Input, Output, Value object types
Analog, Binary and Multistate objects are the most commonly used objects. Analog objects represent a floating point (REAL) information, Binary objects a digital (inactive / active) information and Multistate objects a set of multiple states.
Input object types are typically used to represent a physical hardware input connected to the device, e. g. a temperature or brightness sensor.
Output object types typically represent physical outputs like a 0-10V output or a percentage of a valve actuator.
Value object types are used to represent virtual information like a setpoint or a control parameter.