Submodel of the administration shell

Model in the administration shell which can be referenced as unit of the digital representation

Note 1: The submodel can be differentiated technically from other submodels of the administration shell

Note 2: Each submodel refers to a well-defined domain or subject matter. Submodels can become standardized and thus become submodel types.

Note 3: Submodels can have different life-cycles.

Note 4: The concept of template and instance applies to submodels.