The FeederModuleType defines the structure of an Object of the FeederModuleType. Figure 13 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 11.

An Object of the FeederModuleType represents a feeder system. A feeder system is a subdevice of an automatic scale for conveying the product (e.g., a belt or a screw conveyor) to or from the WeighingBridge. A feeder must be part of another device (e.g., an Object of the ScaleDeviceType).

The Type defines a general communication interface for a feeder system. It contains only variables and methods.

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Figure 13 − Overview FeederModuleType

Table 11 − FeederModuleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

FeederModuleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ComponentType defined in OPC 10000-100

0:HasComponent

Variable

FeederLoad

0:Number

MeasuredItemType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

FeederRunning

0:Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

FeederSpeed

0:Number

TargetItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SetFeederSpeed

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MaximumFeederSpeed

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MinimalFeederSpeed

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasAddIn

Object

2:Identification

3:MachineryItemIdentificationType

Optional

FeederLoad defines the current loaded weight on the feeder system.

FeederRunning indicates that the feeder system is running.

FeederSpeed defines the current speed of a feeder system. The unit of the FeederSpeed depends on the construction system. Possible values are velocity or a flow rate (kg/s).

MaximumFeederSpeed defines the maximum possible speed of the feeder.

MinimalFeederSpeed defines the minimal possible speed of the feeder.

The Identification-AddIn contains information about the identification and nameplate of a feeder.

Allows to set a new value for the speed of the feeder system. The OPC UA server must check if the value is between the minimal and maximum allowed speed and if the unit is allowed. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 12 and Table 13 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SetFeederSpeed(

[in]Float FeederSpeed

[in]EUInformation EngineeringUnits);

Table 12 – SetFeederSpeed Method Arguments

Argument

Description

FeederSpeed

The target speed of a feeder system.

EngineeringUnits

The unit of the target feeder speed. The server must check the unit.

Table 13 – SetFeederSpeed Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SetFeederSpeed

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The PrinterModuleType defines the structure of an Object of the PrinterModuleType. Figure 14 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 14.

An Object of the PrinterModuleType represents a printing device. A printing device is a subdevice of a scale that prints labels or other documents related to the scale or to the measurement results. The variables of the module are only readable. So, the primary use case of the module is to monitor the label and print media status.

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Figure 14 − Overview PrinterModuleType

Table 14 − PrinterModuleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

PrinterModuleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ComponentType defined in OPC 10000-100

0:HasComponent

Variable

LabelLength

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

LabelStock

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

LabelTypeId

0:String

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

LabelWidth

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

PrintMediaStock

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasAddIn

Object

2:Identification

3:MachineryItemIdentificationType

Optional

LabelLength defines the length of the labels in stock.

LabelStock indicates the level of labels in stock in percent.

LabelTypeId defines the ID of the label to be printed.

LabelWidth defines the width of the labels in stock.

PrintMediaStock defines the level of the print media in percent (e.g., ink, wear of thermal element, etc.).

The Identification-AddIn contains information about the identification and nameplate of a printer.

The ScaleSystemType defines the structure of an Object of the ScaleSystemType. Figure 15 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 15.

An Object of the ScaleSystemType represents a scale system and contains one or more scales. The VisionSystemType defines a general communication interface for a scale system and is the entry point for clients. This interface makes it possible to interact with this system independent of the knowledge of the internal structure and the underlying processes of the scale system.

The system is modelled with a finite state machine and contains primary information about the state and the status of the system. It optionally can also contain the objects ProductionPreset and ProductionOutput.

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Figure 15 − Overview ScaleSystemType

Table 15 − ScaleSystemType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ScaleSystemType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ComponentType defined in OPC 10000-100

0:HasProperty

Variable

Policy

0:LocalizedText[]

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ProcessStateId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ProcessStateMessage

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Object

ProductionPreset

ProductionPresetType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

ProductionOutput

StatisticType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

SystemState

4:PackMLBaseStateMachineType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

SubDevices

2:ConfigurableObjectType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

ResetGlobalStatistics

Optional

The following nodes are overridden from ComponentType and the Modelling Rule change to Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:DeviceClass

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:HardwareRevision

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:Manufacturer

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:Model

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:SerialNumber

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:SoftwareRevision

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasAddIn

Object

2:Identification

3:MachineIdentificationType

Optional

The Identification-AddIn contains information about the identification and nameplate of a machine.

A scale system can contain one or more scales. The scales must be a subtype of the ScaleDeviceType but must not be of the same type. The ScaleDeviceType is described in section 8.4.

Policy defines the legal guidelines that apply for the scale or need to be complied by the scale.

ProcessStateId contains a relating identification for the occurring ProcessStateMessage.

ProcessStateMessage contains the message of the current overall state of the scale.

ProductionPreset contains the production presets. See section 8.7 for the complete definition of the ProductionPresetType.

SystemState provides information about the current state of the scale system and methods for controlling it. PackMLBaseStateMachineType is defined in OPC 30050.

ProductionOutput defines the overall statistic for the scale production.

The modules (subdevices) of a scale system are aggregated in the SubDevices Object (see section 7.3 and OPC 10000-100).

The components of the ScaleSystemType have additional references which are defined in Table 16.

Table 16 – ScaleSystemType Additional Subcomponents

BrowsePath

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

SubDevices

0:HasComponent

Object

<ScaleDevice>

ScaleDeviceType

OptionalPlaceholder

All statistics relating to the scale system but not to a product are reset.

Signature

ResetGlobalStatistics(

);

The ScaleDeviceType defines the structure of an Object of the ScaleDeviceType. Figure 16 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 17.

The ScaleDeviceType is an abstract ObjectType. An Object of a subtype of the ScaleDeviceType represents a scale. The ScaleDeviceType contains all information that is relevant for most of the scale types. The system is modeled with a finite state machine and contains primary information about the state and the status of the system.

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Figure 16 − Overview ScaleDeviceType

Table 17 − ScaleDeviceType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ScaleDeviceType

IsAbstract

True

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ComponentType defined in OPC 10000-100

0:HasProperty

Variable

AllowedEngineeringUnits

0:EUInformation[]

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

ClearTare

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

CurrentWeight

WeightType

WeightItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Object

ListOfWeighingRanges

WeighingRangeElementType

MandatoryPlaceholder

0:HasProperty

Variable

MaterialClass

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MinimalWeight

0:Number

0:AnalogUnitType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ProcessStateId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ProcessStateMessage

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

ProductionPreset

ProductionPresetType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

Policy

0:LocalizedText[]

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

RegisteredWeight

WeightType

WeightItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

RegisterWeight

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SetPresetTare

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SetTare

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SetZero

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

SubDevices

2:ConfigurableObjectType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

State

4:PackMLBaseStateMachineType

Optional

The following nodes are overridden from ComponentType and the Modelling Rule change to Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:DeviceClass

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:HardwareRevision

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:Manufacturer

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:Model

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:SerialNumber

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

2:SoftwareRevision

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The following nodes are overridden from ComponentType, the Modelling Rule change to Mandatory and the new ObjectType is now MachineIdentificationType

0:HasAddIn

Object

2:Identification

3:MachineIdentificationType

Optional

AllowedEngineeringUnits contains an array of engineering units that can be handled by the OPC UA server. A server that supports a method with the input argument EUInformation must also provide this array.

CurrentWeight defines the current value that is measured at the sensor at the current timestamp. This might be a highly fluctuating value.

MaterialClass defines the allowed material the scale may measure. It is only relevant for certain scales (e.g., totalizing hopper scale or continuous scale).

The MinimalWeight is the smallest sample quantity required for a weighment to just achieve a specified relative accuracy of weighing (see also EURAMET Calibration Guide No. 18). So it is the smallest load or component of a recipe that may be weighed on the scale. SubDevices: the modules (subdevices) of a modular scale are aggregated in the SubDevices Object. See OPC Unified Architecture for Devices for more information.

ProcessStateId contains a relating identification for the occurring ProcessStateMessage.

ProcessStateMessage contains the message of the current overall state of the scale.

ProductionPreset contains the production presets. See section 8.7 for the complete definition of the ProductionPresetType.

RegisteredWeight defines the last valid measurement that was recorded and will be used for further processing.

ListOfWeighingRanges defines the weighing range and resolution the scale may operate in with a structure of range and resolution.

Policy defines the legal guidelines that apply for the scale or need to be complied by the scale.

ScaleStateMachine provides information about the current state of the scale system and methods for controlling it. PackMLBaseStateMachineType is defined in OPC 30050.

The components of the ScaleDeviceType have additional references which are defined in Table 18.

