IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum

Semantic definitions at the type

Type definition

The IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum defines the range of different types of switch that can be specified.

HISTORY New type in IFC2x2.

Enumeration definition

Constant	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.
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.
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.

Formal representations

XML Specification

 <xs:simpleType name="IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum">

  <xs:restriction base="xs:string">

   <xs:enumeration value="contactor"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="dimmerswitch"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="emergencystop"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="keypad"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="momentaryswitch"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="selectorswitch"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="starter"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="switchdisconnector"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="toggleswitch"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="userdefined"/>

   <xs:enumeration value="notdefined"/>

  </xs:restriction>

 </xs:simpleType>

EXPRESS Specification


TYPE IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF (

 CONTACTOR, 
 DIMMERSWITCH, 
 EMERGENCYSTOP, 
 KEYPAD, 
 MOMENTARYSWITCH, 
 SELECTORSWITCH, 
 STARTER, 
 SWITCHDISCONNECTOR, 
 TOGGLESWITCH, 
 USERDEFINED, 
 NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;


 EXPRESS-G diagram

Item	SPF	XML	Change	Description
IFC2x3 to IFC4
IfcSwitchingDeviceTypeEnum
DIMMERSWITCH			ADDED
KEYPAD			ADDED
MOMENTARYSWITCH			ADDED
SELECTORSWITCH			ADDED

	Switching Device Type Enum
	Énumération des types d'interrupteur