Add a Catalogue I/O Module

To add an I/O Module to the project I/O Module Catalogue:

1. Open the I/O Module Catalogue and click New in the Records section of the Home tab. The I/O Module Definition window is displayed:

   

2. Check the Allow Use checkbox as appropriate. Only those modules with their Allow Use checkbox checked will be available for use when creating I/O Modules.

3. Enter an I/O Type, manufacturer, model number and description.

4. The Description on Drawing field can be used to change the default drawing description to the value entered in this field. Using the <Enter> key will add a line-break in the drawing to create multiple lines of text. Up to three lines can be created for the description in both AutoCAD termination diagrams created in Electrical Designer and Termination PDF reports created in Electrical Wiring Manager. If this field is left empty the default description will be used, which is the Manufacturer and Model No. separated a space.

5. To define the I/O Module points, enter the number of points in the No. of Points (Channels) field. Enter the number of terminals per point in the Terminals per Point field.

   Changing either of the point quantities makes Electrical Wiring Manager refresh the graphic representation, as shown below:

   

6. To define the I/O Module terminal markings, click in the first terminal and enter the terminal marking value. Repeat for all terminals.

   Note:
   Users may use the <Tab> key to jump between terminals and use the scroll bar to access all terminals.

   Note:
   Users can set a Terminal to be a 'Plug and Socket' or 'Normal' terminal by right-clicking and setting the Terminal Type. This may be useful to show a Plug and Socket connection to a DCS or PLC system. Plug and Socket terminals are shown on Electrical Wiring Manager termination reports and Electrical Designer's AutoCAD termination drawings.

7. Electrical Wiring Manager also enables additional terminals to be defined, such as those requiring a power supply, earth, field bus termination etc. To add additional terminals, enter the required number of additional terminals in the Additional Terminals section. Additional Terminals are always added to the right side of the I/O module.

8. If the catalogue I/O Module is to be shared with AVEVA Instrumentation, click Share the Device with Instrumentation.

   Note:
   Unless sharing with AVEVA Instrumentation is enabled for the project the checkbox will be disabled. Sharing with AVEVA Instrumentation may be enabled during project setup, or afterwards (using the Project tab > Edit Project option). Refer to the Installation User Guide for details.

   Note:
   I/O Module shared with AVEVA Instrumentation can be viewed in AVEVA Instrumentation but not edited.