The SocketType represents a physical socket where a cable can be connected.

The SocketType is formally defined in Table 37.

Table 37 – SocketType definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	3:SocketType
IsAbstract	False
References	Node Class	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	Other
Subtype of the 3:AssetConnectorType
0:HasComponent	Variable	3:Kind	0:UInt16	0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType	O
0:HasProperty	Variable	3:Name	0:String	0:PropertyType	M
ConformanceUnits
UAFX AssetConnector Socket Base

Name is from AssetConnectorType and is mandatory in SocketType. It represents the label that would be associated with a Socket.

The optional Kind is a MultiStateValueDiscreteType that describes the type of socket, e.g., RJ-45 or M12. The MultiStateValueDiscreteType has two properties: EnumValues and ValueAsText. An enumeration (SocketKindEnum) is defined (see 10.43) that provides a default list of Kind values. The configured list of EnumValues for a Socket can use the list provided by the default enumeration, extend the default list, or create its own list of EnumValues. A companion specification may define a different or extended list of Kind EnumValues.