B.2 Use case: List topology

Use Case List Topology
Description

The OPC UA client shows the topology in a hierarchical tree to the user. The tree is provided by an OPC UA server for FDT OPC Information Model.

If the OPC UA server supports a network topology, it is provided according to the 'Device Integration Host Model' defined in OPC UA DI.

Stakeholder
PreconditionsTopology is available in OPC UA Server
Post conditionsUser can see the topology in a hierarchy
ActorsEngineer, Expert, Observer
TriggerWhenever a user needs a list of devices for further access
Frequency
Description
StepAction
1User triggers connect from OPC Client to OPC Server
2User starts browsing from node 2:DeviceTopology
3OPC Client displays the topology to the user
Exceptions
RequirementsUser has access permissions to the server
Notes

Network/communication topology

Physical topology

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