Table 18 – ScaleDeviceType Additional Subcomponents

BrowsePath

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

SubDevices

0:HasComponent

Object

<FeederModule>

FeederModuleType

OptionalPlaceholder

SubDevices

0:HasComponent

Object

<PrinterModule>

PrinterModuleType

OptionalPlaceholder

SubDevices

0:HasComponent

Object

<WeighingModule>

WeighingModuleType

OptionalPlaceholder

The tare value is set to zero or deleted.

Signature

ClearTare(

);

Triggers the registration of a measured value and a new value for the RegisteredWeight will be calculated.

Signature

RegisterWeight(

);

The method set the current PresetTare.

Signature

SetPresetTare(

[in]Double PresetTare

[in]EUInformation EngineeringUnits);

Table 19 – SetPresetTare Method Arguments

Argument

Description

PresetTare

The value which should be set as tare value.

EngineeringUnits

The unit of the preset. The server must check the unit.

Table 20 – SetPresetTare Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SetPresetTare

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The method sets zero point. It uses the gross value of the CurrentWeight value.

Signature

SetZero (

);

The method triggers the tare operation. The CurrentWeight value is used as the tare.

Signature

SetTare(

);

The WeighingRangeElementType defines the structure of an Object of WeighingRangeElementType. Figure 17 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 21.

image029.gifFor each weighing range a scale supports, the OPC UA server provides an Object of WeighingRangeElementType that contains the properties of the weighing range like the scale division.

Figure 17 − Overview WeighingRangeElementType

Table 21 – WeighingRangeElementType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

WeighingRangeElementType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Variable

ActualScaleInterval

0:Double

AnalogUnitType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

Range

0:Range

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

VerificationScaleInterval

0:Double

AnalogUnitType

Mandatory

ActualScaleInterval defines the difference between two consecutive indicated values.

Range defines the range within the scale that may be operated depending on the additional parameters within this type.

Range.EngineeringUnit defines the engineering unit of the range.

VerificationScaleInterval defines the value, expressed in units of mass, used for the classification and verification of an instrument.

The components of the WeighingRangeElementType have additional references which are defined in Table 22

Table 22 – WeighingRangeElementType Additional Subcomponents

Source Path

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

Range

0:HasProperty

Variable

0:EngineeringUnits

0:EUInformation

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The StatisticType defines the structure of an Object of StatisticType. Figure 18 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 23.

The StatisticType is a container for the different statistic values. All variables are optional so that the statistics can be instantiated in an application-specific way. The StatisticType can be instantiated with parent nodes (e.g., ScaleDeviceType, …). Parent nodes other than those described in this Companion Specification are possible.

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Figure 18 − Overview StatisticType

Table 23 − StatisticType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

StatisticType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasProperty

Variable

StartTime

0:DateTime

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ResetCondition

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

Tare

0:Double

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

Throughput

0:UInteger

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

TotalPackages

StatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

TotalPackagesWeighed

StatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

LastItem

WeighingItemType

Optional

StartTime defines the point in time at which the system starts acquiring the statistic (e.g., 15:00). This value is relevant for time statistics. For example, it can be used to create statistics for the last 3 hours.

ResetCondition is a vendor-specific, human readable string that describes the reason and context for the reset of the statistics. For example, after 4 hours or after 1000 items. Please note that the subtype FloatingStatisticType is used for floating statistics.

Examples:

ResetCondition::= “AFTER 4 HOURS”

ResetCondition::= “AFTER 1000 ITEMS”

ResetCondition::= “OPERATOR”

Tare defines the last occurring tare value of the period of time which is used for the statistic.

Throughput defines the number of items registered over the period of the statistic (e.g., packages/min).

TotalPackages defines the totalized number of packages of one cell for weight determination. Contains packages that were sorted out but were physically transported via the scale. This value may be calculated by TotalPackagesAccepted + TotalPackagesRejected.

TotalPackagesWeighed defines the totalized number of packages for which a weight was measured. No reference to acceptance or rejection of the package.

LastItem contains the values of the last item.

The ProductionPresetType defines the structure of an Object of ProductionPresetType. Figure 19 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 24.

ProductionPresetType provides methods to manage the production preset.

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Figure 19 − Overview ProductionPresetType

Table 24 − ProductionPresetType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ProductionPresetType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Method

AddProduct

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

CurrentProducts

0:String[]

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

DeselectProduct

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

RemoveProduct

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SelectProduct

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SwitchProduct

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

Products

FolderType

Optional

CurrentProducts is an array containing the IDs of all product objects currently in processing mode. The product process can be started using the SelectProduct method or another interface or an external trigger signal.

Products contains the products used in the scale aggregated in the Products Object. The objects in the folder should have the type ProductType or a subtype of it.

The method creates an Object with a subtype of ProductType from the address space. The Object needs a reference of the type "0:HasComponent" to the product folder of the scale device. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 25 and Table 26 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Note: To simplify the handling, it is recommended that during the creation of the product the object is immediately locked for the client. (see section 8.8)

Signature

AddProduct(

[in]String ProductName

[in]String ProductId

[in]NodeId ProductType

[out]NodeId ProductNodeId

);

Table 25 – AddProduct Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ProductName

A user-readable name of this Batch.

ProductId

A unique ID of this product

ProductType

The NodeId of a subtype of the ProductType or the NodeId of the ProductType itself

ProductNodeId

The NodeId of the created Object

Table 26 – AddProduct Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AddProduct

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

OutputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Selects the product. The scale is now able to process the product. This includes that the ID is saved in the CurrentProducts array and that the ProductMode switches from "Not processing" to "Processing". Table 27 and Table 28 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SelectProduct (

[in]String ProductId

);

Table 27 – SelectProduct Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ProductId

The ProductId of the product Object that represents the product to be selected

Table 28 – SelectProduct Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SelectProduct

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Deselects the product. The scale should stop to process the product. This includes that the ID is removed in the CurrentProducts array and that the ProductMode switches from "Processing" to "Not processing". The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 29 and Table 30 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

DeselectProduct (

[in]String ProductId

);

Table 29 – DeselectProduct Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ProductId

The ProductId of the product Object that represents the product to be selected

Table 30 – DeselectProduct Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

DeselectProduct

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The method removes an Object from the address space with a subtype of the ProductType. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 31 and Table 32 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

RemoveProduct (

[in]String ProductId

);

Table 31 – RemoveProduct Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ProductId

The ProductId of the product Object that represents the product to be selected

Table 32 – RemoveProduct Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RemoveProduct

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Selects the new product and deselects the old product. The scale is now able to process the new product. This includes that the new ID is saved in the CurrentProducts array and that the ProductMode switches from "Not processing" to "Processing". Additionally, the old ID is removed in the CurrentProducts array and the ProductMode of the old product switches from "Processing" to "Not Processing". This method is only possible if only one product is used. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 33 and Table 34 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SwitchProduct (

[in]String ProductId

);

Table 33 – SwitchProduct Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ProductId

The ID of the product Object that represents the product to be selected

Table 34 – SwitchProduct Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SwitchProduct

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The ProductType is an abstract type that defines the basic structure of all objects that represent a product. Figure 20 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 35. An Object of the type ProductType represents a product related to the scale.

The different subtypes of the ProductType are described in the following sections. The ProductType only contains the basic information about a product. The scale type-specific information is modeled in the subtypes for the different scale types. The Create Method makes it possible that a vendor can add own Variables and extend the Create Method.

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Figure 20 − Overview ProductType

Table 35 − ProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ProductType

IsAbstract

True

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasProperty

Variable

BatchId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

BatchName

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

JobId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

JobName

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

Lock

2:LockingServicesType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

PresetTare

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

ProductId

0:String

0:BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

ProductMode

0:Boolean

0:TwoStateDiscreteType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ProductName

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Object

Statistic

StatisticType

Optional

BatchId is the ID of the batch to which this product belongs.

BatchName is the human-readable name of the batch to which this product belongs.

JobId is the ID of the job to which this product belongs.

JobName is the human-readable name of the job to which this product belongs.

PresetTare defines the predefined tare weight. The value must be written before the item is measured.

ProductId defines a unique ID of this product.

The ProductMode displays the current mode of the product. The ProductType instance can be in the mode "Processing" or "Not Processing". The mode is independent from the Lock. Thus, it is possible that a product is in the "Processing mode" and writeable. The combination of these both modes should be used with care as the writeable element may be in an inconsistent state. If the ProductMode is true the Object is in "Processing". Otherwise, it is in the mode "Not Processing".

ProductName defines the name of this product.

