LINK Systems LinkNet II - Manual (Page 23)

Section 4 Configuration
After the software is installed, it must be configured. This consists of the following steps:
• Configure LinkNet security.
• Select a communications port for LinkNet to use to “talk” to the machines.
• Configure the number of shifts, and shift times for each day.
• Enter any additional down time categories to the standard categories supplied.
• Enter down time codes and their descriptions.
• Enter material information.
• Enter tool information.
• Enter part information.
• Tell LinkNet what machines are present.
• Tell LinkNet what dies are present.
• Configure preventive maintenance.
4.1 LinkNet Security
LinkNet prevents unauthorized changes to its
configuration by allowing the configuration of
multiple operators, each with their own pass codes
and permissions. As shipped, there is only one
user, “Admin”, with a pass code of 444. The only
permission “Admin” has, as shipped, is to
configure other operators. After configuring
additional operators, the Admin pass code should
be changed to something other value. Pass codes
are four digit numeric values. The “Admin”
operator cannot be deleted.
When choosing a protected menu item in LinkNet
(any configuration item is protected), a login list
similar to Figure 4.1 will be displayed. Only
operators with the permission to change the item selected will be displayed in the list. Select the
appropriate operator name and the pass code will be requested. After the pass code is successfully
entered, LinkNet will allow changes to the configuration. The login will remain active as long as there
is activity by the user. When 1 minute passes with no activity by the user, the login will automatically
terminate.
Figure 4.1: Operator Login
NOTE: It is VERY important to
change the “Admin” pass code from its
default value. Failure to do so leaves
your system open to abuse since it is
likely that the default pass code can and
will be generally known.
Manual Version 1.1 10/28/2001 4.1