Certification

One aspect of PLCopen's work is the certification of programming systems that are IEC 61131-3 compliant (Logic) and in compliance with the requirements stated in the PLCopen Motion Control, Safety, OPC UA and XML specifications. 

PLCopen Logic certification

The starting point  for the certification of IEC 61131-3 compliant programming systems is a document titled "PLCopen Guideline: Compliance Testing & Certification".

Read more on the procedure for Compliance Testing & Certification
View a list of PLCopen Certified Products

PLCopen Motion Control certification

The rules for compliance and certification are in fact a self-certifcation. The results are reviewed by PLCopen before certification is granted and published on this website. Certified companies (PLCopen members only) are allowed to use the PLCopen Motion Control logo.

View list of PLCopen members with Motion Control certification

PLCopen Safety certification

Included in the PLCopen Safety specification are the rules for compliance and certification. There are different levels of certification applicable:

  1. Certification of the software tools, often part of the control supplier
  2. Certification / Conformity of the application at the user and/or machine builder

Certified companies (PLCopen members only) are allowed to use the PLCopen Safety logo.

Read more on Safety certification levels
View list of members with PLCopen Safety certification