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A Common Model for XML Descriptions in Automation

Authors:Wollschlaeger Martin, TU Dresden, Germany
Kulzer Henry, Siemens AG, Germany
Nübling Daniel, PROFIBUS International, Germany
Wenzel Peter, PROFIBUS International, Germany
Topic:5.3 Enterprise Integration and Networking
Session:Industry applications interoperability: a challenge for modern enterprises
Keywords: Automation, Description, XML, Internet, Software Tool

Abstract

The use of XML as a description language has become state of the art within the automation and control domain. Use cases and application scenarios are manifold, resulting in heterogeneous XML document structures. However, a common basic model for XML Applications is still lacking. This paper describes requirements and principle structures for such a common model, which has been developed for use within PROFIBUS and PROFINET systems.