Enable Or Disable Software Write-Protection; Configure Security For The Display - Emerson Micro Motion 5700 Configuration And Use Manual

Introduction to configuration and commissioning
3.1.3

Enable or disable software write-protection

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Overview
When enabled, the software setting Write-Protection prevents changes to the transmitter
configuration. You can perform all other functions, and you can view the transmitter
configuration parameters.
Note
The write-protection setting is only available on transmitters without a display.
Note
Write-protecting the transmitter primarily prevents accidental changes to configuration, not
intentional changes. Any user who can make changes to the configuration can disable write
protection.
3.1.4

Configure security for the display

Display
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Overview
You can configure a display password, and require the operator to enter the password to
make any changes to configuration through the display, or to access alert data through
the display.
The operator always has read-only access to the configuration menus.
Procedure
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Device Tools > Configuration > Write-Protection
Configuration > Security > Write Protection
Menu > Configuration > Security > Configuration Security
Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Security
Configuration > Security > Display Security
Enable or disable configuration security as desired.
Option Description
Enabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they
are prompted to enter the display password.
Disabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they
are prompted to activate ⇦⇧⇩⇨. This is designed to protect against accidental
changes to configuration. It is not a security measure.
Micro Motion Model 5700 with Ethernet Transmitters