You need to create an apparatus configuration before you can add an apparatus to a selected strip. When configuring an apparatus, you define the apparatus profile (name, description, manufacturer, and model), the number of apparatuses, and the apparatus terminal configuration.
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In the Domain Explorer, expand the Panels by Category folder and then the Marshaling Racks folder.
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Right-click marshaling rack 101-MR-DCS-001 and on the shortcut menu click New > Apparatus Group.
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On the Apparatus Group dialog box, click New to create a new apparatus configuration.
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In the Configuration name data field, type BARRIER.
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Enter the description ANALOG INPUT BARRIER in the Description data field.
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From the Manufacturer list, select MTL. If this value is not available from the list, click to add it to the list, and then select it from the list.
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From the Model list, select 702. If this value is not available from the list, click to add it to the list, and then select it from the list.
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In the Number of apparatuses spin box, select 4 to have a block of four apparatuses to be added by default when adding a new apparatus to a panel.
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In the Apparatus numbering group box, select the Numbered check box.
The Apparatus profile group box should now appear as shown:
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To define the apparatus terminal configuration, do the following in the Apparatus configuration group box:
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From the Orientation list, select Left / Right to represent an apparatus that has two sides — an input and an output.
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Under Terminal Color and Numbering, click in the left text box and type 3+ as the terminal name.
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From the left Terminal Color and Numbering list, select Blue as the color of the left terminal side.
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Click in the right Terminal Color and Numbering text box and type 1+ as the terminal name.
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Click Add Terminal to add another terminal to this apparatus configuration.
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Define the second terminal as follows:
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From the Orientation list, select Left / Right.
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Click in the left Terminal Color and Numbering text box and type 4– as the terminal name.
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From the left Terminal Color and Numbering list, select Blue as the color of the left terminal side.
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Click in the right Terminal Color and Numbering text box and type 2 – as the terminal name.
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Ensure that your dialog box appears as follows before you proceed with the apparatus creation.
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Click OK to save the new apparatus configuration.