erikoislaitekohtainen

Erikoislaitekohtainen is a Finnish compound adjective used in technical and regulatory language to indicate something that is specific to a particular device or class of devices. It combines erikois- (special, specialized), laite (device or equipment), and kohtainen (relating to, specific to). The term is employed to denote requirements, procedures, standards, or documentation that apply only to a certain device, model, configuration, or firmware, rather than to general equipment.

The primary role of erikoislaitekohtainen terminology is to signal the need for device-tailored guidance. It is common in manuals, safety guidelines, maintenance schedules, procurement specifications, and compliance documents. References described as erikoislaitekohtainen typically cover aspects such as installation, calibration, testing, validation, maintenance, or troubleshooting that depend on the specific characteristics of the device in question.

In practice, the term appears in phrases such as erikoislaitekohtainen huolto-ohjelma (maintenance program tailored to the device), erikoislaitekohtainen testausmenetelmä (test method specific to the device), or erikoislaitekohtainen dokumentaatio (documentation specific to the device). The use of the term implies that universal procedures do not apply and that adherence requires device-specific instructions or standards. This can affect procurement, certification, and regulatory compliance, as updates to a device may necessitate revised erikoislaitekohtainen guidance.

See also: laitekohtainen (device-specific), tekninen sanasto (technical glossary).