TS EN 62569-1

TS EN 62569-1 is the first part of the standard series that addresses how products and technical objects are specified through properties rather than through free-form descriptions. Its focus is the principle of structuring product information with shared, dictionary-based properties so that different systems can describe the same object in a common technical language.

Why property-based specification matters

In general technical practice, describing a product by properties means representing attributes such as name, dimension, performance value, material, size, or function in a controlled and consistent vocabulary. This supports interoperability in data sheets, product catalogues, and engineering information systems. Using predefined, internationally standardized properties from the IEC 61360 data dictionary helps reduce ambiguity and improves the consistency of product data across organisations and platforms.

What this part establishes

This part sets out the principles and method for the IEC 62569 series, i.e. the shared approach for specifying objects by their properties. It should be understood as a framework document for property-based information modelling, not as a source of product-specific limits or detailed test procedures. In practical terms, such a framework supports clearer technical documentation, more reliable data exchange, and better alignment between engineering databases and product information systems.

• The series centres on specifying objects by their properties.
• The properties used are predefined and standardised within the IEC 61360 data dictionary.
• The approach is intended for consistent representation in data sheets and related product documentation.
• It supports more compatible exchange of product information across different systems.