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In the Domain Explorer, expand the Panels by Category folder and then the DCS Panels folder.
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Right-click 101-DCS-001, then on the shortcut menu, click Actions > I/O Assignment.
If the I/O Assignment Type dialog box opens, select the I/O assignment option and click OK.
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Make sure that in the Assignment details pane, under I/O termination, the software displays 101-DCS-001, File Number 1, 1, 8 CH AI.
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On the module toolbar, click to open the I/O Assignment Filter dialog box, define the filter as follows:
In the Filter for section:-
Check, Unassigned instruments coupled with control system tags
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Check, Uncoupled control system tags
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Check, Uncoupled instruments
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Click OK
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In the Tag list pane of the I/O Assignment window, from the Sort by list, select Tag number to sort the display of tags in the pane.
The I/O Assignment window should now appear as shown:
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Select tag 101-FT-100 and drag it from the Tag list to Channel 1 in the Assignment details pane.
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On the Control System Tag Properties dialog box, click in the Control system tag box, and change the name of the control system tag to BFI 100.
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Click OK to return to the I/O Assignment window.
The I/O assignment of tag 101-FT-100 appears as shown:
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Repeat the above steps to do the following:
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Select tag 101-FT-102, assign it to channel 2, and name its coupled control system tag BFI 102.
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Select Tag 101-PT-201, assign it to channel 7, and name its coupled control system tag BPI 201.
The assignments should now appear as follows:
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