Create a Multi-Input Instrument with Terminal Connections for a Serial Loop Interface - Intergraph Smart Instrumentation - Help

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  1. In the Reference Explorer, create reference panels that feed into the multi-input device panel.

  2. In the Reference Explorer, create a reference multi-input device panel with terminal connections.

  3. In the Reference Explorer, create reference spur cables.

    • For both types, in the Cable Properties dialog, under Cable class, select Conventional.

    • Do not create connectors for this reference cable.

  4. In the Instrument Index module, create instrument type profiles for multi-input instruments with terminal connections for a serial interface and instruments that feed into the multi-input instrument.

    • For each instrument type, on the Wiring and Control System tab, select the reference device panel and reference cable that you created for each type.

    • For the instrument type upon which you base the multi-input device panel, make sure that you select the Serial Interface I/O type in the Instrument Type Profile dialog.

  5. In the Instrument Index module, create the following, based on the instrument types that you defined:

    • Create the instrument tags that feed into the multi-input instrument.

    • Create the multi-input instrument tag. Make sure that in the New Tag Number dialog, you select Fieldbus from the Tag class list.

  6. In the Domain Explorer, right click the multi-input device panel that was created, and select Actions > Connection.

  7. In the Plug-and-Socket Connection window, do the following to connect the input device cables to the multi-input device panel.

  8. In the Domain Explorer, expand the device cables that feed into the multi-input device panel.

  9. Drag the appropriate cable connectors to the in-ports of the multi-input device.

  10. In the Domain Explorer, right-click the DCS panel to which you connect the output of the multi-input device panel, then select Actions > Connection.

    SHARED Tip Make sure that the I/O type of the I/O card to which you connect the multi-input device is SI.

  11. In the Connection window, connect the output cable of the multi-input device panel to the DCS.

  12. To view the I/O assignment of the signals, select Actions > I/O Assignment.