Building BIOS Architecture

The Interface Connection Map is the specialized representation of all actual, planned, available, and historical Interface connections within the building.

Each connection record shall include:

Connection ID;

participating Interface Instance IDs;

participating component or Cartridge IDs;

connection type;

physical or logical location;

connection direction where applicable;

Interface versions;

Compatibility Classes;

negotiated capabilities;

connection state;

locking and sealing status;

commissioning status;

installation date;

disconnection date where applicable;

evidence references.

The map shall identify:

direct connections;

connections through adapters;

multi-party connections;

temporary connections;

redundant connections;

inactive but physically present connections;

planned future connections;

legacy connections;

experimental connections.

Connections through an adapter shall show both Interface relationships and the adapter as a separate registered entity.

The map shall detect:

one-to-many connection where only one-to-one is permitted;

incompatible mating classes;

duplicate use of one physical Interface;

missing required counterpart;

unexpected cross-domain connection;

inconsistent connection states;

connection without commissioning;

connection lacking required evidence.

The Connection Map shall support safe-disconnection planning by identifying all transferred functions and dependent entities associated with the connection.

Historical connections shall remain traceable after disconnection or replacement.