Lock is used as container for the LockingServicesType Methods and Properties. It is defined in OPC 10000-100 (Locking). In addition to this definition, the server can also lock an object of the ProductType. In this case the property LockingClient contains the ProductUri of the server and LockingUser contains an empty String.

NOTE: If an Object is writeable not all variables must be writeable. There can be additional restrictions based on the implementation.

Statistic contains the different statistic values of the product. The statistic can’t be reset manually. All measurements that relate to the product of the job will be used in the statistics.

The components of the ProductType have additional Attributes defined in Table 36.

Table 36 – ProductType Type Attribute values for child Nodes

BrowsePath

Value Attribute

Description Attribute

ProductMode

0:TrueState

Processing

ProductMode

0:FalseState

NotProcessing

The AutomaticFillingScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the AutomaticFillingScaleType. Figure 21 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 37.

An Object of AutomaticFillingScaleType represents an automatic filling scale. It defines additional Methods and Properties required for managing automatic filling scales.

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Figure 21 − Overview AutomaticFillingScaleType

Table 37 − AutomaticFillingScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AutomaticFillingScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

0:HasComponent

Variable

Deviation

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ToleranceState

ToleranceState

0:PropertyType

Optional

Deviation defines the relative amount of over (positive value) or under (negative value) dosed value in relation to the TargetWeight.

ToleranceState describes the state of the tolerance deviation. Under: underneath the lower tolerance value. Over: above the upper tolerance value. In: within the tolerance values. The options “under” and “over” need to be determined via the TargetItemType information of TargetWeight.

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of AutomaticFillingProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The AutomaticFillingProductType defines the structure of an Object of the AutomaticFillingProductType. Figure 22 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 38.

An Object of AutomaticFillingProductType represents a product of an automatic filling scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 22 − Overview AutomaticFillingProductType

Table 38 − AutomaticFillingProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AutomaticFillingProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasComponent

Variable

FeedRateMeasuringInterval

0:Duration

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

FillingTime

0:Duration

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

FineFeedWeight

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

InFlightWeight

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

JogFeed

0:Boolean

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MinimumDeltaPerFeedRateMeasuringInterval

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

SettlingTime

Duration

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

TareId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetWeight

0:Number

TargetItemType

Mandatory

FeedRateMeasuringInterval defines the measuring interval for evaluating the current flowrate.

FillingTime defines the maximum duration for the filling process to take place. Needs to be completed during this period.

FineFeedWeight defines the volume to be dosed in fine flow.

InFlightWeight defines the volume that is behind the valve/in flight after feeding is stopped.

JogFeed defines if an additional dosage is necessary.

MinimumDeltaPerFeedRateMeasuringInterval defines the minimum amount of weight data which needs to change within the FeedRateMeasuringInterval. Otherwise, the filling procedure is not valid.

SettlingTime defines the time that needs to be passed before the measurement process can be triggered.

TareId defines an ID of tare value for the current product or item.

TargetWeight defines the preset of the volume to be processed.

The CatchweigherType defines the structure of an Object of the CatchweigherType. Figure 23 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 39.

An Object of the CatchweigherType represents a catchweigher. It has no method or properties defined. The CheckweigherType and the AutomaticWeightPriceLablerType inherit from the CatchweigherType.

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Figure 23 − Overview CatchweigherType

Table 39 − CatchweigherType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

CatchweigherType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of CatchweigherProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The CatchweigherProductType defines the structure of an Object of the CatchweigherProductType. Figure 24 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 40.

An Object of the CatchweigherProductType represents a product of a catchweigher. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 24 − Overview CatchweigherProductType

Table 40 − CatchweigherProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

CatchweigherProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasComponent

Object

<Zones>

ZoneType

OptionalPlaceholder

0:HasComponent

Method

AddZone

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

LastItem

WeighingItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

PresetHeight

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

PresetLength

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

PresetWidth

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

RemoveZone

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetThroughput

0:Number

TargetItemType

Optional

<Zones> is an OptionalPlaceholder for the different zones. Each zone defines different weighing ranges a product has to be within.

LastItem contains the measured values of the last item that was processed by the catchweigher.

PresetHeight defines the predefined height (in direction of global gravity, see Figure 25) of the measured item. If the PresetHeight value is used, the value must be written before the item is measured.

PresetLength defines the predefined length (in direction of travel, see Figure 25) of the measured item. If the PresetLength value is used, the value must be written before the item is measured.

PresetWidth defines the predefined width (in third possible orthogonal direction to height and length, see Figure 25) of the measured item. If the PresetWidth value is used, the value must be written before the item is measured.

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Figure 25 − Orientation of an Object

TargetThroughput is the target value for the throughput.

Adds a zone to the zone array. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 41 and Table 42 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

AddZone(

[in]LocalizedText ZoneName

[in]Double LowerLimit

[in]Double UpperLimit

[in]EUInformation EngineeringUnits

[out]NodeId ZoneNodeId);

Table 41 – AddZone Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ZoneName

User-readable name of the zone

LowerLimit

Lower weight limit of this zone. The lower limit is prior to the upper limit if two zones are beside each other

UpperLimit

Upper weight limit of this zone

EngineeringUnits

Unit of the Lower and the UpperLimit. The two Limits must have the same unit

ZoneNodeId

NodeId of the created Object

Table 42 – AddZone Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AddZone

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

OutputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Removes a zone from the zone array. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 43 and Table 44 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

RemoveZone(

[in]NodeId ZoneNodeId);

Table 43 – RemoveZone Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ZoneNodeId

NodeId of the Object that should be deleted

Table 44 – RemoveZone Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RemoveZone

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The WeighingItemType defines the structure of an Object of an item. Figure 26 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 45.

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Figure 26 − Overview WeighingItemType

Table 45 − WeighingItemType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

WeighingItemType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasProperty

Variable

ItemId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MeasuredWeight

WeightType

WeightItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

MeasuredHeight

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MeasuredLength

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MeasuredVolume

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MeasuredWidth

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

ZoneName

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

ItemId defines a unique number that is assigned to an item.

MeasuredWeight defines the registered weight that may be unmistakably referenced to one item.

MeasuredHeight defines the maximum measured height (in direction of global gravity, see Figure 25) of the measured item.

MeasuredLength defines the maximum measured length (in direction of travel, see Figure 25) of the measured item

MeasuredWidth defines the maximum measured width (in third possible orthogonal direction to height and length, see Figure 25) of the measured item.

MeasuredVolume defines the volume of the item.

ZoneName defines the name of the zone in which the item was sorted.

The AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerType defines the structure of an Object of the AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerType. Figure 27 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 46.

An Object of AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerType represents an automatic weight-price-labeler. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the automatic weight-price-labeler.

NOTE: Most catchweighers or automatic weight price labelers have a feeder system and a printer. These can be modeled as subdevices with the ObjectType FeederModuleType and the PrinterModuleType.

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Figure 27 − Overview AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerType

Table 46 − AutomaticWeighPriceLabelerType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the CatchweigherType

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of AutomaticWeighPriceLabelerProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerProductType defines the structure of an Object of the AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerProductType. Figure 28 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 47.

An object of AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerProductType represents a product of an automatic weight-price-labeler. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 28 − Overview AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerProductType

Table 47 − AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the CatchweigherProductType

0:HasComponent

Variable

UnitPrice

0:Number

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

The following nodes are overridden from CatchweigherProductType and the TypeDefinition changed

0:HasComponent

Object

LastItem

PriceItemType

Optional

UnitPrice defines the price per weight unit.

The components of the SimpleProductType have additional references which are defined in Table 48.

Table 48 – AutomaticWeightPriceLabelerProductType Additional Subcomponents

Source Path

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

UnitPrice

0: HasProperty

Variable

CurrencyUnit

CurrencyUnitType

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The PriceItemType defines the structure of an Object of an item that also has a price. Figure 29 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. In the AutomaticWeightPriceLabeler the PriceItemType is used instead of the ItemType for the LastItem Object. It is formally defined in Table 49.

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Figure 29 − Overview PriceItemType

Table 49 − PriceItemType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

PriceItemType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the WeighingItemType

0:HasComponent

Variable

ItemPrice

0:Number

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

ItemPrice defines the price related to measured weight and UnitPrice.

The components of the PriceItemType have additional references which are defined in Table 50.

Table 50 – PriceItemType Additional Subcomponents

Source Path

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

ItemPrice

0: HasProperty

Variable

CurrencyUnit

CurrencyUnitType

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The CheckweigherType defines the structure of an Object of the CheckweigherType. Figure 30 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 51.

An Object of the CheckweigherType represents a checkweigher. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the checkweigher.

