Western Telematic IPS-15 - Manual (Page 23)

5. Configuration
5.1. System Mode and User Mode
In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the IPS
features two operating modes; System Mode and User Mode.
· System Mode: Allows access to all configuration menus,
switching functions and status screens. The System Mode
Status Screens show On/Off conditions for all switched outlets,
and list currently defined system parameters.
· User Mode: Allows access to all status screens and
On/Off/Boot commands, but does not allow access to
configuration menus and functions. Users can direct
commands to all Satellite Units and view status screens, but are
not allowed to change configuration parameters.
The IPS will display a password prompt when the unit is contacted
via the Console Port or Network Port. The password entered at this
prompt determines whether the unit will start-up in System Mode or
User Mode. If the System Password is entered, the System Mode
will be active. If the User Password is entered, the User Mode will
be active. Both the System Password and User Password are defined
via the General Parameters menu as described in Section 5.3.1.
Notes:
· If you wish to restrict user access to configuration
menus, you must define the System Password.
· If the System Password is not defined, the IPS will
always start-up in System Mode.
· If the System Password has not been defined, the
Password Prompt will not be displayed when you
access the IPS via the Text Interface. The prompt
will always be displayed when the IPS is contacted
via the Web Browser Interface.
· When the IPS is contacted via Network, the password
prompt will also include a field for the user name. If
you have not defined a user name, then you may leave
this field blank, and only the password is required to
gain access to the unit. The user name prompt is not
displayed when the unit is contacted via the Text
Interface.
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