Figure 39 depicts the ObjectTypes of the published DataSet model and their components.

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Figure 39 – Published DataSet Overview

Instances of the DataSetFolderType are used to organize PublishedDataSetType Objects in a tree of DataSetFolders. The configuration can be made through Methods or can be made by product specific configuration tools.

The PublishedDataSetType defines the information necessary for a Subscriber to understand and decode DataSetMessages received from the Publisher for a DataSet and to detect changes of the DataSet semantic and metadata.

The types derived from the PublishedDataSetType define the source of information for a DataSet in the OPC UA Server AddressSpace like Variables or Events.

This ObjectType is the base type for PublishedDataSets. It defines the metadata and the configuration version of the DataSets sent as DataSetMessages through DataSetWriters.

The PublishedDataSetType is the base type for configurable DataSets. Derived types like PublishedDataItemsType and PublishedEventsType defines how to collect the DataSet to be published. For PublishedDataItemsType this is a list of monitored Variables. For PublishedEventsType this is an Event selection. The list of monitored Variables or the list of selected EventFields defines the content and metadata of the PublishedDataSetType Object.

If the content of the DataSet is defined by a product specific configuration and the source of the DataSet is not known, the PublishedDataSetType can be used directly to expose the PublishedDataSet in the AddressSpace of the Publisher.

The PublishedDataSetType is formally defined in Table 105.

Table 105 – PublishedDataSetType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

PublishedDataSetType

IsAbstract

False

References

Node Class

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Modelling Rule

Subtype of BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5.

DataSetToWriter

Object

<DataSetWriterName>

DataSetWriterType

Optional‌Placeholder

HasProperty

Variable

ConfigurationVersion

Configuration‌VersionDataType

PropertyType

Mandatory

HasProperty

Variable

DataSetMetaData

DataSetMeta‌DataType

PropertyType

Mandatory

HasProperty

Variable

DataSetClassId

Guid

PropertyType

Optional

HasComponent

Object

ExtensionFields

ExtensionFieldsType

Optional

The PublishedDataSetType ObjectType is a concrete type and can be used directly. It can be used to expose a PublishedDataSet where the data collection is not visible in the AddressSpace.

The Object has a list of DataSetWriters. A DataSetWriter sends DataSetMessages created from DataSets through a Message Oriented Middleware. The link between the PublishedDataSet Object and a DataSetWriter shall be created when an instance of the DataSetWriterType is created. The DataSetWriterType is defined in 9.1.7.2. If a DataSetWriter is created for the PublishedDataSet, it is added to the list using the ReferenceType DataSetToWriter. The DataSetToWriter ReferenceType is defined in 9.1.4.2.5. If a DataSetWriter for the PublishedDataSet is removed from a group, the Reference to this DataSetWriter shall also be removed from this list. The group model is defined in 9.1.6.

The Property ConfigurationVersion is related to configuration of the DataSet produced by the PublishedDataSet Object. The PublishedDataSet parameters affecting the version are defined in the concrete types derived from this base type. The ConfigurationVersionDataType and the rules for setting the version are defined in 6.2.2.1.5.

The Property DataSetMetaData provides the information necessary to decode DataSetMessages on the Subscriber side if the DataSetMessages are not self-describing. The information in this Property is automatically updated if the ConfigurationVersion is changed based on DataSet configuration change. The DataSetMetaDataType is defined in 6.2.2.1.2. The Name field in the DataSetMetaDataType shall match the name of the PublishedDataSetType Object if the DataSetMetaData is not based on a DataSetClass.

The MajorVersion part of the ConfigurationVersion contained in the DataSetMessage must match the ConfigurationVersion of the DataSetMetaData available on the Subscriber side.

The DataSetClassId is the globally unique identifier for a DataSetClass. The optional Property shall be present if the DataSetClassId of the DataSetMetaData is not null. If the DataSetClassId is set, the Publisher shall reject any configuration changes that change the DataSetMetaData.

