IEC publishes White Paper on installing industrial networks
Posted to News on 21st Jun 2009, 11:48

IEC publishes White Paper on installing industrial networks

The IEC's working group SC 65C/JWG 10, Industrial-process measurement, control and automation - Industrial networks cabling, has published a new White Paper entitled Standards for communication networks installation in industrial sites. This is available free of charge via the IEC website.

IEC publishes White Paper on installing industrial networks

Following a brief introduction, the White Paper addresses the following topics:

  • Communication cabling in industrial premises
  • The Installation Standards
  • Benefits of using IEC 61918 and its companion standards
  • Benefits for owners of industrial enterprises
  • Benefits for installation designers/planners
  • Benefits for installers
  • Benefits for verifiers
  • Benefits for acceptance test personnel

IEC 61918 Industrial communication networks - Installation of communication networks in industrial premises and its companion standards promote homogeneous working practices. They are intended to assist the work of all those involved in the installation of communication networks in industrial sites. Each companion standard complements IEC 61918's common requirements with additions, modifications and replacements that are applicable to specific networks.

Follow the link to read the new White Paper.


IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

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+41 22 919 02 11

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