scope:

The scope of this recommended practice is to identify the means for timely and efficient exchange of information between manufacturers and users of protection-related equipment with respect to (1) changes in device firmware and (2) the impact of those changes. It will also include an examination of the technical and operational ramifications resulting from changes in the device firmware. Only hardware changes that impact firmware changes will be included.

Purpose

The purpose of this recommended practice is to facilitate the exchange of information between manufacturers and users of microprocessor-based protection equipment on the changes in the firmware and the impact those changes will have in the performance of the devices.