ISO 21308-3:2020
(Main)Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork manufacturers (BEP) — Part 3: General, mass and administrative exchange parameters
Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork manufacturers (BEP) — Part 3: General, mass and administrative exchange parameters
This document provides codes for the exchange of general, mass and administrative information between truck chassis manufacturers and bodywork manufacturers. The process of exchanging the above information can involve: — chassis manufacturer; — chassis importer; — chassis dealer; — one or more bodywork manufacturers; — bodywork component suppliers, e.g. manufacturers of demountable bodies, cranes and loading equipment, tipping equipment.
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STANDARD 21308-3
Second edition
2020-09
Road vehicles — Product data
exchange between chassis and
bodywork manufacturers (BEP) —
Part 3:
General, mass and administrative
exchange parameters
Véhicules routiers — Échange de données de produit entre les
fabricants de châssis et de carrosseries (BEP) —
Partie 3: Paramètres d'échange généraux, de masse et administratifs
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ISO 21308-3:2020(E)
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ISO 21308-3:2020(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Coding principles . 2
4.1 BEP codes of truck chassis and bodywork . 2
4.2 Numbering . 2
4.3 Code assignment and description . 3
4.4 Priority . 3
4.5 Loading condition . 3
4.6 Presented in . 3
4.7 Related XML coding . 3
5 BEP code assignment and description . 4
5.1 General codes . 4
5.2 Mass codes . 6
5.3 Administrative codes . 9
Annex A (informative) Axle configuration designations .11
Annex B (normative) XML coding related to this document .13
Bibliography .18
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ISO 21308-3:2020(E)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22 Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 40,
Specific aspects for light and heavy commercial vehicles, busses and trailers.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 21308-3:2007), which has been
technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— addition of new codes based on the experiences from the first edition;
— addition of Annex B showing specific XML coding for this part.
A list of all parts in the ISO 21308 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Introduction
Truck chassis manufacturers deal with configuration of chassis in infinite numbers of possible
combinations, and bodywork manufacturers produce highly customized superstructures on these chassis.
Bodywork manufacturers build their superstructures on chassis of several different truck brands.
The production efficiency of a specific truck chassis and its body combinations can be greatly improved
by achieving the correct technical and commercial information about the specific chassis communicated
in advance with the bodywork manufacturer. The information must be reliable and give the bodywork
manufacturer confidence to prefabricate the body or the superstructure before the chassis is delivered.
With uniform conditions, unambiguous dimensions and supplementary information can be established,
transferred and correctly interpreted by the receiver. Increased information efficiency will improve
the quality and reduce the lead times.
The ISO 21308 series specifies a generic system of codes for exchanging specific data between truck
chassis manufacturers and bodywork manufacturers, providing a platform for efficient communication
between the parties. It applies to commercial vehicles as defined in ISO 3833, having a maximum gross
vehicle mass above 3 500 kg.
Exchanging codes in accordance with the ISO 21308 series is useful in various situations, for example,
for design and manufacturing, technical specifications, technical drawings and leaflets.
The codes can be communicated via, for example spreadsheet or XML, or a data exchange system based
on the STEP protocol.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 21308-3:2020(E)
Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis
and bodywork manufacturers (BEP) —
Part 3:
General, mass and administrative exchange parameters
1 Scope
This document provides codes for the exchange of general, mass and administrative information
between truck chassis manufacturers and bodywork manufacturers.
The process of exchanging the above information can involve:
— chassis manufacturer;
— chassis importer;
— chassis dealer;
— one or more bodywork manufacturers;
— bodywork component suppliers, e.g. manufacturers of demountable bodies, cranes and loading
equipment, tipping equipment.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 612, Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions
ISO 1176, Road vehicles — Masses — Vocabulary and codes
ISO 7656, Commercial road vehicles — Dimensional codes
ISO 21308-1, Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork manufacturers
(BEP) — Part 1: General principles
ISO 21308-2, Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork manufacturers
(BEP) — Part 2: Dimensional bodywork exchange parameters
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 612, ISO 1176, ISO 7656,
ISO 21308-2 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
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4 Coding principles
4.1 BEP codes of truck chassis and bodywork
Each characteristic, related to truck chassis and bodywork, is assigned a code composed of the items
given below. A prefix “BEP”, followed by a dash (-), shall be used to avoid confusion with other coding
systems.
BEP codes are formatted according to the principles in Table 1.
