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Programming
XX091-04-01 Rev 104 AurorAcorD
Using Passwords
Using passwords allows you to restrict use of the AurorAcorD in the following ways:
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by limiting access to menus and operation screens with the Menu/Setup password
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by locking out all front panel keystrokes with the FPanel “Front Panel” password.
The Front Panel password is typically used for operators while the Menu/Setup Password is for supervisors.
You may enter either the Front Panel Password or the Menu/Setup Password to unlock the front panel keys.
Note: The Macro Selection screen is available by pressing the
MACRO
key, even if the operator does not know
the Menu/Setup password. From the Macro Selection screen, the operator may run any macro, even
the Vicon default macros that allow quick access to search screens (although the rest of the menu
system is still unavailable). An operator that does not know the Front Panel password cannot use any
front panel key, including the
MACRO
key.
Are passwords set at the factory?
No. When you boot for the first time, there are no passwords enabled. You do not need to enter a password
to use menus or front panel keys until after you define them, as discussed in the next section.
Setting Choices
Factory
Default
FPanel Password
Enabled, Disabled
Disabled
FP Control Timeout
5 to 120 seconds
15 seconds
Menu/Setup Password
Enabled, Disabled
Disabled
How do I set up passwords for the first time?
Note: Setting up passwords is optional, not mandatory. Note also that you may set up either the Front Panel
or the Menu/Setup passwords, or both.
1. Use the menu path shown below to enter the Password Setup screen.
MENU SELECTION
to Choose. MENU to Exit.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Easy Setup Menu
2 Main Menu
3 Camera Calibration
4 Save/Restore Menu
5 Language
6 FAQ Screen
7 About AurorAcorD
1 Password Setup
2 Camera Lock List
3 Schedule Setup
4 More System Setup
5 System Reset
SYSTEM SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
1 Change FPanel Password
2 FPanel Password: Disabled
3 FP Control Timeout: 15
4 Change Menu/Setup Passwd
5 Menu/Setup Passwd: Disabled
PASSWORD SETUP
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
Enter Password:
FRONT PANEL PASSWORD
Enter up to six digits
using keys 1-8 followed
by ENTER or to accept
or to cancel.
1 Display Setup
2 Camera Setup
3 Alarm Setup
4 Serial Port Setup
5 Time/Date Setup
6 Record/Playback Setup
7 System Setup
8 Disk Functions
MAIN MENU
to Choose. to Go Back.
or 1-16 to Select.
2. Select the Change FPanel Password setting. This will display a password screen that allows you to enter
up to six digits consisting of the digits 1-8.
1
AUX1
2
AUX2
3
AUX3
4
AUX4
5
AUX5
6
AUX6
7
LENS
SPEED
8
PAN/TILT
SPEED
To enter numbers 1 through 8,
press the key with the corresponding number above it.
3. Confirm the password(s) by re-entering it and then press
ENTER
, using the onscreen instructions.
4. Select Change Menu/Setup Password and repeat the last two steps to define the Menu/Setup Password.
5. Although passwords were defined in the previous steps, they will not be required until you enable them as
described in this step. Set the FPanel Password setting to Enabled if you want the AurorAcorD’s front
panel keys to be inoperable until the Front Panel password or the Menu/Setup Password (if enabled and
defined) is entered. Set the Menu/Setup Password setting to Enabled to require that a password be
entered before menus and operation screens (such as Alarm Setup) can be accessed.
6. The FP Control Timeout setting is used to control how much time must elapse without a keystroke being
entered before the Front Panel Password must be re-entered. Define the time (in seconds) if you enabled
and defined a Front Panel Password.