The exchange of product data between companies, business systems, engineering tools, data systems within companies and, control systems (electrical, measuring and control technology) can run smoothly only when both the information to be exchanged and the use of this information has been clearly defined.
BS EN 61987 series proposes a method for standardization which will help both suppliers and users of measuring equipment to optimize workflows both within their own companies and in their exchanges with other companies. Depending on their role in the process, engineering firms may be considered here to be either users or suppliers.
BS EN 61987-21 provides a characterization for the integration of automated valves, including control valves, automated on/off-valves and process regulators, in the common data dictionary.
BS EN 61987-21 describes the generic structures for the Operating Lists of Properties (OLOPs) and Device Lists of Properties (DLOPs), which contain the most important blocks for final control elements. Blocks pertaining to a specific equipment type will be described in the corresponding part of the BS EN 61987 series.
BS EN 61987-21 on OLOP and DLOP of automated valves is useful for:
Electronic data interchange is a standard format to exchange business information between two organizations electronically instead of using paper documents. The LOPs provided by BS EN 61987-21 are used in electronic data exchange processes performed between any two computer systems. The computer systems can belong to the same company, or they can belong to different companies.
Automated industrial valves are so-called final control elements and include control valves, automated on/off valves, and process regulators. BS EN 61987-21 specifies the generic structure for OLOPs and DLOPs for automated industrial valves. The generic structure may also serve as a basis for the specification of a list of properties for other industrial-process control instrument types such as control valves and signal processing equipment.
BS EN 61987 series covers OLOP and DLOP properties that may be used in an inquiry, or a proposal and detailed properties required for integration of the equipment in computer systems for other tasks.
BS EN 61987-21 helps to enhance your digital transformation journey via a seamless, user-friendly and customer-centric digital experience.
EN 61987-21:2016
IEC 61987-21:2015