Table 1 — BEP coding principles
BEP-ppMccc.n.p.q.s.t
Item Assignment Description
pp Bodywork category pp = None or 00 for codes related to vehicle chassis (ISO 21308-2 and this
document)
pp = 01 for codes related to loader cranes (ISO 21308-5)
pp = 02 for codes related to hook loaders (ISO 21308-6)
pp = 03 for codes related to skip loaders (ISO 21308-7)
M Measure type A capital letter, which denotes the type of code:
H = Z direction, coordinate system in accordance with ISO 4130
L = X direction, coordinate system in accordance with ISO 4130
W = Y direction, coordinate system in accordance with ISO 4130
C = Coordinate (x,y) or (x,y,z) in the Cartesian coordinate system
M = Mass (m), or mass point (m,x,y,z)
F = Force (static or dynamic)
T = Moment (static or dynamic)
R = Radius
V = Angle
G = General
A = Administrative
ccc BEP code number Code number given by the respective part of the ISO 21308 series
.n Index number .n is used to designate object number n
.p Entity number .p is used to designate a certain set of object characteristics or entities
(e.g. dimensions, coordinates, address information)
Where both .n and .p are specified, they are given in the .n .p order.
.q Corner number .q is used to designate contour corner index number
.s Side designator L or R
.t Type designator Optional coding to describe the object type (e.g. fuel tank)
NOTE Supplementary information and support tools of this document are available on the ISO Standards
Maintenance Portal. This information can be found at the following URL: https:// standards .iso .org/ iso/ 21308.
4.2 Numbering
Each item has a unique BEP code consisting of the type letter (see Table 1) and a three-digit sequential
number, starting from 001.
The codes for repeated vehicle items of the same kind on one vehicle, e.g. axles, cross-members, frame-
mounted objects, etc., are differentiated by an added sequential number beginning with .1 counted
rearwards from the front of the vehicle.
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For chassis-frame-mounted objects, the same .n number shall be applied to a specific object, both for
the general information on the object and the dimensional codes.
EXAMPLE Information of a fuel tank should be given the code G060.4 when referred to as a frame-mounted
object number 4 according to ISO 21308-2. This applies even if there is only one fuel tank.
NOTE ISO 21308-2 also provides an option for coding the actual object; for example the letter F is used for
fuel tank.
If the above method is not possible, the information on the relation between the general coding and the
dimensional coding for a specific object should be provided.
4.3 Code assignment and description
Subclauses 5.1 to 5.3 show the assignment of each BEP code together with a description of its
applicability and limitations.
4.4 Priority
The column “Priority” shows the priority of the measurements, as follows:
— A — Essential;
— B — Useful.
4.5 Loading condition
The column “Loading” shows the load situation of the chassis, as follows:
— 1 — Unladen;
— 2 — Laden (design mass).
NOTE A dash (-) means that the field is not applicable.
4.6 Presented in
The column “Presented in” describes in which type of document the items can be presented, as follows:
— 2D — 2D drawing;
— 3D — 3D model;
— TD — Technical data sheet, web site or bodybuilder’s manual, etc.
NOTE An empty field means that there is no specific recommendation for the presentation. It can be covered
by any kind of document. A dash (-) means that the field is not applicable.
4.7 Related XML coding
Any XML implementation for the communication of BEP codes shall follow the requirements given in
ISO 21308-1. The XML coding related to this document shall be written according to the indications in
Annex B.
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5 BEP code assignment and description
5.1 General codes
The information in Table 2 should, where applicable, be supplemented by the chassis manufacturer’s
information for bodybuilders. All information may not be known from the beginning, so such codes
may be specified later in the process.
Table 2 — General codes
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-G000 Manufacturer Specifies the .p of the manufacturer.
administrative code
NOTE Administrative codes with the same .p
set
apply to the vehicle in the actual project.
BEP-G001 Vehicle type Type of vehicle in terms of its intended use. A TD
EXAMPLE Swap body truck, concrete mixer
chassis, car transporter, crane truck,
demountable body.
BEP-G002 Vehicle make Brand name, model designation and A TD
and model manufacturing year.
BEP-G003 Vehicle chassis Main characteristics of the chassis according A TD
information to the chassis manufacturer.
EXAMPLE Low, high
BEP-G004 Chassis frame type Manufacturer’s chassis designation. A TD
BEP-G005 Cab type Manufacturer’s cab designation. A TD
BEP-G010.n Type of bodywork Brand name, model designation and A TD
manufacturing year.
BEP-G020 Axle configuration Specification of number of wheels, number of A TD
driven wheels and steered wheels according
to the manufacturer’s designation.
