Basler DECS-250, Instruction Manual

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DECS-250 Security
1. In the BESTCOMS Plus settings explorer, select Port Access Setup . This selection is located
under General Settings, Device Security Setup . When prompted, enter a username of “A” and a
password of “A” and log on. This factory-default username and password allows administrator-
level access. It is highly recommended that this factory-default password be changed immediately
to prevent undesired access.
2. Highlight the desired communication port in the port list
A
.
3. Select the unsecured access level
B
for the port.
4. Select the secured access level
C
for the port.
5. Save the configuration by clicking the Save port button
D
.
6. Open the Communication menu , and click Upload Security to Device .
7. BESTCOMS Plus notifies you when the security upload is successful.
Figure 155. Port Access Configuration Settings
A
Port List: Displays available communication ports and the corresponding access levels.
B
Unsecured Access Level: Select None, Read, Control, Operator, Settings, Design, or Admin.
C
Secured Access Level: Select None, Read, Control, Operator, Settings, Design, or Admin.
D
Save Port: Click button to save port access settings.
Login and Access Controls
BESTCOMSPlus Navigation Path: Settings Explorer, General Settings, Device Security Setup, Access
Control
Additional controls are available to limit login time and login attempts. These control settings are
illustrated in Figure 156.
Access Timeout
The access timeout setting
A
maintains security by automatically withdrawing password access if a user
neglects to log out. If no activity is seen for the duration of the access timeout setting, password access is
automatically withdrawn.
Login Failure
A login attempts setting
B
limits the number of times that login can be attempted. A login time window
C
limits the length of time permitted during the login process. If login is unsuccessful, access is blocked for
the duration of the login lockout time setting
D
.