SLC 5/04 Panelview Security Screen

[jp5300 0]

I have a project where my customer is asking to provide a security screen where the operators would enter a password. The password would enable one of three different user levels. Each user level would allow for different capabilties of the operator - ie allow operator to access functions - Timer presets, System setpoints ... etc. I have never done this before and was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for a "simple" programming code. Thanks!!

[guillencito 0]

If you need is a screen protected with password, I hope this help topic be useful. This help topic is from the PanelBuilder Software: Secure a screen You can restrict access to specific screens in an application by requiring authorized operators to enter a password. 1 In the Screens folder of the Application Window, click a screen. 2 On the Screen menu, click Properties. Or right-click and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 1 Select the Secured check box if you want to restrict access to the current screen. 2 To authorize specific operators to access the current screen, select the Operators tabs and then select the appropriate check boxes. A cleared check box denies access to an operator. Notes · Operators and passwords are defined on the Operators tab of the Application>Security dialog. · You can also secure screens from the Secured Screens Info tab of the Application>Security dialog. Screens folder The Screens folder is located in the Application Window. This folder contains a list of all screens in the applications. Screens appear in sequential order, by number and name. To open the Screens folder, click + next to the folder. To close the folder, click -.

[Guest Brian Davis]

What we do is use a numeric entry field to send a password to the PLC then the PLC triggers the panelview to change screens. Then I would suggest using multiple sets of screens to limit access. An easier way is to use Panelview Plus which allows you to hide objects based on the user logged in.

[DoubleL 2]

This function is built into PanelBuilder32. It is simple to set-up and to add different paswords for different operators (i.e. - operator, supervisor, maintenance) and select which screens are secured and which operators have access. Follow the instructions in the help file nd you should be ok.

[Gerry 13]

Note that this feature was introduced relatively recently (about 5 years ago). Older versions of PanelView require a firmware update to support it and PanelBuilder software has to be later than 3.7 (or was it 3.6?).

[DoubleL 2]

You're right Gerry I should have mentioned the version info. Edited 22 Jan 2005 by DoubleL