EXAMPLE 6 x 2/4 can be the designation of a
vehicle with a total of six wheels, where two
are driven and four are steered.
NOTE See also Annex A.
BEP-G021.n Axle information Main characteristics of the n-th axle. A TD
NOTE Driving, steering, lifting and
combinations thereof, including bogies and
tandems.
BEP-G022.n Axle type Manufacturer’s designation for the n-th axle. A TD
BEP-G023.n Axle gear ratio Manufacturer’s gear ratio data for the n-th axle. A TD
BEP-G030.n Brake type Manufacturer’s brake type designation for the A TD
n-th axle.
BEP-G031.n Rim and tyre size Tyre and rim designation on the n-th axle. A TD
BEP-G031.s is used for spare wheel.
BEP-G032.n Suspension type Manufacturer’s suspension designation for the A TD
n-th axle.
EXAMPLE Leaf, air, etc.
BEP-G040 Engine type Manufacturer’s engine type designation. A TD
BEP-G050 Gearbox type Manufacturer’s gearbox type designation. A TD
BEP-G051 Gearbox gear ratio Manufacturer’s gearbox gear ratio data. A TD
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Table 2 (continued)
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-G060.n Fuel tank data Type, material, volume, etc., of fuel tank with A TD
object number n.
BEP-G061.n Air tank data Type, volume, etc., of air tank with object A TD
number n.
BEP-G062.n Hydraulic tank data Type, material, volume, etc. of hydraulic tank A TD
with object number n.
NOTE Tanks added by bodybuilder are
included.
BEP-G063.n Hydraulic oil Chassis manufacturer’s or bodybuilder’s A TD
specification.
BEP-G064.n Hydraulic pump type Manufacturer’s data for the n-th hydraulic A TD
pump.
NOTE Data can include flow, working
pressure, displacement, rotation and type,
e.g. fixed or variable.
BEP-G070 Exhaust system Manufacturer’s exhaust designation. A TD
BEP-G071 Air intake type Manufacturer’s air intake designation. B TD
BEP-G080 Electrical system Manufacturer’s specifications for the A TD
electrical system.
EXAMPLE Voltage, groundage, etc.
BEP-G081.n Battery data Type, capacity, etc. of battery with object A TD
number n.
EXAMPLE BEP-G081.1: 24 V, 180 Ah.
BEP-G082.n Alternator type Manufacturer’s alternator designation and A TD
capacity.
BEP-G083.n Electrical interface Electrical interface for bodywork purposes. A TD
for bodywork
BEP-G084.n Electrical interface Type of electrical connectors between A TD
for towed vehicle towing and towed vehicle.
EXAMPLE 24 V connector according to
ISO 12098 and the ISO 7638 series.
BEP-G085.n Electronic interface Electronic interface for bodywork purposes. A TD
for bodywork
BEP-G086.n Electronic interface Type of electronic transmission between A TD
for towed vehicle towing and towed vehicle.
EXAMPLE CAN communication according to
the ISO 11992 series.
BEP-G100.n Hydraulic interface Hydraulic interface between the chassis and A TD
for bodywork bodywork.
BEP-G101.n Hydraulic interface Type of hydraulic connectors between towing A TD
for bodywork on and towed vehicle, for bodywork purposes.
towed vehicle
NOTE Male/female, size, etc.
BEP-G110.n Pneumatic interface Pneumatic interface between the chassis and A TD
for bodywork bodywork.
BEP-G111.n Pneumatic interface Type of pneumatic connectors between A TD
for bodywork on towing and towed vehicle, for bodywork
towed vehicle purposes.
NOTE Male/female, size, etc.
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Table 2 (continued)
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-G120.n PTO type Designation and type, e.g. gearbox, engine, A TD
flywheel, and rotational direction
(clockwise/counter-clockwise) of the n-th PTO.
NOTE 1 PTO axle rotation is as viewed from
the connection interface.
NOTE 2 PTO dimension code is designated
item 043 according to ISO 21308-2.
EXAMPLE PTO 2 is designated BEP-G120.2
and the corresponding dimensional code is
BEP-L043.2, BEP-H043.2 and BEP-W043.2.
BEP-G121.n PTO output data Manufacturer’s data for the n-th PTO output at A TD
a given rotational speed.
BEP-G130 Front underrun Manufacturer’s specifications of front A TD
protection underrun protection.
BEP-G131 Side underrun Manufacturer’s specifications of side A TD
protection underrun protection.
