IEC 61968-11:2013
Application integration at electric utilities - System interfaces for distribution management - Part 11: Common information model (CIM) extensions for distribution
Available Formats:
- Availability: Immediate Download
- Language: English
- License Type: Single User
- Updates: Not Included
- Availability: Request Quote
- Language: English
- License Type: Enterprise / Multi User
- Updates: Included
About This Item
IEC 61968-11:2013 defines a technical reference for application integration at electric utilities, with a focus on distribution management system interfaces and Common Information Model extensions for distribution. It is relevant where engineering teams need a documented basis for data exchange, system alignment, and technical assessment across utility software environments. For organizations managing procurement, integration planning, or conformity assessment, IEC 61968-11:2013 helps establish a clear reference point for evaluating how distribution-related information should be structured and exchanged.
What is IEC 61968-11:2013?
This document addresses the Common Information Model extensions used for distribution within electric utility system interfaces. In practical terms, it supports a shared technical vocabulary and data model approach for integrating distribution management applications and related enterprise systems. That makes it useful in technical review, documented evaluation, and engineering documentation workflows where consistent information exchange matters. As a Part 11 document in the IEC 61968 series, it is best understood as a focused reference for interoperability and technical validation in utility integration projects.
Applications of IEC 61968-11:2013
IEC 61968-11:2013 is commonly relevant in utility IT and operational technology environments where distribution management systems must communicate with adjacent applications. It may be used during software specification, integration design, system testing, and procurement review for distribution network platforms, asset information systems, and control-related data exchanges. The document can also support verification activities and quality workflows when organizations are checking whether implementation details align with a recognized distribution information model.
Why is IEC 61968-11:2013 important?
The value of IEC 61968-11:2013 lies in helping reduce integration risk and improve operational consistency across utility systems. When distribution data definitions are aligned through a common model extension framework, engineering teams can perform technical validation with fewer ambiguities and greater confidence in interoperability. It also supports compliance preparation and conformity assessment by giving procurement, testing, and integration teams a clearer reference for expected information structures, which can improve consistency in system acceptance and long-term maintenance planning.
- Distribution-focused Common Information Model extensions for utility application integration
- Useful for system interface definition, data exchange planning, and interoperability review
- Supports engineering documentation, technical assessment, and implementation validation
- Relevant to procurement, integration testing, and conformity assessment workflows
- Publication Date: 2013-06-03
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 2
- This Version: IEC 61968-11:2013 (2013-06-03)
Please request information about the document. Contact Page
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Summarize with AI
Get quick summaries using your favorite AI engine.
Online Standart Disclaimer
OnlineStandart.com is an authorized reseller of international standards, operating through partnerships with authorized distributors. We do not own the copyrights or trademarks of the standards we sell, including but not limited to those of API, ASHRAE, BSI, SAE, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, ASME, ISO, and others.
All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only; their use does not imply endorsement. OnlineStandart.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by any standards development organization unless explicitly stated. The content of this document is for informational purposes only and is intended to promote our licensed reselling services.
Online Standart does not host, distribute, or link to free, unlicensed, or uncertified copies of copyrighted standards. Every document we deliver is a licensed copy obtained through authorized channels and supplied with full licensing documentation. The “Free PDF Download” option on our product pages refers to this free informational document — never to a free copy of any standard.