Plan to be Available for the IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN Profile for Industrial Automation

Hanover, Germany – May 30, 2022: the Avnu Alliance, CC-Link Partner Association, ODVA, OPC Foundation, and PROFIBUS & PROFINET International jointly announce that they are collaborating to develop a single conformance test plan for the IEEE/IEC 60802 Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) profile for Industrial Automation. The test plan will be used as a base test… Continue reading