The DocumentationType provides various FileType Objects for documents and Variables for links to documents that are used for maintenance operations. It is formally defined in Table 17.
Table 17 – DocumentationType Definition
| Attribute | Value | ||||
| BrowseName | DocumentationType | ||||
| IsAbstract | False | ||||
| References | Node Class | BrowseName | DataType | TypeDefinition | Other | 
| Subtype of the 2:FunctionalGroupType defined in OPC 10000-100, i.e. inheriting the InstanceDeclarations of that Node. | |||||
| 0:HasComponent | Object | Arrangements | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | ArrangementsLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | Certificates | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | CertificatesLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | CircuitDiagram | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | CircuitDiagramLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | ComponentsList | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | ComponentsListLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | Detail | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | DetailLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | DuringMaintenanceServicesRendered | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | DuringMaintenanceServicesRenderedLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | ImplementationDescription | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | ImplementationDescriptionLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | Layout | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | LayoutLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | Location | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | LocationLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | LogicDiagram | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | LogicDiagramLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | LubricationMap | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | LubricationMapLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | MaintenanceManual | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | MaintenanceManualLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | OperationManual | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | OperationManualLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | PersonnelRecording | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | PersonnelRecordingLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | PipeAndInstrumentDiagram | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | PipeAndInstrumentDiagramLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | ScopeOfWork | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | ScopeOfWorkLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | SingleLineDiagram | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | SingleLineDiagramLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | SparePartReference | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | SparePartReferenceLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | Staff | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | StaffLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | TechnicalData | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | TechnicalDataLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | TestProgramReport | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | TestProgramReportLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
| 0:HasComponent | Object | UnitMaintenanceReport | - | 0:FileType | O | 
| 0:HasComponent | Variable | UnitMaintenanceReportLink | 0:String | 0:DataItemType | O, RO | 
The InstanceDeclarations of the DocumentationType have additional Attributes defined in Table 18. The Variables and the associated Descriptions are based on the standard DIN EN 13460.
Table 18 – DocumentationType Attribute values for child Nodes
| BrowsePath | Description Attribute | 
| Arrangements | Drawing showing replacement components layout for an item. | 
| ArrangementsLink | Drawing showing replacement components layout for an item. | 
| Certificates | Specific safety and statutory regulations certificates for items (lifting equipment, steam boilers, pressure vessels,...). | 
| CertificatesLink | Specific safety and statutory regulations certificates for items (lifting equipment, steam boilers, pressure vessels,...). | 
| CircuitDiagram | Overall feeder and control circuits diagram. | 
| CircuitDiagramLink | Overall feeder and control circuits diagram. | 
| ComponentsList | Comprehensive list of items which constitute part of another one. | 
| ComponentsListLink | Comprehensive list of items which constitute part of another one. | 
| Detail | Drawing with part list to ensure dismantling, repair and assembly of items. | 
| DetailLink | Drawing with part list to ensure dismantling, repair and assembly of items. | 
| DuringMaintenanceServicesRendered | Final and/or interim report on services provided | 
| DuringMaintenanceServicesRenderedLink | Final and/or interim report on services provided | 
| ImplementationDescription | Explanation of the work carried out | 
| ImplementationDescriptionLink | Explanation of the work carried out | 
| Layout | Drawing showing all areas of a particular plant. | 
| LayoutLink | Drawing showing all areas of a particular plant. | 
| Location | Drawing showing the position of all field items within the considered area. | 
| LocationLink | Drawing showing the position of all field items within the considered area. | 
| LogicDiagram | System control diagram to clarify the overall system logic. | 
| LogicDiagramLink | System control diagram to clarify the overall system logic. | 
| LubricationMap | Drawing showing position of each item lubrication point, with lubrication data and specifications. | 
| LubricationMapLink | Drawing showing position of each item lubrication point, with lubrication data and specifications. | 
| MaintenanceManual | Technical instructions intended to preserve an item in, or restore it to, a state in which it can perform a required function. | 
| MaintenanceManualLink | Technical instructions intended to preserve an item in, or restore it to, a state in which it can perform a required function. | 
| OperationManual | Technical instructions to reach a proper item function performance according to its technical specifications and safety conditions. | 
| OperationManualLink | Technical instructions to reach a proper item function performance according to its technical specifications and safety conditions. | 
| PersonnelRecording | List of all activities (work order) performed by a technician. This list includes a predefined time period | 
| PersonnelRecordingLink | List of all activities (work order) performed by a technician. This list includes a predefined time period | 
| PipeAndInstrumentDiagram | Overall fluid conduction (air, steam, oil, fuel ...), and control diagram. | 
| PipeAndInstrumentDiagramLink | Overall fluid conduction (air, steam, oil, fuel ...), and control diagram. | 
| ScopeOfWork | The hours worked in the execution of the work order. The type of hours worked should be indicated: normal, in shifts, at night, overtime, etc. | 
| ScopeOfWorkLink | The hours worked in the execution of the work order. The type of hours worked should be indicated: normal, in shifts, at night, overtime, etc. | 
| SingleLineDiagram | Overall power distribution diagram (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic). This kind of diagram includes switchboard circuits. | 
| SingleLineDiagramLink | Overall power distribution diagram (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic). This kind of diagram includes switchboard circuits. | 
| SparePartReference | List of all spare parts used within the scope of the work order | 
| SparePartReferenceLink | List of all spare parts used within the scope of the work order | 
| Staff | List of all maintenance workers involved in the execution of the work order | 
| StaffLink | List of all maintenance workers involved in the execution of the work order | 
| TechnicalData | Manufacturer`s specification of the item. | 
| TechnicalDataLink | Manufacturer`s specification of the item. | 
| TestProgramReport | Commissioning report which demonstrates that an item is in compliance with specifications. | 
| TestProgramReportLink | Commissioning report which demonstrates that an item is in compliance with specifications. | 
| UnitMaintenanceReport | List of work orders for a particular unit. The list is created for a specified period of time | 
| UnitMaintenanceReportLink | List of work orders for a particular unit. The list is created for a specified period of time |