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NEN-EN-IEC 61360-1 specifies principles for the definition of the properties and associated attributes and explains the methods for representing verbally defined concepts with appropriate data constructs available from IEC 61360-2. It also specifies principles for establishing a hierarchy of classification from a collection of classes, each of which represents a technical concept in the electrotechnical domain or a domain related to electrotechnology. The use of this document facilitates the exchange of technical data through a defined structure for the information to be exchanged in a computer-sensible form. Each property to be exchanged has an unambiguously defined meaning and consistent naming, where relevant a defined value list, a prescribed format and defined units of measure for all quantitative values. There is also provision for: a) control of changes to definitions of the properties through version and revision numbers; b) inclusion of notes and remarks to clarify and help in the application of the definitions; c) indication of the sources of definitions and value lists; d) associated figures and formulae. Out of scope of this document are subjects concerning the information technology infrastructure such as: - security; - database locking mechanisms; - access rights management.