scope:

This International Standard provides guidance for the development of prognosis processes. It is intended - to allow the users and manufacturers of condition monitoring and diagnostics systems to share common concepts in the fields of machinery fault prognosis, - to enable users to determine the necessary data, characteristics and behaviour necessary for accurate prognosis, - to outline an appropriate approach to prognosis development, and - to introduce prognoses concepts in order to facilitate the development of future systems and training.