Product specifications

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Reference Manual
00809-0200-4420, Rev HB
Section 2: Initial Connection
January 2015
Initial Connection
Each of the initial passwords for the user accounts is default. It is recommended, for security
purposes, that these passwords are changed. The administrator password should be
appropriately noted when changed. If it is lost, please contact Emerson Process Management for
technical support.
To change the User Accounts Passwords:
1. Navigate to System Settings>Users>User accounts.
2. Set the new password for each role based user account, and confirm.
3. Click Submit.
Note
It is suggested that the default security settings in System Settings>Users>User accounts be
changed to the local IT best practices or the Normal setting after initial login. Strong or custom
settings are available for more robust passwords. For more information on this screen and
others please see the User Interface Terminology Guide (document number 00809-0600-4420).
Time settings
The Gateway is the timekeeper for the WirelessHART network, so it is imperative that the
Gateway’s time is accurate for timestamp data to be meaningful. Time settings can be found by
navigating to System Settings>Time.
There are three ways to set the Gateway time:
 Network Time Protocol (recommended)
This option uses a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to slowly adjust the Gateway’s
time in order to match the time of the control network. Enter the IP address for the NTP
server and select the packet version (1, 2, 3, or 4).
 Set with PC Time
This option will match the Gateway’s time to that of the PC/laptop.
 Manual Entry
This option allows the user to enter a specific date (MM:DD:YY) and time (HH:MM:SS).
Note
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is recommended for the best network performance because it
always adjusts time to match the network time server.