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Product Data Template
Electronic Switches And Controls
Template Category Electronic Switches and Controls
Template Version v1
Category Description Electronic Switches and Controls for housholds and similar fixed-electrical installations, either indoors or outdoors
Classification Pr_65_72_97_22
Classification System UniClass2015
Suitability for Use Approved
Template Custodian BEAMA
Information Category Parameter Name Value Units Notes
Manufacturer Data
COBie Data Manufacturer Text
This is a COBie field, other fields will be required in final PDTs
Specifications Manufacturer Website URL
Specifications Product Range Text
Specifications Product Model Number Text
Or Code
Specifications CE Mark Text
Number, Yes, No
Specifications UKCA Mark Text
UKCA Mark
Specifications Product Literature URL
COBie Data Features Text
This is a COBie field, other fields will be required in final PDTs
Construction Data
Specifications Type Enumeration
This is a COBie field, other fields will be required in final PDTs
COBie Data Shape Text
This is a COBie field, other fields will be required in final PDTs
COBie Data Material Text
This is a COBie field, other fields will be required in final PDTs
COBie Data Colour Text
This is a COBie field, other fields will be required in final PDTs
COBie Data Finish Text
This is a COBie field, other fields will be required in final PDTs
Specifications Mounting Type Enumeration
Specifications Number of Switches or Gangs Text
e.g. 1 Gang, 2 Gang, or if various, URL for details
Specifications Front Plate Type Enumeration
e.g. fixed, removable, grid, modular, or if various, URL for details
Specifications Terminal Type Enumeration
Screw Or Screwless Or Plug-in Or Other
Specifications Switch Method Actuation Enumeration
Touch, Proximity, Optical, Acoustic, Other
Specifications Conductor Type Enumeration
Rigid, Rigid and Flexible
Specifications Visible Screws Text
Y, N, or if various, URL for details
Specifications Minimum Mounting Box Depth Required mm
e.g. 16, 25, 35, 47, or if various, URL for details
Dimensional Data
Specifications Overall Depth mm
Maximum depth of panel
Specifications Depth Proud of Mounting Surface mm
From front of plate to underside of plate
Specifications Overall Width mm
Minimum and maximum widths available
Specifications Overall Height mm
Minimum and maximum heights available
Specifications Gross Weight kg
Equates to Operating Weight
Specifications Shipping Weight kg
Equates to dry weight of unit plus packaging allowance
Specifications Access Clearance Top mm
Access required for maintenance of this item
Specifications Access Clearance Bottom mm
Access required for maintenance of this item
Specifications Access Clearance Left mm
Access required for maintenance of this item
Specifications Access Clearance Right mm
Access required for maintenance of this item
Specifications Access Clearance Front mm
Access required for maintenance of this item
Specifications Access Clearance Rear mm
Access required for maintenance of this item
Specifications Fixing Centres mm
Distance between Fixing Centres
Performance Data
Specifications Coverage Area m2
Specifications Coverage Distance m
Data for proximity, acoustic and optical switches
Specifications Coverage Angle degree
Data for proximity, acoustic and optical switches
Specifications IP Rating Text
E.g. IP2X
Specifications Load Type Enumeration
Incandescent lamp, CFL, LED, CFLi, LEDi, Other
Specifications Switch Contact Gap Enumeration
normal, mini, micro, semiconductor, or if various, URL for details
Specifications Terminal Capacity mm
e.g 3x2.5mm2, 2x4mm2, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Indicator Lamp Text
Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Indicator Lamp Colour Text
e.g. red, blue, or if various, URL for details
Specifications Maximum Ambient Temperature DegC
Numerical data with + or - e.g. +40
Specifications Minimum Ambient Temperature DegC
Numerical data with + or - e.g. -5
Specifications Maximum Altitude m
Above sea level
Specifications Part M Compliant Enumeration
Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Anti Microbial Properties Enumeration
Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Electrical Data
Specifications Rated Voltage V
Specifications Rated Current A
Maximum load (current) in Amps (A)
Specifications Rated Power VA VA
Specifications Rated Power W
Specifications Frequency Hertz
eg. NA, DC, 50,60, Other, UserDefined
Specifications Number of Poles Number
e.g. NA,1,3
Specifications Supply Phase Number
1, 3
Application Data
Specifications Reference Standard Text
Accessories
Specifications Flush Back Box Text
Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Back Box Material Text
Specifications Surface Mounting Box Text
Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Decorative Frame Surround Text
Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Tamper Proof Screws Text
Installation fixing screws. Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Replacement Indicator Text
Y, N, or if various, URL for details.
Specifications Seek Plate Text
Illuminated plate/surround for a light switch. Y or N or if various URL..
Sustainability
Sustainable Material BREEAM etc Embodied Carbon kgCO2
Awaiting Industry Standard
Sustainable Material BREEAM etc Life Cycle Analysis Number
Awaiting Industry Standard
Sustainable Material BREEAM etc Location of Manufacturer GridRef
Awaiting Industry Standard
Sustainable Material BREEAM etc Green Guide for Specification Text
Awaiting Industry Standard
Sustainable Material BREEAM etc Environmental Product Declaration Text
3rd Party Verification
Sustainable Material BREEAM etc Responsible Sourcing of Materials Text
Awaiting Industry Standard
Sustainable Material ETL URL to Energy Technology List URL
Hyperlink to ETL webpage for product
Sustainable Material LEED v.4 Responsible Extraction of Materials Text
Awaiting Industry Standard
Sustainable Material LEED v.4 Material Ingredient Reporting Text
Awaiting Industry Standard
Operations & Maintenance
Facilities/Asset Management URL to Operation and Maintenance Manual Text
Hyperlink to Manufacturer O&M Data
Facilities/Asset Management Daily Text
Maintenance tasks or SFG20 codes
Facilities/Asset Management Weekly Text
Maintenance tasks or SFG20 codes
Facilities/Asset Management Monthly Text
Maintenance tasks or SFG20 codes. If Not Applicable Mark '0'
Facilities/Asset Management Quarterly Text
Maintenance tasks or SFG20 codes
Facilities/Asset Management 6 Monthly Text
Facilities/Asset Management Annually Text
Facilities/Asset Management Bespoke Timeframe Text
Maintenance tasks or SFG20 codes
Facilities/Asset Management Expected Life Years
Facilities/Asset Management Warranty ID Text
 
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