5 Part 5: V-Modell Reference Work Products

5.3 Products

5.3.11 Logistic Elements

5.3.11.6 Logistic Support Documentation

Process module: System Development

Responsible: Technical Author (when using process module System Development)

Activity: Integrating into Logistic Support Documentation

Purpose

The logistic support documentation comprises a set of necessary system documentation elements, which belong together with regard to contents (see »Structural Product Dependencies). It includes »In-Service Documentation,»Training Documentation and - depending on the required logistic effort - »Maintenance Documentation, »Repair Documentation and »Spare Parts Catalogs.

For reasons of product liability, all documentations shall include complete and binding statements on the proper use of the system. An improper use which may be foreseen shall also be taken into account. The documentation should include the appropriate warnings, cautions and notes, indicating the hazards and risks. Notes on use, maintenance, repair and disposal shall be prepared with consideration to the probable user.

Operating instructions and a hardcopy of safety- and security-relevant information shall be attached to every item of equipment. Exclusively electronic operating instructions are insufficient even if the product has a display capability.

Depends on

System, Enabling System (see product dependency 5.20)