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ECLASS BMEcat Validator

Validate BMEcat 2005 XML with ECLASS 16.0 BASIC semantic rules. IRDI formats, property existence, enum values, unit consistency. No login.

Schema

XML file

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What this tool checks

Checks

✓ BMEcat 2005 XSD schema (2005, 2005.1, 2005.2 namespaces)
✓ ECLASS IRDI format for classes, properties, units, values
✓ Property existence against ECLASS 16.0 BASIC (570 properties)
✓ Enum values, unit consistency, multivalence rules

Does not check

✗ ECLASS ADVANCED properties (only BASIC)
✗ Property-to-class assignment
✗ Country or trading-partner-specific rules

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Related guides

Glossary

What is an ECLASS IRDI? Format, Structure, and Validation

Understand the IRDI identifier format used in ECLASS classification. Covers the structure of class, property, unit, and value IRDIs, with validation rules and real examples from electrical product catalogs.

Playbook

How to Validate ECLASS Classification in BMEcat 2005 Files

Step-by-step process for validating ECLASS-classified products in BMEcat 2005 XML. Covers IRDI format checks, property validation against ECLASS 16.0, unit mismatches, and enum value verification.

Comparison

ECLASS vs ETIM: Which Classification System for Your Distributor Catalog?

A detailed comparison of ECLASS and ETIM classification systems for electrical and industrial distributors. Covers structure, identifier formats, data pool requirements, and when to use each.