7.22 DischargeSystemType ObjectType Definition

The DischargeSystemType is a device used to remove collected filter material from the filter unit. The container can be discharged when a certain filling level is reached. It is formally defined in Table 80.

Table 80 – DischargeSystemType Definition
Attribute Value
BrowseNameDischargeSystemType
IsAbstractFalse
References Node Class BrowseName DataType TypeDefinition Other
Subtype of the BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5
0:HasAddInObject2:Identification4:MachineryComponentIdentificationTypeO
0:HasComponentObject4:MachineryBuildingBlocks0:FolderTypeO
0:HasPropertyVariableMaintenanceSwitchOn0:Boolean0:PropertyTypeM,R
0:HasAddInObject4:MachineryItemState4:MachineryItemState_StateMachineTypeM
0:HasPropertyVariableMalfunction0:Boolean0:PropertyTypeO,R
0:HasPropertyVariableDischargeContainerInstalled0:Boolean0:PropertyTypeO,R
0:HasComponentObjectFillingLevelSensorMonitoringTypeO
0:HasComponentObjectAirConsumptionConsumptionTypeO
0:HasPropertyVariableDischargeSystemEnabled0:Boolean0:PropertyTypeO,RW
0:GeneratesEventObjectTypeMalfunctionAlarmType
0:GeneratesEventObjectTypeMaintenanceSwitchConditionType
0:GeneratesEventObjectTypeDischargeContainerInstalledConditionType
Conformance Units
PAEFS DischargeSystemType Basic
PAEFS DischargeSystemType Advanced
PAEFS DischargeSystemType Events

The component Variables of the DischargeSystemType have additional Attributes defined in Table 81.

Table 81 – DischargeSystemType Attribute values for child nodes
BrowsePath Description Attribute
2:IdentificationData for component identification (OPC 40001-1).
MaintenanceSwitchOnStatus of a physical maintenance switch on the discharge system. True when the switch is on.
MalfunctionIndicates whether there is an error with the discharge system. True in case of error. Examples: discharge motor defective, discharge container full, discharge system blocked.
4:MachineryItemStateStateMachine representing the operating state of the discharge system (OPC 40001-1).
DischargeContainerInstalledIndicates that the discharge container is in place.
FillingLevelFilling level of the device.
AirConsumptionContains information regarding the consumption of compressed air.
DischargeSystemEnabledIf enabled, discharge can be performed. If disabled, discharge cannot take place; for example, because a rotary valve is stopped or a discharge flap is closed.

The components of the DischargeSystemType have additional references which are defined in Table 82.

Table 82 – DischargeSystemType Additional References
SourceBrowsePath Reference Type Is Forward TargetBrowsePath
4:MachineryBuildingBlocks0:HasAddInTrue2:Identification
4:MachineryBuildingBlocks0:HasAddInTrue4:MachineryItemState

The server sends a MalfunctionAlarmType event when the Malfunction property changes.

The server sends a MaintenanceSwitchConditionType event when the physical maintenance switch is turned on or off.

The server sends a DischargeContainerInstalledConditionType event when the container is installed or removed.