This procedure allows you to link tag signals to a general signal that you create on a given strip. You need this functionality to:
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Use a power supply to power tag signal circuits.
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Multiplex tag signals into a general signal.
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Recombine tag signals that you previously multiplexed.
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In the Connection window, select Actions > Local Signal
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On the Terminal Connection dialog, select Signal.
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On the Local Signal dialog, under Signal, select the general signal to which you want to link tag signals.
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Select Link.
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On the Link Tag Signals to General Signal dialog, under Link, select the check boxes for the tag signals that you want to link to the general signal.
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Select Close to return to the Local Signal dialog.
Because a general signal does not directly connect to a tag, you need a different way to find the data for the signal's tag numbers. In the drawing block, the macros (tags / attributes) that contain the data for these signals should start with a prefix that reflects the name of the signal.