Electronic Device Description Language website launched

ISA's Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) standards committee, ISA-SP104, has launched a website (www.eddl.org) that gives information about the standard and offers resources for learning more about EDDL technology.

The EDDL standard advances interoperability of devices in control systems and handheld communicators. Integration of all functionality in simple sensors through complex drives using different protocols is facilitated. Device diagnostics, asset management and user interface displays enabled by EDDL enhance reliability and performance.

"This website will offer viewers the chance to see the benefits and history, how it is used, common questions and answers, and who the supporting organisations are," said ISA-SP104 Committee Chair Terry Blevins of Emerson Process.

EDDL technology is used by major manufacturers to describe the information that is accessible in digital devices. Electronic device descriptions are available for over 15 million devices that are currently installed in the process industry. The technology is used by the major process control systems and maintenance tool suppliers to support device diagnostics and calibration.