Access Control - Siemens SITRANS FS230 Compact Operating Instructions

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5.3 Access control

5.3 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 user is only able to view the parameter values. 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 density 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 (5.4).
Disable access level control
If logged in as Expert you can Deactivate user PIN meaning that you will always be logged in
as User and 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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Compact Operating Instructions, 05/2021, A5E38755607-AC
SITRANS FS230