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Figure 30 − Overview CheckweigherType

Table 51 − CheckweigherType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

CheckweigherType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the CatchweigherType

0:HasComponent

Variable

TU1Percent

0:Number

DataItemType

Optional

TU1Percent is the permitted percentage of items with a weight of less than TU1 and upper TU2.

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of CheckweigherProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The CheckweigherProductType defines the structure of an Object of the CheckweigherProductType. Figure 31 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 52.

An Object of the CheckweigherProductType represents a product of a checkweigher. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 31 − Overview CheckweigherProductType

Table 52 − CheckweigherProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

CheckweigherProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the CatchweigherProductType

0:HasComponent

Variable

NominalWeight

0:Number

TargetItemType

Mandatory

The following nodes are overridden from CatchweigherProductType and the TypeDefinition changed

0:HasComponent

Object

Statistic

CheckweigherStatisticType

Optional

NominalWeight defines the nominal (printed) weight of the product.

For this ObjectType the Statistic is overridden with the specific CheckweigherStatisticType.

The CheckweigherStatisticType defines the structure of an Object that represents the statistic for a checkweigher. Figure 32 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 53.

The StatisticType is a container for the different statistic values needed in a checkweigher.

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Figure 32 − Overview CheckweigherStatisticType

Table 53 − CheckweigherStatisticType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

CheckweigherStatisticType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the StatisticType

0:HasComponent

Object

<PackagesRejectedBySystem>

StatisticCounterType

OptionalPlaceholder

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByMetal

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByVision

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByXRay

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByDistanceFault

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByLength

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByMeanValueRequirement

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByLowerToleranceLimit1

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesRejectedByLowerToleranceLimit2

RejectedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

<PackagesAcceptedWithProperty>

AcceptedStatisticCounterType

OptionalPlaceholder

0:HasComponent

Object

PackagesAcceptedWithLowerToleranceLimit1

AcceptedStatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

PercentageLowerToleranceLimit

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

TotalPackagesAccepted

StatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

TotalPackagesRejected

StatisticCounterType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

GiveAway

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

PackagesRejectedBySystem defines an optional placeholder for additional categories in which rejected packages may be counted in. The RejectedStatisticCounterType shall be used, if the rejected packages are added to TotalPackagesRejected. The Object representing the rejected package should be named like TotalPackagesRejectedBy<SYSTEM>. <SYSTEM> can be an additional system or reason why the packages are rejected. Some reasons could be:

  • OpenFlap
  • AskewPackage
  • UpperToleranceLimit1
  • UpperToleranceLimit2
  • Presorting

PackagesRejectedByMetal defines a statistic counter for items rejected by a metal detection system.

PackagesRejectedByVision defines a statistic counter for items rejected by a machine vision system.

PackagesRejectedByXRay defines a statistic counter for items rejected by a x ray detection system.

PackagesRejectedByDistanceFault defines a statistic counter for items rejected by a distance fault.

PackagesRejectedByLength defines a statistic counter for items that rejected due to the item length.

PackagesRejectedByMeanValueRequirement defines a statistic counter for items that rejected due to the required mean value.

PackagesRejectedByLowerToleranceLimit1 defines a statistic counter for items that are lower than the ToleranceLimit1

PackagesRejectedByLowerToleranceLimit2 defines a statistic counter for items that are lower than the ToleranceLimit2

PackagesAcceptedWithProperty defines an optional placeholder for additional categories in which accepted packages may be counted in. The AcceptedStatisticCounterType shall be used, and the accepted packages are added to TotalPackagesAccepted. The Object representing the accepted package should be named like TotalPackagesAccepted<PROPERTY>. <PROPERTY> can be an additional system or reason why the package is accepted.

PackagesAcceptedWithLowerToleranceLimit1 defines a statistic counter for items that are lower than TU1 and upper TU2 but accepted to the “The 3 Packers Rules” of the Welmec 6.4

TotalPackagesRejected defines the totalized number of packages, which were rejected during verification, controlling or weighing processes, that may be upstream or downstream of the weighing process itself.

TotalPackagesAccepted defines the totalized number of packages, which successfully completed all verification, controlling and weighing processes.

GiveAway defines the totalized value of volume deviation from NominalWeight. The giveaway is an indicator of overproduction and is calculated as follows:

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PercentageLowerToleranceLimit1 defines the current percentage of accepted items which are lower TU1 and upper TU2 as defined in the CheckweigherType.

The StatisticCounterType defines the structure of an Object of the StatisticCounterType. Figure 33 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 54.

The StatisticType is a container for the different statistic values needed in a checkweigher. Each zone has a StatisticCounterType. There are also different total packages counters. The flag Weighed must be set if packages of this statistic should be counted in the counter TotalPackagesWeighed. The RejectedStatisticCounterType or AcceptedStatisticCounterType shall be used if packages of this statistic should be counted in the counters TotalPackagesRejected or TotalPackagesAccepted.

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Figure 33 − Overview StatisticCounterType

Table 54 − StatisticCounterType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

StatisticCounterType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Variable

ItemCount

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

MaxValue

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MeanValue

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MinValue

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

PercentageOfTotal

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

StandardDeviation

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

SumWeight

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

Weighed

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

ItemCount is the totalized count of measurements within the scope of this statistic.

SumWeight is the totalized weight of all items in the ItemCount.

PercentageOfTotal is the percentage of this statistic in relation to the total. The total is the count of the overall statistic, just regarding the ItemCount.

MaxValue defines the highest registered weight value.

MeanValue defines the mean value of all registered weight values.

MinValue defines the lowest registered weight value.

StandardDeviation is defined as follows:

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Weighed indicates that the element is considered also in the TotalPackageWeighed variable of the StatisticType.

The AcceptedStatisticCounterType defines the structure of an Object of the AcceptedStatisticCounterType. It is formally defined in Table 55.

The AcceptedStatisticCounterType is subtype of the StatisticCounterType and changes the semantic meaning of the StatisticCounterType. An object with the AcceptedStatisticCounterType is used, if counted items are accepted by the scale. The items are considered also in the TotalPackagesAccepted variable of the CheckweigherStatisticType.

Table 55 − AcceptedStatisticCounterType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AcceptedStatisticCounterType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the StatisticCounterType

The RejectedStatisticCounterType defines the structure of an Object of the RejectedStatisticCounterType. It is formally defined in Table 56.

The RejectedStatisticCounterType is subtype of the StatisticCounterType and changes the semantic meaning of the StatisticCounterType. An object with the RejectedStatisticCounterType is used, if counted items are rejected by the scale. The items are considered also in the TotalPackagesRejected variable of the CheckweigherStatisticType.

Table 56 − RejectedStatisticCounterType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RejectedStatisticCounterType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the StatisticCounterType

The ZoneType defines the structure of an Object of the ZoneType. Figure 34 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 57.

The ZoneType is a container for the weighing zones in a checkweigher. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the different zones and provides a ZoneStatistic.

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Figure 34 − Overview ZoneType

Table 57 − ZoneType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ZoneType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Variable

LowerLimit

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

Name

0:LocalizedText

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

UpperLimit

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Object

ZoneStatistic

StatisticCounterType

Optional

LowerLimit defines the lower weight limit of this zone. The lower limit is prior to the upper limit if two zones are next to each other.

Name defines the user-readable name of the zone.

UpperLimit defines the upper weight limit of this zone.

ZoneStatistic contains statistics regarding this zone.

The ContinuousScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the ContinuousScaleType. Figure 35 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 58.

An Object of the ContinuousScaleType represents a continuous scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the continuous scale.

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Figure 35 − Overview ContinuousScaleType

Table 58 − ContinuousScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ContinuousScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

0:HasComponent

Object

<Totalizer>

TotalizerType

Optional Placeholder

0:HasComponent

Variable

FlowRate

BaseDataType

MeasuredItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

HopperWeight

BaseDataType

MeasuredItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

MasterTotalizer

TotalizerType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

MaxFlowRate

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

MinFlowRate

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Mandatory

Totalizer defines the overall volume that was conveyed over a defined duration. Multiple objects may be instantiated depending on the use case (OptionalPlaceholder).

FlowRate defines current mass flow in mass per time.

HopperWeight defines the remaining amount of the supplied product in the hopper (e.g., for loss in weight scales).

MasterTotalizer defines the overall volume that was conveyed over the lifetime of the scale.

MaxFlowRate defines the maximum mass flow that may be conveyed. It is the largest mass per time.

MinFlowRate defines the minimum mass flow that can be conveyed. It is the smallest mass per time.

