IEC 63082-1:2025

IEC 63082-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Intelligent device management -
Part 1: Concepts and terminology
ICS 25.040.40  ISBN 978-2-8327-0689-3

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
INTRODUCTION . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms, definitions, and abbreviated terms . 10
3.1 Terms and definitions . 10
3.2 Abbreviated terms. 21
4 Foundational requirements for IDM . 21
4.1 Objective . 21
4.2 General . 22
4.3 Management functions . 22
4.4 Formal and informal work processes and procedures . 22
4.5 Management of change . 23
4.5.1 General. 23
4.5.2 Impact assessment . 23
4.5.3 Planning . 23
4.5.4 Training . 24
4.5.5 Documentation . 24
4.5.6 Retention of data and documents . 24
4.6 Risk management . 24
5 Risk management . 24
5.1 Objective . 24
5.2 General . 25
5.3 IDM program requirements . 25
5.4 Program coordination . 25
5.5 Facility life cycle . 25
5.6 Supplier risk management . 25
5.7 Information management risks . 25
5.8 Cybersecurity . 25
6 Enterprise level management for IDM . 26
6.1 Objective . 26
6.2 General . 26
6.3 Organization and resources . 27
6.3.1 Relationship to asset management . 27
6.3.2 Positioning of IDM programs . 27
6.3.3 Structure of IDM activities . 28
6.4 Developing and maintaining IDM program . 29
6.4.1 Overview . 29
6.4.2 IDM program structure . 30
6.4.3 IDM program life cycle . 30
6.5 Supplier management . 33
6.5.1 Coordination with suppliers . 33
6.5.2 Intelligent device life cycle management . 34
6.5.3 Device technology life cycle . 36
6.6 Developing and maintaining IDM work process templates . 37
6.7 IDM program management and design . 37
6.7.1 Resource management . 37
6.7.2 IDM program design and performance improvement . 38
6.7.3 IDM program performance feedback to management . 38
6.7.4 IDM program operation . 38
6.7.5 IDM program support and monitoring for facilities . 38
7 Implementing coordination between enterprise, facilities, and suppliers . 38
7.1 Objective . 38
7.2 General . 39
7.3 Implementing IDM . 39
7.3.1 Common principles . 39
7.3.2 Implementing IDM in new facilities . 39
7.3.3 Implementing IDM in existing facilities . 39
7.3.4 Implementing IDM work processes in a facility . 40
7.4 Coordination for continuous improvement . 40
7.4.1 General. 40
7.4.2 Assessment and audits of IDM activities . 40
7.4.3 Resolving causes of program non-compliances . 40
7.5 Coordination with other enterprise programs. 41
7.5.1 General. 41
7.5.2 Life cycle coordination of program activities . 41
7.5.3 Applications . 43
7.5.4 Device / process information . 43
7.5.5 Systems, networks, and security . 43
7.5.6 Life cycle phases . 43
7.5.7 Application interfaces for coordination . 44
8 Facility life cycle phases . 45
8.1 Objective . 45
8.2 General . 45
8.3 Managing facility life cycle phases . 46
8.3.1 General. 46
8.3.2 Life cycle entry points . 47
8.3.3 Facility modifications . 47
8.4 Scope development . 47
8.4.1 General. 47
8.4.2 Objectives . 47
8.4.3 Risk management . 47
8.4.4 Project type considerations . 49
8.4.5 Planning and design of IDM implementation. 49
8.4.6 Defining long-term support strategy and selecting design alternatives . 49
8.4.7 Preparing tools and their procedures. 50
8.4.8 Selecting suppliers . 50
8.4.9 Information management planning . 50
8.5 Design and engineering . 51
8.5.1 Objective . 51
8.5.2 General. 51
8.5.3 Device selection . 51
8.5.4 Procurement of intelligent devices . 51
8.5.5 Configuration data preparation . 52
8.5.6 Implementing and integrating intelligent device functions with IACS . 53
8.5.7 System integration and testing requirements . 54
8.6 Construction and commissioning . 55
8.6.1 General. 55
8.6.2 Site staging . 55
8.6.3 Installation . 55
8.6.4 Provisioning . 55
8.6.5 Configuration . 56
8.6.6 Loop-checking and commissioning . 56
8.6.7 Training and personnel competency . 57
8.6.8 Handover . 57
8.6.9 Pre-startup safety review (PSSR) . 57
8.6.10 Startup. 57
8.7 Operations and Maintenance .
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