ION 8000 Series User Guide Standard Meter Security
Chapter 5 - Security Page 51
Standard Meter Security
Standard meter security is enabled by default on all ION 8000 series meters; all
configuration functions in the front panel are password-protected. The password
is factory-set to 0 (zero).
If you make configuration changes to the meter via the front panel, the meter
prompts you for its password before accepting any configuration changes.
Similarly, if you make any configuration changes via ION software you are
prompted by the meter for its password (in addition to the password used to
access ION software). Once you enter the correct meter password and confirm the
new configuration, the change is set on the meter.
Configuring standard meter security using the front panel
Note that the front panel will prompt you for the meter password before you make
your first configuration change. You will not need to re-enter the password for
each subsequent change. However, if you perform no additional configuration
changes for five minutes, you will need to re-enter the Setup menu and provide the
valid meter password to resume making changes. This is because the meter returns
from setup mode to data display mode after five minutes of inactivity.
The meter password allows access to the meter's configuration through
ION software and the front panel. The default password is 0 (zero).
This section describes the password security options available to front panel users.
Step by step instructions are provided on the following procedures:
1. Entering the meter password
2. Changing the meter password
3. Disabling (and Enabling) the password security check
This section also presents security precautions to consider when configuring time
synchronization and third party protocols.
Entering the Password
The first time you try to make a change to any setting, you will be presented with
the password screen (shown below). After you have entered the correct password,
you will not have to re-enter it for other any other changes unless you exit the
configuration session.
HOLD ARROW KEY TO ADVANCE CURSOR
ENTER PASSWD
MIN:
00000000
MAX:
99999999
00000000
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