11.8 ControlModeEnumeration

The ControlModeEnumeration contains the PackML modes of operation of a machine.

The ControlModeEnumeration is defined in the following table.

Table 201 – ControlModeEnumeration Items
NameValueDescription
OTHER0This state is used if no other state below applies.
PRODUCTION1Primary Mode used for all production activities, All PackML model states will be utilized. The unit/machine executes relevant logic in response to commands which are mainly coming from External Systems, or entered directly by the operator.
MAINTENANCE2Used for routine preventive Maintenance or planned maintenance. Shall be utilized to document planned maintenance occurrence and duration. This mode allows authorized personnel to run the unit/machine independent of other systems. This mode would typically be used for fault finding, machine trials, or testing operational improvements. For example: The cleaning of a print head is maintenance.
MANUAL3Used for fault diagnosis of unplanned technical intervention.
CHANGE OVER4Used specifically for format or recipe change over, includes “cleaning” operations.
CLEAN5Used for Routine Cleaning requirements example: as specified by factory maintenance procedures.
SET UP6Used for set up or adjustments example: mechanical adjustments and testing.
EMPTY OUT7Used to empty out machine example: end of a block of shifts prior to factory weekend shut down, empty out resident product within the machine that could be sent to finished product and minimize part finished “rework”.
REMOTE SERVICE8Used when the machine is serviced remotely, which is a form of remote maintenance. Remark. The Remote Service mode fulfil the safety requirements of the harmonized norm EN415-10:2011 (Safety of packaging machines).

Its representation in the AddressSpace is defined in the following table.

Table 202 – ControlModeEnumeration Definition
Attribute Value
BrowseNameControlModeEnumeration
IsAbstractFalse
References NodeClass BrowseName DataType TypeDefinition Other
Subtype of the Enumeration type defined in OPC 10000-5
0:HasPropertyVariable0:EnumValues0: EnumValueType []0:PropertyType