The standard does not only carry data; it also defines the meaning of the data with an information model. It is published by the OPC Foundation and is also standardised as IEC 62541.
How it affects your decision
If you plan to collect machine data, which communication standards your existing machines support determines the cost of the investment. Taking an inventory at the start of the project shows which machine will be connected directly and which with additional hardware.
Where you will meet it
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What does this term mean in your project?
Talk to a consultant; let’s look at it together through your own processes.