Select Box
Depending on the selected fieldbus system, a selection dialog for specific I/O modules appears after selecting "Add New Item…".
In the tree view of the selection dialog all I/O modules in question are offered. These are sometimes listed in order of manufacturer to simplify viewing.
Search
A search text can be entered here. Under "Type" only those I/O modules are displayed that contain the search text.
Type
Lists the I/O modules in question. These can be compact or modular I/O devices, as well as drives with digital interface.
Name
The identifier for the selected module can be edited here.
Multiple
Inserts n boxes of the selected type one after the other into the configuration.
Port
Here it is displayed or set to which port of its predecessor module the new module is attached.
Further Information
If the check box is selected, further information is displayed under Type in the group of the selected I/O module.
Show Hidden Devices
If the check box is selected, hidden devices in the group of the selected I/O module are displayed under Type.
Show Sub Groups
If the check box is selected, the I/O modules are displayed sorted into these subgroups if subgroups exist.
OK
Closes the dialog and enters the selected module into the configuration. Alternatively, a double-click on the item selected in the tree view can be used.
Cancel
Closes the dialogue without adding a module to the configuration.