Operations and Maintenance Manual

VS300 Operations and Maintenance Manual Operating the transmitter
Issue 10.0 2019-01-18 Page 2-123
Setting User Type
There are four user type selection options, each with their own specific functionality. All users
have permission to change their own username and password, but are otherwise limited to the
following functions:
• View Only : Pre-defined user type. Can monitor equipment data only. No administra-
tive or control functions.
• Administrator: Pre-defined user type. Can perform all functions. Administrator is the
only permission level that allows addition, removal or modification of users.
• Full Control : Pre-defined user type. Can monitor and control equipment. No adminis-
trative functions.
• Custom : Administrator-defined user type.
Editing Account Information
If your user type is Administrator , you have permissions to edit any user account.
Adding an Account
To add a new user account, click Add . Enter the username, click the OK button to accept, then
set the account information in the Settings section. Click the Cancel button or X to discard
changes and exit this menu.
Editing an Existing Account
To edit an existing user account, click on the desired user in the List of Users on the left side of
the User Accounts panel. The Settings for that user will be displayed on the right-hand side of
the User Accounts panel. You can edit the Username, Password, User Type (see Setting User
Type) and Permissions.
Changing the Password
To change your password, click Change Password . A menu appears that prompts you to enter
the old password, new password and confirmation of the new password. Click the OK button
to accept changes or the Cancel button to discard changes and exit this menu.
Changing Permissions
You must be an Administrator to edit this function.
All users have permission to change their own username and password. You can customize the
permissions assigned to a user or simply pick a predetermined set of permissions based on the
user type.