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of ContinuousProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The ContinuousProductType defines the structure of an Object of the ContinuousProductType. Figure 36 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 59.

An Object of the ContinuousProductType represents a product of a continuous scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 36 − Overview ContinuousProductType

Table 59 − ContinuousProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ContinuousProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasComponent

Variable

MaterialDensity

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetFlowRate

0:Number

TargetItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetWeight

0:Number

TargetItemType

Optional

MaterialDensity defines the bulk density of the used material.

TargetFlowRate defines a preset of flowrate that needs to be conveyed. This value defines the setpoint for the FlowRate control loop.

TargetWeight defines a preset of the volume to be processed.

The LossInWeightScaleDeviceType defines the structure of an Object of the LossInWeightScaleDeviceType. Figure 37 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 60.

An Object of the LossInWeightScaleDeviceType represents a loss in weight scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the loss in weight scale.

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Figure 37 − Overview LossInWeightScaleType

Table 60 − LossInWeightScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

LossInWeightScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ContinuousScaleType

0:HasComponent

Method

DischargeStart

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Method

DischargeStop

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

Discharging

0:Boolean

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

Refilling

0:Boolean

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Method

RefillStart

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Method

RefillStop

Mandatory

Discharging indicates that a discharging process is taking place.

Refilling indicates that refilling is in progress – this may be initiated by the scale.

Starts a discharging process.

Signature

DischargeStart(

);

Stops a discharging process.

Signature

DischargeStop(

);

Starts a refilling process.

Signature

RefillStart(

);

Stops a refilling process.

Signature

RefillStop(

);

The PieceCountingScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the PieceCountingScaleType. Figure 38 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 61.

An Object of the PieceCountingScaleType represents a piece counting scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the piece counting scale.

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Figure 38 − Overview PieceCountingScaleType

Table 61 − PieceCountingScaleType

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

PieceCountingScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

0:HasComponent

Variable

CurrentPieceCount

0:Number

MeasuredItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

ReferenceOptimisationRange

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SetReferencePieceWeight

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Method

StartReference

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SetNumberOfReferencePieces

Mandatory

CurrentPieceCount defines the number of pieces that are currently measured related to the ReferencePieceWeight.

ReferenceOptimisationRange defines the tolerance range within which the scale may optimize the ReferencePieceWeight.

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of PieceCountingProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

Sets the value for the ReferencePieceWeight (product-specific data). The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 62 and Table 63 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SetReferencePieceWeight(

[in]UInt32 ReferencePieceWeight

[in]EUInformation EngineeringUnits);

Table 62 – SetReferencePieceWeight Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ReferencePieceWeight

The reference weight of a piece

EngineeringUnits

Unit of the ReferencePieceWeight

Table 63 – SetReferencePieceWeight Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SetReferencePieceWeight

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Triggers the reference weighing process. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 64 and Table 65 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

StartReference(

[in]UInt32 NumberOfReferencePieces);

Table 64 – StartReference Method Arguments

Argument

Description

NumberOfReferencePieces

The number of the references Pieces that should be used by the next references process.

Table 65 – StartReference Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

StartReference

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Sets the value for NumberOfReferencePieces (product-specific data). The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 66 and Table 67 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SetNumberOfReferencePieces(

[in]UInt32 NumberOfReferencePieces);

Table 66 – SetNumberOfReferencePieces Method Arguments

Argument

Description

NumberOfReferencePieces

The number of the references Pieces that should be used by the next references process.

Table 67 – SetNumberOfReferencePieces Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SetNumberOfReferencePieces

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The PieceCountingProductType defines the structure of an Object of the PieceCountingProductType. Figure 39 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 68.

An Object of the PieceCountingProductType represents a product of a piece counting scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 39 − Overview PieceCountingProductType

Table 68 − PieceCountingProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

PieceCountingProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasComponent

Variable

CurrentItemCount

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

FeedRateMeasuringInterval

Duration

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

FillingTime

Duration

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

InFlightCount

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

JogFeed

Boolean

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

MinimumDeltaPerFeedRateMeasuringInterval

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

NumberOfReferencePieces

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

ReferencePieceWeight

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

RegisteredPieceCount

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Method

SetTargetItemCount

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SetTargetPieceCount

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

SettlingTime

Duration

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TareId

0:String

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetItemCount

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetPieceCount

0:UInteger

TargetItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TotalizedItemCount

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TotalizedWeight

WeightType

WeightItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

FineFeedCount

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

CurrentItemCount defines the current number of items that are captured by the scale.

FeedRateMeasuringInterval defines the measurement interval for evaluating the current flowrate.

FillingTime defines the interval during which the filling has to be completed.

InFlightCount defines the number of items that are behind valve/in flight after feeding is stopped.

JogFeed defines if an additional dosage is necessary.

MinimumDeltaPerFeedRateMeasuringInterval defines the minimum amount of weight that needs to change within the FeedRateMeasuringInterval. Otherwise the filling procedure is not valid.

NumberOfReferencePieces defines the number of pieces that need to be used for the reference process.

ReferencePieceWeight defines the reference weight of a piece.

RegisteredPieceCount defines the number of pieces that were actually counted related to the ReferencePieceWeight.

SettlingTime defines the time that needs to be passed before the measurement process can be triggered.

TareId defines the ID of the tare value for the current product or item.

TargetItemCount defines the number of items that are supposed to be counted during the measurement process.

TargetPieceCount defines the number of pieces that need to be counted.

NOTE: The engineering unit of the TargetItemType is “1” or “piece” as there is no unit possible for count.

TotalizedItemCount defines the summed-up number of items. It will be reset, which is triggered either by the user or by a different product selection.

TotalizedWeight defines the summed-up number of weights. It will be reset, which is triggered either by the user or a different product selection.

FineFeedCount defines the Items to be dosed in fine flow

Sets the number of the TargetItemCount. See TargetItemCount. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 69 and Table 70 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SetTargetItemCount(

[in]UInt32 TargetItemCount);

Table 69 – SetTargetItemCount Method Arguments

Argument

Description

TargetItemCount

0:Number of items that are supposed to be counted during the measurement process.

Table 70 – SetTargetItemCount Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SetTargetItemCount

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Sets the value of the TargetPieceCount. See TargetPieceCount. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 71 and Table 72 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SetTargetPieceCount(

[in]UInt32 TargetPieceCount

[in]UInt32 PlusTolerance

[in]UInt32 MinusTolerance);

Table 71 – SetTargetPieceCount Method Arguments

Argument

Description

TargetPieceCount

0:Number of pieces that need to be counted.

PlusTolerance

Plus Tolerance of the TargetPieceCount

MinusTolerance

Minus Tolerance of the TargetPieceCount

Table 72 – SetTargetPieceCount Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SetTargetPieceCount

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The RecipeScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the RecipeScaleType. Figure 40 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 73.

An Object of the RecipeScaleType represents a recipe scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the recipe scale.

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Figure 40 − Overview RecipeScaleType

Table 73 − RecipeScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RecipeScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

0:HasComponent

Object

Recipes

RecipeManagementType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

SupportedTargetValues

RecipeTargetValueType[]

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

SupportedThresholdValues

RecipeThresholdType[]

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

StartRecipe

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

StopRecipe

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

ContinueRecipe

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

SkipCurrentRecipeElement

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

AbortRecipe

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

SupportedMaterial

Optional

Recipes is an object of the Type RecipeManagmentType that contains all recipes. Elements in this folder must have the RecipeType and can be connected to the ReferenceType NextRecipeElementType. It also has some method to add and removes recipes.

SupportedTargetValues defines a list of values that may be set via the recipe.

SupportedThresholdValues defines a list of threshold values that may be used within one recipe.

SupportedMaterial defines the material that is supported.

