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Basic Configuration
5.3. Defining System Parameters
The System Parameters menus are used to define the Site ID Message, set the system
clock and calendar, set up log functions and calibrate temperature readings.
In the Text Interface, the System Parameters menu is also used to create and manage
user accounts and passwords. Note however, that when you are communicating with
the unit via the Web Browser Interface, accounts and passwords are managed and
created using a separate menu that is accessed by clicking on the "Users" link on the
left hand side of the menu.
To access the System Parameters menu via the Text Interface, type
/F
and press
[Enter]
. To access the System Parameters menu via the Web Browser Interface, place
the cursor over the "General Parameters" link, wait for the flyout menu to appear and
then click on the "System Parameters" link. The System Parameters Menus are used to
define the following:
•
User Directory:
This function is used to view, add, modify and delete user
accounts and passwords. As discussed in Section 5.4 and Section 5.5, the User
Directory allows you to set the security level for each account as well as determine
which plugs and ports each account will be allowed to control.
Note:
The "User Directory" option does not appear in the Web Browser
Interface’s System Parameters menu, and is instead, accessed via the "Users"
link on the left hand side of the menu.
•
Site ID:
A text field, generally used to note the installation site or name for the
RSM-8R unit. (Up to 32 chars.; Default = undefined.)
Note:
The Site I.D. will be cleared if the RSM-8R is reset to default settings.
•
Real Time Clock:
This prompt provides access to the Real Time Clock menu,
which is used to set the clock and calendar, and to enable and configure the NTP
(Network Time Protocol) feature as described in Section 5.3.1.
Note:
The "Real Time Clock" option does not appear in the Web Browser
Interface’s System Parameters menu, and is instead, accessed via the "Real
Time Clock" link on the left hand side of the screen.
•
Invalid Access Lockout:
If desired, this feature can be used to temporarily disable
serial port access, SSH access, Telnet access and/or Web access to the
RSM-8R command mode after a user specified number of unsuccessful login
attempts are made. For more information, please refer to Section 5.3.2.
(Default = On, 9 Attempts, 30 Minute Duration.)
Note:
The "Invalid Access Lockout" item does not appear in the Web Browser
Interface’s System Parameters menu, and is instead, accessed via the link on
the left hand side of the screen.
•
Temperature Format:
Determines whether the temperature is displayed as
Fahrenheit or Celsius. (Default = Fahrenheit.)