This procedure explains how to create a terminal strip. You can add a terminal strip to a panel, rack, slot, or a wiring equipment item.
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In the Domain Explorer or Reference Explorer, right-click one of the following items:
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Panel
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Rack
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Slot
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Wiring equipment item, for example an I/O card
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On the short-cut menu, select New > Terminal Strip.
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On the Terminal Strip Configuration dialog, select a configuration from the Configuration name list.
If you do not have an appropriate terminal configuration, select New.
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Select Create.
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On the Terminal Strip Properties dialog, on the General tab, under Terminal strip type the name of the new terminal strip.
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From the Type, Model, and Manufacturer lists, select appropriate values to define the new terminal strip as you require. If any of the lists do not contain the value that you need, select
to open the relevant supporting table where you can manage the contents of the select
lists.
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Type a value for mounting, dimensions, and rail if needed.
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Under Sequence, enter a number to define the sequence of the current terminal strip in its parent item (a panel, rack, slot, or wiring equipment).
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To manage the revisions of the terminal strip, select Revisions.
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Select the Associate Symbols tab to associate a symbol with the current terminal strip. The software will use this symbol when generating a report in the Enhanced Report Utility. For details, see Associate a Symbol with an Item.
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Select OK to create the new terminal strip.