Western Telematic APS-16 - Manual (Page 21)

For example, if the Port Password “test” is assigned to ports 3, 4, and 5, then when “test” is
entered at the Password Prompt, the user will only be able to connect to ports 3, 4, and 5, and
will only be able to view parameters for ports 3, 4, and 5.
If desired, all APS ports can function as both a Supervisor Port and a User Port, depending on
which password is entered at the login prompt. However, if you wish to prevent a port from
being able to access the Supervisor Mode at all (even with the Supervisor Password), the
Supervisor Mode can be disabled at the RS232 Ports using the Port Configuration menus as
described in Section 5.5. Note however, that the Supervisor Mode cannot be disabled at Ports
1 and 2; these ports are designated as SetUp Ports, and are always allowed password protected
access to Supervisor Level commands.
Note: When Port Passwords are defined, the APS will not allow you to select a
Port Password that has already been used as the Supervisor Password.
5.4. Defining the Site ID and Supervisor Password
Before configuring individual ports, the Site ID and Supervisor Password should be defined.
The Site ID indicates the location or name of the APS; the Supervisor Password restricts access
to sensitive command functions. The Site ID and Supervisor Password are defined via the
System Parameters menu (/F).
Notes:
• The Site ID cannot include double quotes.
• The Supervisor Password cannot include an asterisk, forward slash, spaces, or
double quotes.
• Both the Site ID and Supervisor Password will be cleared if the APS is initialized
to default settings.
• The APS will not allow you to select a Supervisor Password that is the same as an
existing Port Password.
• The System Parameters Menu is only available in Supervisor Mode.
1. Access the Command Mode. Type /F [Enter] to display the System Parameters Menu.
2. Site ID Message: (Up to 32 chars.; Default = undefined) Type 1 and press [Enter], a
prompt will appear. Key in the desired text and press [Enter] . The Site ID will be listed
on the Port Status and Port Diagnostic Screens.
3. Supervisor Password: (Up to 16 characters; Default = undefined) Type 2 and press
[Enter], a prompt will appear. Key in the desired password, then press [Enter]. The
APS will prompt you to re-key the password to confirm spelling and capitalization. Key
in the password a second time, and then press [Enter].
Notes:
• The Supervisor Password is case sensitive. Make certain to note the exact
password entered, including the case of each letter.
• Make certain to write down your Supervisor Password. If the password is lost or
forgotten, you will not be able to access Supervisor Level commands unless you
initialize the unit and clear all parameters as described in Section 4.3.
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APS Series - Asynchronous Port Switches, User's Guide Configuration