Option 2.1. Create a new Port

  1. Select Project>Equipment>Ports in the Workbench left pane.

  2. Do one of the following.

A

Click File>New>Object  on the Workbench menu bar.

B

Click the New Object button on the Workbench toolbar.

C

In the Workbench left pane:

 

Either

Or

 

Double click Ports.

  1. Right-click Ports.

  2. Select New on the Popup menu.

D

  1. In the Workbench right pane.

  1. Right-click any port.

  2. Select New on the Popup menu.

E

Press Ctrl+N on the keyboard.

The New Port dialog box opens when you use any method.

  1. Enter the following information to define the port.

Protocol

The protocols available to you will depend on the node you select, and the device communication protocols available on that node.

To select a protocol, click the drop-down list button to the right of the input field to display the list of available protocols, then click the protocol you want to use.

Port

The ports available to you will depend on the node and protocol you select.

To select a port, click the drop-down list button to the right of the input field to display the list of available ports for the protocol, then click the port you want to use.

  1. Click OK to continue configuring the new port.

Result: The Port Properties dialog box for the new port opens. You will need to enter information for the General and port-specific properties.

More information

Step 2. Open a Port Properties dialog box.