Draft:Open Process Automation Standard

O-PAS Standard
Open Process Automation Standard
Status	Published
First published	2019
Latest version	2.1; February 2023
Organization	The Open Group
Domain	Industrial Control System; Manufacturing
License	90-Day Evaluation License; Member License; Commercial License; Non-commercial License
Website	https://publications.opengroup.org/standards/opa

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The Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS standard) is developed by the Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) and published by The Open Group.^[1] It defines a standards-based, open, secure, and interoperable process control architecture.^[2]^[3] As an open standard it addresses the business problem of proprietary lock-in experienced by companies that use industrial control systems.^[4] The standard enables innovation in the process automation market.^[5] The scope of the standard currently excludes safety instrumented systems and field devices^[6] like instrumentation and actuators.

^ "The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum Publishes the O-PAS Standard, Version 2.0 | www.opengroup.org". www.opengroup.org. Retrieved 2024-02-21.^{[non-primary source needed]}
^ "The State of the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS)". automation.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
^ Mintchell, Gary (2021-06-02). "The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum Publishes the O-PAS Version 2.1 Preliminary Standard". The Manufacturing Connection. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
^ Neil, Stephanie (2021-07-21). "The First Open Industrial Control System Rolls Out". Automation World. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
^ Emerson, David (December 4, 2019) [December 4, 2019]. "What is Open Process Automation™ and the Value of O-PAS™". Retrieved May 17, 2024 – via youtube.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
^ Fort, David (August 24, 2021). "O-PAS™ Standard 2.1 Overview & Benefits - David Fort". youtube.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.

[1] "The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum Publishes the O-PAS Standard, Version 2.0 | www.opengroup.org". www.opengroup.org. Retrieved 2024-02-21.^{[non-primary source needed]}

[2] "The State of the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS)". automation.com. Retrieved 2024-02-21.

[3] Mintchell, Gary (2021-06-02). "The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum Publishes the O-PAS Version 2.1 Preliminary Standard". The Manufacturing Connection. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

[4] Neil, Stephanie (2021-07-21). "The First Open Industrial Control System Rolls Out". Automation World. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

[5] Emerson, David (December 4, 2019) [December 4, 2019]. "What is Open Process Automation™ and the Value of O-PAS™". Retrieved May 17, 2024 – via youtube.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)

[6] Fort, David (August 24, 2021). "O-PAS™ Standard 2.1 Overview & Benefits - David Fort". youtube.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.

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