The options on this tab allow you to define general properties for new or existing marshaling racks.
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.
Headers on this dialog box are user-defined and panel manufacturer-specific. The ones shown here are the default headers. If you select a manufacturer, the field headers change accordingly to the settings in the Custom Field Headers dialog box (including child items). To view the field headers, in the Wiring Module window, click Tables > Panel > Manufacturers. To change the field headers, click Headers on the Panel Manufacturer dialog box.
Panel
Allows you to type a new marshaling rack 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 marshaling rack type.
Manufacturer
Allows you to select a marshaling rack manufacturer.
Model
Allows you to select a marshaling rack model.
Dimensions
Allows you to type the cabinet dimensions.
Area classification
Allows you to select an appropriate marshaling rack area classification. For example, General purpose, Encapsulated type N, Weatherproof, and so forth.
Location
Allows you to select a location of the marshaling rack, 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 marshaling rack. Leave this field blank if there is no mounting.
Backplane
Allows you to type the kind of the backplane or backplane availability if applicable.
Requires power supply
Allows you to set the current panel to require power supply. Selecting this check box makes the Power Supply tab available.
Set as intrinsically safe
Sets the marshaling rack as intrinsically safe so that it complies with intrinsic safety certification for hazardous zones.