The interface class “ExternalDataConnector” is a basic abstract interface type and shall be used for the description of connector interfaces referencing external docu¬ments. The classes “COLLADAInterface” and “PLCopenXMLInterface” are derived from this class. All existing and future connector classes shall be derived directly or indirectly from this class.
The ExternalDataConnector is formally defined in Table 32.
Table 32 - ExternalDataConnector Definition
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Attribute |
Value |
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BrowseName |
ExternalDataConnector |
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IsAbstract |
False |
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References |
NodeClass |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
ModellingRule |
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Inherit the components of the AutomationMLBaseInterface |
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HasProperty |
Variable |
ID |
BaseDataType |
PropertyType |
Optional |
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HasComponent |
Variable |
refURI |
String |
BaseDataVariableType |
Optional |
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HasProperty |
Variable |
Version |
BaseDataType |
PropertyType |
Optional |
The attribute “refURI” shall be used in order to store the path to the reference external document.