This dialog enables you to filter the data displayed in the I/O Data dialog.
To access this dialog, in the I/O Data dialog, select Filter.
(Filter parameters)
Use these options to enter filter parameters that narrow down the number of I/O channels — in DCS or PLC panels — that you want the software to display in the I/O Data dialog. Enter filter values in one or more of the following data fields, using partial values or wildcards as needed:
Network number or highway
Allows you to type a network number or highway.
Cabinet name
Allows you to type a cabinet name.
Strip, card, or slot name
Allows you to type a terminal strip, card, or slot name.
Tag number
Allows you to type a tag number.
Control system tag
Allows you to type a control system tag.
Strip or card type
Allows you to select a terminal strip or card type from the list.
I/O type
Allows you to select an I/O type the list.
Show channels
Allows you to select an option to specify whether you want to display spare channels only, to exclude spare channels, or to display all channels.
Spares only
Allows you to display spare channels only.
Exclude spares
Excludes spare channels from your search.
All
Searches for channels regardless whether they are spare or not.
Apply filter
Saves the current filter parameters as default.