BEP-G132 Rear underrun Manufacturer’s specifications of rear A TD
protection underrun protection.
BEP-G140.n Towing device Manufacturer’s specifications for the n-th A TD
towing device.
BEP-G150.n Fender Manufacturer’s specifications for the n-th A TD
fender.
5.2 Mass codes
Legally authorized masses in Table 3 should be applicable to the country as given by the administrative
code A070.
Table 3 — Mass codes
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-M001 Technically The maximum permissible vehicle mass A TD
permissible gross according to the technical design of the
vehicle mass vehicle, established by the vehicle
manufacturer.
BEP-M002 Legally authorized The maximum permissible vehicle mass A TD
gross vehicle mass according to national or regional legislative
authorities.
BEP-M010 Technically The maximum permissible towable mass A TD
permissible according to the technical design of the
towable mass towing vehicle, the drawbar and the towing
device, established by the respective
manufacturer.
BEP-M011 Legally authorized The maximum permissible towable mass A TD
towable mass according to national or regional legislative
authorities.
BEP-M020 Technically The maximum permissible load of the rear A TD
permissible load axle combination according to the technical
on vehicle rear axle design of the vehicle, established by the
combination vehicle manufacturer.
BEP-M021 Legally authorized The maximum permissible load of the rear A TD
load on vehicle rear axle combination according to national or
axle combination regional legislative authorities.
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Table 3 (continued)
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-M030 Technically The maximum permissible load of the front A TD
permissible load on axle combination according to the technical
vehicle front axle design of the vehicle, established by the
combination vehicle manufacturer.
BEP-M031 Legally authorized The maximum permissible load of the front A TD
load on vehicle front axle combination according to national or
axle combination regional legislative authorities.
BEP-M040.n Technically The maximum permissible load of the vehicle A TD
permissible axle n-th axle according to the technical design of
load on the vehicle the vehicle, established by the vehicle
n-th axle manufacturer.
BEP-M041.n Legally authorized The maximum permissible load of the vehicle A TD
axle load on the n-th axle according to national or regional
vehicle n-th axle legislative authorities.
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Table 3 (continued)
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-M050 Technically The maximum permissible load of the fifth A TD
permissible wheel according to the technical design of the
fifth-wheel load vehicle, established by the vehicle
manufacturer.
BEP-M060 Chassis and cab Chassis and cab dry mass plus the mass of the A TD
kerb mass following elements:
— coolant (if needed);
— lubricants;
— washer fluid;
— fuel (tank filled up to at least 90 % of the
capacity specified by the manufacturer);
— spare wheels;
— fire extinguishers.
NOTE See ISO 1176 for further information
regarding the items to be included.
BEP-M070 Bodywork mass Mass of complete bodywork, to be given by the A TD
bodywork manufacturer, with fluids filled to at
least 90 % of the respective system capacity.
NOTE Fluid filling in accordance with
ISO 1176.
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Table 3 (continued)
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-M080.n Complete vehicle Complete vehicle shipping mass, to be given by A TD
kerb mass the bodywork manufacturer, with bodywork
plus the mass of the following elements:
— coolant (if needed);
— lubricants;
— washer fluid;
— fuel (tank filled up to at least 90 % of the
capacity specified by the manufacturer);
— spare wheels;
— fire extinguishers.
.n can be used to show the mass distribution
on each axle.
NOTE See ISO 1176 for further information
regarding the items to be included.
BEP-M090 Mass of chassis at Share of mass of “chassis and cab kerb mass” A TD
front (BEP-M060) on the theoretical front axle
centreline, to be given by the bodywork
manufacturer.
NOTE In case of only one front axle, it is on
the front axle centreline.
BEP-M100 Mass of chassis at Share of mass of “chassis and cab kerb mass” A TD
rear (BEP-M060) on the theoretical rear axle
centreline, to be given by the bodywork
manufacturer.
NOTE In case of only one rear axle, it is on the
rear axle centreline.
BEP-M110 Technical payload Difference between the “technically A TD
permissible gross vehicle mass” (BEP-M001)
and “complete vehicle kerb mass”
(BEP-M080), with mass of driver excluded.
NOTE This also applies to tractor-trailer
combinations.
BEP-M111 Legal payload Difference between “legally authorized gross A TD
vehicle mass” (BEP-M002) and “complete
vehicle kerb mass” (BEP-M080), with mass of
driver excluded.
NOTE This also applies to tractor-trailer
combinations.
