MTP (Module Type Package)

Connections to other Concepts

• NOA (NAMUR Open Architecture)
• Uses OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture)
• Uses AML (AutomationML)

Short Description

• Provides a framework for standardized equipment data models and description language to streamline interoperability
• Properties of process modules are described functionally
• Manufacturer and technology neutral
• Description of data objects
• Description of the operation screen
• Benifits:
• Reduces time and cost to integrate distributed process and reliability assets and equipment,
• Helps to accelerate time to market,
• Simplifies fulfillment of individualized customer requirements,
• Improves scalability and flexibility
• In future: description of services etc.

Facts and Figures

• Launched in 2012
• Developed by WAGO, NAMUR and ZVEI
• PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) are responsible for the further development, quality assurance and international distribution of MTP.
• NAMUR and ZVEI e.V. (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektroindustrie) establish requirements in the continuing development for MTP

Stakeholders

• Wago
• NAMUR
• ZVEI e.V. (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektroindustrie)

Use Cases

• Transferring data to higher-level systems such as visualization or process control systems (Process Orchestration Layer)
• "Plug and Produce"

Industry Sectors

• Process Technology

International Distribution

• Asia
• Europe
• North America

Google Trends

Sources

• https://www.process.vogel.de/warum-das-module-type-package-mtp-ein-muss-fuer-modulare-anlagen-ist-a-913796/
• https://www.wago.com/global/digitization/adaptability
• https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/industries/process-automation/modular-production