SourceElementi

SourceElementi is a standardized data construct used within the Source Element Management (SEM) framework, a component of the Common Information Model (CIM) widely adopted in utility and infrastructure domains. In this context, a source element is a discrete, identifiable unit that contributes to the overall resource or service delivery of a network. Each SourceElementi instance includes positional, functional, and performance attributes, enabling detailed monitoring and control across distributed systems.

The term “SourceElementi” originates from the Italian plural form of “source element,” reflecting the original developers’ multilingual environment. The format is designed to be interoperable across legacy and modern software stacks, promoting consistency in asset representation. SourceElementi records are typically stored in relational or graph databases and exposed through RESTful APIs to facilitate integration with analytics platforms and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Key attributes defined for SourceElementi include a unique identifier, type classification (e.g., generation unit, transmission node, load center), geographic coordinates, status indicators, and associated performance metrics such as capacity, uptime, and reliability scores. The schema also supports relationships to other entities, allowing hierarchical or network‑topology representations.

Implementation guidelines within the SEM standard recommend that SourceElementi data be refreshed at interval cadences matching operational objectives, from hourly for primary plant data to daily for predictive maintenance planning. Compliance with the CIM Exchange Format ensures that packages containing SourceElementi are machine‑readable and conform to XML or RDF serialization rules.

Extensive documentation supports developers and analysts, offering examples of SourceElementi serialization, query templates, and transformation scripts to map legacy asset tables into the new model. As a result, SourceElementi facilitates unified data governance, real‑time decision‑making, and cross‑domain interoperability across utility, telecommunications, and environmental monitoring applications.