ISO 13209-1-2011 PDF

Full title and description

Road vehicles — Open Test sequence eXchange format (OTX) — Part 1: General information and use cases. This International Standard introduces the rationale for OTX and describes the document set, structure and representative use cases for an XML-based, tester‑independent exchange format for diagnostic test sequences.

Abstract

This part of ISO 13209 specifies a standardized, tester‑independent, XML‑based data‑exchange format for the documentation and formal description of diagnostic test sequences. It explains use cases and common resources (definitions, references) that underpin the subsequent parts of the ISO 13209 series and supports transfer of diagnostic‑test‑sequence logic between electronic system suppliers, vehicle manufacturers and service/repair organisations.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed).
• Publication date: 2011-11 (Edition 1, 2011).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 43.180; 43.040.15 (road vehicle diagnostics / vehicle on‑board information and communication).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2011).
• Number of pages: 19.

Scope

Defines the purpose and high level use cases for OTX: an exchange format to describe, document and transfer diagnostic test sequences independently of particular test tools or target runtime systems. Part 1 does not specify the full data model or XML schemas (these are provided in later parts) but establishes the rationale, common definitions and representative scenarios used to derive requirements for the rest of the ISO 13209 series.

Key topics and requirements

• Introduction to the OTX concept and objectives: portability, tester independence and reproducibility of test logic.
• High‑level use cases for exchanging diagnostic test sequences between suppliers, OEMs and service organisations.
• Common resources: definitions, references and vocabulary to be used across subsequent parts of ISO 13209.
• Foundation for concrete requirements and data models given in Part 2 (core data model) and Part 3 (extensions and requirements).
• Focus on XML‑based exchange and on mechanisms that enable interoperability of test automation and diagnostic tools.

Typical use and users

Used by automotive OEMs, electronic system and tooling suppliers, diagnostic tool vendors, test automation engineers and after‑sales/service organisations for documenting, exchanging and reusing diagnostic and ECU test procedures. It is also referenced by vendors implementing OTX runtime environments and by organisations integrating OTX with other diagnostic standards and tooling.

Related standards

ISO 13209 is a multi‑part series. Part 2 (core data model and requirements) and Part 3 (extensions and requirements) provide the detailed data model, XML schemata and extension rules; newer editions of Parts 2 and 3 were published in 2022. The OTX ecosystem is also closely associated with ASAM OTX/OTX Extensions and with other automotive diagnostic standards and communication profiles used in ECU testing and diagnostics.

Keywords

OTX, Open Test sequence eXchange, diagnostic test sequence, XML, test automation, ECU diagnostics, interoperability, ISO 13209, automotive diagnostics.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 13209‑1:2011 is Part 1 of the OTX (Open Test sequence eXchange format) standard; it provides general information, rationale and representative use cases for an XML‑based exchange format for diagnostic test sequences.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the purpose, scope, use cases and common resources (definitions and references) that form the foundation for the data model and XML schemata specified in later parts of the ISO 13209 series. It does not itself define the full XML schemas — those are in Part 2 and the extension parts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Automotive OEMs, electronics and tooling suppliers, diagnostic tool vendors, test automation engineers and service/repair organisations that need to document, exchange or execute diagnostic test logic across different tools and runtime systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Part 1 (ISO 13209‑1:2011) remains the published first edition and is listed as published/confirmed by ISO. Later parts of the series (for example Parts 2 and 3) have received newer editions (2022) that update the data model and extensions; users should check the latest editions of each part before implementation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 13209 is a multi‑part standard. Part 1 provides general information and use cases; Part 2 covers the core data model and requirements; Part 3 covers standard extensions and requirements; additional parts address extensions and implementation aspects.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: OTX, Open Test sequence eXchange, diagnostic test sequences, XML, ECU, interoperability, test automation, ISO 13209.