4.5.2 Definition

The Utilizes is a concrete ReferenceType and can be used directly. It is a subtype of NonHierarchicalReferences.

The semantic of this ReferenceType is to relate a component to other components that are needed by the component in order to work.

The SourceNode of References of this ReferenceType shall be an Object or ObjectType representing a component that utilizes the TargetNode in order to work.

The TargetNode of References of this ReferenceType shall be an Object or ObjectType representing the required component.

Requires is formally defined in Table 4.

Table 4 – Utilizes Definition
Attributes Value
BrowseNameUtilizes
InverseNameIsUtilizedBy
SymmetricFALSE
IsAbstractFALSE
References NodeClass BrowseName Comment
Subtype of NonHierarchicalReferences defined in OPC 10000-5
Conformance Units
Base Info Utilizes