The options on the General tab allow you to define general properties for new or existing multi-purpose cabinets.
To open a supporting table where you can add, modify, or delete items that appear
on a given list, select 
to the right of the list.
Panel
Allows you to type a new cabinet name or edit the displayed one.
Apply naming convention
Allows you to name the new panel automatically according to the naming conventions that are set for this type of panel in the Administration module. For more information, see Smart Instrumentation Administration Help, Domain Administration > Naming Conventions.
Type
Allows you to select a cabinet type.
Manufacturer
Allows you to select a cabinet manufacturer.
Model
Allows you to select a cabinet model.
Dimensions
Allows you to type the cabinet dimensions.
Area classification
Allows you to select an appropriate cabinet area classification. For example, General purpose, Encapsulated type N, Weatherproof, and so forth.
Location
Allows you to select a location of the cabinet, for example, Equipment Room, Control Room, Wall- mounted, Console, and so forth. This field is not available in the Reference Explorer.
Mounting
Allows you to type the kind of mounting required for the cabinet. Leave this field blank if there is no mounting.
Backplane
Allows you to type the kind of the cabinet backplane or backplane availability if applicable.
Requires power supply
Allows you to set the current cabinet to require power supply. Selecting this check box makes the Power Supply tab available.
Set as intrinsically safe
Sets the cabinet as intrinsically safe so that it complies with intrinsic safety certification for hazardous zones.