Rockwell Automation 5370-CVIM2 Module - Manual (Page 521)

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System Security
This chapter provides detailed information about the system security
provided in the CVIM2 system. Briefly, the system provides eight security
levels, where Level 1 is the lowest level and Level 8 is the highest (system
administrator) level. At each level, a user must have a user name and,
optionally, a password to gain access at the authorized level.
The security levels enable authorized users to access various functions within
the CVIM2 system, including, for the system administrator only, altering or
customizing some of the text fields in menus and “buttons,” and changing
“privilege” levels that enable access to various parts of the system.
The CVIM2 system provides default levels for access to these functions.
Initially, some functions require a Level 8 for access, while others require a
Level 1. The system administrator can change many of these default levels as
required for a particular installation.
The security assignments are performed in the Security menu, which
appears when you pick Security in the main menu bar. Initially, the menu
bar and Security menu appear as shown in Figure 12.1.
Figure 12.1 Initial Appearance of Main Menu Bar and Security Menu
The security levels are described briefly, as follows:
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Levels 1 through 7 –– These levels are all assignable; that is, the system
administrator can enable and disable access to various system functions
(except system administration functions) as required by designated users
at each level.
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Level 8 –– This level enables the system administrator to have access to
all system and security setup functions.
NOTE 1: Initially, the default user is “no user,” and the security level is
Level 8. Security is not established until a password file is created.
Security Levels