Network-specific parameters (named IM parameters in PCS) address national network particularities and can be defined at the message level (dossier-level in PCS) and planned journey location level (path section level in PCS).

Additionally in PCS, IMs can define the restriction and format of the parameter. The set-up of the parent-child relations between parameters with an impact on their visibility or status (mandatory/optional) is also possible in PCS.

Please find below the restriction and formatting options in PCS

• String
  • Min numbers of characters >=1
  • Max number of characters <=256
• Single choice list: values are defined in the system
• Multiple choice list: values are defined in the system
• Number
  • Min number of digits >=1
  • Max number of digits <=12
• Date
  • dd.mm.yyyy
  • yyyy-mm-dd
• Time
  • hh:mm:ss
  • hh:mm
• Datetime
  • dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm:ss
  • dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm

Inputs to dossier-level parameters can only be provided once the dossier is created and in Harmonisation phase because the RA – IM pairs need to already exist in PCS. 

A validation check of inbound messages ensures the data provided is compliant with the restriction and format defined by the IM in PCS.