Wire Harness Manufacturing

10.1 WireHarnessMachineIdentificationType Type definition

The WireHarnessMachineIdentificationType provides information about the MachineryItem and is formally defined in Table 29. This is a subtype of the 3:MachineryIdentificationType; the ModellingRule for 2:AssetID has changed.

10.1.2 ObjectType definition

Table 29 – WireHarnessMachineIdentificationType definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	WireHarnessMachineIdentificationType
IsAbstract	False
References	Node Class	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	Other
Subtype of the 4:MachineIdentificationType defined in OPC40001-1; i.e., inherits the InstanceDeclarations of that Node.
HasProperty	Variable	2:AssetId	String	PropertyType	Mandatory
Conformance Units
WireHarness WireHarnessMachineIdentificationType

10.2 PartManagementType Type definition

10.2.1 Overview

The PartManagementType contains a list of parts, as well as methods to add and remove parts from the Server. It is formally defined in Table 30.

The system must also be capable of managing local deletions, assuming that parts and articles can be removed from the local database while still existing in a central repository.

In cases of incorrect referencing (e.g., a missing part or article), the server must throw an error.

10.2.2 ObjectType definition

Table 30 – PartManagementType definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	PartManagementType
IsAbstract	False
References	Node Class	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	Other
Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in the OPC10000-3; i.e., inherits the InstanceDeclarations of that Node.
HasComponent	Method	ClearPart			Mandatory
HasComponent	Variable	Terminals	3:ISA95MaterialDataType[]	BaseDataVariableType	Optional
HasComponent	Variable	Seals	3:ISA95MaterialDataType[]	BaseDataVariableType	Optional
HasComponent	Variable	Sleeves	3:ISA95MaterialDataType[]	BaseDataVariableType	Optional
HasComponent	Variable	Wires	3:ISA95MaterialDataType[]	BaseDataVariableType	Optional
HasComponent	Method	StorePart			Mandatory
HasComponent	Method	FindPartsByType			Optional
Conformance Units
WireHarness PartManagementType

Each Part represents an 3:ISA95MaterialDataType with the Properties shown in Table 15 (VECPartVersion and VECDocumentVersion).

Both Properties (VECPartVersion and VECDocumentVersion) must not provide by the server in the part Lists (Terminals, Seals, Sleeves, Wires) but need to be sent from the client to the server (in the method calls).

The Fields especially of the VECDocumentVersion structure depend on the kind of process and the Part. Table 31 - Table 33 show which fields need to be filled for each Part. The table has four columns. The first column displays the VEC attribute, the second provides an additional commonly used name, followed by a description and an indication of whether the parameter is always required or optional. The VEC attribute can be a direct child of the specification or a child of a subelement; in the latter case, it is separated by a "/".

Wires contain Part information for all wires. Table 31 contains the fields that must be given for this Parameter.

Terminals contain Part information for all terminals. Table 32 contains the fields that must be given for this Parameter.

Seals contain Part information for all seals. Table 33 contains the fields that must be given for this Parameter.

Table 31 – Fields of a Wire

Fields (VEC Attributes)	Alternative Name	Description	Optional/Mandatory field
WireElementSpecification/WireType	WireType	Defines the type of the wire. A wire must not have more than one type. This attribute allows more than one value because the same type can be expressed in multiple reference systems. WireType: Specifies a wire type. A wire type is always defined by a key value. Which wire type is meant by this key value is defined by a standard reference system.	Optional
ConductorSpecification/CrossSectionArea	CrossSection	Specifies the cross-section area of the conductor (e.g., 0.5 mm²). The cross-section area is a nominal value, which refers to the conducting properties of the conductor normalized to the properties of a full material core.	Mandatory
CoreSpecification/OutsideDiameter	ConductorDiameter	Specifies the outside diameter of the core.	Optional
WireElementSpecification/OutsideDiameter	IsoDiameter	Specifies the outside diameter of the WireElement.	Optional
InsulationSpecification/BaseColor	Color_1	Specifies the base color of the outer insulation.	Optional
InsulationSpecification/FirstIdentificationColor	Color_2	Specifies the first identification color of the outer insulation.	Optional
InsulationSpecification/SecondIdentificationColor	Color_3	Specifies the second identification color of the outer insulation.	Optional

