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On the Instrument Index module menu bar, Select Tables > Instrument Types.
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In the Instrument Types dialog, from the Process function list, select an appropriate process function.
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Do one of the following:
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Select New to create a new instrument type. For details, see Define an Instrument Type.
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In the data window, select an existing instrument type.
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Select Profile.
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In the Instrument Type Profile dialog, on the General tab, under Specification, select an appropriate fieldbus specification.
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Select Include I/O type, and then from the list, select one of the following:
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Foundation Fieldbus
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Profibus DP
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Profibus PA
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On the Wiring and Control System tab, select the appropriate reference device panel and reference cable. For details, see Define a Wiring and Controls System Instrument Type Profile.
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Select the Fieldbus tab.
This tab is available only when you select Foundation Fieldbus from the Include I/O type list. For Profibus instruments, Select OK to complete the procedure.
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On the Fieldbus tab, select the Include fieldbus check box.
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Type a fieldbus tag name.
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Type a fieldbus device address.
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Type a device identification.
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Type a DC consumption value in milliamperes.
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Enter a capacitance setting and select the required unit of measure.
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Enter a minimum transmit level value.
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Set a default operating voltage value.
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Select the Backup link master check box to set new fieldbus instruments as backup link masters that will take over control functions for the loop in case of DCS failure.
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Select Function Block to associate function blocks with instrument types. For details, see Associate Function Blocks with Instruments.
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Select OK in the Instrument Type Profile dialog.