MachineryItem

Machine or component of a Machine

MachineryEquipment

Equipment temporarily used by a MachineryItem

Note: “Equipment” is not permanently connected to a MachineryItem but depends on the job order. On the other hand, “Component” is a permanent part of a MachineryItem. Examples of equipment are tools of a machine tool or an injection moulding machine.

Note: MachineryEquipment is not identical to Equipment as used in OPC 40001-3, (see [7]).