The ExtensionFields Object allows the configuration of fields with values to be included in the DataSet in case the existing AddressSpace of the Publisher does not provide the necessary information. The extension fields are added as Properties to the ExtensionFields Object. For PublishedDataItemsType base PublishedDataSets, an extension field is included as a Variable in the published DataSet. For PublishedEventsType base PublishedDataSets, an extension field is included into the SelectedFields for the DataSet.

The ExtensionFieldsType is formally defined in Table 106. It allows the configuration of fields with values to be included in the DataSet in case the existing AddressSpace of the Publisher does not provide the necessary information.

Table 106 – ExtensionFieldsType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

ExtensionFieldsType

IsAbstract

False

References

Node Class

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Modelling Rule

Subtype of BaseObjectType defined in OPC 10000-5.

HasProperty

Variable

<ExtensionFieldName>

BaseDataType

PropertyType

OptionalPlaceholder

HasComponent

Method

AddExtensionField

Defined in 9.1.4.2.3.

Mandatory

HasComponent

Method

RemoveExtensionField

Defined in 9.1.4.2.4.

Mandatory

The ExtensionFieldsType ObjectType is a concrete type and can be used directly.

The configured list of extension fields is exposed through Properties and managed through the Methods AddExtensionField and RemoveExtensionField. An ExtensionField is not automatically included in the DataSet. The ExtensionField must be added to the DataSet after creation.

Metadata that normally appear in message headers can be included to the body by adding extension fields with well-known QualifiedNames. These well-known QualifiedNames are shown in Table 107. The qualifying namespace is the OPC UA namespace.

Table 107 – Well-Known Extension Field Names

Name

Type

Description

PublisherId

BaseDataType

The PublisherId from the Connection Object.

DataSetName

String

The Name from the DataSetMetaData.

DataSetClassId

Guid

The DataSetClassId from the DataSetMetaData.

MajorVersion

UInt32

The MajorVersion from the ConfigurationVersion

MinorVersion

UInt32

The MinorVersion from the ConfigurationVersion

DataSetWriterId

BaseDataType

The DataSetWriterId from the DataSetWriterTransport Object.

MessageSequenceNumber

UInt16

The sequence number from the DataSetMessage.

If a well-known name is used the value placed in the message body is dynamically generated from the current settings. The value set in the AddExtensionField Method is ignored. Subtypes of DataSetWriterTransportType may extend this list.

This Method is used to add a Property to the Object ExtensionFields.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

AddExtensionField (

[in]QualifiedNameFieldName

[in]BaseDataTypeFieldValue

[out]NodeId FieldId

);

Argument

Description

FieldName

Name of the field to add.

FieldValue

The value of the field to add.

FieldId

The NodeId of the added field Property.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NodeIdExists

A field with the name already exists.

Bad_InvalidArgument

The Server is not able to apply the Name. The Name may be too long or may contain invalid characters.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

This Method is used to remove a Property from the Object ExtensionFields.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

RemoveExtensionField (

[in]NodeId FieldId

);

Argument

Description

FieldId

The NodeId field Property to remove.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

A field with the NodeId does not exist.

Bad_NodeIdInvalid

The FieldId is not a NodeId of a Property of the ExtensionFieldsType Object.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

The DataSetToWriter ReferenceType is a concrete ReferenceType that can be used directly. It is a subtype of the HierarchicalReferences ReferenceType.

The SourceNode of References of this type shall be an Object of ObjectType PublishedDataSetType or an ObjectType that is a subtype of PublishedDataSetType defined in 9.1.4.2.1.

The TargetNode of this ReferenceType shall be an Object of the ObjectType DataSetWriterType defined in 9.1.7.1.

Each DataSetWriter Object shall be the TargetNode of exactly one DataSetToWriter Reference.

Servers shall provide the inverse Reference that relates a DataSetWriter Object back to a PublishedDataSetType Object.

