11 KnifeType

11.1 KnifeType definition

This ObjectType contains process values of one knife.

Figure 13 - KnifeType overview
Table 20 - KnifeType Definition
Attribute Value
BrowseNameKnifeType
IsAbstractFalse
References Node Class BrowseName DataType TypeDefinition Other
Subtype of the 0:BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5
0:HasComponentVariableKnifeRunning0:Boolean0:BaseDataVariableTypeM, RO
0:HasComponentVariableKnifeSpeed0:Double0:AnalogUnitType O, RO
0:HasComponentObjectWearStatus4:MaintenanceTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectGrindDrives4:DrivesTypeO
0:HasComponentVariableGrindingUnitStateGrindingUnitStateEnumeration0:BaseDataVariableTypeO, RO
0:HasComponentVariableReadjustment0:Double0:AnalogUnitTypeO, RO
0:HasComponentObjectKnifeDrives4:DrivesTypeO
Conformance Units
OPC 40092-1 Knife

11.2 KnifeRunning

Boolean. Indicates if the knife is switched on (true) or off (false).

11.3 KnifeSpeed

Provides the set value of the knife.

Units: m/s or ft/s

11.4 WearStatus

Provides information about the wear status of the knife. The MaintenanceType is defined in OPC 40083.

11.5 GrindDrives

Provides information about the grind drives including the grinding unit speed. The DrivesType is defined in OPC 40083.

Unit for speed: rpm

11.6 GrindingUnitState

Provides information about the current state of the grinding unit. The GrindingUnitStateEnumeration is defined in Table 21.

Table 21 - GrindingUnitStateEnumeration Items
Name Value Description
Off0The grinding unit is switched off.
Standby1The grinding unit is in standby mode.
Running2The grinding unit is running.

11.7 Readjustment

Provides information about the mechanical adjustment in the mounting position of the knife to compensate for wear. Not configurable, only readable during process.

11.8 KnifeDrives

Provides information about the drives of the knife. The DrivesType is defined in OPC 40083.