BEP- Mass of chassis- Mass of the n-th chassis-mounted object. A TD
M120.n.t mounted object
NOTE The optional type coding (.t) can be
used.
EXAMPLES Battery, toolbox, fuel tank, air
tank, hydraulic tank.
5.3 Administrative codes
The administrative BEP codes in Table 4 are intended for the communication between the parties, for
example the chassis manufacturer, the bodywork manufacturer and a component supplier. All listed
codes refer to data of the respective party, .p.
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Table 4 — Administrative codes
BEP code Assignment Description
BEP-A001.p Company ID Identity number of the respective company.
EXAMPLES VAT no. of chassis manufacturer, chassis dealer, body-
builder, component supplier, etc.
BEP-A002.p Company name Name of the respective company.
BEP-A003.p Company contact Contact details of the respective company.
details
EXAMPLES Postal address, visitor address, e-mail, telephone, fax,
web site. The information could include contact person(s).
BEP-A010.p Reference ID Identification number of the project.
BEP-A011.p Project description Information about the project.
BEP-A020.p Approval statement Written statement that the order or specification is accepted.
BEP-A021.p Date of final Date when the product specification is considered to be definitive
specification (“frozen”) and no further changes are accepted.
EXAMPLE YYYY-MM-DD.
BEP-A030.p Order number Identity of the order.
BEP-A031.p Order confirmation Date when the order is confirmed.
EXAMPLE YYYY-MM-DD.
BEP-A032.p Order version Issue number of current order version.
EXAMPLE “Rev 3”.
BEP-A033.p Order version date Date of version of BEP-A032.p.
EXAMPLE YYYY-MM-DD.
BEP-A034.p Order version update Written comments regarding changes in the order.
information
BEP-A040.p.n Serial number Identifier of the ordered product(s).
EXAMPLE The ordered product can be the chassis, the bodywork or
a component package.
BEP-A050 VIN of vehicle chassis VIN (vehicle identification number) of the vehicle chassis, according
to ISO 3779.
BEP-A051.p Product delivery date Date when the purchased product is delivered, ex works, by the
respective company.
EXAMPLE YYYY-MM-DD.
BEP-A060 Country of registration Name of country, or country code according to ISO 3166-1, where the
registration is done.
NOTE This is the country for which the legally authorized masses
are given according to M002, etc.
BEP-A070.p.n Legal reference Legal reference(s) to regulations for noise, safety, environmental
considerations, hazardous goods, etc.
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Annex A
(informative)
Axle configuration designations
A.1 General information
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Contents Page
Foreword . iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references .1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Coding principles .2
4.1 BEP codes of truck chassis and bodywork .2
4.2 Numbering .3
4.3 Code assignment and description .4
4.4 Priority .4
4.5 Loading condition .4
4.6 Presented in .4
4.7 Related XML coding .4
5 BEP code assignment and description .5
5.1 General codes .5
5.2 Mass codes .7
5.3 Administrative codes . 11
Annex A (informative) Axle configuration designations . 13
A.1 General information . 13
A.2 Examples of coding systems used by some chassis manufacturers (CM) . 13
A.2.1 CM 1 . 13
A.2.2 CM 2 . 13
A.2.3 CM 3 . 13
A.2.4 CM 4 . 14
A.2.5 CM 5 . 14
A.3 Examples of designation coding for a specific configuration . 14
Annex B (informative) Useful tools and related electronic documents . 15
Annex C (normative) XML coding related to this document . 16
C.1 XML data exchange according to ISO 21308-3 . 16
C.2 ISO 21308 Part 3 XML code (excerpt of iso21308-3.xsd) . 16
Bibliography . 22
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Contents Page
Foreword . iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references .1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Coding principles .2
4.1 BEP codes of truck chassis and bodywork .2
4.2 Numbering .3
4.3 Code assignment and description .4
4.4 Priority .4
4.5 Loading condition .4
4.6 Presented in .4
4.7 Related XML coding .4
5 BEP code assignment and description .5
5.1 General codes .5
5.2 Mass codes .7
5.3 Administrative codes . 11
Annex A (informative) Axle configuration designations . 13
A.1 General information . 13
A.2 Examples of coding systems used by some chassis manufacturers (CM) . 13
A.2.1 CM 1 . 13
A.2.2 CM 2 . 13
A.2.3 CM 3 . 13
A.2.4 CM 4 . 14
A.2.5 CM 5 . 14
A.3 Examples of designation coding for a specific configuration . 14
Annex B (informative) Useful tools and related electronic documents . 15
Annex C (normative) XML coding related to this document . 16
C.1 XML data exchange according to ISO 21308-3 . 16
C.2 ISO 21308 Part 3 XML code (excerpt of iso21308-3.xsd) . 16
Bibliography . 22
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Foreword
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different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22 Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 40,
Specific aspects for light and heavy commercial vehicles, busses and trailers, Working Group WG 2,
Bodywork Exchange Parameters for commercial vehicles (BEP).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 21308-3:2007), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
⎯ Addition of new codes based on the experiences from the first edition;
⎯ Addition of Annex C showing specific XML coding for this part.