The representation of the DataSetToWriter ReferenceType in the AddressSpace is specified in Table 108.

Table 108 – DataSetToWriter ReferenceType

Attributes

Value

BrowseName

DataSetToWriter

InverseName

WriterToDataSet

Symmetric

False

IsAbstract

False

References

NodeClass

BrowseName

Comment

Subtype of HierarchicalReferences defined in OPC 10000-5.

The PublishedDataItemsType is used to select a list of OPC UA Variables as the source for the creation of DataSets sent through one or more DataSetWriters.

The PublishedDataItemsType is formally defined Table 109.

Table 109 – PublishedDataItemsType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

PublishedDataItemsType

IsAbstract

False

References

Node Class

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Modelling Rule

Subtype of PublishedDataSetType defined in 9.1.4.2.

HasProperty

Variable

PublishedData

PublishedVariable‌DataType[]

PropertyType

Mandatory

HasComponent

Method

AddVariables

Defined in 9.1.4.3.2.

Optional

HasComponent

Method

RemoveVariables

Defined in 9.1.4.3.3.

Optional

The PublishedDataItemsType ObjectType is a concrete type and can be used directly.

The PublishedData is defined in 6.2.2.6.1. Existing entries in the array can be changed by writing the new settings to the Variable Value. A new Value shall be rejected with Bad_OutOfRange if the array size would be changed. Entries in the array can be added and removed with the Methods AddVariables and RemoveVariables.

The index into the list of entries in the PublishedData has an important role for Subscribers and for configuration tools. It is used as a handle to reference the entry in configuration actions like RemoveVariable or the Value in DataSetMessages received by Subscribers. The index may change after configuration changes. Changes are indicated by the ConfigurationVersion and applications working with the index shall always check the ConfigurationVersion before using the index.

This Method is used to add Variables to the PublishedData Property. The PublishedData contains a list of published Variables of a PublishedDataItemsType Object. The information provided in the input Arguments and information available for the added Variables is also used to create the content of the DataSetMetaData Property. The mapping to the DataSetMetaData is described for the input Arguments.

Variables shall be added at the end of the list in PublishedData. This ensures that Subscribers are only affected by the change if they are interested in the added Variables.

If at least one Variable was added to the PublishedData, the MinorVersion of the ConfigurationVersion shall be updated. The ConfigurationVersionDataType and the rules for setting the version are defined in 6.2.2.1.5.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

AddVariables (

[in]ConfigurationVersionDataType ConfigurationVersion

[in]String[] FieldNameAliases

[in]Boolean[] PromotedFields

[in]PublishedVariableDataType[] VariablesToAdd

[out]ConfigurationVersionDataType NewConfigurationVersion

[out] StatusCode[] AddResults

);

Argument

Description

ConfigurationVersion

Configuration version of the DataSet. The configuration version must match the entire current configuration version of the Object when the Method call is processed. If it does not match, the result Bad_InvalidState shall be returned.

The ConfigurationVersionDataType is defined in 6.2.2.1.5.

FieldNameAliases

The names assigned to the selected Variables for the fields in the DataSetMetaData and in the DataSetMessages for tagged message encoding. The size and the order of the array shall match the VariablesToAdd.

The string shall be used to set the name field in the FieldMetaData that is part of the DataSetMetaData.

PromotedFields

The flags indicating if the corresponding field is promoted to the DataSetMessage header. The size and the order of the array shall match the VariablesToAdd.

The flag is used to set the PromotedField flag in the fieldFlags parameter in the FieldMetaData.

VariablesToAdd

Array of Variables to add to PublishedData and the related configuration settings. Successfully added variables are appended to the end of the list of published variables configured in the PublishedData Property. Failed variables are not added to the list.

The PublishedVariableDataType is defined in 6.2.2.6.1.

The parameters builtInType, dataType, valueRank and arrayDimensions of the FieldMetaData are filled from corresponding Variable Attributes.

NewConfigurationVersion

Returns the new configuration version of the PublishedDataSet.

