Step 3. Configure Device General Properties

Properties to define on the General tab in a Device dialog box, are as follows.
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Port | The port selected in the New Device dialog box displays. Buttons to the right of the Port field enable you to do the following. | ||
Button | Description | ||
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Browser | Opens a Select a Port browser to select an existing port. | |
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Popup Menu |
Opens a Popup menu to:
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Description | Explanatory text about the device, up to 40 characters. | ||
Resource ID | Name of the device's resource. Note: Only the users that are assigned this resource will be able to see device alarms. Buttons to the right of the Resource ID field do the following. | ||
Button | Description | ||
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Browser | Opens a Select a Resource browser. | |
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Popup Menu |
Opens a Popup menu to:
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Model Type | The type of device. The list of model types depends on the protocol. |