Tag:line_management=transition
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| A transition is a location change, often when overhead line connects to underground cables. It shouldn't be confused with termination. |
| Group: infrastructure |
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| Status: approved |
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Usage
A transition is a location change, often when overhead line connects to underground cables.
For overhead (or underground) lines stopping without connecting to a line in another location, you should use termination
This value is only suitable for overhead lines that stop.
For underground cables connecting to a continuous overhead line, see branch.
This value should be used in combination with existing location:transition=yes.
This value can't be combined with itself, cross and straight to describe several situations on the same support level.
It is not part of IEC 60050 norm.
Examples
Power
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The concrete portal should be mapped as a way and the line should connect to it on a power=insulator node. A bay line (inside the substation) connects to the incoming line, it's a from the management point of view
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France |
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Two power circuits split on this tower with an underground transition |
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France |
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A medium voltage overhead power line connects to an underground power cable on a pole. It's a straight connection without situation like branch or split so it's a transition. |