Table 32 – Fields of a Terminal

Fields	Alternative Name	Description	Optional/Mandatory field
WireReceptionSpecification/CrimpConnectionLength	OverallCrimpingLength	Distance from the conductor tip (in the direction of the center of the wire) to the beginning of the terminal. Specifies the length of the crimp area, conductor, and insulation crimp (wire reception, see diagram "Terminal Dimensions").	Optional
TerminalSpecification/OverallLength	OverallTerminalLength	Used to circumnavigate obstacles. Specifies the overall length the terminal.	Optional
WireReceptionSpecification/CoreCrimpDetails/Size/Width	NominalCrimpWidth	Defines the expected size of the crimp. The height is measured in the direction of the crimp opening. The width is measured orthogonal to the height and orthogonal to the main axis of the terminal	Optional
WireReceptionSpecification/CoreCrimpDetails/Size/Width/Tolerance	NominalCrimpWidthRange	Specifies the tolerance for the CrimpWidth	Optional
GeneralTechnicalPartSpecification/BoundingBox	MaximalTerminalWidth	Defines the bounding box of the part. BoundingBox: The bounding box is defined for the processed state of the component, as it appears in the finished product. Therefore, it is valid to use the bounding box as simplified geometry of the component for viewing or simple DMU operations. For correct 3D positioning, the bounding may require transformation of the coordinate system of the component (see LocalGeometrySpecification.BoundingBoxPositioning). The bounding box defines the smallest cuboid (box) that can contain a described part completely. If a component has multiple variants, the bounding box is the smallest cuboid that can contain every variant, while maintaining the spatial orientation of the bounding box and component variants. It is valid to use the BoundingBox to describe the dimensions of a component, even if not all dimensions are known (e.g., only length and width). However, it must be possible to transform such a partial bounding box into a complete bounding box by adding the missing dimensions. Used to circumnavigate obstacles. The x,y,z coordinate of the Bouding Box are defined in the Figure 14.	Optional
*7:PartVersion/PrimaryPartType*	TerminalType	For display purposes.	Optional
WireReceptionSpecification/InsulationDisplacementLength	NominalStrippingLength	Specifies the length of the insulation which must be stripped off to fit to this wire reception. This overrides stripping parameters such as StripStartPosition	Optional
WireReceptionSpecification/InsulationDisplacementLength/Tolerance	NominalStrippingLengthRange	Specifies the tolerance for the dimension.	Optional

Figure 14 – Direction of a Terminal (based on VEC)

Table 33 – Fields of a Seal

Fields	Alternative Name	Description	Optional/Mandatory field
GeneralTechnicalPartSpecification/ColorInformation	SealColor	Specifies the color of the part.	Optional
GeneralTechnicalPartSpecification/BoundingBox	SealLength /GeometricSealWidth	Length of the seal	Mandatory

10.2.3 StorePart Method

This method is used to add a new Part to a list.

The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 34 and Table 35 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

StorePart(

[in]3:ISA95MaterialDataTypePart);

Table 34 – StorePart Method Arguments

Argument	Description
Part	Information about the part.

Table 35 – StorePart Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	StorePart
References	NodeClass	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	ModellingRule
0:HasProperty	Variable	0:InputArguments	0:Argument[]	0:PropertyType	0:Mandatory

10.2.4 FindPartsByType Method

This method returns all Parts of a Type.

The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 36 and Table 37 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Signature

FindPartsByType (

[in]0:NodeId TypeNodeId,

[out]3:ISA95MaterialDataType[]Parts);

Table 36 – FindPartsByType Method Arguments

Argument	Description
TypeNodeId	NodeId of the list of parts that should be returned. The node must be a subtype of the PartDataType.
Parts	Information about the part.

Table 37 – FindPartsByType Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	FindPartsByType
References	NodeClass	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	ModellingRule
0:HasProperty	Variable	0:InputArguments	0:Argument[]	0:PropertyType	0:Mandatory
0:HasProperty	Variable	0:OutputArguments	0:Argument[]	0:PropertyType	0:Mandatory

10.2.5 ClearPart Method

Theis method is used to remove a Part from the S.

The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 38 and Table 39 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Note: The Data Integrity described in 4.1.3 must be considered.

Signature

ClearPart (

[in] 3:ISA95MaterialDataType Part);

Table 38 – ClearPart Method Arguments

Argument	Description
Part	Information about the part. Either a MaterialClassID, or MaterialDefinitionID must be defined. Warning: If only the MaterialClassID is used, all entries of a MaterialClass (e.g., all wires) are cleared.

