It is assumed that basic concepts of OPC UA information modelling are understood in this specification. This specification will use these concepts to describe the OPC 40084-8 Information Model. For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in the documents referenced in Clause 2 apply.

Note that OPC UA terms and terms defined in this specification are italicized in the specification.

The conventions described in OPC 40083 apply.

MESManufacturing Execution System