scope:

This standard denes an interface for connecting network-capable processors to control networks through the development of a common control network information object model for smart sensors and actuators.

The object model includes denitions of

- Transducer Blocks

- Function Blocks

- NCAP Blocks

This standard will not dene individual device algorithms or specics on what is implemented by using the model

Purpose

Many control network implementations are currently available that allow transducers to be accessed over a network. The purpose of this standard is to provide a network-neutral application model that will reduce the effort in interfacing smart sensors and actuators to a network.