A list of all parts in the ISO 21308 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
Truck chassis manufacturers deal with configuration of chassis in infinite numbers of possible
combinations, and bodywork manufacturers produce highly customized superstructures on these
chassis. Bodywork manufacturers build their superstructures on chassis of several different truck
brands.
The production efficiency of a specific truck chassis and its body combinations can be greatly improved
by achieving the correct technical and commercial information about the specific chassis communicated
in advance with the bodywork manufacturer. The information has to be reliable and give the bodywork
manufacturer confidence to prefabricate the body or the superstructure before the chassis is delivered.
With uniform conditions, unambiguous dimensions and supplementary information can be established,
transferred and correctly interpreted by the receiver. Increased information efficiency will improve the
quality and reduce the lead times.
ISO 21308 specifies a system of codes for exchanging specific data between chassis and bodywork
manufacturers, providing a platform for efficient communication between the parties.
Exchanging codes in accordance with the ISO 21308 standard series is useful in various situations, e.g.
for design and manufacturing, technical specifications, technical drawings and leaflets.
The codes can be communicated via e.g. spreadsheet or XML, or a data exchange system based on the
STEP protocol.
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Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and
bodywork manufacturers (BEP) — Part 3: General, mass and
administrative exchange parameters
1 Scope
This document series describes a generic system for the exchange of data between truck chassis
manufacturers and bodywork manufacturers. It applies to commercial vehicles as defined in ISO 3833,
having a maximum gross vehicle mass above 3 500 kg.
The process of exchanging the above information can involve:
⎯ chassis manufacturer;
⎯ chassis importer;
⎯ chassis dealer;
⎯ one or more bodywork manufacturers;
⎯ bodywork component suppliers, e.g. manufacturers of demountable bodies, cranes and loading
equipment, tipping equipment.
This document provides codes for the exchange of general, mass and administrative information.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 612, Road vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions
ISO 1176, Road vehicles — Masses — Vocabulary and codes
ISO 3779, Road vehicles — Vehicle identification number (VIN) — Content and structure
ISO 3833, Road vehicles — Types — Terms and definitions
ISO 7656, Commercial road vehicles — Dimensional codes
ISO 21308-1, Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork manufacturers (BEP)
— Part 1: General principles
ISO 21308-2, Road vehicles — Product data exchange between chassis and bodywork manufacturers
(BEP) — Part 2: Dimensional bodywork exchange parameters
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, definitions given in ISO 612, ISO 1176, ISO 7656, ISO 21308-2, and
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
BEP-code
code to identify a unique measurement on the truck, to make the information exchange between chassis
manufacturers and bodywork manufacturers easier without any confusion with other systems
Note 1 to entry: BEP is an abbreviation of Bodywork Exchange Parameter.
3.2
Gross Vehicle Mass
GVM
Gross Vehicle Weight
GVW
technical or legal gross vehicle mass (weight) according to the legislation or regulations for the applicable
region
Note 1 to entry: See also ISO 1176.
4 Coding principles
4.1 BEP codes of truck chassis and bodywork
Each characteristic, related to truck chassis and bodywork, is assigned a code composed of the items
given below. A prefix “BEP”, followed by a dash (-), shall be used to avoid confusion with other coding
systems.
BEP codes are formatted according to the principles in Table 1.
