7.1.7.2 Start

The Start Method is used when a Client application wants to initiate/execute an/the operation of a FunctionalUnit. The Properties Argument can be used to provide an optional list of property values when initiating the operation. The listed items represent key-value pairs that conform to the OPC UA KeyValuePair core datatype. The qualified name provided via the key field must match the BrowseName of a Property member in the FunctionalUnit’s SupportedPropertySet.

The signature of this Method is specified below. Table 42 and Table 43 specify the Arguments and AddressSpace representation, respectively.

The Start Method should not be called by a Client with anonymous authentication.

Signature

	Start (
		[in]	KeyValuePair[]	Properties)
Table 42 – Start Method Arguments
Argument Description
PropertiesA set of Properties that parameterize the execution of the Functional Unit.
Table 43 – Start Method AddressSpace Definition
Attribute Value
BrowseNameStart
References Node Class BrowseName DataType TypeDefinition ModellingRule
0:HasPropertyVariable0:InputArgumentsArgument[1]0:PropertyTypeM