7.2.3 LaserSystemOperationCounter ObjectType Definition

The LaserSystemOperationCounterType gives an overview of how long the system has been in use.

The LaserSystemOperationCounterType is formally defined in Table 21.

Table 21 – LaserSystemOperationCounterType Definition
Attribute Value
BrowseNameLaserSystemOperationCounterType
IsAbstractFalse
References Node Class BrowseName DataType TypeDefinition Other
Subtype of the 3:MachineryOperationCounterType defined in OPC 40001-1 i.e. inheriting the InstanceDeclarations of that Node.
0:HasPropertyVariable2:PowerOnDuration0:Duration0:PropertyTypeM, RO
0:HasPropertyVariable2:OperationDuration0:Duration0:PropertyTypeM, RO
0:HasPropertyVariable0:DefaultInstanceBrowseName0:QualifiedName0:PropertyType
0:HasInterfaceObjectType2:IOperationCounterType
Conformance Units
LaserSystems LaserSystemOperationCounterType Basic
3:Machinery Operation Counter

The mandatory 2:PowerOnDuration is the duration the laser system has been powered on. It shall be used as defined by OPC 10000-100.

The mandatory 2:OperationDuration is the duration in which the laser system has actively emitted radiation, This, for example, is not the case if radiation is only caused by a trickle current.

Note: Incrementing the above two variables in a minute interval is deemed sufficient.

Note: The definition for the above two variable is intentionally vague and may differ from manufacturer to manufacturer.