Table 39 – ClearPart Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	ClearPart
References	NodeClass	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	ModellingRule
0:HasProperty	Variable	0:InputArguments	0:Argument[]	0:PropertyType	0:Mandatory

10.3 ArticleSpecManagementType Type definition

10.3.1 Overview

The ArticleSpecManagementType contains a list of articles and methods to add and remove article specs from the server. It is formally defined in Table 43.

Each Article Spec represents to a 3:ISA95MaterialDataType with the Properties shown in Table 18 (VECPartVersion, VECDocumentVersion and Processes). The table has four columns. The first column displays the VEC attribute, the second provides an additional commonly used name, followed by a description and an indication of whether the parameter is always required or optional. The VEC attribute can be a direct child of the specification or a child of a subelement; in the latter case, it is separated by a "/".

The properties VECPartVersion, VECDocumentVersion and Processes may not be provided by the server in the ArticleList but need to be send from the client to the server (in the method calls). The Values depend on the kind of process and the Part. Table 40 - Table 42 show which fields need to be filled for each process the article spec should describe.

Table 40 – Fields for Cut Process

Fields	Alternative Name	Description	Modelling Rule
WireElementReference/WireLength["Production"]	NominalLength	Specifies the target length of a wire according to the product specifications.	Mandatory

Table 41 – Fields for Strip Process

Fields	Alternative Name	Description	Modelling Rule
WireEnd/StrippingLength	StartPosition	Defines the position where insulation will be stripped relative to the WireEnd; e.g., a StripStartPosition of 20 mm means that this WireElementReference is stripped at 20 mm relative to the length of the whole wire, on the side of the defining WireEnd. Note: If a crimping process is to be performed, the NominalStrippingLength takes priority over this StripStartPosition. In other words, the StriptStartPosition is only used when no crimping process is selected. Note: Use ExtendedWireEnd DataType instead of WireEnd.	Mandatory
WireEnd		Reference to the WireEnd that should be stripped. This also represents information about the layer, as the WireElementReference (to which a WireEnd belongs) is associated with the structure of the wire.	Mandatory

Table 42 – Fields for Crimp Process


Fields	Alternative Name	Description	Modelling Rule
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/MountedCavitySeal	HasSeal	References the cavity seal used for the wire mounting.	Mandatory
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/CoreCrimpSize/Height	NominalCrimpHeight	Defines the expected size of the crimp. The height is measured in the direction of the crimp opening. The width is measured orthogonal to the height and orthogonal to the main axis of the terminal.	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/CoreCrimpSize/Width	NominalCrimpWidth	Defines the expected size of the crimp. The height is measured in the direction of the crimp opening. The width is measured orthogonal to the height and orthogonal to the main axis of the terminal.	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/CoreCrimpSize/Height/Tolerance	NominalCrimpHeightTolerance	Specifies the tolerance for the dimension.	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/CoreCrimpSize/Width/Tolerance	NominalCrimpWidthTolerance	Specifies the tolerance for the dimension.	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/InsulationCrimpSize/Height	NominalInsulationCrimpHeight	Defines the expected size of the crimp. The height is measured in the direction of the crimp opening. The width is measured orthogonal to the height and orthogonal to the main axis of the terminal	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/InsulationCrimpSize/Height/Tolerance	NominalInsulationCrimpHeightTolerance	Specifies the tolerance for the dimension.	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/ InsulationCrimpSize/Width	NominalInsulationCrimpWidth	Defines the expected size of the crimp. The height is measured in the direction of the crimp opening. The width is measured orthogonal to the height and orthogonal to the main axis of the terminal	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/InsulationCrimpSize/Width/Tolerance	NominalInsulationCrimpWidthTolerance	Specifies the tolerance for the dimension.	Optional
ContactingSpecification/ContactPoint/WireMounting/WireMountingDetail/WireTipProtrusion	WireTipProtrusionRange	Defines the valid length range in which the protrusion of the conductor from the conductor crimp must be located.	Optional

10.3.2 ObjectType definition

Table 43 – ArticleSpecManagementType definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	ArticleSpecManagementType
IsAbstract	False
References	Node Class	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	Other
Subtype of the 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-3; i.e., inherits the InstanceDeclarations of that Node.
HasComponent	Variable	ArticleSpecList	3:ISA95MaterialDataType[]	BaseDataVariableType	Mandatory
HasComponent	Method	ClearArticleSpec			Mandatory
HasComponent	Method	StoreArticleSpec			Mandatory
Conformance Units
WireHarness ArticleManagementType

ArticleSpecList contains a list of all article specs known by the Server.

