# Working with the Configurations Tab

Scanners, Stacklights and Tools are just some of the examples of device types that are connected to the controller via the I/O bus. Multiple devices can be connected to the I/O bus and each type of device has its own set of configuration parameters. Before operation, the configurations must be assigned to a Virtual Station.

## Viewing Existing Configurations

1. Select a controller in the Plant structure .

2. Select the Configurations tab in the menu bar.

   The workspace area shows a list of all the current configurations.

3. Double-click on a row in the workspace list to view details of the selected configuration.

   The workspace area shows the configuration menus where it is possible to configure the selected device.

   Configuration overview list
   Column | Description
   --- | ---
   Check box | Select to get access to the Manage command button list.
   Description | Description of the configuration
   Name | Shows the name of the controller template.
   Type | Type of configuration set-up.
   Library link | Displays Yes if there is a library link for the configuration.
   Last changed | Last changes made, expressed in ToolsTalk 2 time.
   Changed by | Last changes made, by <user>
   Controller updated | Last changes made, expressed in controller time.
   Controller updated by | Last update of the controller made, by <user>

   The list can be sorted by clicking in the header of each column.

In this Section

- Adding a Configuration
- Importing a Configuration
- Deleting a Configuration
- Accessory Components
- Configuration Types