Power state machine

Sensors and actuators can have a power state machine that allows for changing the power state of the connected sensor or actuator. Figure Power state machine shows the power state machine and table Power state machine states lists the possible states.

Power state machine

Power state machine

Power state machine states

State

Description

On

Component is operating in full power mode.

Standby

Component is operating in low power mode.

Down

Component is powered down. Functionality is (de)initializing and proper operation is not guaranteed.