What is BS EN IEC 62769-4 about?
BS EN IEC 62769-4 is the fourth part of a multi-series standard that deals with the solutions for the collection and proper management of the information in various sectors.
BS EN IEC 62769-4 specifies the FDI Packages. The overall FDI architecture is illustrated in the FDI architecture diagram which includes FDI client, FDI package, OPC UA services and OPC UA client.
BS EN IEC 62769-4 shows the architectural components highlighted in the FDI architecture diagram which include Device Definition, User Interface Description, Business Logic, User Interface Plug-in.
Who is BS EN IEC 62769-4 for?
BS EN IEC 62769-4 on FDI packages is applicable to:
- Companies shifting to service-oriented architecture  
- Consultants working with software architecture  
- Companies providing Field Device Integration services  
- Field Device system suppliers
Why should you use BS EN IEC 62769-4?
In today’s automation systems, field devices from many different suppliers have to be integrated into the system, which results in additional effort for installation, version management and operation of these devices.
BS EN IEC 62769-4 informs you about Ether-Net/IP Device Definition file in FDI Packages, which supplies FDI Server with information about Device Instances (FDI Information model), which is mostly driven by the Ether-Net/IP Device Definition file in FDI Packages. BS EN IEC 62769-4 guidelines about FDI package model, implementation, package version, digital signatures and registration certificates enhance the efficiency of your FDI servers and FDI devices.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 62769-4:2021 supersedes BS EN 62769‑4:2015, which is now withdrawn.
Changes in BS EN IEC 62769-4:2021 include –
- Support for Package Developers to build EDDs targeted for today's EDD bases system under a single development tool
- Digital signature now includes trusted timestamping for long-term validation of FDI Package
- Timestamp for device package signature
