3.2 OPC UA LADS Terms
3.2.1 Device
Analytical or laboratory device, also known as an instrument.
3.2.2 Lab(oratory) Device
Instrument used in a laboratory to carry out specific tasks and generate the results of an analysis.
3.2.3 Analytical Device
Instrument to study scientific data and provide analytical results.
3.2.4 Component
Component of a device. (See OPC 10000-100.)
3.2.5 Remote
Non-local location in the lab network or the Internet.
3.2.6 Functional Unit
Aggregation of functions to achieve a specific outcome. (Typically utilized by only one user at a time, it exposes its current state via a state machine and might optionally include a Program Manager.)
3.2.7 Function
Action to achieve a specific outcome, organized by a Functional Unit. (Typical functions include but are not limited to sensors, controllers, actuators, timers, etc. They may utilize one or more tangible components.)
3.2.8 Program Manager
Organization of objects to manage program templates, run programs, and manage results.
3.2.9 Program Template
General configuration of settings or formats to be used as a basis for further definition of individual programs.
3.2.10 Actuator
Asset that causes a machine or other device to operate.
3.2.11 Controller
Asset that directs or regulates something.
3.2.12 Sensor
Asset that detects or measures a physical property.
3.2.13 Timer
Asset that measures or records the amount of time taken by a process or activity.
3.2.14 Alarm
Acoustic or electronic warning that is issued to signal an abnormal condition.
3.2.15 Notification
Alert issued to notify a user of an event or condition.
3.2.16 Supervisory System
System that oversees and coordinates operations of lower-level subsystems or processes.
3.2.17 SupervisoryTaskId
Unique identifier for a task within the supervisory system.
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3.2.18 DeviceProgramRunId
Unique identifier for a specific program execution on a device.
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3.2.19 SupervisoryJobId
Unique identifier for a job.