Governance & Standards Bodies
The organizations behind OPC and the broader industrial automation space play a direct role in how these specifications are developed, certified, and maintained. This section covers the OPC Foundation and the standards bodies it works alongside.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| OPC Foundation | The non-profit standards body responsible for developing, publishing, and certifying the OPC and OPC UA specifications. Visit opcfoundation.org. |
| IEC 62541 | The International Electrotechnical Commission standard that formally defines the OPC UA specification. See iec.ch. |
| ISA-95 | A standard that defines models and terminology for integrating enterprise (ERP) and control (MES/SCADA) systems. See isa.org. |
| ISA/IEC 62443 | A series of standards addressing cybersecurity for industrial automation and control systems. See isa.org. |
| AGA (American Gas Association) | A trade association representing natural gas utility companies in the United States, relevant to OPC implementations in gas measurement and transport. See aga.org. |