AddResults

The result codes for the variables to add.

Variables exceeding the maximum number of items in the Object are rejected with Bad_TooManyVariables.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NothingToDo

An empty list of variables was passed in.

Bad_InvalidState

The configuration version did not match the current state of the object.

Bad_NotWritable

The DataSet is based on a DataSetClass and the size of the PublishedData array cannot be changed.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the object.

Operation Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NodeIdInvalid

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_IndexRangeInvalid

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_IndexRangeNoData

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

If the ArrayDimensions have a fixed length that cannot change and no data exists within the range of indexes specified, Bad_IndexRangeNoData is returned in AddVariables. Otherwise, if the length of the array is dynamic, the Publisher shall insert this status in a DataSet if no data exists within the range.

Bad_TooManyVariables

The Publisher has reached its maximum number of items for the PublishedDataItemsType object.

This Method is used to remove Variables from the PublishedData list. It contains the list of published Variables of a PublishedDataItemsType Object.

A caller shall read the current Values of PublishedData and ConfigurationVersion prior to calling this Method, to ensure the use of the correct index of the Variables that are being removed.

If at least one Variable was successfully removed from the PublishedData, the MajorVersion of the ConfigurationVersion shall be updated. The ConfigurationVersionDataType and the rules for setting the version are defined in 6.2.2.1.5.

The order of the remaining Variables in the PublishedData shall be preserved.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

RemoveVariables (

[in]ConfigurationVersionDataType ConfigurationVersion

[in]UInt32[] VariablesToRemove

[out]ConfigurationVersionDataType NewConfigurationVersion

[out] StatusCode[] RemoveResults

);

Argument

Description

ConfigurationVersion

Configuration version of the DataSet. The configuration version and the indices passed in through VariablesToRemove must match the entire current configuration version of the Object when the Method call is processed. If it does not match, the result Bad_InvalidState shall be returned. The ConfigurationVersionDataType is defined in 6.2.2.1.5.

VariablesToRemove

Array of indices of Variables to remove from the list of Variables configured in PublishedData of the PublishedDataItemsType. This matches the list of fields configured in the DataSetMetaData of the PublishedDataSetType.

NewConfigurationVersion

Returns the new configuration version of the DataSet.

RemoveResults

The result codes for each of the variables to remove.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NothingToDo

An empty list of variables was passed in.

Bad_InvalidState

The configuration version did not match the current state of the Object.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

Operation Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_InvalidArgument

The passed index was invalid.

This PublishedDataSetType is used to configure the collection of OPC UA Events.

The PublishedEventsType is formally defined in Table 110.

Table 110 – PublishedEventsType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

PublishedEventsType

IsAbstract

False

References

Node Class

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Modelling Rule

Subtype of PublishedDataSetType defined in 9.1.4.2.1.

HasProperty

Variable

EventNotifier

NodeId

PropertyType

Mandatory

HasProperty

Variable

SelectedFields

SimpleAttributeOperand[]

PropertyType

Mandatory

HasProperty

Variable

Filter

ContentFilter

PropertyType

Mandatory

HasComponent

Method

ModifyFieldSelection

Defined in 9.1.4.4.2.

Optional

The PublishedEventsType ObjectType is a concrete type and can be used directly.

The EventNotifier is defined in 6.2.2.7.1.

The SelectedFields is defined in 6.2.2.7.2.

The index into the list of entries in the SelectedFields has an important role for Subscribers. It is used as handle to reference the Event field in DataSetMessages received by Subscribers. The index may change after configuration changes. Changes are indicated by the ConfigurationVersion and applications working with the index shall always check the ConfigurationVersion before using the index. If a change of the SelectedFields adds additional fields, the MinorVersion of the ConfigurationVersion shall be updated. If a change of the SelectedFields removes fields, the MajorVersion of the ConfigurationVersion shall be updated. The Property ConfigurationVersion is defined in the base ObjectType PublishedDataSetType.

