ISO 10303-32-1998 PDF

Full title and description

Industrial automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange — Part 32: Conformance testing methodology and framework: Requirements on testing laboratories and clients. This part of ISO 10303 (STEP) defines the methodology and framework to carry out conformance testing of STEP implementations and specifies the roles, responsibilities and requirements for testing laboratories and clients involved in conformance assessment.

Abstract

This part specifies techniques for conformance testing and provides means to facilitate their use by testing laboratories and clients. It describes the conformance assessment process, the need for mutual agreements between testing bodies and clients, and the specific requirements placed on testing laboratories and on clients during testing and reporting.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed in periodic review)
• Publication date: September 1998 (Edition 1 — 1998-09)
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 25.040.40 (Industrial process measurement and control); other catalog listings reference IT applications in industry (35.240.50) in national catalogues.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1998)
• Number of pages: 29 (official ISO page lists 29 pages)

General bibliographic and catalog information is taken from the ISO catalogue entry and national standards bodies' catalogues. The ISO entry also shows this publication was reviewed and confirmed in ISO's periodic review process.

Scope

Part 32 of ISO 10303 defines a conformance testing methodology and framework applicable to STEP implementations. Its scope covers the organization of conformance testing, the specification of roles and responsibilities for testing laboratories and clients, requirements for establishing and agreeing test items and criteria, and reporting requirements for conformance results. It is intended to be used together with related parts of ISO 10303 (for example ISO 10303‑31 and other conformance/testing related parts).

Key topics and requirements

• Formal conformance testing methodology for STEP implementations (test planning, test execution, evidence and reporting).
• Definitions of roles and responsibilities for testing laboratories and clients, including requirements for agreements between them.
• Requirements on test laboratories (competence, impartiality, test procedures and record keeping).
• Requirements on clients (provision of test items, access, and acceptance criteria).
• Guidance on structuring test suites, executing conformance assessments and documenting results.
• Compatibility and cross‑reference expectations with other ISO 10303 parts (e.g., test method parts and abstract test suites).

Typical use and users

Primary users are independent testing laboratories, certification and conformity assessment bodies, software vendors and implementers of STEP (ISO 10303) interfaces, system integrators, and clients procuring STEP‑based data exchange solutions. It is used to define test contracts, to structure formal conformance testing activities and to support certification or acceptance of STEP implementations.

Related standards

This part is one element of the ISO 10303 (STEP) family. Closely related parts include ISO 10303‑1 (overview and fundamental principles), ISO 10303‑2 (vocabulary), ISO 10303‑21 (STEP-file implementation methods) and ISO 10303‑31 (conformance testing abstract test methods) as well as other conformance and abstract test suite parts and the relevant application protocols (APs). National/adopted editions (for example BS ISO 10303‑32:1998) are also available.

Keywords

STEP, ISO 10303, conformance testing, testing laboratory, client requirements, product data exchange, conformance framework, test suites, certification, interoperability.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10303‑32:1998 is the STEP (ISO 10303) part that defines a conformance testing methodology and framework, specifying requirements placed on testing laboratories and on clients participating in conformance assessments.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the organization and techniques for conformance testing of STEP implementations, roles and responsibilities of test bodies and clients, requirements for test planning, execution, reporting and the agreements needed between parties.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Testing and certification laboratories, software vendors and implementers of STEP, system integrators, procurement/quality teams and clients requiring validated conformance of STEP‑based data exchange solutions.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The published edition is Edition 1 (September 1998). According to the ISO catalogue entry, this part has been subject to ISO's periodic review and was confirmed (i.e., remains the current published version) in ISO's review process as recently recorded in the ISO catalogue. Users who need the absolute current status or any national adoption should check the ISO catalogue or their national standards body for the latest confirmation or adoption details.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 10303 (STEP) series. The series is organized into overview/fundamentals, description methods, implementation methods, conformance testing methodology (31–39), integrated resources, application protocols (APs), abstract test suites and related parts. Part 32 specifically sits in the conformance/testing group.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: STEP, conformance testing, testing laboratory, client requirements, product data exchange, interoperability, test methodology, ISO 10303.