6 Extruder_InterfaceType

6.1 Extruder_InterfaceType Definition

This OPC UA ObjectType is used for the root Object representing an extruder as part of an extrusion line. It is based on the ExtrusionDeviceType (defined in OPC 40084-1) and formally defined in Table 1.

The instance(s) of Extruder_InterfaceType shall be located under the Machines Object of the Server (see OPC UA for Machinery).

Figure 1 – Extruder_InterfaceType Overview
Table 1 – Extruder_InterfaceType Definition
Attribute Value
BrowseNameExtruder_InterfaceType
IsAbstractFalse
References Node Class BrowseName DataType TypeDefinition Other
Subtype of 4:ExtrusionDeviceType (defined in OPC 40084-1)
0:HasPropertyVariableBarrelId0:String0:PropertyTypeO, RO
0:HasPropertyVariableScrewId0:String0:PropertyTypeO, RO
0:HasComponentObjectMainDrive3:DriveTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectAdditionalDrives3:DrivesTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectThroughput3:MonitoredParameterTypeO
0:HasComponentVariableSpecificOutput0:Double0:AnalogUnitTypeO, RO
0:HasComponentObjectUsers3:UsersTypeM
0:HasComponentObjectTemperatureZones4:ExtrusionTemperatureZonesTypeM
0:HasComponentObjectMeltTemperatureZones3:MeasuringDevicesTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectMeltPressureZones3:MeasuringDevicesTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectVacuumZones3:MeasuringDevicesTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectScrewTemperatures4:ExtrusionTemperatureZonesTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectFeedersFeedersTypeO
Conformance Units
OPC 40084-3 Basic

The BrowseName of the object instance shall be “Extruder_<Manufacturer>_<SerialNumber>”

Example: “Extruder_Coperion_0123456”.

6.2 DeviceClass

The DeviceClass Property in the Identification Object inside the ExtrusionDeviceType shall have the value “Extruder”.

6.3 LineId

This Property indicates to which extrusion line the extruder belongs to (e.g. “blown film line 2”)

6.4 MachineConfiguration

The MachineConfigurationType is defined in OPC 40083 and provides information on the current configuration of a machine/device.

6.5 BarrelId

This Property indicates the Id of the barrel.

6.6 ScrewId

This Property indicates the Id of the screw.

6.7 MainDrive, AdditionalDrives

These object give information about the main drive and additional drives of the extruder. The DrivesType and DriveType are defined in OPC 40083.

6.8 Throughput

Throughput of the extruder in mass per time (e.g. kg/h).

6.9 SpecificOutput

Specific output of the extruder in mass per revolution.

6.10 Users

The UsersType is defined in OPC 40083 and provides information on the current users on the machine/device.