This document discusses S1000D data modules, which are reusable blocks of information that can be shared and reused across technical publications. It describes the components of a data module, including the metadata ID status section and content section. It provides examples of different types of data modules, such as those for fault isolation, maintenance planning, parts information, and wiring data. The document is presented by Absolute Data Group, a provider of S1000D and technical documentation products and services.

1. S1000D Data Modules
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3. Data Modules

4. What is a Data Module?
 Reusable building blocks of information.
 Each Data Module is assigned a DMC which does the
following:
 Uniquely identifies the data module’s position, and
 Describes the information contained in the Data Module.
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5. Benefits Of Using Data Modules?
 Share information
 Use data more effectively
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 Reduce errors
 Save money
 Increase usability of documents
 Use the latest technology in your publications

6. Components of a Data Module
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7. ID Status
 <idstatus> section.
 Contains all the management information.
 <idstatus> can be considered to be metadata.
 The <idstatus> is comprised of two parts:
 <DMAddress>
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 <Status>

8.  Content section is second part.
 Contains text and illustrations.
 Governed by one of eleven DTD’s Schema’s:
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Content
Descriptive
Procedural
Fault information
Maintenance Planning
Crew/Operator
Parts Information
Battle Damage Assessment and
Repair
Wiring Data Information
Process Module Information
Data module list
Data dispatch note
Technical Information Repository
Container Data Module

9. Fault Isolation
 Fault Information DTD / Schema.
 The <afr> element (Air Fault Reporting) can capture:
 correlated fault
 detected fault
 isolated fault
 observed fault
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10. Correlated Fault
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12. Detected Fault
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13. Observed Fault
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14. Isolated Fault
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15. Maintenance Planning Information
 Schedule DTD / Schema.
 The elements used to capture maintenance planning
information are:
 <definspec> — Inspection Information.
 deftask — System Task Information
 timelim — Time Limit Information.
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Schedule

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19. Parts Information
 IPD DTD / Schema.
 Contain illustrations or graphics.
 Considered to be a component of a main Data Module.
 The items relative to an assembly are organised in IPD figures
and supported by the appropriate illustration.
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IPD Sample

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23. Wiring Data Information
 WRNGDATA DTD / Schema.
 Contain information describing the electrical circuits to enable
fault isolation and maintenance of electrical systems.
 <wires> element.
 Wiring data modules will cover the following topics:
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24. Wiring Data Information
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 Introduction
 Standard practices
 Wiring diagrams
 Numeric index
 Alphabetic index
 Harness routing
 Equipment and panel locations
 Electrical standard parts
data
 Electrical equipment
information
 Wire data
 Harness data
 Generated information
 Interactive WP
functionalities

25. Wiring Data Information
 The wiring DTD (W DTD) consists of two DTDs:
 Wiring Data DTD (WD DTD)
 Wiring Data Description DTD (WDD DTD).
 There are two types of Wiring Data that can be output using
this DTD:
 Page-oriented Wiring Publications.
 Interactive Wiring Publications.
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26. WD DTD/Schema basic rules
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27. V3 vs V4 Structure
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