The DeviceZoneType represents the functional main component of a TCD and is therefore mandatory.
Figure 2 – DeviceZoneType Overview
Table 7 – DeviceZoneType Definition
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Attribute |
Value |
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BrowseName |
DeviceZoneType |
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IsAbstract |
False |
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|
References |
Node Class |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
Other |
|
Subtype of 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC UA Part 5 |
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|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
Temperature |
|
ControlledParameterType |
M |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
InternalMeasuringPoint |
0:UInt16 |
0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
StandbyTemperature |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
SwitchingOffTemperature |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
TemperatureLimitation |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
TemperatureMainLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
TemperatureReturnLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
TemperatureDifference |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
FlowRate |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
PressureMainLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
PressureReturnLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
PressureDifference |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
ActualProcessPower |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
ActualRegulationRatio |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
DelayTimeAfterCooling |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
PumpSpeed |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
ActualPumpSpeedRPM |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
ActualPumpPower |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
PumpControlMode |
0:UInt16 |
0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
ExternalSensor |
|
ExternalSensorType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
LeakStopper |
|
LeakStopperType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
MouldEvacuation |
|
MouldEvacuationType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
MaintenanceInformation |
|
MaintenanceInformationType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
ExternalChannels |
|
ExternalChannelsType |
O |
NOTE: The MonitoredParameterType is defined in OPC 40083. If the Parameter is not only monitored but controlled, the subtype ControlledParameterType can be used.
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the temperature in the main or return line (see InternalMeasuringPoint) or active external Sensor (ExternalSensorModeOn)
Unit:°C or °F
Example (for ActualValue): 120
Description:This determines whether the temperature of the main or the return is to be controlled.
The TypeDefinition is MultiStateValueDiscreteType, so the Properties EnumValues and ValueAsText must be filled with the supported values out of Table 8.
Table 8 – Values for InternalMeasuringPoint
|
EnumValue |
ValueAsText |
Description |
|
0 |
MAIN_LINE |
Control of the forward flow temperature |
|
1 |
RETURN_LINE |
Control of the return flow temperature |
Description:The standby value temperature is approached with the Method ReduceToStandByOn. The TCD switches off.
Unit:°C or °F
Example: 35.0
Description:Defines the temperature to which the TCD must be cooled down before it switches off.
Unit:°C or °F
Example: 70.0
Description:This setpoint is for temperature limitation of the mould circuit e.g. to protect the connected tubes or the downstream water distribution system.
Unit:°C or °F
Example: 120
Description:Actual temperature in the main line.
Unit:°C or °F
Example: 100
Description:Actual temperature in the return line.
Unit:°C or °F
Example: 105
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the temperature difference between return and main line. Positive if temperature in return line is higher than in main line.
Unit:°C or °F
Example (for ActualValue): 5
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the flow rate.
Unit:l/min, gal/min or ft³/min
Example (for ActualValue): 10.0
Description:Actual pressure in the main line (Pressure return line + pump pressure).
Unit:bar or lbf/in² (=psi)
Example: 6.5
Description:Actual pressure in the return line.
Unit:bar or lbf/in² (=psi)
Example: 6
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the pressure difference between main and return line
Unit:bar or lbf/in² (=psi)
Example: 2.8
Description:Actual calculated process performance (from the view of the TCD: heating = positive value, cooling = negative value)
Unit: kW
Example: - 2.3
Description:Actual Regulation Ratio (heating = positive value, cooling = negative value)
Unit:%
Example: -0.15
Description:Delay Time after cooling before switching off the TCD
Unit: min
Example: 2
Description:Setting and/or monitoring the speed of the pump in percent of maximum speed
Unit:%
Example (for ActualValue): 100
Description:Actual speed of the pump in revolutions per minute
Unit:min-1
Example: 3000
Description:Actual power of the pump in kW
Unit:kW
Example: 1.5
Description:Defines to which setpoint or function the pump is controlled. The TypeDefinition is MultiStateValueDiscreteType, so the Properties EnumValues and ValueAsText must be filled with the supported values out of Table 9.
Table 9 – Values for PumpControlMode
|
EnumValue |
ValueAsText |
Description |
|
0 |
NORMAL |
Normal Operation: fixed pump rotational speed |
|
1 |
AUTO |
Automatic adjustment of the pump rotational speed |
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2 |
SPEED |
Speed controlled: the pump is controlled according to the specified nominal value PumpSpeed |
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3 |
FLOW |
Flow rate controlled: the pump is controlled according to the specified nominal value FlowRate |
|
4 |
TEMP_DIFF |
Temperature difference controlled: the pump is controlled according to the specified nominal value TemperatureDifference |
|
5 |
PRESS_DIFF |
Pressure difference controlled: the pump is controlled according to the specified nominal value PressureDifference |
|
6 |
BOOST |
Boost mode: the pump is operated at the maximum possible rotational pump speed |
ExternalSensor is an optional component from DeviceZoneType and includes variables for the operation with an external temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is connected at the TCD directly or the value can come from the connected machine.