The Filter is defined in 6.2.2.7.3. A change of the Filter does not affect the ConfigurationVersion since the content of the DataSet does not change.

This Method is used to modify the event field selection of a PublishedEventsType Object.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

ModifyFieldSelection (

[in]ConfigurationVersionDataType ConfigurationVersion

[in]String[] FieldNameAliases

[in]Boolean[] PromotedFields

[in]SimpleAttributeOperand[] SelectedFields

[out]ConfigurationVersionDataType NewConfigurationVersion

);

Argument

Description

ConfigurationVersion

Configuration version of the DataSet. The configuration version must match the entire current configuration version of the Object when the Method call is processed. If it does not match, the result Bad_InvalidState shall be returned.

The ConfigurationVersionDataType is defined in 6.2.2.1.5.

FieldNameAliases

The names assigned to the selected fields in the DataSetMetaData and in the DataSetMessages for tagged message encoding. The size and the order of the array must match the SelectedFields.

The string is used to set the name field in the FieldMetaData that is part of the DataSetMetaData.

PromotedFields

The flags indicating if the corresponding field is promoted to the DataSetMessage header. The size and the order of the array shall match the SelectedFields.

The flag is used to set the corresponding field in the FieldMetaData that is part of the DataSetMetaData.

SelectedFields

The selection of Event fields contained in the DataSet generated for an Event and sent through the DataSetWriter. The SimpleAttributeOperand DataType is defined in OPC 10000-4.

A change to the selected fields requires a change of the ConfigurationVersion.

NewConfigurationVersion

Return the new configuration version of the DataSet.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_InvalidState

The configuration version did not match the current state of the Object.

Bad_EventFilterInvalid

The event filter is not valid.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

The DataSetFolderType is formally defined Table 111.

Table 111 – DataSetFolderType Definition

Attribute

Value

BrowseName

DataSetFolderType

IsAbstract

False

References

Node Class

BrowseName

DataType

TypeDefinition

Modelling Rule

Subtype of FolderType defined in OPC 10000-5.

Organizes

Object

<DataSetFolderName>

DataSetFolderType

OptionalPlaceholder

HasComponent

Object

<PublishedDataSetName>

PublishedDataSetType

OptionalPlaceholder

HasComponent

Method

AddPublishedDataItems

Defined in 9.1.4.5.2.

Optional

HasComponent

Method

AddPublishedEvents

Defined in 9.1.4.5.3.

Optional

HasComponent

Method

AddPublishedDataItemsTemplate

Defined in 9.1.4.5.4.

Optional

HasComponent

Method

AddPublishedEventsTemplate

Defined in 9.1.4.5.5.

Optional

HasComponent

Method

RemovePublishedDataSet

Defined in 9.1.4.5.6.

Optional

HasComponent

Method

AddDataSetFolder

Defined in 9.1.4.5.7.

Optional

HasComponent

Method

RemoveDataSetFolder

Defined in 9.1.4.5.8.

Optional

The DataSetFolderType ObjectType is a concrete type and can be used directly.

Instances of the DataSetFolderType can contain PublishedDataSets or other instances of the DataSetFolderType. This can be used to build a tree of Folder Objects used to group the configured PublishedDataSets.

The PublishedDataSetType Objects are added as components to the instance of the DataSetFolderType. An instance of a PublishedDataSetType is referenced only from one DataSetFolder. If the DataSetFolder is deleted, all referenced PublishedDataSetType Objects are deleted with the folder.

PublishedDataSetType Objects may be configured with product specific configuration tools or added and removed through the Methods AddPublishedDataItems, AddPublishedEvents and RemovePublishedDataSet. The PublishedDataSetType is defined in 9.1.4.2.1.

This Method is used to create a PublishedDataSets Object of type PublishedDataItemsType and to add it to the DataSetFolderType Object. The configuration parameters passed in with this Method are further described in the PublishedDataItemsType defined in 9.1.4.3.1 and the PublishedDataSetType defined in 9.1.4.2.

