This dialog enables you to create a new generic junction box or to edit the properties of an existing junction box that you select in the Domain Explorer or Reference Explorer.
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.
Pane
Allows you to type a new junction box 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.
Type
Allows you to select a junction box type.
Manufacturer
Allows you to select a junction box manufacturer.
Model
Allows you to select a junction box model.
Dimensions
Allows you to type the junction box dimensions.
Area classification
Allows you to select an appropriate junction box area classification. For example, General purpose, Encapsulated type N, Weatherproof, and so forth.
Location
Allows you to select a location of the junction box. For example, Equipment Room, Control Room, Wall-mounted, Console, and so forth. This field is not available in the Reference Explorer.
Mounting
Allows you to type the kind of mounting required for the junction box. You can leave this field blank if there is no mounting.
Backplane
Allows you to enter the type of the junction box backplane or backplane availability if applicable.
Requires power supply
Not available for junction boxes.
Set as intrinsically safe
Sets the junction box as intrinsically safe so that it complies with intrinsic safety certification for hazardous zones.
Revisions
Allows you to enter and manage junction box revisions.
Note
Opens a data window where you can type a brief note as you require.