The automation standard that makes it easier to transfer and retrieve consistent machine data.

DEVELOPED BY OMAC and Adopted by ISA AS tr88.00.02

The primary goals of PackML are to encourage a common "look and feel" across a plant floor and encourage industry innovation.

OMAC’s PackML globally recognized group consists of control vendors, OEM’s, system integrators, universities, and end users. These groups collaborate on definitions to be consistent with the ISA88 standards and the technology and changing needs of a majority of automated machinery. To learn more about PackML to get involved in the OMAC Packaging Workgroup’s PackML activities, contact info@omac.org.

Looking to download the ISA-TR88 (PackML standard)?

Please visit the ISA website.

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OMAC members receive one free copy of the standard!

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Implementation Resources

2022 Implementation Guide 2015 Implementation Guide Part 1 2015 Implementation Guide Part 2 Implementing ISA-TR88.00.02

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What is PackML?

Anyone building or working with a PackML-enabled machine can expect a common look and feel and consistent defined behaviors – even if they come from different manufacturers and use different control systems.

Benefits of PackML

For end-users

Reduced costs

Faster startups

Reusable training

Operational consistency

More robust and reliable software

Consistent tools to track and manage machine performance

Effective use of limited engineering resources

Easier to troubleshoot, reduced mean-time-to-repair

For OEMS

Faster development time

Control platform independent

Fewer end user custom software requests

Less training for both the OEM & end users

Greater reapplication of software from machine to machine

Shorter debug times & more robust programming

Allows for greater focus on innovation and machine capability

Still allows intellectual property to be maintained

Great customer selling point!