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Add Device

Used to create a potential group with an existing unused terminal/plug connection point or add a new terminal/plug within the Wiring Manager.

Accessed when:

  • You click on a potential and press the Add Device icon in the Wiring Manager.
SettingDescription
Select Type of Device Select the type of device to insert:
  • Terminal device
  • Pin/Plug device
  • Normal
Specify Device ID
Select the radio button to determine whether you will use a New ID or an Existing ID for the terminal or pin/plug.
  • New ID: Enter its device tag in the Device Tag field and select the desired installation and location.
  • Existing ID: The Search dialog will appear, allowing user to select one of the available terminal or pin/plug IDs. Select the desired ID in the Search dialog followed by OK. The selected ID will appear grayed out in the Insert Device dialog.
  • Installation: Select an Installation from the drop down list.
  • Location: Select a Location from the drop down list.
  • Device Tag: Enter a Device Tag into the field.
Family (Optional) If using a new ID, user can select a device family for the new group in the Family field. When a family is selected, the user will be prompted to pick a role in the device usage chart which will automatically populate the symbol name.
Symbol Select a symbol for the new group. Use the Browse button to display the Select Symbol dialog.
Terminal No. Enter a terminal or pin number. When using an existing device tag, user will be prompted automatically with the first available terminal number.
CP Text Select the connection point for the new group.
Part Number (Optional) Select a part number for the new group.
Specify Connect Points When adding a new device into a potential, the type of device to add is defined on the left side of the dialog. Once the symbol has been determined, the fight side of the dialog lets the user determine where the new device will be inserted into the potential. Select one of the options for the New Device Position:

In the lower right image the user can then select from the pull-down the connection point to connect this new device to. The choices in the pull-down are driven by the symbol you selected on the left side of the dialog or by the family role if the user picked a family.