6 Filter_InterfaceType
6.1 Filter_InterfaceType Definition
This OPC UA ObjectType is used for the root Object representing a filter as part of an extrusion line. It is based on the ExtrusionDeviceType (defined in IOC 40084-1) and formally defined in Table 1.
The instance(s) of Filter_InterfaceType shall be located under the Machines Object of the Server (see OPC UA for Machinery).

| Attribute | Value | ||||
| BrowseName | Filter_InterfaceType | ||||
| IsAbstract | False | ||||
| References | Node Class | BrowseName | DataType | TypeDefinition | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtype of 4:ExtrusionDeviceType (defined in OPC 40084-1) | |||||
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | FiltrationFineness | 0:Double | 0:AnalogUnitType | M, RO |
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | Area | 0:Double | 0:AnalogUnitType | O, RO |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | WasteOutput | 3:MonitoredParameterType | O | |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | SpecificWasteOutput | 3:MonitoredParameterType | O | |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | Drive | 3:DriveType | O | |
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | BackflushPressure | 0:Double | 0:AnalogUnitType | O, RW |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | HydraulicPressure | 3:MeasuringDeviceType | O | |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | TemperatureZones | 4:ExtrusionTemperatureZonesType | M | |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | MeltTemperatureZones | 3:MeasuringDevicesType | O | |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | MeltPressureZones | 3:MeasuringDevicesType | O | |
| 0:HasComponent | Object | FilterPackage_<Nr> | FilterPackageType | OP | |
| Conformance Units | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPC 40084-6 Basic |
The BrowseName of the object instance shall be “Filter_<Manufacturer>_<SerialNumber>”.
Example: “Filter_Erema_0123456”.
6.2 DeviceClass
The DeviceClass Property in the Identification Object inside the ExtrusionDeviceType shall have the value “Filter”.
6.3 FiltrationFineness
Fineness of the finest screen in the filter. (Example: 24 µm)
6.4 Area
The sum of all screen and filter areas [cm², inch²]
6.5 WasteOutput
Information on the filtrated material which is filtered out of the melt [kg/h, pound/h]. The MonitoredParameterType is defined in OPC 40083.
6.6 SpecificWasteOuput
Information on the filtrated material which is filtered out of the melt regarding to the throughput [%]. The MonitoredParameterType is defined in OPC 40083.
6.7 Drive
This object gives information about the drive of the filter. The DriveType is defined in OPC 40083.
6.8 BackflushPressure
With this Property the backflush pressure of the filter is set.
6.9 HydraulicPressure
This Object controls the hydraulic pressure of the filter. The MeasuringDeviceType is defined in OPC 40083.