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Adjusting the parameters for device discovery
This procedure modifies the properties of device discovery. For example, you can limit the discovery to the local
network and a specific range of device numbers.
1. Click Options to open the filtered properties of Discovered devices.
2. Use the following table to make selections for each parameter.
Setting
Description
Discovery scope
Determines if the device discovery is restricted to the local network or if remote networks are
included.
Options: Local network or Remote network.
If Remote network is selected, verify that the Network number setting is correct.
Network number
The network number to use for the device discovery.
Device range, maximum
Device range, minimum
Limits the device discovery to a range of devices.
The maximum value is 4194302. The minimum value is 1.
3rd party devices
Determines if third-party devices are included in the device discovery.
Select False to exclude third-party devices, or True to include third-party devices.
Table 6: Parameter settings for device discovery.
4.5 Users
Allows the Administrator to add and delete user profiles. The Add user option under the Users tab only displays
if you have been granted access to user management through ABT Site.
If a configured ABT Site project is downloaded to the automation station, the device contains the user names
and user roles that correspond to the Users and User roles in the ABT Site User profiles task.
The user profile for the currently logged in user cannot be deleted.
● For the default Administrator user profile, the User name and User role fields cannot be modified and the
profile cannot be deleted.
● The device contains the Administrator default User name. You can use other User names when creating
new user profiles.
● The device contains the following set of User roles for creating new user profiles:
– Administrators
– Advanced engineers
– Standard engineers
– Advanced operators
– Standard operators
– Technical operators
– Balancers
Managing password security
To help ensure a secure operating environment, use the following password recommendations when adding
user profiles:
● Create unique usernames/passwords for each user.
● Do not create a common username/password to be shared by all employees.
● Require that passwords be changed at regular intervals, such as every 45 days.
● Do not allow users to write their password on a piece of paper and attach it to their monitor or leave it where
it can be easily found, such as under the keyboard.
● Remove user accounts for individuals who no longer require access or no longer work at the facility.
● Require that users create a robust/complex password.
– Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and special characters.
– Use a minimum of 8 characters for a user account and a minimum of 12 characters for privileged
accounts.