An Article in this Companion Specification is represented by a value of the 3:ISA95MaterialDataType which contains an entry in the Properties field. Table 18 lists all Parameters needed by an Article element.
Table 18 – 3:ISA95MaterialDataType Parameters of an Article
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ParameterName |
DataType |
Description |
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VECPartVersion |
Contains the master data of the article. Only the ID of the 7:PartVersion is mandatory. The Values of Company, PartNumber, 7:PartVersion are optional. |
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VECDocumentVersion |
7:DocumentVersion |
Contains the master data of the article. The field Specification contains important specifications for that article. The kind of specification depends on the process of the machine. |
|
Processes |
ProcessInputType[] |
Contains the information of which processes should be done to create the article. The SubTypes of the ProcessInputType can contain process parameters and monitoring flags. |
The MaterialDefinitionID represents the article number, which must be unique within the company.
The MaterialClassID is restricted to the value “PartStructure”.
The linkage between the 3:ISA95MaterialDataType and the VEC is established through the 7:PartVersion, where all attributes except for _id are optional.
Table 19 – Needed VEC Specifications and Roles for an Article
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ProcessName |
Specifications |
Roles of the components in the CompositionSpecification |
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Crimp |
PartStructureSpecification ContactingSpecification |
WireRole TerminalRole |
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Cut |
CompositionSpecification PartStructureSpecification |
WireRole
|
|
Seal |
CompositionSpecification PartStructureSpecification |
WireRole CavityPartRole |
|
Slit |
CompositionSpecification PartStructureSpecification |
WireRole |
|
Strip |
CompositionSpecification PartStructureSpecification |
WireRole |
The details for the different Parts and Articles are described below.