Use this procedure to create a panel that contains both terminals and plug-and-socket connections. Some fieldbus and Telecom devices have inputs via a plug-and socket arrangement and outputs via terminated wires on terminals. To provide for this need, Smart Instrumentation allows you to add a connector under any panel type (except for device panels) and then make the required connections either through the terminals or the connectors.
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In the Domain Explorer or Reference Explorer, create or select a panel.
You can select or create any type of panel except for device panels.
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Right-click the panel you selected and then on the shortcut menu, select New > Connector.
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In the Connector Properties dialog, under Connector, type the name of the new connector.
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Under Connector type, do one of the following:
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From the list, select a connector type with pins.
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To modify or create a connector type, select
. For details, see Making Connections and Associations for Fieldbus.
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Under Male/female select Male or Female as needed.
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Select OK.