Properties Generator v2.0

Flow sensor

A sensor is a device that measures or detects a physical quantity and converts it into a signal which can be read by an observer or by an instrument.

A flow sensor measures or detects flow in a fluid.

IfcElementType IfcSensor =IfcExportAs
IfcPredefinedType FLOWSENSOR =IfcExportType
Suggested Filename Sensor_Flow
Suggested LOD (Design Model) 200
Suggested Primary Discipline Electrical, Hydraulic
Specific classifications
(Select the classification you'd like to be included in the Excel export)
AusHFG
ICMS
NATSPEC
OmniClass 21 Elements
OmniClass 22 Work Results
OmniClass 23 Products
Uniclass EF Elements Functions
Uniclass Pr Products
Uniclass Ss Systems
UniFormat
PropertySourceDescriptionValueUnit
Admin - Classification properties
SpecificationCode
OBOS Optional

Specification clause or section code/reference.

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SpecificationSystem
OBOS Optional

Name of the specification system being used.

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SpecificationTitle
OBOS Optional

Specification clause or section title.

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SpecificationVersion
OBOS Optional

Published version of the classification system.

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Reference
Pset_SensorTypeCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Mandatory

Reference ID for this specified type in this project (e.g. type 'A-1'), provided, if there is no classification reference to a recognized classification system used.

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Admin - Cost properties
AdditionalTax
NATSPEC BIM
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AssemblyCost
NATSPEC BIM
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ConceptualCost
NATSPEC BIM
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CostOverRun
NATSPEC BIM
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FutureCostAssumptions
NATSPEC BIM
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InstallationCost
NATSPEC BIM
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InstalledCost
NATSPEC BIM
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PurchaseInformation
NATSPEC BIM
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RecordedActualCost
NATSPEC BIM
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ShippingCost
NATSPEC BIM
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TotalOwnershipCost
NATSPEC BIM
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Admin - Identification properties
GISTag
NATSPEC BIM
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GPSTag
NATSPEC BIM
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ArticleNumber
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC4)
OBOS Mandatory

Article number or reference that may be applied to a product according to a standard scheme for article number definition (e.g. UN, EAN).

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ModelReference
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC4)
NATSPEC Spec
OBOS Mandatory

The name of the manufactured item as used by the manufacturer.

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ModelLabel
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC4)
NATSPEC Spec
OBOS Mandatory

The model number and/or unit designator assigned by the manufacturer of the manufactured item.

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BarCode
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The identity of the bar code given to an occurrence of the product.

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SerialNumber
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The serial number assigned to an occurrence of a product.

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BatchReference
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The identity of the batch reference from which an occurrence of a product is taken.

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GlobalTradeItemNumber
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC4)
OBOS Mandatory

The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is an identifier for trade items developed by GS1 (www.gs1.org).

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Admin - Maintenance properties
AcquisitionDate
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerOccurrence (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The date that the manufactured item was purchased.

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ServiceLifeDuration
Pset_ServiceLife (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The length or duration of a service life. The lower bound indicates pessimistic service life, the upper bound indicates optimistic service life, and the setpoint indicates the typical service life.

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MeanTimeBetweenFailure
Pset_ServiceLife (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The average time duration between instances of failure of a product.

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WarrantyIdentifier
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The identifier assigned to a warranty.

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WarrantyStartDate
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The date on which the warranty commences.

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WarrantyEndDate
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The date on which the warranty expires.

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IsExtendedWarranty
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Indication of whether this is an extended warranty whose duration is greater than that normally assigned to an artefact (=TRUE) or not (= FALSE).

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WarrantyPeriod
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The time duration during which a manufacturer or supplier guarantees or warrants the performance of an artefact.

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WarrantyContent
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The content of the warranty.

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Exclusions
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Items, conditions or actions that may be excluded from the warranty or that may cause the warranty to become void.

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AssessmentDate
Pset_Condition (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Date on which the overall condition is assessed.

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AssessmentCondition
Pset_Condition (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The overall condition of a product based on an assessment of the contributions to the overall condition made by the various criteria considered. The meanings given to the values of assessed condition should be agreed and documented by local agreements. For instance, is overall condition measured on a scale of 1 - 10 or by assigning names such as Good, OK, Poor.

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AssessmentDescription
Pset_Condition (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Qualitative description of the condition.

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Admin - Metadata properties
CreatedBy
OBOS Mandatory

The name of the person, organisation or library provider that created the object.

