Proline Promass F 500 Modbus RS485 Basic safety instructions
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When the device is delivered, the network key is pre-defined depending on the device. It
can be changed via the WLAN settings submenu in the WLAN passphrase
parameter→ 130.
General notes on the use of passwords
• The access code and network key supplied with the device should be changed during
commissioning.
• Follow the general rules for generating a secure password when defining and managing
the access code or network key.
• The user is responsible for the management and careful handling of the access code and
network key.
2.7.3 Access via fieldbus
When communicating via fieldbus, access to the device parameters can be restricted to
"Read only" access. The option can be changed in the Fieldbus writing access parameter.
This does not affect cyclic measured value transmission to the higher-order system, which
is always guaranteed.
Additional information: "Description of Device Parameters" document pertaining to the
device → 210.
2.7.4 Access via Web server
The device can be operated and configured via a Web browser with the integrated Web
server (→ 78). The connection is via the service interface (CDI-RJ45) or the WLAN
interface.
The Web server is enabled when the device is delivered. The Web server can be disabled if
necessary (e.g. after commissioning) via the Web server functionality parameter.
The device and status information can be hidden on the login page. This prevents
unauthorized access to the information.
Additional information: "Description of Device Parameters" document pertaining to the
device → 210.