The settings in the VariablesToAdd are used to configure the data acquisition for the DataSet and are used to initialize the PublishedData Property of the PublishedDataItemsType.

The DataSetMetaData of the PublishedDataSetType is created from meta-data of the Variables referenced in VariablesToAdd and the settings in FieldNameAliases and FieldFlags.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

AddPublishedDataItems (

[in]String Name

[in]String[] FieldNameAliases

[in]DataSetFieldFlags[] FieldFlags

[in]PublishedVariableDataType[] VariablesToAdd

[out] NodeId DataSetNodeId

[out]ConfigurationVersionDataType ConfigurationVersion

[out] StatusCode[] AddResults

);

Argument

Description

Name

Name of the Object to create.

FieldNameAliases

The names assigned to the selected Variables for the fields in the DataSetMetaData and in the DataSetMessages for tagged message encoding. The size and the order of the array shall match the VariablesToAdd.

The string shall be used to set the name field in the FieldMetaData that is part of the DataSetMetaData.

The name shall be unique in the DataSet.

FieldFlags

The field flags assigned to the selected Variables for the fields in the DataSetMetaData. The size and the order of the array shall match the VariablesToAdd.

The flag is used to set the corresponding field in the FieldMetaData that is part of the DataSetMetaData.

VariablesToAdd

Array of Variables to add to PublishedData and the related configuration settings. Successfully added variables are appended to the end of the list of published variables configured in the PublishedData Property. Failed variables are not added to the list.

The PublishedVariableDataType is defined in 6.2.2.6.1.

DataSetNodeId

NodeId of the created PublishedDataSets Object.

ConfigurationVersion

Returns the initial configuration version of the DataSet.

AddResults

The result codes for the variables to add.

Variables exceeding the maximum number of items in the Object are rejected with Bad_TooManyMonitoredItems.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_InvalidState

The current state of the Object does not allow a configuration change.

Bad_BrowseNameDuplicated

A data set Object with the name already exists.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

Bad_InvalidArgument

The Server is not able to apply the Name. The Name may be too long or may contain invalid characters.

Operation Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NodeIdInvalid

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_IndexRangeInvalid

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_IndexRangeNoData

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

If the ArrayDimensions have a fixed length that cannot change and no data exists within the range of indexes specified, Bad_IndexRangeNoData is returned in AddVariables. Otherwise if the length of the array is dynamic, the Publisher shall insert this status in a DataSet if no data exists within the range.

Bad_TooManyMonitoredItems

The Server has reached its maximum number of items for the PublishedDataItemsType object.

Bad_DuplicateName

The passed field name alias already exists.

This Method is used to add a PublishedEventsType Object to the DataSetFolderType Object. The configuration parameters passed in with this Method are further described in the PublishedEventsType defined in 9.1.4.4.1 and the PublishedDataSetType defined in 9.1.4.2.

The settings in the EventNotifier, SelectedFields and Filter are used to configure the data acquisition for the DataSet and are used to initialize the corresponding Properties of the PublishedEventsType.

The DataSetMetaData of the PublishedDataSetType is created from meta-data of the selected Event fields and the settings in FieldNameAliases and FieldFlags.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

AddPublishedEvents (

[in]String Name

[in]NodeId EventNotifier

[in]String[] FieldNameAliases

[in]DataSetFieldFlags[] FieldFlags

[in]SimpleAttributeOperand[]SelectedFields

[in]ContentFilter Filter

[out]ConfigurationVersionDataTypeConfigurationVersion

[out] NodeId DataSetNodeId

);

Argument

Description

Name

Name of the DataSet Object to create.

EventNotifier

The NodeId of the Object in the event notifier tree of the OPC UA Server that is used to collect Events from.

FieldNameAliases

The names assigned to the selected fields in the DataSetMetaData and in the DataSetMessages for tagged message encoding. The size and the order of the array shall match the SelectedFields.

