VDI standard – FAQ
Can I use other document classifications besides VDI 2770?
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Yes, it is possible to use as many document classifications as necessary.
Can I use other meta data in addition the ones specified in VDI 2770?
Yes, the meta data specified in VDI 2770 can be extended and only represent minimum requirements.
What is specified in VDI 2770 besides categories of documents?
Besides the categories of document (document classification), there are additional important specifications defined: References to subordinate documentations of sub-components, file formats, metadata structure.
Can other IDs also be stored in a documentation according to VDI 2770, in addition to the AutoID according to DIN Spec 91406?
Yes, VDI 2770 allows as many additional IDs as necessary in addition to the AutoID according DIN Spec 91406, each with an indication of the reference system (ObjectID and Party). For example the combination of manufacturer and serial number.
At which point in time should the OEM documentation of the equipment according to guideline VDI 2770 be provided by the OEMs, e.g. via an Information Exchange Platform (IEP) ?
The OEM documentation of the equipment (according to guideline VDI 2770) should be available upon delivery of the object and therefore upon handover from OEM to owner/operator.
Should the OEM documentation according to guideline VDI 2770 also be made available for valves ? If so, what are the expectations here ?
If at this time valves are supplied with documentation, then in the future this documentation should also be provided in accordance with guideline VDI 2770.
Is there already a documentation specification (type of transmission, classification according to VDI 2770) ? Is there an overview for category / document type assignment ?
The specification for the classification of documents according to guideline VDI 2770 is sufficiently described in chapter 6 of the guideline (see among others page 12, figure 1). The specification of a document type classification according to DIN EN 61355-1 must be implemented. An assignment overview does not exist for the OEMs.
What does the equipment hierarchy - taxonomy looks like in detail ?
Equipment can be built up from various other objects (e.g. components, assemblies) (see guideline VDI 2770 chapter 7.1). The hierarchical relationship is described in the guideline on page 19, Figure 2 (Schematic structure of objects).
Does the categorization / classification already affect the submission process or only the final documentation of the delivered objects ?
The VDI 2770 guideline refers to the final documentation of the manufacturer’s delivered objects.
In which granularity should the documents be transferred ? Document container or documentation container ?
“The documentation of an object must be handed over in the form of a documentation container.” (see guideline VDI 2770, page 31)
Is there a separate document container for each language of a document ?
If a document is multilingual, then there is only one document container. If there are multiple language versions of a document in the form of standalone documents, then there is one document container for each standalone document.
Are there any specifications as to how revision identifications should be made? Do they have to be consistent?
No, revision identifiers can be assigned individually and do not have to be consistent for all documents.