scope:

Scope and object

This standard applies to the technical documentation to be supplied with electrical and electronic measuring equipment for use in laboratories.

The object of this standard is:

- to achieve an acceptable level of uniformity,

- to prevent the use of incorrect expressions,

- to determine in general terms the basic contents and structure,

of the documentation supplied with the equipment in order to give the user sufficient information on installation, use, safety, application, technical specification, principle of operation, testing, servicing and lists of options, accessories and replaceable parts.

NOTE - This documentation may be contained in one manual or in a set of separate manuals covering the various topics. In the latter case, each volume should contain a list of contents of the other volumes.