The string is used to set the name field in the FieldMetaData that is part of the DataSetMetaData.

FieldFlags

The field flags assigned to the selected fields in the DataSetMetaData. The size and the order of the array shall match the SelectedFields.

The flag is used to set the corresponding field in the FieldMetaData that is part of the DataSetMetaData.

SelectedFields

The selection of Event Fields contained in the DataSet generated for an Event and sent through the DataSetWriter. The SimpleAttributeOperand DataType is defined in OPC 10000-4.

Filter

The filter applied to the Events. It allows the reduction of the DataSets generated from Events through a filter like filtering for a certain EventType. The ContentFilter DataType is defined in OPC 10000-4.

ConfigurationVersion

Returns the initial configuration version of the PublishedDataSets.

DataSetNodeId

NodeId of the created PublishedDataSets Object.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_InvalidState

The current state of the Object does not allow a configuration change.

Bad_NodeIdExists

A data set Object with the name already exists.

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

The Event notifier node is not known in the Server.

Bad_EventFilterInvalid

The Event filter is not valid.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

Bad_InvalidArgument

The Server is not able to apply the Name. The Name may be too long or may contain invalid characters.

This Method is used to create a PublishedDataSets Object of type PublishedDataItemsType and to add it to the DataSetFolderType Object. The configuration parameters passed in with this Method are further described in the PublishedDataItemsType defined in 9.1.4.3.1 and the PublishedDataSetType defined in 9.1.4.2.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

AddPublishedDataItemsTemplate (

[in]String Name

[in]DataSetMetaDataType DataSetMetaData

[in]PublishedVariableDataType[] VariablesToAdd

[out] NodeId DataSetNodeId

[out] StatusCode[] AddResults

);

Argument

Description

Name

Name of the Object to create.

DataSetMetaData

The DataSetMetaData predefined by the caller. The initial setting shall not be changed by the Publisher. If the dataSetClassId of the DataSetMetaData is not null, the DataSetClassId Property of the PublishedDataSetType shall be created and initialized with the dataSetClassId value.

The name of the PublishedDataSet Object is defined by the name in the DataSetMetaData.

VariablesToAdd

Array of variable settings for the data acquisition for the fields in the DataSetMetaData.

The size of the array shall match the size of the fields array in the DataSetMetaData.

The substituteValue in the VariablesToAdd entries shall be configured.

For failed variables the publishedVariable field of entry in the resulting PublishedData Property shall be set to a null NodeId.

If there is no Variable available for a field in the DataSetMetaData the publishedVariable field for the entry shall be set to a null NodeId.

The PublishedVariableDataType is defined in 6.2.2.6.1.

DataSetNodeId

NodeId of the created PublishedDataSets Object.

AddResults

The result codes for the variables to add.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_InvalidState

The current state of the Object does not allow a configuration change.

Bad_BrowseNameDuplicated

A data set Object with the name already exists.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

Bad_InvalidArgument

The VariablesToAdd parameter does not match the array size of the fields in the DataSetMetaData or the configuration of the VariablesToAdd contains invalid settings.

Bad_TooManyMonitoredItems

The Object cannot be created since the number of items in the PublishedDataSet exceeds the capabilities of the Publisher.

Operation Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NodeIdInvalid

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_IndexRangeInvalid

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

Bad_IndexRangeNoData

See OPC 10000-4 for the description of this result code.

If the ArrayDimensions have a fixed length that cannot change and no data exists within the range of indexes specified, Bad_IndexRangeNoData is returned in AddVariables. Otherwise if the length of the array is dynamic, the Publisher shall insert this status in a DataSet if no data exists within the range.

Bad_TooManyMonitoredItems

The Server has reached its maximum number of items for the PublishedDataItemsType Object.

Bad_DuplicateName

The passed field name alias already exists.