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of RecipeProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

Starts the given recipe (input parameter). Precondition: The scale needs to be enabled/released in advance. Table 74 and Table 75 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

StartRecipe(

[in]NodeIdRecipeNodeId

);

Table 74 – StartRecipe Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeNodeId

NodeId of the recipe to be started

Table 75 – StartRecipe Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

StartRecipe

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Pauses the current processing of a recipe. ContinueRecipe() continues the processing. AbortRecipe() stops the processing. Table 76 and Table 77 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

StopRecipe(

[in]NodeIdRecipeNodeId

);

Table 76 – StopRecipe Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeNodeId

NodeId of the recipe to be stopped

Table 77 – StopRecipe Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

StopRecipe

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

If the recipe processing is stopped, the process can continue at the same point by means of the method ContinueRecipe. Table 78 and Table 79 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

ContinueRecipe(

[in]NodeIdRecipeNodeId

);

Table 78 – ContinueRecipe Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeNodeId

NodeId of the recipe that can continue

Table 79 – ContinueRecipe Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ContinueRecipe

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The current RecipeElement will be skipped (e.g., manually completed) and the scale continues with the next RecipeElement. Attention: This may result in a different execution of the process. Table 80 and Table 81 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

SkipCurrentRecipeElement(

[in]NodeIdRecipeNodeId

);

Table 80 – SkipCurrentRecipeElement Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeNodeId

NodeId of the recipe that can continue

Table 81 – SkipCurrentRecipeElement Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SkipCurrentRecipeElement

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Aborts the current processing of a recipe. Table 82 and Table 83 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

AbortRecipe(

[in]NodeIdRecipeNodeId

);

Table 82 – AbortRecipe Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeNodeId

NodeId of the recipe that can continue

Table 83 – AbortRecipe Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AbortRecipe

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The RecipeProductType defines the structure of an Object of the RecipeProductType. Figure 41 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 84.

An Object of the RecipeProductType represents a product of a recipe scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 41 − Overview RecipeProductType

Table 84 − RecipeProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RecipeProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasComponent

Variable

RecipeNodeId

NodeId

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

Report

RecipeReportElementType[]

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Object

ReportFile

FileType

Optional

RecipeNodeId defines the node ID of the recipe that is being produced.

Report defines an array with the various messages from the recipe. Each RecipeElement generates its own report message.

ReportFile defines the file (binary, xml or other) that contains the report of the current process.

The RecipeType defines the structure of an Object of the RecipeType. Figure 42 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 85.

An Object of the RecipeType represents a recipe. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing a recipe. The description and the structure of the recipe can be found in Annex B.

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Figure 42 − Overview RecipeType

Table 85 − RecipeType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RecipeType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Object

RecipeElements

FolderType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

RecipeId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

RecipeName

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Method

AddRecipeElement

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

RemoveRecipeElement

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

RecipeFile

0:FileType

Optional

RecipeElements defines a folder for all RecipeElements that are part of the recipe.

RecipeId defines a unique identifier of a recipe.

RecipeName defines a user-readable name of the recipe.

RecipeFile is a file that contains the recipe in a vendor-specific format. If a client uploads the file, the recipe elements can be also part of the AddressSpace. But the Method AddRecipeElement and RemoveRecipeElement should not be used. So a recipe uploaded via file transfer cannot be modified via AddRecipeElement or RemoveRecipeElement. This avoids that there is another version of the recipe in the file and the server.

AddRecipeElement is a method to add an additional RecipeElement to the recipe. Table 86 and Table 87 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

AddRecipeElement(

[in]NodeIdElementType

[in]StringElementName

[in]NodeId[]PreviousElements

[out]NodeIdElementNodeId

);

Table 86 – AddRecipeElement Method Arguments

Argument

Description

ElementType

NodeId of the Object that should be removed

ElementName

A user-readable name of the element

PreviousElements

The NodeIds of the directly previous Elements. If the element is the start Element use the Recipe node.

ElementNodeId

The NodeId of the created RecipeElement

Table 87 – AddRecipeElement Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AddRecipeElement

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

OutputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Method to remove a RecipeElement in this recipe with all related references. Table 88 and Table 89 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

RemoveRecipeElement(

[in]NodeIdRecipeElementNodeId

);

Table 88 – RemoveRecipeElement Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeElementNodeId

NodeId of the Object that should be removed

Table 89 – RemoveRecipeElement Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RemoveRecipeElement

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The RecipeManagementType defines the structure of an Object of the RecipeManagementType. Figure 43 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 90.

An Object of the RecipeManagementType contains methods and properties required for managing recipes. The description and the structure of the recipe can be found in Annex B.

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Figure 43 − Overview RecipeManagementType

Table 90 − RecipeManagementType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RecipeManagementType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Method

AddRecipe

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

<Recipe_No>

RecipeType

OptionalPlaceholder

0:HasComponent

Method

RemoveRecipe

Optional

Recipe_No defines an instance of a recipe with the value “No”.

Method to add an additional recipe of the RecipeType. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 91 and Table 92 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

AddRecipe(

[in]0:String RecipeId

[in]0:LocalizedText RecipeName

[out]NodeId RecipeNodeId);

Table 91 – AddRecipe Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeId

User-readable name of the recipe.

RecipeName

Unique identifier of a recipe.

RecipeNodeId

NodeId of the created Object.

Table 92 – AddRecipe Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AddRecipe

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

OutputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Method to remove a recipe of the RecipeType. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 93 and Table 94 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

RemoveRecipe(

[in]0:String RecipeId

);

Table 93 – RemoveRecipe Method Arguments

Argument

Description

RecipeId

User-readable name of the recipe.

Table 94 – RemoveRecipe Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RemoveRecipe

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The RecipeElementType defines the structure of an Object of the RecipeElementType. Figure 44 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 95.

An Object of the RecipeElementType represents a step, process, or action in a recipe. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing a recipe. The description and the structure of the recipe can be found in Annex B.

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Figure 44 − Overview RecipeElementType

Table 95 − RecipeElementType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

RecipeElementType

IsAbstract

True

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

The ActivationType defines the structure of an Object of the ActivationType. Figure 45 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 96.

An Object of the ActivationType represents an activation step in a recipe.

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Figure 45 − Overview ActivationType

Table 96 − ActivationType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ActivationType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the RecipeElementType

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetValue

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

TargetValueId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

TargetValueNodeId

NodeId

0:PropertyType

Optional

TargetValue defines the value to be reached of an aggregate that is referenced by TargetValueId.

TargetValueId defines a unique ID of the aggregate that is being activated. A list of all possible TargetValueIds is defined in RecipeScaleDeviceType.

TargetValueNodeId defines the NodeId of the aggregate that is being activated. If possible, this value should be used instead of the TargetValueId.

The ConditionSleepType defines the structure of an Object of the ConditionSleepType. Figure 46 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 97.

An Object of ConditionSleepType represents a condition sleep step in a recipe. The recipe waits until the condition is solved.

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Figure 46 − Overview ConditionSleepType

Table 97 − ConditionSleepType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ConditionSleepType

IsAbstract

True

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the RecipeElementType

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetThresholdValue

BaseDataType

DataItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

ThresholdValueId

0:String

DataItemType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

ThresholdValueNodeId

NodeId

DataItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

Timeout

Duration

DataItemType

Optional

TargetThresholdValue is the target value with which the threshold value is compared.

ThresholdValueId defines an ID of the process value that needs to be monitored and is element of the SupportedThresholdValues in the RecipeScale.

ThresholdValueNodeId is the NodeId of the process value that needs to be monitored and is element of the SupportedThresholdValues in the RecipeScale. This variable should be used if the value is part of the address space.

Timeout specifies the duration within which the TargetThresholdValue needs to be reached. If Timeout is exceeded an operator intervention is necessary.

The AnalogConditionSleepType defines the structure of an Object of the AnalogConditionSleepType. Figure 47 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 99.

An Object of the AnalogConditionSleepType represents a condition sleep step in a recipe. The recipe waits until the analog condition is solved. The condition depends on the EqualityAndRelationalOperator (see section 11.6). The conditions are listed in Table 98.

Table 98 − Possible Conditions for AnalogConditionSleepType

ConditionMode

Condition

Equal

ThresholdValue = TargetThresholdValue

NotEqual

ThresholdValue != TargetThresholdValue

LessThan

ThresholdValue < TargetThresholdValue

LessOrEqualThan

ThresholdValue <= TargetThresholdValue

GreaterThan

ThresholdValue > TargetThresholdValue

GreaterOrEqualThan

ThresholdValue >= TargetThresholdValue

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Figure 47 − Overview AnalogConditionSleepType

Table 99 − AnalogConditionSleepType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

AnalogConditionSleepType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ConditionSleepType

0:HasProperty

Variable

ConditionMode

EqualityAndRelationalOperator

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetThresholdValue

0:Number

TargetItemType

Mandatory

ConditionMode defines the type of condition operator that is used.

TargetThresholdValue is the target value with which the threshold value is compared.

The EdgeTriggeredSleepType defines the structure of an Object of the EdgeTriggeredSleepType. Figure 48 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 101.

An Object of the EdgeTriggeredSleepType represents a condition sleep step in a recipe. The recipe waits until the binary condition is solved. The condition depends on the EdgeOperator (see section 0). The conditions are listed in Table 100.