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CreatedByURL
OBOS Mandatory

URL hyperlink to the object creator’s website.

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ModifiedIssue
OBOS Mandatory

To record the last date of issue (version or revision) of the object within an object library. Add the date in the following format <yyyymmdd.no> where the ‘no’ suffix is equal to the number of times the object has been issued on that date. For example 20180316.01.

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Admin - Production properties
Availability
NATSPEC BIM
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OrderNumber
NATSPEC BIM
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ManufacturerURL
OBOS Mandatory

URL hyperlink to the manufacturer’s website.

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ProductURL
OBOS Mandatory

URL hyperlink to further product information, such as technical documentation or installation guides.

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Status
Pset_SensorTypeCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Mandatory

Status of the element, predominately used in renovation or retrofitting projects. The status can be assigned to as "New" - element designed as new addition, "Existing" - element exists and remains, "Demolish" - element existed but is to be demolished, "Temporary" - element will exists only temporary (like a temporary support structure).

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Manufacturer
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC4)
NATSPEC Spec
OBOS Mandatory

The organization that manufactured and/or assembled the item.

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AssemblyPlace
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC4)
OBOS Mandatory

Enumeration defining where the assembly is intended to take place, either in a factory or on the building site.

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PointOfContact
Pset_Warranty (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The organization that should be contacted for action under the terms of the warranty. Note that the role of the organization (manufacturer, supplier, installer etc.) is determined by the IfcActorRole attribute of IfcOrganization.

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Compositional - Construction properties
NumberOfPoles
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The number of live lines that is intended to be handled by the device.

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HasProtectiveEarth
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

Indicates whether the electrical device has a protective earth connection (=TRUE) or not (= FALSE).

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Accessories
NATSPEC BIM

Details of available accessories.

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Compositional - Mass properties
GrossWeight
Qto_SensorBaseQuantities (IFC4)

Weight of the element.

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Compositional - Material properties
RecycledContent
NATSPEC BIM
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Compositional - Quality properties
IP_Code
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

IP Code, the International Protection Marking, IEC 60529), classifies and rates the degree of protection provided against intrusion.

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IK_Code
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

IK Code according to IEC 62262 (2002) is a numeric classification for the degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts. > NOTE  In earlier labeling, the third numeral (1..) had been occasionally added to the closely related IP Code on ingress protection, to indicate the level of impact protection.

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Defects
NATSPEC BIM

To record any defects found.

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Performance - Electrical properties
RatedCurrent
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The current that a device is designed to handle.

A
RatedVoltage
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The voltage that a device is designed to handle.

V
NominalFrequencyRange
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The upper and lower limits of frequency for which the operation of the device is certified.

Hz
PowerFactor
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The ratio between the rated electrical power and the product of the rated current and rated voltage.

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ConductorFunction
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Function of a line conductor to which a device is intended to be connected where L1, L2 and L3 represent the phase lines according to IEC 60446 notation (sometimes phase lines may be referenced by color [Red, Blue, Yellow] or by number [1, 2, 3] etc). Protective Earth is sometimes also known as CPC or common protective conductor. Note that for an electrical device, a set of line conductor functions may be applied.

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InsulationStandardClass
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC4)
OBOS Optional
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

Insulation standard classes provides basic protection information against electric shock. Defines levels of insulation required in terms of constructional requirements (creepage and clearance distances) and electrical requirements (compliance with electric strength tests). Basic insulation is considered to be shorted under single fault conditions. The actual values required depend on the working voltage to which the insulation is subjected, as well as other factors. Also indicates whether the electrical device has a protective earth connection.

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HighLimit
Pset_AnalogInput (IFC2X3)

The high limit value for the analog input.

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LowLimit
Pset_AnalogInput (IFC2X3)

The low limit value for the analog input.

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Deadband
Pset_AnalogInput (IFC2X3)

The deadband value for the analog input.

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HighLimitEnable
Pset_AnalogInput (IFC2X3)

Is high limit validation enabled (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

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LowLimitEnable
Pset_AnalogInput (IFC2X3)

Is low limit validation enabled (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

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EventEnable
Pset_AnalogInput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the type of event enabling.

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NotifyType
Pset_AnalogInput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the notification type.

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NotifyType
Pset_MultiStateInput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the notification type.

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NumberOfStates
Pset_MultiStateInput (IFC2X3)

Number of states for the multi-state Input.

