Each data point, which is defined within the Weihenstephaner Standads, is a WS DataPoint

Unique name assigned to every data point in the Weihenstephan Standards. In technology based mapping the BrowseName in OPC UA stands for the WS BrowseName.

Unique number assigned to every data point in the Weihenstephan Standards

The WS Protocol is a proprietary protocol based on TCP/IP and was developed by the WS Industry User Group. The WS Protocol is widely used and provides an alternative for the transmission of WS data to OPC UA.