Simplex 4100U-S1, Operator'S Manual

Page: 48 / 86

7-2
Operator access levels 1 through 4 are available to support the system. Level 1 is the lowest
operator access level and does not require a passcode to be entered to access functions
identified at this level. Level 2 through 4 require a passcode of the required level or higher to
be entered prior to performing the passcode protected functions. Controlling actions may be
classified with access levels 2 through 4. Routine actions are assigned to low access levels
while access level 4 is reserved for special, highly sensitive operations (normally reserved for
Simplex personnel). Entering a level 4 passcode enables you to access all the functions of the
system.
A valid passcode must contain a minimum of 3 digits and not more than 10 digits. The
available digits are 0 through 9. Passcodes are specified during order entry; then, programmed
during system configuration. When Passcodes are not specified, the following default
Passcodes are assigned.
LEVEL PASSCODE RANK
1 NONE LOWEST
2 222 SECOND
3 333 THIRD (Highest Operator Access Level)
4 XXX HIGHEST (used by Simplex trained Personnel)
The operator access level defaults to level 1 when power is first applied to the system, after 10
minutes of keypad inactivity, and when the user elects to log out. The <SYSTEM RESET> key
press has no effect upon the access level.
The only way to increase the operator access level in the system is to select the “Change Access
Level?” option in the Main Menu. Decreasing the level resets system access level to 1.
Increasing the level requires a valid level 2, 3 or 4 passcode. The user is prompted to enter a
passcode. The input is compared to all the valid system codes, and the system operator access
level is set accordingly. If an invalid code is input, you will be notified with the message
“ERROR. . . INVALID PASSCODE”, and will be allowed up to three chances to enter a valid
code. After three unsuccessful tries, the message “ACCESS DENIED” will be displayed for a
short time. The access level will not be altered, but you will no longer be in the “Change
Access Level” menu option.
If a correct passcode is entered, the message “ACCESS GRANTED” is displayed. The new
operator access level will be in effect until the keypad is inactive for 10 minutes or you
manually reset the level through the “Change Access Level” option. While entering a passcode
with the keypad, the key presses are acknowledged by a “beep”. The digits entered are not
displayed. The cursor moves along, filling the position with an X to indicate that a digit has
been entered. The <DEL> key can be used to delete the last digit. The <ENTER> key press is
required to enter the passcode into the system.
Operator Access Levels
Overview