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Table 1 — BEP coding principles
BEP-ppMccc.n.p.q.s.t
Item Assignment Description
pp Bodywork pp = None or 00 for codes related to vehicle chassis (ISO 21308-2 and
category ISO 21308-3)
pp = 01 for codes related to loader cranes (ISO 21308-5)
pp = 02 for codes related to hook loaders (ISO 21308-6)
pp = 03 for codes related to skip loaders (ISO 21308-7)
M Measure type A capital letter, which denotes the type of code:
H = Z direction, coordinate system in accordance with ISO 4130
L = X direction, coordinate system in accordance with ISO 4130
W = Y direction, coordinate system in accordance with ISO 4130
C = Coordinate (x,y) or (x,y,z) in the Cartesian coordinate system
M = Mass (m), or mass point (m,x,y,z)
F = Force (static or dynamic)
T = Moment (static or dynamic)
R = Radius
V = Angle
G = General
A = Administrative
ccc BEP code number Code number given by the standard
.n Index number .n is used to designate object number n
.p Entity number .p is used to designate a certain set of object characteristics or entities (e.g.
dimensions, coordinates, address information)
Where both .n and .p are specified, they are given in the .n .p order.
.q Corner number .q is used to designate contour corner index number
.s Side designator L or R
.t Type designator Optional coding to describe the object type (e.g. fuel tank)
4.2 Numbering
Each item has a unique BEP code consisting of the type letter (see 4.2) and a three-digit sequential
number, starting from 001.
The codes for repeated vehicle items of the same kind on one vehicle, e.g. axles, cross-members, frame-
mounted objects, etc., are differentiated by an added sequential number beginning with .1 counted
rearwards from the front of the vehicle.
For chassis-frame-mounted objects, the same .n number shall be applied to a specific object, both for the
general information on the object and the dimensional codes.
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EXAMPLE Information of a fuel tank should be given the code G060.4 when referred to as a frame-mounted
object number 4 according to ISO 21308-2. This applies even if there is only one fuel tank.
NOTE ISO 21308-2 also provides an option for coding the actual object; for example the letter F is used for fuel
tank.
If the above method is not possible, the information on the relation between the general coding and the
dimensional coding for a specific object should be provided.
4.3 Code assignment and description
Subclauses 5.1 to 5.3 show the assignment of each BEP code together with a description of its applicability
and limitations.
4.4 Priority
The column “Priority” shows the priority of the measurements, as follows:
⎯ A – Essential;
⎯ B – Useful.
4.5 Loading condition
The column “Loading” shows the load situation of the chassis, as follows:
⎯ 1 – Unladen;
⎯ 2 – Laden (design mass).
NOTE A dash (-) means that the field is not applicable.
4.6 Presented in
The column “Presented in” describes in which type of document the items can be presented, as follows:
⎯ 2D – 2D drawing;
⎯ 3D – 3D model;
⎯ TD – Technical data sheet, web site or bodybuilder’s manual, etc.
NOTE An empty field means that there is no specific recommendation for the presentation. It can be covered
by any kind of document. A dash (-) means that the field is not applicable.
4.7 Related XML coding
Any XML implementation for the communication of BEP codes shall follow the requirements given in ISO
21308-1. The XML coding related to this document shall be written according to the indications in Annex
C.
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5 BEP code assignment and description
5.1 General codes
The information in Table 1 should, where applicable, be supplemented by the chassis manufacturer’s
information for bodybuilders. All information may not be known from the beginning, so such codes may
be specified later in the process.
Table 2 — General codes
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-G000 Manufacturer Specifies the .p of the manufacturer.
administrative code
NOTE Administrative codes with the same .p
set
apply to the vehicle in the actual project.
BEP-G001 Vehicle type Type of vehicle in terms of its intended use. A TD
EXAMPLE Swap body truck, concrete mixer
chassis, car transporter, crane truck, demountable
body.
BEP-G002 Vehicle make Brand name, model designation and manufacturing A TD
and model year.
BEP-G003 Vehicle chassis Main characteristics of the chassis according to the A TD
information chassis manufacturer.
EXAMPLE Low, high
BEP-G004 Chassis frame type Manufacturer’s chassis designation. A TD
BEP-G005 Cab type Manufacturer’s cab designation. A TD
BEP-G010.n Type of bodywork Brand name, model designation and manufacturing A TD
year.
BEP-G020 Axle configuration Specification of number of wheels, number of driven A TD
wheels and steered wheels according to the
manufacturer’s designation.
EXAMPLE 6 x 2 / 4 can be the designation of a
vehicle with a total of six wheels, where two are
driven and four are steered.
NOTE See also Annex A (informative).
BEP-G021.n Axle information Main characteristics of the n-th axle. A TD
NOTE Driving, steering, lifting and
combinations thereof, including bogies and tandems.
BEP-G022.n Axle type Manufacturer’s designation for the n-th axle. A TD
BEP-G023.n Axle gear ratio Manufacturer’s gear ratio data for the n-th axle. A TD
BEP-G030.n Brake type Manufacturer’s brake type designation for the A TD
n-th axle.
