Introducing ConnectorsState

spec/Powertrain/Battery.vspec

@@ -8,9 +8,22 @@
 #
 
 #
-# Signals, attributes and actuators around the electric powertrain.
+# Signals and attributes related to the traction battery in vehicles with electrical powertrain.
+# For some vehicles the traction battery is referred to as the high voltage battery.
 #
 
+# It might be possible to disconnect the traction battery used by an electric powertrain.
+# This is achieved by connectors, typically one for plus and one for minus.
+ConnectorsState:
+  datatype: string
+  type: sensor
+  enum: [
+    "UNDEFINED", # Connectors state unknown or undefined
+    "OPEN",      # Traction Battery disconnected, at least one connector open
+    "CLOSED"     # Traction Battery connected, all connectors closed
+    ]
+  description: Information on whether traction battery is connected to the powertrain system or not.
+
 Temperature:
   datatype: float
   type: sensor
@@ -164,7 +177,6 @@ Charging.TimeToComplete:
   unit: s
   description: The time needed to complete the current charging process to the set charge limit. 0 if charging is complete, negative number if no charging process is active.
 
-
 Charging.Timer:
   type: branch
   description: Properties related to timing of battery charging sessions.