POWERDIST: Power Distribution Type
The POWERDIST entity represents power distribution architecture types (e.g. busbar, overhead, under-floor, PDU whip).
POWERDIST definition shipped with DemandFlow. Administrators can add, remove, rename, or re-type fields, change which ones are required, and alter the layout from the Definitions screen in Settings. Your tenant's current schema may differ from what is shown here. To read the current definition at any time, GET the DEFINITION object whose id matches POWERDIST.Entity properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Entity code | POWERDIST |
| Display name | Power Distribution Type |
| Plural | Power Distribution Types |
| Level | 40000 |
Use cases
POWERDIST is a lookup entity referenced by FLOOR and ROOM (as powerDistributionType) to classify how power is distributed from the main switchgear to the rack level. Values include overhead busbar, under-floor busbar, overhead cable tray, under-floor whip, RPP (remote power panel), and combinations. The distribution method affects installation cost, maintenance access, scalability, and cable management complexity. Separate from POWER (source type) because distribution architecture is independent of whether power comes from utility grid or generators. Simple name and description fields with flat definition structure and grid view.
Fields
General
| Field | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
name | text | Yes | Name. |
description | text (multi-line) | Description. |
Relationships
- No declared relationships in the default definition.
Creating a Power Distribution Type via the API
POST /v1/objects
Authorization: Bearer <your-pat>
Content-Type: application/json
{
"entity": "POWERDIST",
"level": 40000,
"comboKey": "SUB:<your-sub-id>|ENT:",
"name": "Example",
"description": "Long description text."
}Listing POWERDIST records
# All power distribution types in your tenant
GET /v1/entities/POWERDIST/SUB