The HistoryRead service defined in OPC 10000-4 can perform several different functions. The historyReadDetails parameter is an Extensible Parameter that specifies which function to perform. The ReadProcessedDetails structure is used to read aggregated data for HistoricalDataNodes.

The CreateMonitoredItems Service allows specifying a filter for each MonitoredItem. The MonitoringFilter is an extensible parameter whose structure depends on the type of item being monitored. The AggregateFilter structure is used to obtain aggregated data for a subscription.