Basic safety instructions
Proline Promass F 500 EtherNet/IP
12
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Use original spare parts and accessories from Hauser only.
2.5
Product safety
This measuring device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet
state-of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in
which it is safe to operate.
It meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies with the EU
directives listed in the device-specific EU Declaration of Conformity. Hauser
confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device.
2.6
IT security
We only provide a warranty if the device is installed and used as described in the
Operating Instructions. The device is equipped with security mechanisms to protect it
against any inadvertent changes to the device settings.
IT security measures in line with operators' security standards and designed to provide
additional protection for the device and device data transfer must be implemented by the
operators themselves.
2.7
Device-specific IT security
The device offers a range of specific functions to support protective measures on the
operator's side. These functions can be configured by the user and guarantee greater in-
operation safety if used correctly. An overview of the most important functions is provided
in the following section.
Function/interface
Factory setting
Recommendation
Write protection via hardware write
protection switch → 12
Not enabled.
Individually following risk assessment.
Access code
(also applies for Web server login or
FieldCare connection) → 13
Not enabled
(0000).
Assign an individual access code during
commissioning.
WLAN
(order option in display module)
Enabled.
Individually following risk assessment.
WLAN security mode
Enabled (WPA2-
PSK)
Do not change.
WLAN passphrase
(password) → 13
Serial number
Assign an individual access code during
commissioning.
WLAN mode
Access Point
Individually following risk assessment.
Web server→ 14
Enabled.
Individually following risk assessment.
CDI-RJ45 service interface → 14
–
Individually following risk assessment.
2.7.1
Protecting access via hardware write protection
Write access to the device parameters via the local display, Web browser or operating tool
(e.g. FieldCare, DeviceCare) can be disabled via a write protection switch (DIP switch on
