Access Control - Siemens SITRANS F Series Operating Instructions Manual

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7.4 Access control

7.4 Access control
You can view all items in the HMI menu but the parameters are protected against changes
through access level control. To gain access, select one of the following access levels:
• Read only
Allows no configuration. The parameter values can be viewed only (indicated by a symbol).
No PIN code required.
• User
Allows configuration and service of all parameters except calibration parameters. Default PIN
code is 2457.
• Expert
Allows configuration and service of all parameters including flow and calibration parameters.
Default PIN code is 2834.
PIN codes can be changed in Security (5).
Note
Lost PIN code
If the PIN code is lost, provide Siemens customer support with the transmitter serial number (see
nameplate). Siemens customer support will provide a code to be entered in PIN recovery (5.3).
Disable access level control
If logged in as Expert you can Deactivate user PIN. As User you will not be prompted to enter
the password. Enabling the access level control can be done in Activate user PIN and requires
entering the Expert password.
Auto logout function
You will not be prompted for password for 10 minutes after the last key press.
NOTICE
Device restart
Whenever the device is restarted, the access level is reset to Read only.
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Operating Instructions, 11/2021, A5E50387341-AA
SITRANS FST090