NCR RSD Atlanta 7710GA2 Electronic Pricing Transmitter User Manual Chapter 8

NCR Corporation, RSD - Atlanta Electronic Pricing Transmitter Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Configuring the DecisioNet SystemEnvironmentOverviewThis chapter describes how to configure the DecisioNet Systemenvironment after the software is installed. Most of the configurationoptions are the same for the Windows NT, NCR UNIX, and SCO UNIXenvironments. In the following list of configuration topics discussed inthis chapter, the topic applies to all three environments unlessindicated otherwise.• Setting performance boost in Windows NT• Configuring the CBS communications port• Configuring the DecisioNet System software• Starting the DecisioNet System software• Configuring Windows NT services• About passwordsWindows NT screens are used to illustrate the option entry (dialogbox) screens. Where applicable, system-specific steps and differencesare described. The following navigation section identifies how to movefrom field to field, option to option, and screen to screen in the UNIXenvironment.Note: DecisioNet software permits additional customization for site-specific requirements through modification of system defaults and theoptionally installed features. Refer to Appendix D, “Customizing theDecisioNet System,” for information about system features that permitmodification beyond the modifications described in this chapter.8
8-2 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentNote: When you modify the application parameters in EPLAdministration or the configuration files (*.cfg), stop EPL Applicationsand restart EPL Applications so that the system acknowledges thechanges made to the configuration.How to Navigate in a DecisioNet UNIX EnvironmentSince the UNIX environment does not utilize a mouse to move throughthe system, and since the screen view is different from that of WindowsNT, please refer to the following topics for instructions on navigatingDecisioNet in UNIX.Once you have started the DecisioNet software (refer to “StartingDecisioNet” later in this section) and have selected the desiredmaintenance or administration function, there are three main areasthrough which to navigate. They are:• menu bar• pulldown menu• dialog box Each area uses specific keys or key combinations to:• move the current position forward• move the current position backwards• highlight and make a selection• confirm or cancel information entered• exit
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-3Menu Bar NavigationF10 Toggle key that activates and deactivates menu←←←← →→→→Moves from choices in the active menuHot Key The underlined or highlighted character in the activemenu choice that will execute that menu choiceEnter or Space From active menu choice, displays either pulldownor dialog box↓↓↓↓Displays pulldownPulldown Navigation←←←← →→→→Leaves pulldown and returns to menu bar↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓Moves through pulldownSpace or Enter Executes pulldown choiceHot Key Executes - From active menu choice, displays eitherpulldown or dialog boxKeystrokes for Navigating in the Dialog BoxTab Moves the current position forward, field by field.Shift + Tab Moves the current position backward, field by fieldSpace(bar) (1) From a radio list, selects the current button(2) From a check box, selects or deselects the box(3) From a list box, selects the current item in thelist item←←←← →→→→In a list or field, moves the current position forwardor backward within the field or list field.↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓In a list box, moves up or down the list. Use thespacebar to select an item in the list.Enter (1) From a field, executes the default (highlighted)button(2) From a button, executes the current, selected
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Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-5Setting Performance Boost in Windows NT 4.0 Following installation, set the foreground and backgroundapplications to get equal time.1. Select the Control Panel from the Settings menu from the Start icon.2. Choose the System icon.3. Click on the Performance tab.4. Slide the Boost Selector to “None” to indicate “No PerformanceBoost.”5. Click on Apply to accept these changes.6. Click on OK in the Performance Dialog Box.7. Close the Control Panel.Configure the system as described in this chapter, beginning with thesection “Configuring the CBS Communications.”
8-6 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentConfiguring the CBS Communications PortBefore you can run the DecisioNet software, you must configure theCBSCOMM Port variable in the basesw.cfg file. This ASCII file is in thefollowing directories in a default system:Windows NT \epl\dataNCR UNIX /appl/epl/dataSCO UNIX /appl/epl/dataTo change these parameters you must edit them from the DOS orUNIX prompt with an editor.Locate the following section in the file and set the variable to the serialport or serial device where the EPL converter is connected in yoursystem. The serial port used by the DecisioNet software must not beused by other applications within the system.#Specifies RS-232 device name# Mandatory."CBSCOMM_PORT", <port/device name>For example:Windows NT "COM1" or "COM2"NCR UNIX "/dev/term/s001"SCO UNIX "/DEV/TTY1a"Caution: Other variables in the base software configuration file are setto system defaults and may be modified using the EPL Administrationapplication. Editing them directly with a ASCII editor may causesystem problems. Refer to Appendix C for a sample listing of all thebasesw.cfg file variables.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-7Starting the DecisioNet System You must start the DecisioNet System before performing the EPL tagfunctions.To Start the DecisioNet System in Windows NTFrom the EPL Applications Programs group, select Start EPLApplications. To stop the application software, select Stop EPLApplications.Note: If the DecisioNet software has been configured to start as anautomatic service on your system, there is no need to start theapplication manually.To Start the DecisioNet System in NCR UNIX or SCO UNIXAt the UNIX command line, type startepl. The command to shutdown the DecisioNet System is stopepl.
