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3. Select a pre-defined type translation that is compatible with the selected input and output points,
or create a custom rule-based translation.
4. Specify a delay.
Tip: If you plan on using a pre-defined type translation, you can reverse the order of steps 2 and 3.
One advantage of doing this is that the Type Translator will guide you on the types of data points to be
selected for that translation. If you need to create a custom type translation, perform the steps in the
order listed.
Opening a Type Translator
To create a Type Translator functional block and open the Type Translator application, follow these
steps:
1. Click General above the navigation pane in the left frame of the SmartServer Web interface.
2. Expand the network icon in the SmartServer tree, and then expand the LON channel to show the
i.LON App (Internal) device.
3. Right-click the i.LON App (Internal) device and then select Add Functional Block in the
shortcut menu.
4. The Add Functional Block dialog opens.