Introduction

This DEX enables the transmission of information on the condition and usage of an actual product.

NOTE    An actual or individual product is an individual artefact that is realized from a design. For example a car with a serial number is an actual product.

The DEX may be used to exchange information relating to the observed configuration, location, state or properties of an actual product, and to the usage of that product, in a given environment, in performing recognised roles and functions.

The DEX also allows reference to be made to the FME(C)A analysis which identified and defined the observed fault states, the communication of work requests to resolve issues arising from feedback, and the referencing of work orders, which have caused changes to actual product configuration or state.