You will now create DCS side terminal strips that correspond to analog input cards and analog output cards.
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In the Reference Explorer, right-click marshaling rack TYPICAL MARSHALING, and on the shortcut menu click New > Terminal Strip.
The Terminal Strip Configuration dialog box opens. You will now create a new terminal configuration and a new terminal strip.
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Click New and on the Number of Terminals in Pattern dialog box, type 3.
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Click OK.
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On the Terminal Strip Configuration dialog box, define the terminal configuration, and the Terminal Numbering Pattern as shown.
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Click Save.
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Click Create to open the Terminal Strip Properties dialog box where you create the new terminal strip.
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On the Terminal Strip Properties dialog box, under Terminal strip, type DCS SIDE-AI and click OK.
Terminal strip DCS SIDE-AI now appears in the Reference Explorer under marshaling rack TYPICAL MARSHALING.
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Click to expand terminal strip DCS SIDE-AI to view the channels and terminals on that strip.