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StateText
Pset_MultiStateInput (IFC2X3)

String values to identify the state condition. Upper limit of the list is equal to the NumberOfStates.

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AlarmValues
Pset_MultiStateInput (IFC2X3)

Specifies any states the present value must equal before an EventEnable shall occur. Upper limit of the list is equal to the NumberOfStates.

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NominalCurrent
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The maximum allowed current that a device is certified to handle.

A
UsageCurrent
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The current that a device is actually handling or is calculated to be handling at a point in time.

A
NominalVoltage
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The range of allowed voltage that a device is certified to handle. The upper bound of this value is the maximum.

V
ElectricalDeviceNominalPower
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The output power rating that is certified for a device.

W
PhaseAngle
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The angular difference between two waveforms of the same frequency.

rad
PhaseReference
Pset_ElectricalDeviceCommon (IFC2X3)

The phase identification used for the device electrical input. This should be the same phase identifier that is used for the conductor segment providing the electrical service to the device. In general, it is recommended that IEC recommendations for phase identification are used (L1, L2 etc.). However, other phase identifiers may be used such as by color (Red, Blue, Yellow) or by number (1, 2, 3) etc.

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Performance - Environmental properties
CarbonFootprint
NATSPEC BIM
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ItemIsNew
NATSPEC BIM
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ItemIsPartiallyRecycled
NATSPEC BIM
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ItemIsRecycled
NATSPEC BIM
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PostConsumerRecycledContent
NATSPEC BIM
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PostIndustrialRecycledContent
NATSPEC BIM
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PreConsumerRecycledContent
NATSPEC BIM
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FunctionalUnitReference
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Reference to a database or a classification.

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Unit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The unit of the quantity the environmental indicators values are related with.

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LifeCyclePhase
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

The whole life cycle or only a given phase from which environmental data are valid.

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ExpectedServiceLife
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Expected service life in years.

s
TotalPrimaryEnergyConsumptionPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of energy used as defined in ISO21930:2007.

J
WaterConsumptionPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of water used.

HazardousWastePerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of hazardous waste generated.

kg
NonHazardousWastePerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of non hazardous waste generated.

kg
ClimateChangePerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of greenhouse gases emitted calculated in equivalent CO2.

kg
AtmosphericAcidificationPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of gases responsible for the atmospheric acidification calculated in equivalent SO2.

kg
RenewableEnergyConsumptionPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of renewable energy used as defined in ISO21930:2007.

J
NonRenewableEnergyConsumptionPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of non-renewable energy used as defined in ISO21930:2007.

J
ResourceDepletionPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of resources used calculated in equivalent antimony.

kg
InertWastePerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of inert waste generated.

kg
RadioactiveWastePerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of radioactive waste generated.

kg
StratosphericOzoneLayerDestructionPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of gases destroying the stratospheric ozone layer calculated in equivalent CFC-R11.

kg
PhotochemicalOzoneFormationPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of gases creating the photochemical ozone calculated in equivalent ethylene.

kg
EutrophicationPerUnit
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactIndicators (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of eutrophicating compounds calculated in equivalent PO4.

kg
TotalPrimaryEnergyConsumption
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of energy used as defined in ISO21930:2007.

J
WaterConsumption
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of water used.

HazardousWaste
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of hazardous waste generated.

kg
NonHazardousWaste
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of non hazardous waste generated.

kg
ClimateChange
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of greenhouse gases emitted calculated in equivalent CO2.

kg
AtmosphericAcidification
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of gases responsible for the atmospheric acidification calculated in equivalent SO2.

kg
RenewableEnergyConsumption
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of renewable energy used as defined in ISO21930:2007.

J
NonRenewableEnergyConsumption
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of non-renewable energy used as defined in ISO21930:2007.

J
ResourceDepletion
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of resources used calculated in equivalent antimony.

kg
InertWaste
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of inert waste generated.

kg
RadioactiveWaste
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of radioactive waste generated.

kg
StratosphericOzoneLayerDestruction
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of gases destroying the stratospheric ozone layer calculated in equivalent CFC-R11.

kg
PhotochemicalOzoneFormation
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of gases creating the photochemical ozone calculated in equivalent ethylene.

kg
Eutrophication
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Quantity of eutrophicating compounds calculated in equivalent PO4.

kg
Performance - Fire properties
FireResistanceRating
Pset_FireRatingProperties (IFC2X3)

Fire rating identifying the entity's fire resistive value (e.g., 1-hour, 2-hour, etc.) so that its resistance to fire can be compared to that of the surrounding structure.

