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ISA standards committees bring together global experts to develop the technical foundation that modern industry depends on. From control valves to cybersecurity, these teams create standards, technical reports and best practices that promote safety, interoperability and innovation across sectors.
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Each committee focuses on a key area within industrial automation and control. Learn more about how they are advancing the field and shaping global practices.
ISA5 – Documentation of Measurement and Control Instruments and Systems
ISA5 develops standards for documenting measurement and control devices, systems, and functions. These resources help ensure consistency in engineering drawings, loop diagrams, and P&IDs, making project development, handoff and maintenance more efficient. View ISA5 members
ISA7 – Instrument Air Standards
ISA7 defines requirements for high-quality instrument air used in pneumatic systems. The committee sets best practices for air generation, testing and distribution to support safe and reliable facility operations. View ISA7 members
ISA18 – Instrument Signals and Alarms
ISA18 focuses on improving the effectiveness of alarm systems throughout their lifecycle. Its standards cover terminology, metrics and management strategies that help reduce alarm floods, prioritize operator response and enhance plant safety. View ISA18 members
ISA20 – Instrument Specification Forms
ISA20 creates standardized forms and terminology for specifying instruments. These templates streamline communication, reduce procurement errors and serve as lasting records for installation and ongoing maintenance. View ISA20 members
ISA60 – Control Centers
ISA60 provides guidance on the design and layout of control centers. Its work includes human factors, ergonomics, terminology and layout planning to help optimize operator performance and facility efficiency. View ISA60 members
ISA67 – Nuclear Power Plant Standards
ISA67 supports the nuclear power industry by developing instrumentation and control practices focusing on safety, reliability and performance. The committee addresses regulatory needs, design principles and operational excellence. View ISA67 members
ISA75 – Control Valves
ISA75 sets standards for selecting, sizing and testing control valves across industrial applications. These standards help ensure reliable valve performance under a variety of process conditions. View ISA75 members
ISA76 – Composition Analyzers
ISA76 focuses on standards related to gas and liquid composition analyzers. The committee aligns U.S. practices with global standards and promotes consistent design, integration and performance criteria. View ISA76 members
ISA77 – Fossil Power Plant Automation
ISA77 develops standards for automating fossil fuel power plants. Its work supports safe and efficient operations by establishing best practices for control systems, instrumentation and interface design. View ISA77 members
ISA84 – Functional Safety in the Process Industries
ISA84 provides comprehensive standards for the lifecycle of safety instrumented systems. These documents guide risk assessment, SIL determination, design and maintenance to ensure safe operations in process environments. View ISA84 members
ISA88 – Batch Control Systems
ISA88 defines models and terminology for batch process automation. Its standards help improve system integration and flexibility by promoting modular, scalable control architectures. View ISA88 members
ISA95 – Enterprise–Control Integration
ISA95 connects plant-floor systems with enterprise-level applications. It defines standard information models and terminology that improve communication between control systems and business operations. View ISA95 members
ISA96 – Valve Actuators
ISA96 sets performance and design criteria for valve actuators, including pneumatic, electric, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic types. These standards support compatibility, reliability and safe operation. View ISA96 members
ISA99 – Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security
ISA99 leads the development of cybersecurity standards for industrial systems. The ISA/IEC 62443 series provides a flexible, lifecycle-based approach for identifying and managing risks across critical infrastructure sectors. View ISA99 members
ISA100 – Wireless Systems for Automation
ISA100 defines reliable and secure wireless communication standards for industrial use. The committee addresses interoperability, performance and integration of wireless technologies in process and manufacturing environments. View ISA100 members
ISA101 – Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
ISA101 develops standards that improve the design and use of human-machine interfaces. Its work includes navigation, graphics, alarm presentation and usability guidance to enhance operator awareness and reduce risk. View ISA101 members
ISA105 – Commissioning and Factory/Site Acceptance Testing
ISA105 defines structured methods for commissioning automation systems and conducting acceptance testing. The standards cover loop checks, FATs, SATs and integration tests to verify that systems meet requirements before going live. View ISA105 members
ISA106 – Procedure Automation for Continuous Processes
ISA106 promotes automation of procedures in continuous process operations. It focuses on clear design principles, consistent exception handling and lifecycle support to improve operational efficiency and safety. View ISA106 members
ISA108 – Intelligent Device Management
ISA108 outlines best practices for using data from intelligent field devices. It helps facilities leverage diagnostics and real-time insights to improve maintenance planning, reduce downtime and extend asset lifespan. View ISA108 members
ISA111 - Unified Automation for Buildings
ISA111 develops standards for integrating and managing automation subsystems across single buildings, campuses or distributed facilities. Its work supports seamless system coordination to present a unified building automation environment. View ISA111 members
ISA112 - SCADA Systems
ISA112 develops standards for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems with broad participation from over 200 global experts. The committee represents a balanced mix of stakeholders and industries to ensure practical, widely applicable guidance. View ISA112 members
ISA113 – Distributed Workflow System Integration
ISA113 develops standards for abstract information models that enable the integration of procedural workflows across multiple vendor systems. The committee’s work supports consistent, interoperable interfaces for orchestrated workflows involving equipment, software, and human operators. Join ISA113
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