After creating the required racks and slots in the new reference DCS panel, you can now create an analog output I/O card.
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In the Reference Explorer, expand the panel DCS-1 to display all its child items.
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Under File Number 1, right-click Slot 2 and then on the shortcut menu, click New > I/O Card.
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On the New Wiring Equipment dialog box, type the new I/O card name
4 CHANNEL A/O CARD and click OK. -
On the Wiring Equipment Properties – I/O Card dialog box, on the General tab, accept the I/O card name.
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Click the Control System tab and from the I/O type list, select AO.
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Click OK to complete the creation of the new I/O card.
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Right-click the new I/O card 4 CHANNEL A/O CARD and on the shortcut menu, click New > Terminal Strip.
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On the Terminal Strip Configuration dialog box, next to Configuration name click New.
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On the Number of Terminals in Pattern dialog box, type 3 and click OK.
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Define the terminal configuration as shown below .
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Define the Terminal Numbering Pattern as shown below.
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Click Save and then Create.
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On the Terminal Strip Properties dialog box, under Terminal strip, type TS 4 CHANNELS and click OK.
The Reference Explorer should now display the following items in the DCS Panels folder: