Device identification
Device classification for objects are based on IEC 81346-2 and apply all technical devices.
A Two or more purposes or tasks (assemblies)
B Converting an input variable into a signal for further processing (measurement switches)
C Storing of energy, information or material (capacitors, memory device)
E Providing radiant or thermal energy (lamps, heating resistor)
F Direct protection from dangerous or unwanted conditions (bimetal, fuses)
G Initiating a flow of energy or material (generators, UPS)
H Producing a new kind of material or product
K Processing signals or information (auxiliary and control relays, timer)
M Providing mechanical energy for driving purposes (motor)
P Presenting information (optical and acoustic indicators, signal lamps, meters)
Q Controlled switching or varying a flow of energy, of signals or of material (soft starters, semiconductor
contactors, switch-disconnector, motor-protective circuit-breakers, star-delta switches, disconnectors)
R Restricting or stabilizing motion or a flow of energy, information or material (resistor, diodes)
S Converting a manual operation into a signal for further processing (push-button actuators)
T Conversion of energy maintaining the kind of energy (VFD, amplifier, inverter, transformer)
U Keeping objects in a defined position (isolator)
V Processing (treating) of material or products (filter)
W Guiding or transporting from one place to another (cable, wire, busbar)
X Connecting objects (terminals, plugs)
Y electro-mechnical device (solenoid)