Western Telematic MPC-8H-1, MPC-20VD20-2, MPC-20VD20-1, MPC-20VS20-2 Defining System Parameters

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, and configure the Invalid Access Lockout feature and Callback feature.

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 via a separate menu that is accessed by clicking on the "Users" link on the left hand side of the menu.

•Text Interface: Type /F and press [Enter]. The System Parameters Menu will appear as shown in Figure 5.3.

•Web Browser Interface: Click the "System Parameters" link on the left hand side of the screen. The System Parameters menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 5.4.

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 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 MPC unit. (Up to 32 chars.; Default = undefined.)

Notes:

•The Site ID cannot include double quotes.

•The Site ID will be cleared if the MPC 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 automatically disable the MPC Console Port or Network Port after a user specified number of unsuccessful login attempts are made. For more information, please refer to Section 5.3.2. (Default = On.)

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.

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