Table 100 − Possible Conditions for EdgeTriggeredSleepType

ConditionMode

Condition

Rising

Is true if after ThresholdValue transition from false to true

Falling

Is true if after ThresholdValue transition from true to false

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Figure 48 − Overview EdgeTriggeredSleepType

Table 101 − EdgeTriggeredSleepType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

EdgeTriggeredSleepType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ConditionSleepType

0:HasProperty

Variable

ConditionMode

EdgeOperator

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetThresholdValue

Boolean

DataItemType

Mandatory

ConditionMode defines the type of condition operator that is used.

TargetThresholdValue is the target value with which the threshold value is compared.

The TimerType defines the structure of an Object of the TimerType. Figure 49 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 102.

An Object of the TimerType represents a timer step in a recipe. The recipe waits until at least Duration has passed.

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Figure 49 − Overview TimerType

Table 102 − TimerType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

TimerType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the RecipeElementType

0:HasComponent

Variable

Duration

Duration

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

Duration defines the period of time the processing needs to wait before processing the next RecipeElement.

The UserInstructionType defines the structure of an Object of the UserInstructionType. Figure 50 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 103.

An Object of UserInstructionType represents a recipe step that requires user interaction. The recipe scale displays instructions (a text and/or application-specific symbols) on an HMI and waits until the user acknowledges the instructions.

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Figure 50 − Overview UserInstructionType

Table 103 − UserInstructionType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

UserInstructionType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the RecipeElementType

0:HasComponent

Variable

DisplayText

0:LocalizedText

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

InstructionId

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

DisplayText defines instructions for this RecipeElement that will be displayed to the user.

InstructionId defines a unique ID used to identify the instruction that is displayed via DisplayText.

The WeighingType defines the structure of an Object of the WeighingType. Figure 51 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 104.

An Object of the WeighingType represents a weighing process in a recipe. The process can be an automatic or a manual filling process. The WeighingType contains all information needed in the weighing process.

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Figure 51 − Overview WeighingType

Table 104 − WeighingType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

WeighingType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the RecipeElementType

0:HasComponent

Variable

WeighingModuleNodeId

NodeId

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Object

Material

MaterialType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TargetWeight

0:Number

TargetItemType

Mandatory

WeighingModuleNodeId defines the ID of the load cell which is used for weighing the product.

Material defines the material which needs to be measured. Each material has different characteristics that are defined in MaterialType.

TargetWeight defines the preset of the volume to be processed.

The MaterialAutomaticType defines the structure of an Object of the MaterialAutomaticType. Figure 52 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 105.

An Object of MaterialAutomaticType represents a material in a recipe that will be filled automatically.

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Figure 52 − Overview MaterialAutomaticType

Table 105 − MaterialAutomaticType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

MaterialAutomaticType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the MaterialType

0:HasComponent

Object

FillingProductInformation

AutomaticFillingProductType

Mandatory

FillingProductInformation defines the parameters necessary for the filling of the material. It derives from product-specific information within the AutomaticFillingScaleType.

The TotalizingHopperScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the TotalizingHopperScaleType. Figure 53 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 106.

An Object of the TotalizingHopperScaleType represents a totalizing hopper scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the totalizing hopper scale.

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Figure 53 – Overview TotalizingHopperScaleType

Table 106 – TotalizingHopperScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

TotalizingHopperScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of TotalizingHopperProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The TotalizingHopperProductType defines the structure of an Object of the TotalizingHopperProductType. Figure 54 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 107.

An Object of the TotalizingHopperProductType represents a product of a totalizing hopper scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 54 – Overview TotalizingHopperProductType

Table 107 – TotalizingHopperProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

TotalizingHopperProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasComponent

Variable

VolumeTargetValue

0:Number

TargetItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TipCounter

0:UInteger

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

TargetValue defines the preset of the volume to be processed.

TipCounter defines the number of fillings (downpour, bulk produce).

The SimpleScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the SimpleScaleType. Figure 55 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 108.

An Object of the SimpleScaleType represents a simple scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the simple scale.

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Figure 55 – Overview SimpleScaleType

Table 108 – SimpleScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SimpleScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of SimpleProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The SimpleProductType defines the structure of an Object of the SimpleProductType. Figure 56 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 109.

image071.gifAn Object of the SimpleProductType represents a product of a simple scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the product.

Figure 56 – Overview SimpleProductType

Table 109 – SimpleProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SimpleProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasProperty

Variable

ContainerId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

UnitPrice

0:Number

BaseDataVariableType

Optional

ContainerId defines the identifier of a container which contains the weighing good (e.g., bottles upon a pallet which will be filled with liquid).

UnitPrice defines the price per weight unit.

The components of the SimpleProductType have additional references which are defined in Table 110.

Table 110 – SimpleProductType Additional Subcomponents

Source Path

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

UnitPrice

0: HasProperty

Variable

CurrencyUnit

CurrencyUnitType

0:PropertyType

M

The LaboratoryScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the LaboratoryScaleType. Figure 57 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 111.

An Object of the LaboratoryScaleType represents a laboratory scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the laboratory scale.

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Figure 57 – Overview LaboratoryScaleType

Table 111 – LaboratoryScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

LaboratoryScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the SimpleScaleType

0:HasProperty

Variable

CalibrationNeeded

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

CalibrationRunning

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

CloseDraftShields

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

DraftShieldLeftClosed

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

DraftShieldRightClosed

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

DraftShieldTopClosed

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

LevelingRunning

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

IonisatorRunning

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

LevelingRunning

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

OpenDraftShields

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

StartLeveling

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

StartCalibration

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

StartIonisator

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

StopIonisator

Optional

CalibrationNeeded defines if a calibration procedure is needed and if the current process should be paused.

CalibrationRunning defines if a calibration procedure is running (e.g., started via method StartCalibration).

DraftShieldLeftClosed defines if the left draft shield is closed.

DraftShieldRightClosed defines if the right draft shield is closed.

DarftShieldTopClosed defines if the top draft shield is closed.

LevelingRunning defines if a leveling process is running (e.g., started via the method StartLeveling).

IonisatorRunning defines if an ionization procedure is running (e.g., started via the method StartIonizer).

Method to close a certain draft shield or all draft shields. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 112 and Table 113 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

CloseDraftShields(

[in]DraftShieldType Shield

);

Table 112 – CloseDraftShields Method Arguments

Argument

Description

Shield

The DraftShield that should be closed.

Table 113 – CloseDraftShields Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

CloseDraftShields

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Method to open a certain draft shield or all draft shields. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 114 and Table 115 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

OpenDraftShields(

[in]DraftShieldTypeShield

);

Table 114 – OpenDraftShields Method Arguments

Argument

Description

Shield

The DraftShield that should be open.

Table 115 – OpenDraftShields Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

OpenDraftShields

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Method to start the automatic leveling procedure of the scale.

Signature

SartLeveling(

);

Method to start the automatic calibration procedure.

Signature

StartCalibration(

);

Method to start the ionization process.

Signature

StartIonisator(

);

Method to stop the ionization process.

Signature

StopIonisator(

);

The HopperScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the HopperScaleType. Figure 58 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 116.

image073.gifAn Object of the HopperScaleType represents a hopper scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the hopper scale. The CurrentWeight variable corresponds to the fill level of the hopper.

Figure 58 − Overview HopperScaleType

Table 116 − HopperScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

HopperScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the SimpleScaleType

0:HasProperty

Variable

<Limits>

Boolean

0:PropertyType

OptionalPlaceholder

0:HasComponent

Variable

LevelMax

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

LevelMin

0:Number

0:AnalogItemType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

LimitMax

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

LimitMin

Boolean

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

<Limits> defines a placeholder for individual additional limits that may be reached.

LimitMin: The current fill level falls below the allowed minimum level.

LimitMax: The current fill level exceeds the allowed maximum level.

LevelMax defines the maximum fill level where an action is necessary.

LevelMin defines the minimum fill level where an action is necessary.

The components of the HopperScaleType have additional references which are defined in Table 117.

The LevelMax/LevelMode defines with which condition the LevelMax and the current fill level (CurrentWeight) are compared.

The LevelMin/LevelMode defines with which condition the LevelMax and the current fill level (CurrentWeight) are compared.

Table 117 – HopperScaleType Additional Subcomponents

Source Path

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

LevelMax

0:HasProperty

Variable

LevelMode

EqualityAndRelationalOperator

0:PropertyType

Optional

LevelMin

0:HasProperty

Variable

LevelMode

EqualityAndRelationalOperator

0:PropertyType

Optional

The VehicleScaleType defines the structure of an Object of the VehicleScaleType. Figure 61 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 119.

An Object of the VehicleScaleType represents a vehicle scale. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the vehicle scale.

