This procedure explains how to create a conventional telecom field device. Conventional field devices are not plug- and- socket boxes. Conventional field devices are connected to regular terminals.
You can create a new telecom field device panel in the Domain Explorer or the Reference Explorer. If you are creating a panel that is going to have a frequently used configuration, we recommend that you create it in the Reference Explorer. Reference panels facilitate fast creation of plant panels by copying an existing panel configuration from the Reference Explorer to the Domain Explorer. However, if you want to create a panel that does not have a configuration that you intend to use frequently, we recommend that you create this panel in the Domain Explorer and in the <unit> where it is to be physically located. This is helpful when filtering the panels in the current <unit>.
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In the Domain Explorer, double-click the Panels by Category folder and expand the Telecom Panels folder.
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Right-click the Field Devices folder and then on the shortcut menu select New > Field Device (Conventional).
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On the Device Panel Properties dialog, on the General tab, under Panel, type a name of the new panel.
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Select the required values from the Type, Manufacturer, Model, Area classification, and Location lists. If the required value is not available, select
next to the relevant list arrow to open the appropriate supporting table.
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Under Mounting, type a value if needed.
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Select the Set as intrinsically safe check box if this field device panel has intrinsic safety certification.
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Select Revisions to manage the revisions of the new panel if needed.
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Select OK to accept your definitions for the new field device panel and close this dialog.