Operation Manual

Chapter 3: Niagara SCX and Explorer Basics
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Insert a New Encoder
After adding Niagara SCX Encoder Manager, you must take the next step and insert any new
encoder(s) that you want the specific Niagara SCX to control. Start this procedure from the
Niagara SCX Encoder Explorer window showing the encoder system you wish to add encoders.
Table 10. Configure Connections
Step
Action
1.
Go to the Insert menu and select Encoder. The system displays the New
Encoder dialog box (Figure 15).
Figure 15. New Encoder
NOTE: You can alternately insert an encoder by clicking on the
Encoder toolbar element; or clicking the encoder, right-clicking,
and clicking Insert a New Encoder.
2.
Select the encoder type you want to add from the Encoder drop-down list. Click
OK.
3.
Click OK to save the encoder you want to connect. If you do not want to save
the encoder, click Cancel.
The system displays the new encoder with the default name New Encoder
highlighted. The tab changes to Auto/Name.
Figure 16. New Encoder Display
4.
Type a name for the encoder such as Encoder 1 or Main Auditorium.
5.
Press Enter to save the name change.
6.
Repeat the above steps for any additional encoders installed on this sever.