Configure a basic SA_ParallelControlValve symbol using InTouch tags

The basic configuration of a SA_ParallelControlValve symbol is two parallel non-discrete valves oriented horizontally. Two custom properties need to be configured to show valve opening percentage.

Prerequisites

This procedure explains how to configure a basic symbol using a reference to an InTouch tag.

• Create two Real tags that will represent valve opening percentage.

• Create an InTouch application with a window to verify that the symbol has been configured correctly.

To configure a basic SA_ParallelControlValve symbol

1. Drop the symbol in a WindowMaker window.

2. Double-click on the symbol to show the Edit Symbol Properties dialog box.

3. Click the Custom Properties tab to show the default custom properties.

4. Select the PV1 custom property.

5. Click the Browse Galaxy button to the right of the Default Value field to show the Select Tag dialog box.

6. Assign an InTouch tag as the reference value of the PV1 custom property.

7. Click OK to save your changes.

8. Repeat steps 4-7 to assign a tag to the PV2 custom property.

9. If you want, assign optional string values as the symbol's label.

   1. Right-click on the symbol, select Substitute, and then select Substitute Strings.

   2. Enter a string value for Label and click OK.

10. Save your changes.

11. Run the application containing the symbol in WindowViewer to verify that your configuration changes are correct.