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IsCombustible
Pset_FireRatingProperties (IFC2X3)

Combustibility (YES it is combustible or NO it is not combustible).

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SurfaceSpreadOfFlame
Pset_FireRatingProperties (IFC2X3)

Surface spread of flame characteristics.

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Performance - ICT properties
EventEnable
Pset_BinaryOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the type of event enabling.

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Polarity
Pset_BinaryOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration defining the polarity

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InactiveText
Pset_BinaryOutput (IFC2X3)

String value to be displayed in an inactive, off, or idle state

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ActiveText
Pset_BinaryOutput (IFC2X3)

String value to be displayed in an active, on, or running state

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AckedTransitions
Pset_BinaryOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the type of transition acknowledgement

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AlarmValue
Pset_BinaryOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration defining the operating state of the control system element

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Performance - Usage properties
SetPointFlow
Pset_SensorTypeFlowSensor (IFC4)
OBOS Mandatory

The volumetric flow value to be sensed. Use IfcPropertyBoundedValue.SetPointValue to set the set point value.

m³/s
Status
Pset_SensorPHistory (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Indicates an error code or identifier, whose meaning is specific to the particular automation system. Example values include: 'ConfigurationError', 'NotConnected', 'DeviceFailure', 'SensorFailure', 'LastKnown, 'CommunicationsFailure', 'OutOfService'.

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Value
Pset_SensorPHistory (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Indicates sensed values over time which may be recorded continuously or only when changed beyond a particular deadband. The range of possible values is defined by the SetPoint property of the corresponding sensor type property set.

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Direction
Pset_SensorPHistory (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Indicates sensed direction for sensors capturing magnitude and direction measured from True North (0 degrees) in a clockwise direction.

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Quality
Pset_SensorPHistory (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Indicates the quality of measurement or failure condition, which may be further qualified by the Status. True: measured values are considered reliable; False: measured values are considered not reliable (i.e. a fault has been detected); Unknown: reliability of values is uncertain.

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HighLimit
Pset_AnalogOutput (IFC2X3)

The high limit value for the analog output.

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LowLimit
Pset_AnalogOutput (IFC2X3)

The low limit value for the analog output.

-
Deadband
Pset_AnalogOutput (IFC2X3)

The deadband value for the analog output.

-
HighLimitEnable
Pset_AnalogOutput (IFC2X3)

Is high limit validation enabled (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

-
LowLimitEnable
Pset_AnalogOutput (IFC2X3)

Is low limit validation enabled (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

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EventEnable
Pset_MultiStateOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the type of event enabling.

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EventEnable
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the type of event enabling.

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EventEnable
Pset_AnalogOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the type of event enabling.

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NotifyType
Pset_MultiStateOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the notification type.

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NotifyType
Pset_AnalogOutput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the notification type.

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NumberOfStates
Pset_MultiStateOutput (IFC2X3)

Number of states for the multi-state Input.

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StateText
Pset_MultiStateOutput (IFC2X3)

String values to identify the state condition. Upper limit of the list is equal to the NumberOfStates.

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AlarmValues
Pset_MultiStateOutput (IFC2X3)

Specifies any states the present value must equal before an EventEnable shall occur. Upper limit of the list is equal to the NumberOfStates.

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Polarity
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration defining the polarity

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InactiveText
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

String value to be displayed in an inactive, off, or idle state

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ActiveText
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

String value to be displayed in an active, on, or running state

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MinimumOffTime
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

Minimum off time

-
MinimumOnTime
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

Minimum on time

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FeedbackValue
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration defining the feedback value from the control system element

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AckedTransitions
Pset_BinaryInput (IFC2X3)

Enumeration that defines the type of transition acknowledgement

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Time - Object time properties
DeliverBy
NATSPEC BIM
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FabricationTime
NATSPEC BIM
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InstallationSequence
NATSPEC BIM
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InstallationTime
NATSPEC BIM
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LeadTime
NATSPEC BIM
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ProductionYear
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC2X3)
Pset_ManufacturerTypeInformation (IFC4)
OBOS Mandatory

The year of production of the manufactured item.

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Time - Project time properties
LeadInTime
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Lead in time before start of process.

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Duration
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Duration of process.

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LeadOutTime
Pset_EnvironmentalImpactValues (IFC4)
OBOS Optional

Lead out time after end of process.

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