SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015
(Main)Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 4-3: Media independent layers - Communication over IP (EN 13321-2)
Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 4-3: Media independent layers - Communication over IP (EN 13321-2)
This European Standard concentrates on control applications for Home and Building HBES Open Communication System and covers any combination of electronic devices linked via a digital transmission network. Home and Building Electronic System as provided by the HBES Open Communication System is a specialized form of automated, decentralised and distributed process control, dedicated to the needs of home and building applications.
This European Standard defines the mandatory and optional requirements for the medium independent communication over IP for HBES products and systems, a multi-application bus system where the functions are decentralised, distributed and linked through a common communication process.
This European Standard is used as a product family standard. It is not intended to be used as a stand-alone standard. Other parts from the EN 50090 series may apply.
Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude (ESHG) - Teil 4-3: Medienunabhängige Schicht Kommunikation über IP (EN 13321-2)
Systèmes électroniques pour les foyers domestiques et les bâtiments (HBES) - Partie 4-3: Couches indépendantes des medias - Communication sur IP (EN 13321-2)
Stanovanjski in stavbni elektronski sistemi (HBES) - 4-3. del: Nivoji, neodvisni od medijev - Komunikacija preko IP (EN 13321-2)
Ta evropski standard se osredotoča na aplikacije za nadzor stanovanjskih in stavbnih (HBES) odprtih komunikacijskih sistemov in zajema vse kombinacije elektronskih naprav, povezanih prek digitalnega omrežja za prenos. Stanovanjski in stavbni elektronski sistem, kot ga omogoča odprti komunikacijski sistem HBES, je specializirana oblika avtomatiziranega, decentraliziranega in distribuiranega nadzora procesov, namenjena potrebam stanovanjskih in stavbnih naprav.
Ta evropski standard določa obvezne in neobvezne zahteve za od medija neodvisno komunikacijo prek IP-ja za izdelke in sisteme HBES, tj. večaplikacijski sistem vodil, v katerem so funkcije decentralizirane, distribuirane in povezane prek skupnega komunikacijskega procesa.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja kot standard skupine proizvodov. Ta standard ni namenjen samostojni uporabi. Drugi deli skupine standardov EN 50090 lahko veljajo.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 29-Jul-2015
- Technical Committee
- ELI - Electrical and communication installations
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 08-Jul-2015
- Due Date
- 12-Sep-2015
- Completion Date
- 30-Jul-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
- Referred By
SIST EN 15502-1:2012+A1:2015 - Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and tests - Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 15502-1:2012 - Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and tests - Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
Overview
SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015 is a European standard focused on communication protocols for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES), specifically addressing media independent layers and communication over IP networks. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and recognized as EN 50090-4-3, this standard is integral for manufacturers and integrators aiming to ensure compatibility and interoperability of electronic devices within residential and commercial environments.
The standard outlines the mandatory and optional requirements for IP-based communication, facilitating automated, decentralized, and distributed control applications through the HBES Open Communication System. As a product family standard, it is designed to work in conjunction with other standards in the EN 50090 series, supporting a multi-application bus system for building automation.
Key Topics
Media Independent Communication
The standard defines requirements for communication across different media types, ensuring that devices can interoperate regardless of the underlying transmission technology (e.g., twisted pair, powerline, RF, or IP).HBES Open Communication System
HBES provides an open framework for connecting a wide range of electronic devices, forming distributed applications dedicated to automating and managing residential and building facilities.Communication Over IP
The document standardizes the transmission of HBES frames over IP networks, enabling integration with modern network infrastructures and facilitating remote access and management.Decentralized and Distributed Control
Functions are distributed and decentralized, linked by a common communication protocol, allowing flexible, scalable, and robust control systems.Requirements and Interoperability
SIST EN 50090-4-3 references EN 13321-2 for detailed requirements, emphasizing product and system compatibility within the broader HBES/KNX ecosystem.
Applications
The practical applications of SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015 span a wide range of home and building automation scenarios, including:
Smart Homes:
Enables unified control for lighting, HVAC, window shades, security, and other smart home functionalities, providing seamless automation and user comfort.Commercial Buildings:
Supports multi-vendor solutions for building management systems, including energy management and access control, through standardized communication over IP.Retrofit and New Installations:
Suitable for both new construction and retrofitting existing buildings, as IP-based communication can leverage modern broadband and existing network infrastructures.Integration with IoT:
Facilitates the connection of HBES devices to Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, enabling advanced monitoring, data analytics, and cloud integration for enhanced building intelligence.
