Signal types constitute the second hierarchy level in the signal system. Because this structure is not flexible, signal types must be defined to manage signals.
Signal types are defined through the following characteristics:
Characteristic |
Type |
Description |
---|---|---|
Name |
Text (40) |
Name of service; must be unique |
Signal category |
Signal category |
Every signal type must be of a specific signal category. |
Description |
Text (256) |
Any additional information |