Module Type Package 2 (en)
Module Type Package
Interface between module and plant engineering
What is MTP?
MTP (Module Type Package) is a description semantics — comparable to a device driver — that can be used to quickly and easily reconfigure your plant, laboratory, or technical center.
Advantages of MTP
Quickly ready for use
Plug & Produce enables modules and devices to be integrated as easily as a printer with a PC.
Save resources
Shorten your time-to-market and changeover times and increase your efficiency.
One solution for all applications
Greater flexibility in your laboratories, technical centers and production facilities. Different processes and the production of different products on the same line are no longer a problem.
Escape vendor lock
Enables fast and simple communication between components of different automation manufacturers.
Who should use MTP?
module vendors
engineering tool vendors
field device vendors
plant operators
control system manufacturers
plant manufacturers
For EPLAN, MTP technology means tapping into new sales potential in relevant markets and a clear focus for future business.
With EPLAN Preplanning and MTP, the needs of plant engineering in various sectors such as shipbuilding and shipping, offshore, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and the food and beverage industry can be optimally served.
Klaus Lechtenbörger, EPLAN
This is how it works
Is MTP an industry standard or a Semodia product?
MTP is an industry standard required for the automation of modular systems and defined in the VDI/VDE/NAMUR 2658 guideline.
What is MTP used for in industry?
MTP is the technological basis for the transition from rigid to dynamic plant structures and is required to enable modular production. Individual package units – known as modules – can be integrated into a higher-level control system (process orchestration layer) and thus controlled individually.
What makes MTP so unique in the field of automation?
MTP stands out thanks to its manufacturer independence, which is achieved through standardization. It also offers a wide range of possible applications in various areas of automation.
How is MTP integrated into the engineering process?
- Module properties and information can be described according to your module planning and exported in a defined, open format in the form of the MTP.
- The module properties are defined in your own engineering tool.
- The MTP is in the form of a text file and is similar to a printer driver.
- All important module data, such as HMI, functionalities, diagnosis information and alarms, are available and ready for use in universal form after automatic MTP generation, the export.
After export
is before import
- Different MTPs can be integrated into any POL.
- Time savings due to automatic integration of MTP.
- The module data, functionalities, diagnostic information and alarms previously provided as an export can be used directly, without any further engineering effort.
For more detailed information, we have posted several videos on our YouTube channel:
What does an MTP look like?
The MTP has the form of a text file and is comparable to a printer driver. It is packaged as a ZIP file and consists of AML files. However, reading the information contained in this format is only possible to a limited extent.
The Semodia Platform offers the option of conveniently reading MTP files with the MTP Viewer and obtaining all important information at a glance.
An example MTP for a coffee machine can be viewed free of charge on the Semodia Platform.
We can show you how to use MTP!
Get to know us via a non-binding demo appointment.