This Method is used to add a PublishedEventsType Object to the DataSetFolderType Object. The configuration parameters passed in with this Method are further described in the PublishedEventsType defined in 9.1.4.4.1 and the PublishedDataSetType defined in 9.1.4.2.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

AddPublishedEventsTemplate (

[in]String Name

[in]DataSetMetaDataType DataSetMetaData

[in]NodeId EventNotifier

[in]SimpleAttributeOperand[]SelectedFields

[in]ContentFilter Filter

[out] NodeId DataSetNodeId

);

Argument

Description

Name

Name of the Object to create.

DataSetMetaData

The DataSetMetaData predefined by the caller. The initial setting shall not be changed by the Publisher. If the dataSetClassId of the DataSetMetaData is not null, the DataSetClassId Property of the PublishedDataSetType shall be created and initialized with the dataSetClassId value.

The name of the PublishedDataSet Object is defined by the name in the DataSetMetaData.

EventNotifier

The NodeId of the Object in the event notifier tree of the OPC UA Server that is used to collect Events from.

SelectedFields

The selection of Event Fields contained in the DataSet generated for an Event and sent through the DataSetWriter.

The size of the array shall match the size of the fields array in the DataSetMetaData.

If there is no Event field available for a field in the DataSetMetaData the browsePath field for the SimpleAttributeOperand entry shall be set to null.

The SimpleAttributeOperand DataType is defined in OPC 10000-4.

Filter

The filter applied to the Events. It allows the reduction of the DataSets generated from Events through a filter like filtering for a certain EventType. The ContentFilter DataType is defined in OPC 10000-4.

DataSetNodeId

NodeId of the created PublishedDataSets Object.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_InvalidState

The current state of the Object does not allow a configuration change.

Bad_NodeIdExists

A DataSet Object with the name already exists.

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

The Event notifier node is not known in the Server.

Bad_EventFilterInvalid

The Event filter is not valid.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to configure the Object.

Bad_InvalidArgument

The Server is not able to apply the Name. The Name may be too long or may contain invalid characters.

This Method is used to remove a PublishedDataSetType Object from the DataSetFolderType Object.

A successful removal of the PublishedDataSetType Object removes all associated DataSetWriter Objects. Before the Objects are removed, their state is changed to Disabled_0

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

RemovePublishedDataSet (

[in]NodeIdDataSetNodeId

);

Argument

Description

DataSetNodeId

NodeId of the PublishedDataSets Object to remove from the Server. The DataSetId is either returned by the AddPublishedDataItems or AddPublishedEvents Methods or can be discovered by browsing the list of configured PublishedDataSets in the PublishSubscribe Object.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

The DataSetNodeId is unknown.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to delete a PublishedDataSetType.

This Method is used to add a DataSetFolderType Object to a DataSetFolderType Object.

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

AddDataSetFolder (

[in]StringName

[out]NodeIdDataSetFolderNodeId

);

Argument

Description

Name

Name of the Object to create.

DataSetFolderNodeId

NodeId of the created DataSetFolderType Object.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_BrowseNameDuplicated

A folder Object with the name already exists.

Bad_InvalidArgument

The Server is not able to apply the Name. The Name may be too long or may contain invalid characters.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to add a folder.

This Method is used to remove a DataSetFolderType Object from the parent DataSetFolderType Object.

A successful removal of the DataSetFolderType Object removes all associated PublishedDataSetType Objects and their associated DataSetWriter Objects. Before the Objects are removed, their state is changed to Disabled_0

The Client shall be authorized to modify the configuration for the PubSub functionality when invoking this Method on the Server.

Signature

RemoveDataSetFolder (

[in]NodeIdDataSetFolderNodeId

);

Argument

Description

DataSetFolderNodeId

NodeId of the DataSetFolderType Object to remove from the Server.

Method Result Codes

ResultCode

Description

Bad_NodeIdUnknown

The DataSetFolderNodeId is unknown.

Bad_UserAccessDenied

The Session user is not allowed to delete a data set.