Table 51 details the generic properties for the MDISValveObjectType. Any vendor specified properties that have been implemented within a project should be documented within a similar format and supplied to the DCS vendor. The addition of vendor specific properties will result in a subtype of the MDISValveObjectType. When an MDISValveObjectType Instance is disabled the MDISBaseObjectType defaults are followed and only the OpenTimeDuration and CloseTimeDuration values will be available.

Table 51 – MDISValveObjectType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

MDISValveObjectType

IsAbstract

False

References

Node Class

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Other

Subtype of the MDISBaseObjectType

0:HasComponent

Variable

Position

ValvePositionEnum

0:BaseDataVariableType

M, R

0:HasComponent

Variable

CommandRejected

0:Boolean

0:BaseDataVariableType

O, RO

0:HasComponent

Variable

SignatureRequestStatus

SignatureStatusEnum

0:BaseDataVariableType

O, RO

0:HasComponent

Variable

LastCommand

CommandEnum

0:BaseDataVariableType

O, RO

0:HasComponent

Variable

NonDefeatableOpenInterlock

0:Boolean

0:BaseDataVariableType

O, RO

0:HasComponent

Variable

DefeatableOpenInterlock

0:Boolean

0:BaseDataVariableType

O, RO

0:HasComponent

Variable

NonDefeatableCloseInterlock

0:Boolean

0:BaseDataVariableType

O, RO

0:HasComponent

Variable

DefeatableCloseInterlock

0:Boolean

0:BaseDataVariableType

O, RO

0:HasComponent

Method

Move

See 6.8.4

M

HasInterlock

Variable

<InterlockPlaceholder>

0:Boolean

InterlockVariableType

OP, RO

0:HasProperty

Variable

OpenTimeDuration

0:Duration

0:PropertyType

O, RO

0:HasProperty

Variable

CloseTimeDuration

0:Duration

0:PropertyType

O, RO

HasSignature

Object

<ValveSignature>

FileType

OP

ConformanceUnits

MDIS Valve Base

The following items describe status information from the valve:

  • SignatureRequestStatus – The collection of data required for a valve signature may take some time after the completion of a Move command. The SignatureRequestStatus Variable indicates the status of the current signature request (see 8.1.4 for a description of the possible enumerations).
  • LastCommand – The enumeration reflects the last command sent to the equipment by the SPCS (see 8.1.5 for a description of the possible enumerations).
  • Enabled – This Boolean reflects if the valve is available for control. The behaviour follows the MDISBaseObjectType.
  • Position – This enumeration provides information about the current position of the valve (see section 8.1.7 for additional details).
  • CommandRejected – A flag that, if set to True, indicates that the valve has rejected the last command issued to it. The command could be rejected for a number of reasons. Possible reasons for rejecting a command include:
  • Loss of subsea communication reported by the SPCS.
  • An active interlock.
  • The valve is in the disabled state.

For any of the following Variables, if they are true, there shall be at least one instance of an InterlockVariableType that describes the active interlock.

The following items are related to valve control: These items allow information to flow from the DCS to the SPCS. All commands from the DCS to SPCS may require access controls to ensure that only appropriate personnel initiate them.

  • Move – This Method causes the valve to open or close (see 6.8.4 for additional details).

<InterlockPlaceholder> – The number of interlock Variables will change based on the project and even valve instance. The Variables shall be of InterlockVariableType or a subtype of it. The interlock contains an InterlockFor Reference to one of the previously described flags. Clients can use this information to categorise the interlocks appropriately. Figure 17 provides an example of how this interlock Variable is used and could be deployed.

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Figure 17 – Interlock example

Note: in OPC UA it is allowed to have a Node which is the target of multiple 0:HasComponent References, this allows a single interlock to be shared between multiple Objects; such as a low pressure interlock that maybe shared by all of the valves and chokes in a system.

The following items describe configuration related items:

  • OpenTimeDuration – Estimated max time to travel to open position, used for DCS systems to indicate a move fail condition if time is exceeded. Time is provided in milliseconds. The OpenTimeDuration can be used for any kind of valve (hydraulic, electric, etc.). [Note: this time is an estimate and Clients may need to allow for additional delays in transmitting and receiving any move commands].
  • CloseTimeDuration - Estimated max time to travel to close position, used for DCS systems to indicate a move fail condition if time is exceeded. Time is provided in milliseconds. The CloseTimeDuration can be used for any kind of valve (hydraulic, electric, etc.) [Note: this time is an estimate and Clients may need to allow for additional delays in transmitting and receiving any Move commands].
  • <ValveSignature> - The reference shall point to an instance of FileType, where the file contains valve signature information. The name of this object is project or vendor specific, but it should be related to the name of the instance of the MDISValveObjectType. The name shall include a timestamp. The FileType ObjectType (defined in OPC 10000-5 (older version), OPC 10000-20 (newer versions)) includes two properties (illustrated below), for all MDIS instances both of these properties shall have the value False. For additional detail see 6.14.3.

0:HasProperty

Variable

0:Writable

0:Boolean

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

0:UserWritable

0:Boolean

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Vendor specific subtypes of this ObjectType are allowed. They may add additional vendor specific information or may change some Optional items to Mandatory. A standard file content is defined in Annex E.

The MDISValveObjectType is a subtype of MDISBaseObjectType and inherit the FaultCode Variable. The MDISValveObjectType defines the standard FaultCodes (for bits 0-15 as defined in 6.2.2) in Table 52. All subtypes of this the MDISValveObjectType will inherit all FaultCodes defined in this table. Subtypes may define additional FaultCodes in their own table.

Table 52 – MDISValveObjectType FaultCode Values

Value

Bit no.

Description

CommunicationFault

1

Not possible to operate the valve.

FailedToOpen

2

Device failed to move open

FailedToClose

3

Device failed to move close

PressureFeedbackFailure

4

Pressure check feedback verification failed

FlowFeedbackFailure

5

Flow check feedback verification failed

The MDISValveObjectType defines the standard WarningCodes (for bits 0-15 as defined in 6.2.2) in Table 53. All subtypes of this the MDISValveObjectType will inherit all WarningCodes defined in this table. Subtypes may define additional WarningCodes in their own table.

Table 53 – MDISValveObjectType WarningCode Values

Value

Bit no.

Description

SideAProblem

0

There is an issue with the A side of the valve

SideBProblem

1

There is an issue with the B side of the valve.

PositionDiscrepancy

2

The valve position has a discrepancy (Side A and Side B are different and neither is broken)

UncommandedChange

3

Position of valve changed without an authorized move

CalibrationRequired

4

The valve requires calibration