Specify Other Field Device Details

To edit the Status pick list, select the button to the right of the Project Status field.

The Area No display the area that the equipment type is in. When the window is first displayed in shows the current area number. Once the tag number of the device has been specified, it displays the area selected for the tag number and cannot be changed. The Area Path: displays the parent area(s) of that area, if there are any.

To specify the wiring configuration for the field device, select the button to the right of the Wiring Config field, and then select the appropriate wiring from the Wiring Rule Definitions window.

To specify the terminal configuration of a field device, copy data from the Field Device Catalog.

This facility is accessed using the From Catalog button, as described below.

If the new field device is to be automatically added to the list of instruments in Engineer, ensure that Add as Instrument in Engineer Module is selected.

If the equipment is to be shared with AVEVA Electrical, select Share the Equipment with Electrical.

Notes: The checkbox is unavailable if sharing with AVEVA Electrical is disabled for the project. Sharing with AVEVA Electrical may be enabled during project setup, or afterwards using the Project tab > Edit Project option. For further information, refer to the Installation User Guide.

Buildings shared with AVEVA Electrical can be viewed in AVEVA Electrical, but not edited.

Click Save to save the new Field Device tag.

Notes: When saving Wiring Manager will check the Tag No. is unique for the project.

The field device type can be changed at any time by re-selecting the field device from the catalog. However, if the Field Device is recreated from Wiring Rules, then the Wiring Rule overwrites any changes made in this window.