The options on this tab allow you to define general properties for new or existing DCS distributed control system panels.
To open a supporting table where you can add, modify, or delete items that appear
on a given list, select 
to the right of the select list arrow.
Headers on this dialog box are user-defined and panel manufacturer-specific. The ones shown here are the default headers. If you select a manufacturer, the field headers change accordingly
to the settings in the Custom Field Headers dialog box (including child items). To view the field headers, in the Wiring Module window, click Tables > Panel > Manufacturers. To change the field headers, click Headers on the Panel Manufacturer dialog box.
Panel
Allows you to type a new DCS panel name or edit the displayed one.
Apply naming convention
Allows you to name the new panel automatically according to the naming conventions that are set for this type of panel in the Administration module. For more information, see Smart Instrumentation Administration Help, Domain Administration > Naming Conventions.
Highway or network
Allows you to type a required value.
Type
Allows you to select a required DCS panel type.
Manufacturer
Allows you to select a required DCS panel manufacturer.
Model
Allows you to select a required DCS panel model.
Maximum number of racks
Allows you to set the maximum number of racks that can be created in this panel. Setting this value to zero means that the current panel can have an unlimited number of racks.
Device or node
Allows you to type a required value.
Area classification
Allows you to select an appropriate area classification for the DCS panel. For example, General purpose, Encapsulated type N, Weatherproof, and so forth.
Location
Allows you to select a location of the DCS panel, for example, Equipment Room, Control Room, Wall-mounted, Console, and so forth. This field is not available in the Reference Explorer.
Sub-system
(not available for DCS panels)
Requires power supply
Allows you to set the current DCS panel to require power supply. Selecting this check box makes the Power Supply tab available.