This group contains the device feature classes that make up the electric network. The electric network also includes the Conductor feature class. Most device feature classes also have predefined label and model feature classes as well. All devices are related to a circuit (FID_CIRCUIT).
| Feature class | Type | Table name and description |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment Device | Attribute | EL_ATTACHMENT_DEVICE. An attachment related to a support. Related tables: EL_CONTRACT, EL_OBSERVATION, EL_MAINTENANCE, EL_MARKER |
| Breaker | Attribute |
EL_BREAKER. A protection device that opens in an overcurrent condition to protect the circuit. A breaker is usually installed in substations at the start of a circuit. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Bus Bar | Attribute |
EL_BUS_BAR. A heavy conductor used to collect, carry, and distribute electric currents. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Capacitor | Attribute |
EL_CAPACITOR. An electric circuit element used to store charge temporarily. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Current Converter | Attribute | EL_CURRENT_CONVERTER. Converts current usually when a current measurement is required. Related tables: EL_CONTRACT, EL_OBSERVATION, EL_MAINTENANCE, EL_MARKER, EL_GROUND. |
| Current Regulator | Attribute |
EL_CURRENT_REGULATOR. Maintains the current on the network within a given tolerance. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Discharger | Attribute |
EL_DISCHARGER. Controls excess voltage. Related tables: EL_CONTRACT, EL_OBSERVATION, EL_MAINTENANCE, EL_MARKER, EL_GROUND |
| Fault Thrower | Attribute |
EL_FAULT_THROWER. An earth switch that is closed by local protection equipment on an energized circuit under fault conditions, remotely tripping the circuit-breaker(s) controlling the circuit. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE, EL_GROUND |
| Feeder | Attribute |
EL_FEEDER. A device at the start of a circuit. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE, EL_MANUFACTURER, EL_CURRENT, EL_MATERIAL, EL_VOLTAGE, EL_STATE, EL_PHASE |
| Fuse | Attribute |
EL_FUSE. A protection device that opens to protect the upstream circuit sections from faults occurring downstream from the fuse. The fuse opens when the operating current exceeds the cutout current. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_CONTACT_CONCESSIONAIRE, EL_CONTACT_INSTALLER, EL_CONTACT_MAINTENANCE, EL_CONTACT_OPERATOR, EL_CONTACT_OWNER, EL_LOCATION, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Generator | Attribute |
EL_GENERATOR. Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_CONTACT_CONCESSIONAIRE, EL_CONTACT_INSTALLER, EL_CONTACT_MAINTENANCE, EL_CONTACT_OPERATOR, EL_CONTACT_OWNER, EL_LOCATION, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Ground | Attribute |
EL_GROUND. Grounds electrical equipment to earth. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Isolator | Attribute |
EL_ISOLATOR. Separates a component, circuit, or system from a source of electricity. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Junction | Attribute |
EL_JUNCTION. Links two or more conductors. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Light | Attribute |
EL_LIGHT. A street light. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_MANUFACTURER, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Lightning Arrester | Attribute |
EL_LIGHTNING_ARRESTER. Protects the electric network from lightning. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Meter | Attribute |
EL_METER. Measures the quantity and rate of electricity through a section of line. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_CONTACT_CONCESSIONAIRE, EL_CONTACT_INSTALLER, EL_CONTACT_MAINTENANCE, EL_CONTACT_OPERATOR, EL_CONTACT_OWNER, EL_LOCATION, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Minor Consumer | Attribute |
EL_MINOR_CONSUMER. Minor power consumer like mobile antenna. Related tables: EL_CONTRACT, EL_OBSERVATION, EL_MAINTENANCE, EL_MARKER, EL_GROUND |
| Motor | Point geometry |
EL_MOTOR. Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Recloser | Attribute |
EL_RECLOSER. A protection device that detects downstream faults and interrupts the faulted section. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Regulator | Attribute |
EL_REGULATOR. Maintains the current on the network within a given tolerance. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Riser | Attribute |
EL_RISER. The connection between underground and overhead networks. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Secondary Relay | Attribute |
EL_SECONDARY_RELAY. Monitors a measurement system. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE, EL_GROUND |
| Sectionalizer | Attribute |
EL_SECTIONALIZER. A protective device that automatically isolates faulted sections of a circuit. Because it does not have fault-interrupting capability, a sectionalizer is used with a backup device such as a breaker or a recloser. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Service Point | Attribute |
EL_SERVICE_POINT. The boundary between the network and the customer. A service point may have many customers associated to it. The symbology of the service point reflects the type of customers fed by the network at that point. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Sleeve | Attribute |
EL_SLEEVE. Repairs or connects cable. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_CONTACT_CONCESSIONAIRE, EL_CONTACT_INSTALLER, EL_CONTACT_MAINTENANCE, EL_CONTACT_OPERATOR, EL_CONTACT_OWNER, EL_LOCATION, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Switch | Attribute |
EL_SWITCH. Opens or closes to change the load distribution or the configuration of the network. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_CONTACT_CONCESSIONAIRE, EL_CONTACT_INSTALLER, EL_CONTACT_MAINTENANCE, EL_CONTACT_OPERATOR, EL_CONTACT_OWNER, EL_LOCATION, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Termination | Attribute |
EL_TERMINATION. Terminates a loose end of a conductor. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Transformer | Attribute |
EL_TRANSFORMER. Converts the generator's low-voltage electricity to higher voltage levels for transmission to the load center, such as a city or factory. Related tables: EL_CIRCUIT, EL_STRUCTURE |
| Voltage Converter | Attribute |
EL_VOLTAGE_CONVERTER. Converts voltage and is usually used when a voltage measurement is required. Related tables: EL_CONTRACT, EL_OBSERVATION, EL_MAINTENANCE, EL_MARKER, EL_GROUND. |