Reference Architectural Model Industrie 4.0 (RAMI 4.0)
An Introduction
Dr. Karsten Schweichhart
Leader(act.) AG1 „Standardization & Reference Architecture“
Plattform Industrie 4.0

The Internet of Things and Services
Smart Home
Smart Building

Smart
Factory

Smart Meter

Industrie 4.0
Healthcare
Smartphone

Smart Devices

Smart Mobility
Graphics © Bosch Rexroth AG

Smart Grid

Prerequisites• Defining communication structures• Development of a common language with its own signs, alphabet,
vocabulary, syntax, grammar, semantics, pragmatics and culture

Graphics © Anna Salari

The Solution: RAMI 4.0 – The Reference Architectural Model for Industrie 4.0
RAMI 4.0 is a three-dimensional map showing how to approach the issue ofIndustrie 4.0 in a structured manner.
RAMI 4.0 ensures that all participants involved in Industrie 4.0 discussions
understand each other.

Graphics © Plattform Industrie 4.0 and ZVEIRAMI 4.0 - Benefits
RAMI 4.0 is a SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE.
RAMI 4.0 combines all elements and IT components in a layer and life cycle
model.
RAMI 4.0 breaks down complex processes into easy-to-grasp packages, including
data privacy and IT security.

Graphics © Plattform Industrie 4.0 and ZVEI

Axis 1 – Hierarchy: The Factory
Entreprise
WorkCenters

The Old World: Industrie 3.0• Hardware-based structure• Functions are bound to hardware

Station• Hierarchy-based communication• Product is isolated

ControlDevice

Field Device

ProductGraphics © Anna Salari, designed by freepik

Axis 1 – Hierarchy: The Factory
The New World: Industrie 4.0

Connected
World• Flexible systems and machines• Functions are distributed
throughout the network• Participants interact acrosshierarchy levels

SmartFactory• Communication among allparticipants• Product is part of the network

Smart
Products
Graphics © Anna Salari, designed by freepik

Axis 2 – Product Life Cycle
The Product: From the First Idea to the Scrapyard.

Maintenance
Usage

Development

Instance

TypeConstruction Plan:
Development
Construction
Computer Simulation
Prototype…

Maintenance
Usage

Production

Construction Plan:
Software Updates
Instruction Manual
Maintenance Cycles…

Production:
ProductData
Serial Number…

Graphics: Product Life Cycle, RAMI 4.0 © Plattform Industrie 4.0 and ZVEI, Additions by Dr. Peter Adolphs

Facility
Management:
Usage
ServiceMaintenance
Recycling
Scrapping …

Axis 3 – Architecture
BusinessOrganisation and Business Processes

FunctionalFunctions of the Asset

Information

Necessary Data

Communication

Access to Information

Integration

Transition from Real to Digital WorldAsset

Physical Things in the Real World

Grafik © Plattform Industrie 4.0 und ZVEI, Piktogramme © Anna Salari, designed by freepik

Industrie 4.0 @ VDMA

Reference Architectural Model Industrie 4.0 (RAMI 4.0)
Architecture

Hierarchy

Digital World

Business Processes
Functions

Data
Communication

RealDigitalization
Physical Things

Product Life Cycle
Development, Production / Sales, ServiceA Solution Space with a Coordinate System for Industrie 4.0
Graphics RAMI 4.0 © Plattform Industrie 4.0 and ZVEI, Graphics: © Anna Salari, designed by freepik

Who provides intepretation? The Administration Shell…
… is the interface connecting
I4.0 to the physical Thing... stores all data and information
about the asset... serves as the network’s
standardized communicationinterface… is also able to integratepassive assets

Grafik © Anna Salari, designed by freepik, Modell Verwaltungsschale © ZVEI SG Modelle und Standards

The Roles and Responsibilities of the Administration Shell•

Each physical thing has its own administration shell.

•Several assets can form a thematic unit with a common administration
shell, several thematic units ...
StationControl DeviceGraphics © Anna Salari, designed by freepik, Administration Shell © ZVEI SG Modelle und Standards

Field Device

The Industrie 4.0 Component
RAMI 4.0
Digital World

Business Processes

Administration
Shell

Functions
Data
Communication
Digitalization

RealI4.0
Communication

Thing(e.g., machine)• The connection takes
place over the I4.0
communication• The administration shellforms the digital part
• The Thing forms the realpart

Physical Things

Each object needs its own administration shellthat allows its integration into Industrie 4.0

Graphics RAMI 4.0 © Plattform Industrie 4.0 and ZVEI, Administration Shell © ZVEI SG Modelle und Standards, Pictograph © Anna Salari, designed by freepik

Security as a Precondition and Enabler•

Security by design•

The basis of all Industrie 4.0 applications

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Übersicht: Publikationen der Plattform Industrie 4.0 Stand April 2016