Import Catalog Data

Fieldbus Devices may be imported from another Wiring Manager project.

• In the Import section of the Manage tab, click From Other Project.

  For further information, refer to Import Catalog Items from another Project.

Add a Catalog Fieldbus Device

1. To add a Field Device to the project Fieldbus Device Catalog, open the Fieldbus Device Catalog and click New in the Records section of the Home tab.

   The Fieldbus Device Definition window is displayed:

   

2. Complete Device Type, Manufacturer, Model No, Description and a Description on Drawing fields.

   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 Wiring Manager Designer and Termination PDF reports created in Wiring Manager. If this field is left empty the default description will be used, which is the Manufacturer and Model No. separated by a space.

3. Enter the No. of Points (Channels) together with the Terminal per points required

   A graphical representation is displayed, showing the No. of Points (Channels) and the Terminal per Point selected.

4. Enter a marking into each of the displayed boxes.

   Note: If any terminals are left unmarked, a warning regarding this will be received when Save is selected. The device may still be saved however.

5. If required, enter default descriptions of the terminals in the description boxes next to each terminal.

   Note: The <Tab> key can be used to jump between terminals and description boxes.

   Example:

   

6. Enter the No. of INPUT Terminals and the No. of OUTPUT Terminals required.

   The terminals are added to the graphical representation.

7. Enter a marking into each of the boxes, plus descriptions if required.

   Example:

   

   Note: You can set a Terminal to be a 'Plug and Socket' or 'Normal' terminal by right-clicking and setting the Terminal Type.