Related Standards
SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015 is part of the comprehensive EN 50090 series, which covers the complete framework for Home and Building Electronic Systems:
- EN 50090-1: Standardization structure
- EN 50090-2: System overview
- EN 50090-3: Application aspects
- EN 50090-4: Media independent layers (including this standard)
- EN 50090-5: Media and media-dependent layers
- EN 50090-6: Interfaces
- EN 50090-7: System management
- EN 13321-1 and EN 13321-2: Referenced for open data communication and product/system requirements in building automation
By adhering to SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015, manufacturers and system integrators can deliver interoperable, scalable, and future-proof HBES solutions. This standard ensures reliable communication over IP, forming a foundation for the next generation of smart home and building automation systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 4-3: Media independent layers - Communication over IP (EN 13321-2)". This standard covers: This European Standard concentrates on control applications for Home and Building HBES Open Communication System and covers any combination of electronic devices linked via a digital transmission network. Home and Building Electronic System as provided by the HBES Open Communication System is a specialized form of automated, decentralised and distributed process control, dedicated to the needs of home and building applications. This European Standard defines the mandatory and optional requirements for the medium independent communication over IP for HBES products and systems, a multi-application bus system where the functions are decentralised, distributed and linked through a common communication process. This European Standard is used as a product family standard. It is not intended to be used as a stand-alone standard. Other parts from the EN 50090 series may apply.
This European Standard concentrates on control applications for Home and Building HBES Open Communication System and covers any combination of electronic devices linked via a digital transmission network. Home and Building Electronic System as provided by the HBES Open Communication System is a specialized form of automated, decentralised and distributed process control, dedicated to the needs of home and building applications. This European Standard defines the mandatory and optional requirements for the medium independent communication over IP for HBES products and systems, a multi-application bus system where the functions are decentralised, distributed and linked through a common communication process. This European Standard is used as a product family standard. It is not intended to be used as a stand-alone standard. Other parts from the EN 50090 series may apply.
SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.240.67 - IT applications in building and construction industry; 97.120 - Automatic controls for household use. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 50090-4-3:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50090-4-3:2008, SIST EN 15502-1:2012+A1:2015, SIST EN 13321-1:2013, SIST EN 17082:2020, SIST-TP CEN/TR 18081:2024, SIST EN 13321-1:2021, SIST EN 15502-1:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2015
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SIST EN 50090-4-3:2008
Stanovanjski in stavbni elektronski sistemi (HBES) - 4-3. del: Nivoji, neodvisni od
medijev - Komunikacija preko IP (EN 13321-2)
Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 4-3: Media independent layers -
Communication over IP (EN 13321-2)
Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude (ESHG) - Teil 4-3:
Medienunabhängige Schicht Kommunikation über IP (EN 13321-2)
Systèmes électroniques pour les foyers domestiques et les bâtiments (HBES) - Partie 4-
3: Couches indépendantes des medias - Communication sur IP (EN 13321-2)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50090-4-3:2015
ICS:
35.240.99 8SRUDEQLãNHUHãLWYH,7QD IT applications in other fields
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97.120 Avtomatske krmilne naprave Automatic controls for
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50090-4-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2015
ICS 35.240.99; 97.120 Supersedes EN 50090-4-3:2007
English Version
Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 4-3: Media
independent layers - Communication over IP (EN 13321-2)
Systèmes électroniques pour les foyers domestiques et les Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude (ESHG) -
bâtiments (HBES) - Partie 4-3: Couches indépendantes des Teil 4-3: Medienunabhängige Schicht Kommunikation über
medias - Communication sur IP (EN 13321-2) IP (EN 13321-2)
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Ref. No. EN 50090-4-3:2015 E
Contents
Foreword . 3
Introduction. 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 4
3 Requirements . 4
Foreword
This document (EN 50090-4-3:2015) has been prepared by CLC/TC 205 "Home and Building Electronic
Systems (HBES)" in collaboration with CEN/TC 247, "Building Automation, Controls and Building
Management" - and with participation of its cooperating partner KNX - to reference the European
Standard EN 13321-2, prepared by CEN/TC 247, also as a CLC/TC 205 standard and to extend its area
of application to Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES).
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2016-05-25
• latest date by which this document has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2018-05-25
conflicting with this document have to
be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50090-4-3:2007.
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