Section 45 of 104
43. Reference Node Specimen Program
Stable section ID: S05-CON-016-SECTION-45 · 21 content blocks
The Reference Node Specimen Program shall establish controlled physical specimens representing the approved Node classes and critical development configurations.
Reference specimens may include:
dimensional master specimens;
structural test specimens;
environmental and durability specimens;
fire-test specimens;
robotic-handling specimens;
Smart-Module-capable specimens;
cutaway and educational specimens;
calibrated inspection artifacts.
Each specimen shall be uniquely identified and linked to its drawings, material batches, manufacturing process, tolerance results, inspection records, and test history.
A reference specimen shall identify whether it represents:
intended nominal geometry;
an allowable production condition;
a boundary or worst-case condition;
an experimental configuration;
a failed or damaged state;
a certified or released Product.
Where a physical master specimen is used for measurement or comparison, its storage, calibration, preservation, access, and replacement requirements shall be controlled.
Reference Node specimens shall support validation of Cartridge fit, Interface behavior, inspection methods, tooling, sensor routing, protective systems, and human or robotic access.
No specimen shall become an undocumented substitute for the governing Specification. Where the specimen and released documentation conflict, the discrepancy shall be formally investigated and resolved.