Operator Access Levels; Overview - Simplex 4100 Operator's Manual

Operator Access Levels

Overview

Operator access levels 1 through 4 are available to support the system. Level 1 is the lowest
operator access level and does not require a passcode to be entered to access functions
identified at this level. Level 2 through 4 require a passcode of the required level or higher to
be entered prior to performing the passcode protected function. Controlling actions may be
classified with access levels 2 through 4. Routine actions are assigned to low access levels
while access level 4 is reserved for special, highly sensitive operations (normally reserved for
Simplex personnel). Entering a level 4 passcode enables you to access all the functions of the
system.
A valid passcode must contain a minimum of 3 digits and not more than 10 digits. The
available digits are 0 through 9. Passcodes are specified during order entry; then, programmed
during system configuration. When passcodes are not specified, the following default
passcodes are assigned.
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The operator access level defaults to level 1 when power is first applied to the system, after 10
minutes of keypad inactivity, and when the user elects to log out. The <SYSTEM RESET>
key press has no effect upon the access level.
The only way to increase the operator access level in the system is to select the "Change
Access Level?" option in the Main Function Menu. Decreasing the level resets system access
level to 1. Increasing the level requires a valid level 2, 3 or 4 passcode. The user is prompted
to enter a passcode. The input is compared to all the valid system codes, and the system
operator access level is set accordingly. If an invalid code is input, you will be notified with
the message "ERROR. . . INVALID PASSCODE", and will be allowed up to three chances to
enter a valid code. After three unsuccessful tries, the message "ACCESS DENIED" will be
displayed for a short time. The access level will not be altered, but you will no longer be in
the "Change Access Level" menu option.
If a correct passcode is entered, the message "ACCESS GRANTED" is displayed. The new
operator access level will be in effect until the keypad is inactive for 10 minutes or you
manually reset the level through the "Change Access Level" option. While entering a
passcode with the keypad, the key presses are acknowledged by a "beep". The digits entered
are not displayed. The cursor moves along, filling the position with an X to indicate that a
digit has been entered. The <DEL> key can be used to delete the last digit. The <ENTER>
key press is required to enter the passcode into the system.
LEVEL PASSCODE
1 NONE
2 222
3 333
4 XXX
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RANK
LOWEST
SECOND
THIRD (Highest Operator Access Level)
HIGHEST (Normally used by Simplex