BEP-G031.n Rim and tyre size Tyre and rim designation on the n-th axle. A TD
BEP-G031.s is used for spare wheel.
BEP-G032.n Suspension type Manufacturer’s suspension designation for the n-th A TD
axle.
EXAMPLE Leaf, air, etc.
BEP-G040 Engine type Manufacturer’s engine type designation. A TD
BEP-G050 Gearbox type Manufacturer’s gearbox type designation. A TD
BEP-G051 Gearbox gear ratio Manufacturer’s gearbox gear ratio data. A TD
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BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-G060.n Fuel tank data Type, material, volume, etc, of fuel tank with A TD
object number n.
BEP-G061.n Air tank data Type, volume, etc, of air tank with object number A TD
n.
BEP-G062.n Hydraulic tank data Type, material, volume, etc. of hydraulic tank with A TD
object number n.
NOTE Tanks added by bodybuilder are
included.
BEP-G063.n Hydraulic oil Chassis manufacturer’s or bodybuilder’s A TD
specification.
Hydraulic pump
BEP-G064.n Manufacturer’s data for the n-th hydraulic pump. A TD
type
NOTE Data can include flow, working
pressure, displacement, rotation and type, e.g.
fixed or variable.
BEP-G070 Exhaust system Manufacturer’s exhaust designation. A TD
BEP-G071 Air intake type Manufacturer’s air intake designation. B TD
BEP-G080 Electrical system Manufacturer’s specifications for the electrical A TD
system.
NOTE Voltage, groundage, etc.
BEP-G081.n Battery data Type, capacity, etc. of battery with object number A TD
n.
EXAMPLE BEP-G081.1: 24 V, 180 Ah.
BEP-G082.n Alternator type Manufacturer’s alternator designation and A TD
capacity.
BEP-G083.n Electrical interface Electrical interface for bodywork purposes. A TD
for bodywork
BEP-G084.n Electrical interface Type of electrical connectors between towing and A TD
for towed vehicle towed vehicle.
EXAMPLE 24 V connector according to
ISO 12098, ISO 7638.
BEP-G085.n Electronic interface Electronic interface for bodywork purposes. A TD
for bodywork
BEP-G086.n Electronic interface Type of electronic transmission between towing A TD
for towed vehicle and towed vehicle.
EXAMPLE CAN communication according
to ISO 11992.
BEP-G100.n Hydraulic interface Hydraulic interface between the chassis and A TD
for bodywork bodywork.
BEP-G101.n Hydraulic interface Type of hydraulic connectors between towing and A TD
for bodywork on towed vehicle, for bodywork purposes.
towed vehicle
NOTE Male/female, size, etc.
BEP-G110.n Pneumatic interface Pneumatic interface between the chassis and A TD
for bodywork bodywork.
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Table 1 (continued)
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-G111.n Pneumatic interface Type of pneumatic connectors between towing A TD
for bodywork on and towed vehicle, for bodywork purposes.
towed vehicle
NOTE Male/female, size, etc.
BEP-G120.n PTO type Designation and type, e.g. gearbox, engine, A TD
flywheel, and rotational direction
(clockwise/counter-clockwise) of the n-th PTO.
NOTE 1 PTO axle rotation is as viewed from
the connection interface.
NOTE 2 PTO dimension code is designated
item 043 according to ISO 21308-2.
EXAMPLE PTO 2 is designated
BEP-G120.2 and the corresponding dimensional
code is BEP-L043.2, BEP-H043.2 and BEP-
W043.2.
BEP-G121.n PTO output data Manufacturer’s data for the n-th PTO output at a A TD
given rotational speed.
BEP-G130 Front underrun Manufacturer’s specifications of front underrun A TD
protection protection.
BEP-G131 Side underrun Manufacturer’s specifications of side underrun A TD
protection protection.
BEP-G132 Rear underrun Manufacturer’s specifications of rear underrun A TD
protection protection.
BEP-G140.n Towing device Manufacturer’s specifications for the n-th towing A TD
device.
BEP-G150.n Fender Manufacturer’s specifications for the n-th fender. A TD
5.2 Mass codes
Legally authorized masses in Table 2 should be applicable to the country as given by the administrative
code A070.
Table 3 — Mass codes
BEP code Assignment Description Priority Presented in
BEP-M001 Technically The maximum permissible vehicle mass A TD
permissible gross according to the technical design of the vehicle,
vehicle mass established by the vehi
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