The Start Method starts the execution of the Task.

Optional, as instruments may not support starting a maintenance task via a method call. The same effect can be achieved by means of a device-specific control.

Upon successful execution of the Start Method, the MaintenanceState shall be changed to Executing and an accompanying event shall be raised.

The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 53 specifies its representation in the AddressSpace.

Signature

StartTask ()

Table 53 – StartTask Method AddressSpace Definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	StartTask
References	Node Class	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	ModellingRule