For this specification it is assumed that basic concepts of OPC UA information modelling are understood. This specification will use these concepts to describe the OPC UA for the Weighing Technology Companion Specification Information Model. For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions given in OPC 10000- 1, OPC 10000-3, OPC 10000- 4, OPC 10000- 5, OPC 10000- 7, OPC 10000- 100, OPC UA for PackML as well as in the following apply.

NOTE: OPC UA terms and terms defined in this specification are italicized in the specification.