TS EN 61360-1

TS EN 61360-1 is a standard concerned with how standard data element types are defined for electric components and, more broadly, electrotechnical structures. Its subject is the disciplined definition of individual properties in a common, unambiguous language so that technical information can be exchanged consistently from components through subassemblies to complete systems.

Data element types and the role of classification

In this domain, a data element type is the basic concept used to define the meaning, name, and value structure of a property. The focus of TS EN 61360-1 is not only to name such properties, but also to relate them to an associated classification scheme. In practical technical terms, that means characteristics such as voltage, current, dimensions, material, or function can be organised within one coherent framework. As general technical context, this supports comparability in catalogues, engineering databases, and system integration workflows.

What the standard’s method is intended to support

The standard provides a foundation for clear and unambiguous definitions of the characteristic properties of electrotechnical elements, from basic components to the largest systems. Although it was originally conceived to support information exchange for electric and electronic components, its principles and methods may also be applied to component assemblies, subsystems, and wider electrotechnical systems. It also prepares the ground for defining the terms used in classification, helping establish a common structure for assigning properties to classes.

This listing is withdrawn, but the subject remains relevant wherever technical product data must be structured consistently. In general engineering practice, standards of this kind help different information sources speak the same conceptual language without changing the underlying physical product.