Basic Configuration

5.6.3.Modifying Plug Groups

The "Modify Plug Group" function allows you to edit existing Plug Groups in order to change plug access rights. Note that this function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands. To modify an existing Plug Group , proceed as follows:

Text Interface: Type /G and press [Enter] to display the Plug Group Directory menu. From the Plug Group Directory menu, type 3 and press [Enter]. The MPC will display the Modify Plug Group menu.

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Plug Group Directory" link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Plug Group Directory menu. From the Plug Group Directory menu, click the "View/Modify Plug Group" link. The MPC will display a menu that lists all currently defined Plug Groups. Select the "Modify Plug Group" button, then click the down arrow, scroll to the Plug Group that you wish to modify, select the Plug Group, and then click "Choose Plug Group." The MPC will display the Modify Plug Group menu.

Once you have accessed the Modify Plug Group menu, use the menu options to redefine parameters in the same manner that is used for the Add Plug Group menu, as discussed in Section 5.6.2.

Note: After you have finished changing or editing parameters, make certain to save the changes before proceeding. In the Web Browser Interface, click on the "Modify Plug Groups" button to save parameters; in the Text Interface, press the [Esc] key several times until the MPC displays the "Saving Configuration" message and the cursor returns to the command prompt.

5.6.4.Deleting Plug Groups

This function is used to delete individual Plug Groups. Note that this function is only available when you have accessed command mode using a password that permits Administrator Level commands. To delete an existing user account, proceed as follows:

Text Interface: Type /G and press [Enter] to display the Plug Group Directory menu. From the Plug Group Directory menu, type 4 and press [Enter]. The MPC will display a screen which lists all currently defined Plug Groups. Key in the name of the Plug Group that you wish to delete and press [Enter]. The MPC will delete the specified account without further prompting.

Web Browser Interface: Click the "Plug Group Directory" link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Plug Group Directory menu. From the Plug Group Directory menu, click the "View/Modify Plug Group" link. The MPC will display a menu that lists all currently defined Plug Groups. Select the "Delete Plug Group" button, then click the down arrow, scroll to the Plug Group you wish to delete, select the Plug Group, and then click "Delete Plug Group." The MPC will display a screen that lists details for the specified Plug Group; click "Delete Plug Group" to confirm deletion.

Note: Deleted accounts cannot be automatically restored.

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Western Telematic MPC-16H-2, MPC-20VD20-2, MPC-20VS20-2, MPC-20VD16-3, MPC-8H-1 Modifying Plug Groups, Deleting Plug Groups

MPC-18H-2, MPC-20V-2, MPC-20VS32-3, MPC-20VD32-3, MPC-16H-2 specifications

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