Devices that are imported to the device pool because of missing hierarchy information (mainly rack information) must be arranged manually in the Automation Builder project or mapped to already existing devices.
Arrange devices imported to the device pool
Arrange the unassigned devices in the DevicePool to the PLC hardware structure by drag-and-drop.
Map devices imported to the device pool
If the devices are already added to the Automation Builder project prior to the import, you have to map the instances of the same type manually (one instance in the Automation Builder project tree and one instance in the DevicePool).
After mapping the devices, you can selectively merge the device parameter or signal in the difference view.
To map pool devices, proceed as follows:
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In the device tree, select the Device Pool node, click “Project” and select “Map pool devices”.
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Map the device pool instances of identical types in the project from the drop-down list and click “OK”.
Pool devices which are mapped are removed from the device pool and mapped to the corresponding Automation Builder device. Differences between the signals of the mapped I/O devices are displayed. e.g. AI523_1 device:
