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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.
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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 lists all currently defined
system parameters.
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User Mode:
Allows access to switching and reboot commands, but
does not allow access to configuration functions. Users may only issue
commands to, or view status of the plugs that are specifically allowed by
their password.
The IPS will display a password prompt when the unit is contacted via the
COM 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 a Plug Password is
entered, the User Mode will be active. The System Password is defined via the
General Parameters menu (Section 5.3.1), and the Plug Passwords are defined
via the Plug Parameters Menus (Section 5.3.3.)
Notes:
• If you wish to restrict 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, allowing unprotected access to configuration and
switching functions.
• If the System Password is not 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.
