IEC 62023-2011 cor1-2012 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 62023-2011 cor1-2012 — IEC 62023:2011/COR1:2012, Corrigendum 1 to "Structuring of technical information and documentation" (English/French bilingual corrigendum updating the 2011 edition).

Abstract

IEC 62023:2011 defines rules for structuring technical information and documentation using a main (leading) document to cluster information for each object. Corrigendum 1 (2012) issues editorial and technical corrections to the 2011 edition and is published in English and French. The corrigendum is published as a one-page correction that is incorporated into current copies of the 2011 edition.

General information

• Status: Published — corr. 1 to IEC 62023:2011 (valid corrigendum incorporated into the 2011 edition).
• Publication date: Corrigendum issued February 2012 (IEC publication date shown as 16 February 2012); base standard published 19 October 2011.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 29.020 — Electrical engineering in general.
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (IEC 62023:2011) with Corrigendum 1 (2012) applied.
• Number of pages: Main standard: 65 pages (IEC 62023:2011); Corrigendum 1: 1 page.

Scope

Provides rules for applying a method of structuring technical information and documentation by using a main (leading) document to cluster information for each object. The 2011 edition is a technical revision of the 2000 edition and aligns terminology and examples with related IEC documentation standards; the 2012 corrigendum issues necessary corrections to the 2011 text and figures.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and use of a leading (main) document to organize and cluster technical information about an object.
• Rules for structure, headings and cross-references to ensure consistent documentation across product lifecycles.
• Terminology harmonized with IEC 81346-1 and IEC 62507-1 (alignment of naming and structuring concepts).
• Illustrative figures and annotated examples (annexes) showing the interrelation of documents and reference structures.
• Corrigendum 1 (2012) corrections to editorial errors, figure captions and minor technical clarifications.
• Status as a horizontal standard (applies across electrical/electronic documentation disciplines in accordance with IEC Guide 108).

Typical use and users

Used by technical authors, documentation engineers, product lifecycle managers, standards committees, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and maintenance planners to produce consistent, structured manuals, specifications, part lists and life‑cycle documentation. It is also used by national standards bodies and organizations implementing IEC documentation practices.

Related standards

Closely related to IEC 81346-1 (designation of objects and reference designations) and IEC 62507-1 (document handling/metadata) and is referenced as a horizontal/documentation standard in IEC Guide 108. The 2011 edition replaces IEC 62023:2000.

Keywords

structuring, technical documentation, leading document, documentation rules, IEC 62023, corrigendum, reference designation, metadata, technical manuals, IEC TC3.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62023:2011 (with Corrigendum 1:2012) is an IEC horizontal standard that defines rules and practices for structuring technical information and documentation using a main/leading document approach.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers methods for organizing, labeling and clustering technical information for objects, guidance on document structure and examples in annexes; the corrigendum corrects editorial and minor technical items in the 2011 edition.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Technical writers, documentation and configuration managers, product engineers, standards bodies and organizations that prepare or consume structured technical documentation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2011 edition (edition 2.0) with Corrigendum 1 (2012) is the current published edition; the 2011 edition replaced IEC 62023:2000 and the corrigendum was published in February 2012. IEC's product listing shows the 2011 edition (with corrigendum) as the active publication (stability date indicated on the IEC product page).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the IEC documentation/graphical symbols/representation family under TC 3 and is intended to be used alongside related IEC publications such as IEC 81346 and IEC 62507.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Structuring, leading document, technical documentation, reference designation, IEC 62023, corrigendum, documentation rules, metadata.