It is assumed that basic concepts of OPC UA information modelling and Profile Drive Technology – Encoder Profile [PI 3162 ENCP] are understood in this document. This document will use these concepts to describe the PROFINET Drives Information Model. For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in OPC 10000-1, OPC 10000-3, OPC 10000-4, OPC 10000-5, OPC 10000-6, OPC 10000-7, OPC 10000-8, OPC 10000-9, OPC 10000-18, OPC 10000-23, OPC 10000-100, [OPC 10000-81], [OPC 40001-1], [OPC 40400-1], [OPC 30140 PN], [OPC 30142 RIO], [OPC 30143 ENC], [OPC 30144 GSD], [PI 3162 ENCP], [PI 3172 PDP] as well as the following apply.

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