RAMI 4.0 (Reference Architecture Model Industrie 4.0)
Connections to other Concepts
- Alignment with IMSA
- Part of Data Spaces in GAIA-X RAM
- Scope is Industrie 4.0
- Mentions OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) as option for the communication layer
- AML (AutomationML) can be considered on the information layer
- Developed by Plattform Industrie 4.0 and ZVEI e.V. (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektroindustrie)
Short Description
- Reference Architecture Model Industry 4.0
- Enables various concepts in Industrie 4.0 to be systematically classified and further developed.
- All assets in the digital factory can be clearly mapped.
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The "Layers" axis represents different perspectives: - Business (Business models and business processes, orchestration, legal and regulatory framework) - Functional (description and integration of functions, run time environment for applications and technical functionality) - Information (Processing and handling of events) - Communication (standardisation, uniform data format) - Integration (information on assets, process control, event generation, interaction with humans) - Asset (represents reality)
The "Life Cycle & Value Stream" is split in two major categories: - Type (ideas in development phase, development and testing with first prototypes) - Instance (individual manufactured products)
On the "Hierarchy Levels" axis, the location of functionalities and responsibilities within the factories/plants is represented. It contains: - Product - Field Device - Control Device - Station - Work Centers - Enterprise - Connected World
Facts and Figures
- Presentation 2015 (Hanover Fair)
- First release as DIN SPEC 91345 (Published 2016)
Stakeholders
Development: - ZVEI e.V. (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektroindustrie) (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association) - Plattform Industrie 4.0
Use Cases
- Central guidance for industry 4.0
Industry Sectors
- Cross-sector architecture model
International Distribution
Google Trends
Sources
[1] JTG2_Whitepaper_final_20171205.pdf
https://www.dke.de/de/arbeitsfelder/industry/rami40 https://www.plattform-i40.de/IP/Redaktion/EN/Infographics/reference_architecture_model_40.html