The characteristicsList in the XML Device Description(XDD file) is a collection of device characteristics. The characteristics inside a list consist of key-value-pairs, which describes a single characteristic of a device. They denote major technical characteristics of the device independent of the network interface like CANopen or POWERLINK.
The vocabulary used in the device data sheet is recommended for the names of characteristics.
Maximum operational voltage | - | 680 V |
Maximum operational current | - | 5 A |
Number of axles | - | 3 |