Western Telematic NPS-2HD manual Configuration, System Mode and User Mode

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5. Configuration

5.1. System Mode and User Mode

In order to restrict access to sensitive command functions, the NPS-2HD features two separate operating modes; System Mode and User Mode.

The System Mode allows access to all configuration menus, command functions and status screens. When the System Mode is active, Boot/On/Off commands can always be directed to either of the two switched outlets, even if each plug has been assigned a separate password. The System Mode Status Screen shows On/Off conditions for both switched outlets, and lists currently defined system parameters.

The User Mode allows limited access to command functions and status screens; users are not allowed to access configuration menus. When the User Mode is active, Boot/On/Off commands can only be directed to the specific outlet(s) allowed by the User Password entered at login. If a different User Password is assigned to each NPS outlet, then a user who accesses the NPS using the password for Plug 1 is not allowed to boot or switch Plug 2. On the other hand, if the same User Password is assigned to both NPS outlets, then that user will be able to direct commands to both plugs. The User Mode Status Screen only shows conditions at the outlet(s) owned by the User Password; system parameters are not displayed.

When properly configured, the NPS will display a password prompt when the unit is contacted via the Console Port, Modem Port or Network Port. The password entered at this prompt determines whether the unit will start-up in System Mode or User Mode. If the System Password (defined via the General Parameters menu) is entered, the System Mode will be active. If the User Password (defined via the Plug Configuration Menus) is entered, the User Mode will be active.

If the System Password is not defined, the NPS-2HD will not display the password prompt, and will always start-up in System Mode. Once the System Password has been defined, individual users can be granted access by assigning passwords to the NPS's

two switched plugs as described in Section 5.5.

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Contents NPS-2HD Page Rack Mount Installation Nameplate Power WarningVentilation Disconnect PowerOptionSwiches CableNetwokCable SystemModeOnly Introduction Intelligent Power ControlTypographic Conventions Front Panel Unit DescriptionCircuit Breaker 115 VAC, 20 Amps Back PanelQuick Start Guide Page QuickStartGuide NPS-2HDHeavyDutyNetworkPowerSwitchUsersGuide Installation Power ConnectionCable Clamp Installation Output Cable Clamp 1OutputCableClampInstallationInput Cable Clamp InstallationDisconnect Timeout Option SwitchesReset Unit to Defaults Default Button / Reset Button LocalDefault Parameters Option Connecting an External Modem Connecting the Network CableConsole Port Connection System Mode and User Mode ConfigurationCommunicating with the NPS =AllPlugswithAccess Defining General Parameters NPS Command/Menu ConventionsButtonMode NPS-2HDHeavyDutyNetworkPowerSwitchUsersGuide Plug Parameters ConfigurationPage Network Parameters 00-40-05-5e-f3-90Implementing IP Security Configuration Save Configuration Parameters Operation Access the NPS-2HD Command ModeDisplaying Plug Status MrmaioOperation Boot/On/Off CommandsOFF POWER2 or /OF POWER2 and press Enter Automated Mode Default CommandNPS-2HDHeavyDutyNetworkPowerSwitchUsersGuide Login as Different User Other CommandsReset Network Port Exit / DisconnectOperating Tips Manual OperationSending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersRestoring Saved Parameters Console Port Interface Interface DescriptionsModem Port Interface Apx-2Input Connector IEC-320-C19 Inlet SpecificationsApx-4 Customer ServiceTrademark and Copyright Information AppendicesApx-6 Index FrontactoryPanSttigsAddresslIndicators.F4-6 4-6,6-8 OnsolePortAPowerInlet NameOwnrship58,643
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