NAMUR Releases Working Group Position on Ethernet-APL Device Requirements

NAMUR has published a new working group position titled “Requirements for the Next Generation of Ethernet-APL Devices and Components”. The publication involved all working groups and fields of the interest group that deal with Ethernet-APL, including the NAMUR APL Task Force. The NAMUR position paper is available for free download.

Ethernet-APL is a key technology for the digitization of the process industry. Currently, a limited number of Ethernet-APL devices are available that already enable the implementation of Ethernet-APL-based installations. However, for broad market acceptance in the future, the complete device portfolio must be available, including advanced features for safety and security.

Working Group Position Summarizes APL Requirements for Devices and Components The NAMUR position paper summarizes the requirements for the next generation of Ethernet-APL field devices and components from the perspective of end users. It formulates the joint position of:

• NAMUR Working Field 3 “Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation” including all working groups 
• Working Group 2.6 “Digital Process Communication” 
• Joint Sub-Working Group “APL-Safety” of Working Groups 2.6 and 4.5 “Functional Safety” 
• Sub-Working Group 4.18.3 “Security for APL” of Working Group 4.18 “Automation Security” 
• NAMUR APL Task Force
  

The complete working group position is available for free download: https://atpinfo.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AK_POSITION_AF3_Position_APL_DE_2024-05-24.pdf