IEC PAS 63595:2025
(Main)Industrial networks - 5G communication technology - General considerations
Industrial networks - 5G communication technology - General considerations
IEC PAS 63595:2025 defines wireless communication systems based on 5G and beyond technologies applicable for industrial process measurement and control applications. Based on common terminology, generic descriptions, and use cases, this document provides requirements for related users, designers, and device manufacturers.
This document considers cellular wireless communication systems according to the specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020) developed by 3GPP as 5G Release 15 and beyond (see ITU-R M.2150-1:02/2022).
NOTE 1 Non-cellular professional stand-alone wireless communication systems, also called NR+, are not considered.
NOTE 2 The PAS is a pre-standard and can be converted into a series of documents for users, designers, and device manufacturers.
NOTE In accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, IEC PASs are automatically withdrawn after 4 years.
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IEC PAS 63595 ®
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Industrial networks - 5G communication technology - General considerations
ICS 25.040.40; 33.020 ISBN 978-2-8327-0693-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms, definitions, abbreviated terms and conventions . 8
3.1 Terms and definitions . 8
3.2 Abbreviated terms. 13
3.3 Conventions . 16
4 Considerations on 5th Generation mobile networking . 16
4.1 Overview . 16
4.2 Radio access technology and spectrum . 18
5 Considerations of 5G in industrial automation applications . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.2 5G background and challenges . 19
5.3 Use cases and requirements . 19
5.3.1 Key 5G use cases and requirements . 19
5.3.2 A 5G traffic model for industrial use cases . 19
5.3.3 5G for automation in industry . 20
5.4 5G system network architecture and capabilities . 20
5.4.1 Security aspects of 5G for industrial networks . 20
5.4.2 5G non-public networks for industrial scenarios. 21
5.4.3 Exposure of 5G capabilities for connected industries and automation
applications . 21
5.5 5G system integration with other technologies . 21
5.5.1 Integration of 5G with Time-Sensitive Networking for industrial
communications . 21
5.5.2 Integration of industrial Ethernet networks with 5G networks . 21
5.6 5G system integration with devices . 22
5.6.1 5G QoS for industrial automation . 22
5.6.2 Industrial 5G devices – architecture and capabilities . 22
5.7 Performance agreement and monitoring . 22
5.7.1 Selected testing and validation considerations for industrial
communication with 5G technologies . 22
5.7.2 Performance testing of 5G systems for industrial automation . 23
5.7.3 Service-level specifications for 5G technology-enabled connected
industries . 23
6 Use cases overview . 23
6.1 Typical Industrial deployment scenarios . 23
6.2 General 5G functional requirements . 24
6.3 Performance indicators . 26
7 General system architecture . 26
7.1 The industrial production system . 26
7.2 Technical plant system . 27
7.3 Distributed automation system . 27
7.3.1 Architecture . 27
7.3.2 Device types and data endpoint types . 28
7.3.3 Typical data connections and data traffic types . 29
7.4 Communication system . 32
7.5 Environmental conditions . 33
8 Conceptual model for 5G systems in industrial automation . 33
8.1 Conceptual model . 33
8.2 Reference interface . 36
8.3 Parameter concept. 37
8.3.1 General. 37
8.3.2 Parameter statements . 37
8.3.3 Parameter values . 38
8.4 Performance parameters . 39
8.4.1 General. 39
8.4.2 Performance parameters related to the application . 39
8.4.3 Performance parameters related to the wireless communication solution . 40
8.4.4 Performance parameters related to the radio environment . 40
8.5 Influencing quantity . 41
8.6 Quality of communication services . 42
9 Industrial communication infrastructure to be considered . 42
9.1 General . 42
9.2 Distributed automation system and industrial communication system . 42
9.3 Structure of a communication-enabled industrial automation device . 42
9.4 Interfaces of industrial communication systems. 43
9.5 Security requirements and measures . 44
9.6 Functional safety requirements and measures . 45
10 Key capabilities of 5G technologies for industrial automation. 46
10.1 General . 46
10.2 Network deployment scenarios . 46
10.3 Structure of 5G devices . 50
10.4 Interfaces of 5G systems . 52
10.4.1 General. 52
10.4.2 User interface to the 5G network terminal . 52
10.4.3 User interface to the 5G device management . 53
10.4.4 Enhancements in new 3GPP releases . 54
10.5 Quality of service . 56
10.6 Security . 57
11 Integration of 5G technologies into industrial automation . 59
11.1 General . 59
11.2 Industrial 5G network functions . 60
11.3 Industrial 5G device functions . 61
11.4 Interfaces for industrial 5G systems . 63
11.5 Integration of quality of service . 63
11.6 Integration of Security measures . 66
11.7 5G communication in functionally safe applications . 66
11.8 The deployment process of industrial 5G system. 66
Annex A (informative) 5G-ACIA White Papers of interest . 68
Bibliography . 70
Figure 1 – 5G in the context of industrial communication . 7
Figure 2 – 5G system network architecture. 17
Figure 3 – Typical industrial deployment scenarios . 24
Figure 4 – The position of the communication system in the context of the industrial
production system . 27
Figure 5 – Architecture of an automation system with spatially distributed automation
functions . 28
Figure 6 – Transfer interval in context of a cyclic production process . 31
Figure 7 – Access through 5G network . 32
Figure 8 – Conceptual model of a distributed automation system using a wireless
communication system . 34
Figure 9 – Conceptual model of a distributed automation system using an industrial 5G
system . 35
Figure 10 – Reference interface with gap to the wireless communication functions . 37
Figure 11 – Basic structure of a communication-enabled industrial automation device . 43
Figure 12 – Security of the configuration of devices . 45
Figure 13 – Deployment as isolated NPN . 47
Figure 14 – Deployment with shared RAN .
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