From
http://www.qa-software.com/DocumentControl/Co..., which has a pretty good definition:
"A controlled document is a reference document which, through the course of its lifecycle may be reviewed, modified and distributed several times.
Examples of a controlled document include: technical drawings, specifications, procedures, data-sheets, contracts, application forms and plans.
With any engineering and construction project, there is normally a vast array of controlled documents which require a central management system for storage and distribution purposes.
...
When any controlled document is revised, it supersedes its previous version."
"(This document was issued electronically and is therefore valid without signature) .... Bürkert Fluid Control Systems. Sales Center. Chr.-Bürkert-Str. 13-17 ...
www.buerkert.com/products_data/.../MA0780-ATEX1030-EU-ML.pdf
"24 Jul 2008 ... CONTROLLED DOCUMENT. PRODUCT IDENTIFIER: COOL-CUT 10 90 01 / 10 90 .... This document is a system print-out and is valid without signature. ...
www.microstar2000.com/MSDS/dwnlds/COOL-CUT.pdf