Table 10 – ExternalSensorType Definition
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Attribute |
Value |
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BrowseName |
ExternalSensorType |
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IsAbstract |
False |
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References |
Node Class |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
Other |
|
Subtype of 0:aseObjectType defined in OPC UA Part 5 |
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0:HasComponent |
Variable |
ActualValue |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
M, RW |
|
0:HasProperty |
Variable |
Used |
0:Boolean |
0:PropertyType |
M, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
ExternalSensorModeOn |
|
|
M |
|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
ExternalSensorModeOff |
|
|
M |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
ThermocoupleType |
0:UInt16 |
0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType |
M, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
CommunicationProtocolType |
0:UInt16 |
0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType |
M, RW |
|
0: HasProperty |
Variable |
AutomaticModeSwitch |
0:Boolean |
0:PropertyType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
ClosedLoopControl |
|
3:ClosedLoopControlType |
O |
Description:Actual value of external temperature sensor
Unit:°C or °F
Example: 41.0
The value is only writeable if the CommunicationProtocolType is OPC_UA (value 3).
Description:Return whether an external temperature sensor is used for control
Example: true
Description:Activate the mode where the external temperature sensor is used for temperature control
Signature
ExternalSensorModeOn ();
Description:Deactivate the mode where the external temperature sensor is used for temperature control
Signature
ExternalSensorModeOff ();
This two Variables are used to specify the type of connected external temperature sensor and the used communication protocol between the sensor and the control system of the TCD.
The TypeDefinition for both Variables is MultiStateValueDiscreteType, so the Properties EnumValues and ValueAsText must be filled with the supported values out of Table 11 and Table 12.
Table 11 – Values for ThermocoupleType
|
EnumValue |
ValueAsText |
Description |
|
0 |
OTHER |
Other sensor type |
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1 |
E |
Type E sensor: NiCr-CuNi |
|
2 |
J |
Type J, L sensor: Fe-CuNi |
|
3 |
K |
Type K sensor: NiCr-Ni |
|
4 |
N |
Type N sensor: NiCrSi-NiSi |
|
5 |
T |
Type T sensor: Cu-CuNi |
|
6 |
PT100 |
Pt 100-Sensor |
Table 12 – Values for CommunicationProtocolType
|
EnumValue |
ValueAsText |
Description |
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0 |
OTHER |
Other connection type |
|
1 |
LOCAL |
Communication integrated in the local control system (local input) |
|
2 |
PROFIBUS |
Values via Profibus |
|
3 |
OPC_UA |
Values via OPC UA |
|
4 |
I2C |
Values via I2C |
|
5 |
CAN |
Values via CAN |
Which sensor types and protocols and combinations are supported is device dependent. Especially when the CommunicationProtocolType has the value 1 (LOCAL), the ThermocoupleType could be set to a fixed value by the TCD.
Setting whether switching to external sensor is performed automatically (TRUE) or manually (FALSE). If TRUE, temperature control is regulated to the external sensor when the external sensor is plugged, and again switched automatically to the internal measurement site when the external sensor is unplugged.
With this Object of ClosedLoopControlType (defined in OPC 40083) the client can do settings for the closed loop control for the sensor.
LeakStopperType is an optional component of DeviceZoneType and is used for switching the leak stopper mode.
Table 13 – LeakStopperType Definition
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Attribute |
Value |
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BrowseName |
LeakStopperType |
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IsAbstract |
False |
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|
References |
Node Class |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
Other |
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Subtype of 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC UA Part 5 |
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|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
On |
|
|
M |
|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
Off |
|
|
M |
Description:Activate the leak stopper mode (emergency operation in case of leaks in the system)
Signature
On ();
Description:Deactivate the leak stopper mode
Signature
Off ();
MouldEvacuationType is an optional component of DeviceZoneType and includes parameters and nodes for mould evacuation.
Table 14 – MouldEvacuationType Definition
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Attribute |
Value |
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BrowseName |
MouldEvacuationType |
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IsAbstract |
False |
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|
References |
Node Class |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
Other |
|
Subtype of 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC UA Part 5 |
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|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
On |
|
|
M |
|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
Off |
|
|
M |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
TemperatureLimit |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
Time |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
Sink |
0:UInt16 |
0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType |
O, RW |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
Mode |
0:UInt16 |
0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType |
O, RW |
Description:Activate evacuation mode
Signature
On ();
Description:Deactivate evacuation mode
Signature
Off ();
Description:Temperature Limitation of the mould evacuation. TCD is cooled to this temperature first if necessary.
Unit: °C or °F
Example: 70
Description:Duration of the mould evacuation.
Unit: s
Example: 45
Description:Defines where the medium is to be emptied
The TypeDefinition is MultiStateValueDiscreteType, so the Properties EnumValues and ValueAsText must be filled with the supported values out of Table 15.
|
EnumValue |
ValueAsText |
Description |
|
0 |
DRAIN |
medium is passed into the cooling or system water outlet |
|
1 |
TANK |
medium is conducted in a separate outlet |
Description:Defines how the medium is to be emptied.
