This standard specifies FB by using the result of harmonization work as regards several
elements:
c) the device model which defines the components of an IEC 61804-2 conformant device;
d) conceptual specifications of FBs for measurement, actuation and processing. This
includes general rules for the essential features to support control, whilst avoiding details
which stop innovation as well as specialization for different industrial sectors.
This standard defines a subset of the requirements of IEC 61804-1 (hereafter referred to as
Part 1) only, while Part 1 describes requirements for a distributed system.
The conformance statement in Annex B, which covers the conformance declaration, is related
to this standard only. Requirements of Part 1 are not part of these conformance declarations.
The standardization work for FB was carried out by harmonizing the description of concepts of
existing technologies. It results in an abstract level that allowed the definition of the common
features in a unique way. This abstract vision is called here the conceptual FB specification
and mapped to specific communication systems and their accompanying definitions by the
industrial groups. This standard is also based on the abstract definitions of IEC 61499-1.
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BS EN 61804-2:2007 history
2010BS EN 61804-2:2010 Function blocks (FB) for process control. Specification of FB concept and electronic device description language (EDDL)
2010BS EN 61804-2:2007 Function blocks (FB) for process control - Specification of FB concept and electronic device description language (EDDL)
2004BS EN 61804-2:2004 Function blocks (FB) for process control - Specification of FB concept and electronic device description language (EDDL)