Smart Instrumentation allows you to add an apparatus group to a panel or a wiring equipment item. An apparatus group constitutes an apparatus strip (that is, a terminal strip) with a number of apparatuses created according to a selected apparatus configuration. You can add an apparatus group to a panel or a wiring equipment item.
The software adds an apparatus group after selecting an appropriate apparatus configuration. You can add a new apparatus group after creating an apparatus configuration. When adding a new apparatus to a panel, the software also creates a new apparatus (terminal) strip on which the apparatus is created.
You can add an apparatus to a panel or to a wiring equipment item. It is also possible to add a single apparatus to another apparatus.
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Press F7 to open the Domain Explorer, or press F8 to open the Reference Explorer.
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Do one of the following:
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In the Domain Explorer, double-click the Panels by Location folder, and select a panel.
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In the Domain Explorer, double-click the Panels by Category folder, and select a panel.
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In the Reference Explorer, double-click the Panels folder, and select a panel.
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Right-click a panel to which you want to add an apparatus and then select New > Apparatus Group.
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On the Apparatus Group dialog, select the required configuration from the Configuration name list.
If you do not have an appropriate configuration, create one. For details, see Define an Apparatus Configuration.
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Use the Number of apparatuses spinner or type the required number of apparatuses to be added. This way you can have a block of more than one apparatuses. This number will be displayed by default when adding a new apparatus to an apparatus strip.
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Select Create.
Smart Instrumentation automatically assigns sequential position numbers to each apparatus. You can edit
them later if required. For details, see Edit Apparatus Terminal Properties.
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In the Terminal Strip Properties dialog, define the new apparatus strip as required and select OK. For details, see Create a Terminal Strip.
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Select OK.
The new apparatus appears in the Domain Explorer within the new terminal strip.
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Connect the apparatus to the appropriate cables. Right-click the apparatus group you want to connect and select Actions > Connection.
The Connection window opens displaying the apparatus terminals in yellow:
