General Information

Library Overview

The library provides components to facilitate the implementation of an application based on the PackML standard. The names and structure of the data types provided in this library correspond to the definitions in ANSI/ISA TR88.00.02-2022.

Characteristics of the Library

Characteristic	Value
Library title	PackML
Company	Schneider Electric
Category	Application > Solution > Packaging
Component	Packaging (Application Libraries and Templates > Packaging)
Default namespace	PackML
Language model attribute	qualified-access-only
Forward compatible library	Yes (FCL)

NOTE: For this library, qualified-access-only is set. The POUs, data structures, enumerations, and constants must be accessed using the namespace of the library. The default namespace of the library is PackML.

Example Project

In conjunction with the library, the example project PackMLExample.project is provided. The example project demonstrates how to implement the components from the PackML library.

Your specific application requirements may be different from those assumed for any related examples, templates or architectures described herein. In that case, you will have to adapt the information provided in this and other related documents to your particular needs. To do so, you will need to consult the specific product documentation of the hardware and/or software components that you may add or substitute for any information specified in this documentation. Pay particular attention and conform to any safety information, different electrical requirements and normative standards that would apply to your adaptation.

WARNING
	REGULATORY INCOMPATIBILITY Be sure that all equipment applied and systems designed comply with all applicable local, regional and national regulations and standards. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

The example project is installed on your PC along with the programming software. To open the project example, proceed as follows:

Step	Action	Comment
1	In the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Logic Builder, execute the command New Project.	–
2	In the New Project dialog box, select From Example from the Project type list.	–
3	On the right-hand side of the New Project dialog box, select All from the Controller list.	Result: Available examples are listed in the Matching Examples text box.
4	Select your example from the Matching Examples list.	–
5	Enter a name for the new project, and select the file location.	–
6	Click the OK button.	Result: A new project is created based on the selected example.

General Considerations

NOTE: Schneider Electric adheres to industry best practices in the development and implementation of control systems. This includes a "Defense-in-Depth" approach to secure an Industrial Control System. This approach places the controllers behind one or more firewalls to restrict access to authorized personnel and protocols only.

WARNING
	UNAUTHENTICATED ACCESS AND SUBSEQUENT UNAUTHORIZED MACHINE OPERATION Evaluate whether your environment or your machines are connected to your critical infrastructure and, if so, take appropriate steps in terms of prevention, based on Defense-in-Depth, before connecting the automation system to any network. Limit the number of devices connected to a network to the minimum necessary. Isolate your industrial network from other networks inside your company. Protect any network against unintended access by using firewalls, VPN, or other, proven security measures. Monitor activities within your systems. Prevent subject devices from direct access or direct link by unauthorized parties or unauthenticated actions. Prepare a recovery plan including backup of your system and process information. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING

UNAUTHENTICATED ACCESS AND SUBSEQUENT UNAUTHORIZED MACHINE OPERATION

Evaluate whether your environment or your machines are connected to your critical infrastructure and, if so, take appropriate steps in terms of prevention, based on Defense-in-Depth, before connecting the automation system to any network.
Limit the number of devices connected to a network to the minimum necessary.
Isolate your industrial network from other networks inside your company.
Protect any network against unintended access by using firewalls, VPN, or other, proven security measures.
Monitor activities within your systems.
Prevent subject devices from direct access or direct link by unauthorized parties or unauthenticated actions.
Prepare a recovery plan including backup of your system and process information.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

For more information on organizational measures and rules covering access to infrastructures, refer to ISO/IEC 27000 series, Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, ISO/IEC 15408, IEC 62351, ISA/IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Information Security Forum - Standard of Good Practice for Information Security and refer to Cybersecurity Guidelines for EcoStruxure Machine Expert, Modicon and PacDrive Controllers and Associated Equipment.