def __init__(self, instrumentName, web_var=None):
""" sets properties defaults for the instrument with Name"""
self.iliad_prop = PropertyManager(instrumentName)
# the variables which are set up from the main properties
self._main_properties = []
# the variables which are set up from the advanced properties.
self._advanced_properties = []
# The variables which are set up from web interface.
self._web_var = web_var
