7.4.2.24 IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum
7.4.2.24.1 Semantic definition
The IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum defines the range of different types of switch that can be specified.
7.4.2.24.2 Type values
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
CONTACTOR
|
An electrical device used to control the flow of power in a circuit on or off. |
DIMMERSWITCH
|
A dimmer switch has variable positions, and may adjust electrical power or other setting (according to the switched port type). |
EMERGENCYSTOP
|
An emergency stop device acts to remove as quickly as possible any danger that may have arisen unexpectedly. |
KEYPAD
|
A set of buttons or switches, each potentially applicable to a different device. |
MOMENTARYSWITCH
|
A momentary switch has no position, and may trigger some action to occur. |
RELAY
|
A device designed to produce sudden predetermined changes in one or more electric output circuits, when certain conditions are fulfilled in the electric input circuits controlling the device. Note: definition from IEC 60050 151-13-31. |
SELECTORSWITCH
|
A selector switch has multiple positions, and may change the source or level of power or other setting (according to the switched port type). |
STARTER
|
A starter is a switch which in the closed position controls the application of power to an electrical device. |
START_AND_STOP_EQUIPMENT
|
A switch for alternatively closing and opening one or more electric circuits. |
SWITCHDISCONNECTOR
|
A switch disconnector is a switch which in the open position satisfies the isolating requirements specified for a disconnector. |
TOGGLESWITCH
|
A toggle switch has two positions, and may enable or isolate electrical power or other setting (according to the switched port type). |
USERDEFINED
|
User-defined type. |
NOTDEFINED
|
Undefined type. |
7.4.2.24.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
(CONTACTOR
,DIMMERSWITCH
,EMERGENCYSTOP
,KEYPAD
,MOMENTARYSWITCH
,RELAY
,SELECTORSWITCH
,STARTER
,START_AND_STOP_EQUIPMENT
,SWITCHDISCONNECTOR
,TOGGLESWITCH
,USERDEFINED
,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;