10.3.3 StoreArticleSpec Method

This method is used to add a new article to a list.

The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 44 and Table 45 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Note: The data integrity described in 4.1.3 must be considered.

Signature

StoreArticleSpec(

[in] 3:ISA95MaterialDataType ArticleSpec);

Table 44 – StoreArticleSpec Method Arguments

Argument	Description
ArticleSpec	Information about the article. The Parameter of Table 17 (VECPartVersion, VECDocumentVersion and Processes) needed be filled.

Table 45 – StoreArticleSpec Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	StoreArticleSpec
References	NodeClass	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	ModellingRule
0:HasProperty	Variable	0:InputArguments	0:Argument[]	0:PropertyType	0:Mandatory

10.3.4 ClearArticle Method

The method is used remove an article from the server.

The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 46 and Table 47 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

Note: The Data Integrity described in 4.1.3 must be considered.

Signature

ClearArticleSpec (

[in]3:ISA95MaterialDataTypeArticleSpec);

Table 46 – ClearArticleSpec Method Arguments

Argument	Description
ArticleSpec	Information about the article. Either MaterialClassID or MaterialDefinitionID,must be defined. Warning: If only the MaterialClassID is used, all entries of a MaterialClass (e.g., all wires) are cleared.

Table 47 – ClearArticleSpec Method AddressSpace definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	ClearArticleSpec
References	NodeClass	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	ModellingRule
0:HasProperty	Variable	0:InputArguments	0:Argument[]	0:PropertyType	0:Mandatory

10.4 WireHarnessMachineType Type definition

10.4.1 Overview

The WireHarnessMachineType represents the entire wire harness machine interface of the information model. It is the entry point to the OPC UA interface of a wire harness machine. It gives a basic structure to the interface. An instance of this type aggregates all information related to one wire harness machine. The WireHarnessMachineType is formally defined in Table 48.

10.4.2 ObjectType definition

Table 48 – WireHarnessMachineType definition

Attribute	Value
BrowseName	WireHarnessMachineType
IsAbstract	False
References	Node Class	BrowseName	DataType	TypeDefinition	Other
Subtype of the 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-3; i.e., inherits the InstanceDeclarations of that Node.
HasComponent	Object	ArticleSpecManagement		ArticleSpecManagementType	Optional
HasComponent	Object	PartManagement		PartManagementType	Optional
HasAddIn	Object	2:Identification		WireHarnessMachineIdentificationType	Mandatory
HasComponent	Object	4:MachineryBuildingBlocks		0:FolderType	Mandatory
HasAddIn	Object	4:Components		4:MachineComponentsType	Optional
Conformance Units
WireHarness WireHarnessMachineType

4:Identification provides properties to identify a Device.

4:Components contains the details of all components of the machine. See OPC 40001-1 for more information.

PartManagement contains the part list and the method to manage this list.

ArticleSpecManagement contains the article list and the method to manage this list.

MachineryBuildingBlocks are used as described in OPC 40001-1. This Companion Specification uses the following building blocks:

The components of the WireHarnessMachineType have additional subcomponents, which are defined in Table 49. The methods 5:Store, 5:Start, 5:Clear, 5:Abort are mandatory.

Note: The data integrity described in 4.1.3 must be considered, especially with the 5:Store method.

Table 49 – WireHarnessMachineType additional subcomponents

BrowsePath

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Others

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

0:HasAddIn

Object

4:MachineryItemState

4:MachineryItemState_StateMachineType

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

0:HasAddIn

Object

5:JobManagement

5:JobManagementType

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

0:HasAddIn

Object

6:ResultManagement

6:ResultManagementType

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

0:HasAddIn

Object

2:OperationCounters

4:MachineryOperationCounterType

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

5:JobManagement

5:JobOrderControl

0:HasComponent

Method

3:Store

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

5:JobManagement

5:JobOrderControl

0:HasComponent

Method

3:Clear

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

5:JobManagement

5:JobOrderControl

0:HasComponent

Method

3:Start

4:MachineryBuildingBlocks

5:JobManagement

5:JobOrderControl

0:HasComponent

Method

3:Abort