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Intergraph Smart Instrumentation Tutorial

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  1. In the Domain Explorer, expand the Panels by Category folder and then the Junction Boxes folder.

  2. Right-click 101-JB-DCS-001 and on the shortcut menu, click Actions > Connection.

  3. Make sure that in the Terminal strip list, 101-JB-DCS-001, TS-1 is selected.

  4. In the Domain Explorer, expand the Cables folder and select C-101-JB-DCS-001/1.

  5. Drag cable C-101-JB-DCS-001/1 from the Domain Explorer to the first terminal at the right side of the terminal strip.

    SHARED Tip When you release the mouse button, the Cable Connection Definition dialog box opens.

  6. Make sure the End 1 (JB) option button has been selected (as you are dealing with the junction box end of this cable.)

  7. Under Cable set connection details, from the Connection Type list, select 3 in a row as the connection type for set 1 (Pr 1).

  8. If prompted to apply to all cable sets, click Yes, or select the 3 in a row connection type for each set in turn.

  9. Verify that the Select all cable sets check box is selected.

    The dialog box should now appear as shown:

    • The connection type determines the way in which the individual wires in a cable set are connected, and how many terminals to leave unconnected between the wires in adjacent cable sets.

    • For a more comprehensive explanation of connection types, see the Wiring in Smart Instrumentation section of the Smart Instrumentation help.

  10. Click Connect.

    The status bar shows the progress as connections are made. The connections are displayed in the Connection window as shown: