signaalista

Signaalista is a Finnish term used to refer to a compilation of signals within a system for communication or control. The term is formed from signaali meaning signal and the genitive suffix -sta, indicating content or source, and is commonly encountered in phrases such as signaalista meaning “of the signal” or as part of compound terms like signaalilista, literally translating to signal list. In practice, the exact scope of signaalista varies by field.

In transportation and traffic signaling, a signaalista might be a codified table that maps signal aspects to meanings, allowable values, and corresponding actions. In software, electronics, or manufacturing, it can be a repository of status signals, event codes, alarms, and their interpretations, used to guide responses or automated control. The concept is used to standardize how signals are described and handled within a system, ensuring consistent interpretation across personnel and components.

Typically a signaalista includes fields such as code or short label, description of the signal, meaning or state, priority level, and recommended action. It may be presented in manuals, engineering specifications, or software documentation and is used during design, testing, and operation to align understanding of signals across teams and devices. The list can be maintained as a living document, updated as new signals are added or meanings change.

Related concepts include signaali (signal), signaalilista (signal list), encoding schemes, protocol specifications, and dictionaries of signaling terms used in technical domains. The exact usage of signaalista depends on language, domain, and organizational conventions.