The TypeDefinition is MultiStateValueDiscreteType, so the Properties EnumValues and ValueAsText must be filled with the supported values out of Table 16.
|
EnumValue |
ValueAsText |
Description |
|
0 |
PUMP |
Evacuation by the pump |
|
1 |
COMPRESSED_AIR |
Evacuation with compressed air |
Information on the maintenance status of heating, cooling, pump and fluid.
Table 17 – MaintenanceInformationType Definition
|
Attribute |
Value |
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|
BrowseName |
MaintenanceInformationType |
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|
IsAbstract |
False |
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|
References |
Node Class |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
Other |
|
Subtype of 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC UA Part 5 |
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|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
Heating |
|
3:MaintenanceType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
Cooling |
|
3:MaintenanceType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
Pump |
|
3:MaintenanceType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
Fluid |
|
3:MaintenanceType |
O |
The MaintenanceType is defined in OPC 40083.
This ObjectType is a container for the external channel(s). It is formally defined in Table 18.
Table 18 – ExternalChannelsType Definition
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Attribute |
Value |
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|
BrowseName |
ExternalChannelsType |
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|
IsAbstract |
False |
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|
References |
Node Class |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
Other |
|
Subtype of 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC UA Part 5 |
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|
0:HasProperty |
Variable |
0:NodeVersion |
String |
0:PropertyType |
M, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
ExternalChannel_<Nr> |
|
ExternalChannelType |
OP |
|
0:GeneratesEvent |
ObjectType |
0:GeneralModelChangeEventType |
|
|
|
When instances for device zones are created, the BrowseNames shall be "ExternalChannel_<Nr>” (starting with 1).
ExternalChannelType includes information for monitoring or controlling of external temperature, flow rate or pressure channels. (One zone of the TCD is split into several external channels).
Table 19 – ExternalChannelType Definition
|
Attribute |
Value |
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|
BrowseName |
ExternalChannelType |
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|
IsAbstract |
False |
||||
|
References |
Node Class |
BrowseName |
DataType |
TypeDefinition |
Other |
|
Subtype of 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC UA Part 5 |
|||||
|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
SwitchOn |
|
|
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Method |
SwitchOff |
|
|
O |
|
0:HasProperty |
Variable |
SwitchedOn |
0:Boolean |
0:PropertyType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
Temperature |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
TemperatureMainLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
TemperatureReturnLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
TemperatureDifference |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
FlowRate |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
PressureMainLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
PressureReturnLine |
0:Double |
0:AnalogItemType |
O, RO |
|
0:HasComponent |
Object |
PressureDifference |
|
3:MonitoredParameterType |
O |
|
0:HasComponent |
Variable |
ControlMode |
0:UInt16 |
0:MultiStateValueDiscreteType |
O, RW |
NOTE: The MonitoredParameterType is defined in OPC 40083. If the Parameter is not only monitored but controlled, the subtype ControlledParameterType can be used.
Description:Switch method of the external channel for switching on. SwitchedOn shows the actual state of the channel.
Signature
SwitchOn ();
Description:Switch method of the external channel for switching off. SwitchedOn shows the actual state of the channel.
Signature
SwitchOff ();
Description:Information if the external channel is switched on. If the methods SwitchOn and SwitchOff are provided, also this Property shall be available.
Example:TRUE
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the temperature
Unit:°C or °F
Example (for ActualValue): 120
Description:Actual temperature in the main line
Unit:°C or °F
Example:120
Description:Actual temperature in the return line
Unit:°C or °F
Example:115
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the temperature difference between return and main line. Positive if temperature in return line is higher than in main line.
Unit:°C, K or °F
Example (for ActualValue):5
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the flow rate.
Unit:l/min, gal/min or ft³/min
Example (for ActualValue): 10,0
Description:Actual value of the pressure in the main line.
Unit:bar or lbf/in² (=psi)
Example: 6
Description:Actual value of the pressure in the return line.
Unit:bar or lbf/in² (=psi)
Example: 5
Description:Setting and/or monitoring of the pressure difference between main and return line
Unit:bar or lbf/in² (=psi)
Example (for ActualValue): 2.5
Description:Defines to which setpoint the external channel is controlled
The TypeDefinition is MultiStateValueDiscreteType, so the Properties EnumValues and ValueAsText must be filled with the supported values out of Table 20.
Table 20 – Values for ControlMode
|
EnumValue |
ValueAsText |
Description |
|
0 |
NONE |
No control, only monitoring |
|
1 |
TEMPERATURE |
Temperature controlled |
|
2 |
FLOW |
Flow rate controlled |
|
3 |
TEMP_DIFF |
Temperature difference controlled |
|
4 |
PRESS_DIFF |
Pressure difference controlled |