The following use cases for a vehicle scale exist:

  • Checking the weight of the vehicle (e.g., a traffic check or an overload check) (check vehicle weight)
  • The weight of the vehicle is known and only one measurement is needed to determine the gross weight (one pass weighing)
  • The weight of the vehicle is unknown, and more than one measurement is needed to determine the gross weight (more pass weighing) (e.g. a vehicle arrives at a gravel plant full/empty and leaves it empty/full)

Table 118 shows the process of the different use cases:

Table 118 − Process of vehicle weighing

Checkweighing

One pass weighing

More pass weighing

Call the method RegisterWeight to get the current value

Call the method OnePassWeighing to trigger an outbound weighing and use the preset tare to calculate DeltaWeight

Call the method InboundWeighing if the vehicle arrives at the area and call the method OutboundWeighing if the vehicle leaves the area. The results must be saved in the scale.

If OutboundWeighing and InboundWeighing are stored in the scale the DeltaWeight (as result) can be calculated

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Figure 59 − Overview VehicleScaleType

Table 119 − VehicleScaleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

VehicleScaleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ScaleDeviceType

0:HasComponent

Method

InboundWeighing

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

OutboundWeighing

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

OnePassWeighing

Optional

ProductionPreset, which is inherited from ScaleDeviceType shall have instances of VehicleProductType or a subtype in the Products folder.

The Method triggers an inbound weighing process of a vehicle arriving in an (e.g., filling) area. This is done to determine the present weight of the vehicle. This method may require a vehicle ID to identify the vehicle and to return the measured value. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 120 and Table 121 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

InboundWeighing(

[in]0:String VehicleId

);

Table 120 – InboundWeighing Method Arguments

Argument

Description

VehicleId

The ID of the vehicle

Table 121 – InboundWeighing Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

InboundWeighing

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Triggers an outbound weighing process of a vehicle leaving an (e.g., filling) area. This is done to determine the total weight of the vehicle. This method may require a vehicle ID to identify the vehicle and to return the measured value. The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 122 and Table 123 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

OutboundWeighing(

[in]0:StringVehicleId

);

Table 122 – OutboundWeighing Method Arguments

Argument

Description

VehicleId

The ID of the vehicle

Table 123 – OutboundWeighing Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

OutboundWeighing

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

Triggers an outbound weighing and uses the preset tare to calculate the DeltaWeight (one-pass use case). The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 124 and Table 125 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

OnePassWeighing(

[in]0:StringVehicleId

);

Table 124 – OnePassWeighing Method Arguments

Argument

Description

VehicleId

The ID of the vehicle

Table 125 – OnePassWeighing Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

OnePassWeighing

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The VehicleProductType defines the structure of an Object of the VehicleProductType. Figure 60 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 126.

An Object of the VehicleProductType represents a product of a vehicle product. It defines additional Methods and Properties required for managing the product.

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Figure 60 − Overview VehicleProductType

Table 126 − VehicleProductType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

VehicleProductType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the ProductType

0:HasProperty

Variable

CarrierDisplayName

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

CarrierId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

Customer

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

DeltaWeight

WeightType

WeightItemType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

Destination

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

DriverId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

DriverDisplayName

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Method

GetVehicleInformation

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

InboundScale

NodeId

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

InboundWeight

WeightType

WeightItemType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Object

Material

MaterialType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

OutboundScale

NodeId

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

OutboundWeight

WeightType

WeightItemType

Mandatory

0:HasProperty

Variable

ScaleOperatorId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

Supplier

0:LocalizedText

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

Tare

0:Number

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

TareExpirationDate

0:DateTime

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

TotalWeight

WeightType

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

TotalWeightResetDate

0:DateTime

0:PropertyType

Optional

0:HasProperty

Variable

VehicleId

0:String

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

InboundWeight gives the result of the InboundWeighing method in a separate variable.

InboundScale defines the NodeId of the scale that was used for measuring the InboundWeight in a multi-scale-system

OutboundWeight gives the result of the OutboundWeighing and a CheckWeighing method in a separate variable.

OutboundScale defines the NodeId of the scale that was used for measuring the OutboundWeight in a multi-scale-system.

DeltaWeight gives the loaded or unloaded net weight and is defined by the difference between InboundWeight and OutboundWeight. In case of OutboundWeighing only, the delta is defined by OutboundWeight minus tare.

Tare defines the tare value for the vehicle, used during a one pass transaction. This is different than the tare set on the terminal for regular weighing.

TareExpirationDate is the date on which the tare expires.

TotalWeight is the sum of net weights for the vehicle defined in VehicleId.

TotalWeightResetDate is the date on which the TotalWeight was reset last time.

VehicleId is a unique identifier to determine which vehicle is present (e.g., license plate number or wagon number).

Material is the name of the material.

CarrierDisplayName is the display name of the carrier that is involved in the occurring process.

CarrierId is the number of the carrier that is involved in the occurring process.

DriverDisplayName is the display name of the driver who is involved in the occurring process.

DriverId is the number of the driver who is involved in the occurring process.

Customer is an address of the customer who is involved in the occurring process.

Destination is the address of the destination that is involved in the occurring process.

Supplier is the address of the supplier that is involved in the occurring process.

ScaleOperatorId defines the ID of the operator that is triggering and the operation of the scale.

The components of the VehicleProductType have additional references which are defined in Table 127.

Table 127 – VehicleProductType Additional Subcomponents

Source Path

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

DeltaWeight

0:HasProperty

Variable

IsFilling

0:Boolean

0:PropertyType

Optional

DeltaWeight.IsFilling defines if the deltaWeight is a filling weight or an unloading weight.

The Method loads vehicle information of the data store. It requires a unique vehicle ID as input. Table 128 and Table 129 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

GetVehicleInformation (

[in]0:String VehicleId

);

Table 128 – GetVehicleInformation Method Arguments

Argument

Description

VehicleId

The ID of the vehicle

Table 129 – GetVehicleInformation Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

SetFeederSpeed

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

0:HasProperty

Variable

InputArguments

Argument[]

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

The WeighingModuleType defines the structure of an Object of the WeighingModuleType. Figure 61 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 130.

An Object of the WeighingModuleType represents a weighing bridge. It defines additional methods and properties required for managing the weighing bridge. The Object should be a subdevice of another device (e.g., a VehicleScaleDeviceType).

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Figure 61 − Overview WeighingModuleType

Table 130 − WeighingModuleType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

WeighingModuleType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the SimpleScaleType

No additional properties exist.

The MaterialType defines the structure of an Object of the MaterialType. Figure 62 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 131.

An Object of the MaterialType represents a material. It defines additional properties required for managing materials (for example as part of a vehicle product or in a recipe).

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Figure 62 − Overview MaterialType

Table 131 − MaterialType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

MaterialType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Variable

MaterialId

0:String

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

0:HasComponent

Variable

MaterialName

0:LocalizedText

BaseDataVariableType

Mandatory

MaterialId defines a unique identifier for the material.

MaterialName defines a user-readable name of the material.

The FloatingStatisticType defines the structure of an Object of the FloatingStatisticType. Figure 63 shows the hierarchical structure and the details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 132.

The FloatingStatisticType is a subtype of the StatisiticType and also a container for the different statistic values. All Variables are optional so that the statistics can be instanced application-specifically. The FloatingStatisticType is not used directly in the information model but should be used for application-specific statistics. Unlike the StatisiticType, the statistic behind the FloatingStatisticType is not time-based, but contains the last NumberOfValues values.

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Figure 63 − Overview FloatingStatisticType

Table 132 − FloatingStatisticType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

FloatingStatisticType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the StatisticType

0:HasProperty

Variable

NumberOfValues

UInt32

0:PropertyType

Mandatory

NumberOfValues defines the number of values that are considered for this floating statistic.

The TotalizerType defines the structure of an Object of the TotalizerType. Figure 64 shows the hierarchical structure and details of the composition. It is formally defined in Table 133.

An Object of the TotalizerType contains the sum of the last measurement results (TotalizedValue). Additionally, it defines a Method to reset the totalizer and the addition of the result starts with zero.

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Figure 64 − Overview TotalizerType

Table 133 − TotalizerType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

TotalizerType

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

ModellingRule

Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5

0:HasComponent

Method

ResetTotalizer

Optional

0:HasComponent

Variable

TotalizedValue

AbstractWeightType

MeasuredItemType

Mandatory

TotalizedValue defines a summed up/totalized volume within a period of time.

Resets the TotalizedValue of this totalizer Object. Only useful if the reset is not related to a period of time (e.g., over 1h).

Signature

ResetTotalizer(

);