Configure Objects and Properties for SiB-X Import Rules

  1. In System Browser, select the import rules block of the library. For example, Project > System Settings > Libraries > L4-Project > Global > BACnet > [import rules].
  1. In the Import Rules tab, open the Objects and Properties expander.
  • The Objects area displays a list of EO Types. These may be those extracted from the SIB-X file, or those of an existing configuration.
    NOTE: If you work on import rules in a customized library, you cannot modify or delete the objects and properties inherited from the higher-level library.
  1. In the Objects section, for each EO type, modify one of or more of the following object parameters:
  • Object Model
    Select or enter a specific object model. Select ***Do not import.*** to remove the object model.
  • Is an ownership root
  • Has alarm support
  1. For each selected object, in the Properties section, modify one or more of its properties by defining the following parameters:
  • Property name
    Modify the EO Type property description.
    Leave this field blank to skip the import of a property (***Do not import.*** will display).
  • If available, Import instance value.
  1. To configure a copy of an object:
    a. Select an object and click Copy Object.
    b. Repeat step 2.
    c. Specify a value for Application (the application to which the copied object belongs).
    d. Specify SiB-X application attribute.
    Enter the attribute description and select the section of the SiB-X file containing the specified attribute of the copied object to import.
    e. Repeat step 3.
  1. To remove a copy of an object, select the object and click Remove Object.
  1. Click Save .
  1. When a message box displays informing you that the current configuration will be saved, click OK.
  • The object and properties settings configured are activated and will be applied when importing SiB-X field data.
  • If you work on a new configuration, a message displays asking if you also want to create its types. Click Yes to save and activate the configuration. Click No if you only want to save the configuration and activate it later.