3 Terms, definitions, and conventions

3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document the following terms and definitions as well as the terms and definitions given in OPC 10000-1, OPC 10000-2, OPC 10000-3, OPC 10000-4, OPC 10000-6, OPC 10000-9 and OPC 10000-100 apply.

3.1.1 Application

a program that runs on a Device and communicates with other Applications on the network.

3.1.2 ApplicationUri

a globally unique identifier for an OPC UA Application running on a particular Device.

3.1.3 Composite

a collection of Devices or Composites assembled into a single unit.

3.1.4 CompositeBuilder

an organization that creates Composites.

3.1.5 CompositeInstanceUri

a globally unique resource identifier assigned by a builder to a Composite.

3.1.6 DCA Client

a DCA which is a Client and supports PullManagement.

3.1.7 DCA Server

a DCA which is a Server and supports PushManagement.

3.1.8 Device

As defined in OPC 10000-100.

3.1.9 Device Configuration Application (DCA)

a Client or Server installed on a Device used to configure other applications installed on the same Device.

3.1.10 DeviceIdentity Certificate

a Certificate issued to a Device that identifies the Device.

3.1.11 Distributor

an organization that re-sells Devices and/or Composites.

3.1.12 Manufacturer

an organization that creates Devices.

3.1.13 OwnerOperator

an organization deploying and operating a system that comprises of Devices, Composites or other computers connected via a network.

3.1.14 Privilege

a named set of permissions or access rights which are needed to perform a task.

3.1.15 ProductInstanceUri

a globally unique resource identifier assigned by the manufacturer to a Device.

3.1.16 Registrar

an OPC UA Application that registers and authenticates Devices added to the network.

3.1.17 SystemIntegrator

an organization that installs and configures a system for an OwnerOperator that comprises of Devices, Composites or other computers connected via a network.

3.1.18 SecureElement

a hardware component that protects Private Keys from unauthorized access and disclosure.

3.1.19 Ticket

a document that identifies a Device or Composite and has a DigitalSignature.

3.2 Abbreviations and symbols