8-8 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentConfiguring the DecisioNet System SoftwareAfter installing new software, you must configure the followingDecisioNet System parameters for your store's environment:• Application Configuration• Base Hardware• Label Data Maintenance (LDM)Note: Basic LDM functionality is provided in the EPL BaseApplication Runtime software. To access all the options describedwithin this configuration chapter, you must purchase and install theEPL Information Messaging System package for enhanced LDMfunctionality.To access these parameters you must start EPL Administration.1. Access and start EPL Administration as follows:Windows NT Select EPL Administration from the EPLApplications Programs group.NCR UNIX andSCO UNIX Type esadmin at the UNIX prompt andpress Enter.2. In the Username and Password fields, enter hardware and config1.(These are the default entries that access EPL Administration andpermit modification to the Base Hardware Configuration screenparameters. Other default entries, system and manager, onlypermit viewing of the base hardware parameters but permit accessto all other EPL Administration functions.) Refer to the “AboutPasswords” section later in this chapter for details about passwordsecurity.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-93. Select Config from the EPL Administration main menu bar.The EPL Administration screen displays when you select Configfrom the EPL Administration Main menu bar.4. Highlight Application and select Appl. Parameters from thepulldown list to display the Application Configuration Parametersscreen.5. Enter the date format and select one or more application settingsfrom this screen. Select OK to return to the EPL Administrationmain menu bar.
8-10 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentField DescriptionsBelow are field descriptions of the Application ConfigurationParameters dialog.Date FormatSet the date format to mmddyy, ddmmyy, or yymmdd. The specifiedformat is used on all display screens, reports, and logs.Item Descriptions in Bedcheck ReportThis parameter lists the descriptions for each item (e.g., coffee) whenyou run a bedcheck report.Display Price for Random Weight ItemsThis parameter enables you to display the unit price for random weightitems in the price field. For example, the system can handle randomweight items by the pound, such as hamburger meat.Expand UPC-EEach item is usually associated with the a Universal Product Codenumber. This option determines whether the UPC-Es are expanded.UPC numbers are typically 12 digits, but a UPC-E is seven or eightdigits. The series type “E” in a UPC is the compressed form of thestandard UPC-A.Check Digit for UPC-E ExpansionEvery UPC number is divided into four parts: NSC character,manufacturer number, item number, and check digit. The check digitverifies the validity of the UPC number. When an item is scanned, thescanner can be configured to whether to strip the Check Digit. Thisinformation is necessary so that you can accurately expand an itemwith the UPC-E to its original form.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-116. Highlight Application and select EPL Add Defaults from thepulldown list to display the EPL Add Defaults Configurationscreen.7. Enter the parameters for your system on this screen. Select OK toreturn to the EPL Administration main menu bar.Field DescriptionsThe following are field descriptions of the EPL Add Defaults dialog.
8-12 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentUnit of MeasureThe following table shows the units of measure available in theesmeasur.tbl configuration file. Additional values may be added byediting the file. The value selected here is the default value thatdisplays in the Unit of Measure field of all EPL Maintenance dialogboxes. Refer to Appendix C for additional information about theesmeasur.tbl.OZ mL CT PintLB Gal. Kg 100 Unitsg QT Pound 50 Sq. Ft.L PT Quart 100 Sq. Ft.Unt Prc PlcmntThis parameter identifies where the Unit Price displays on theSmarTalker tags used in your environment. The value selecteddetermines the default value that displays in the EPL Type field of AddEPL Maintenance dialog boxes.Parameter Add EPL Maintenance dialog EPL Type field defaultLft/Top Standard, Left Unit Price (1 Std. LUP)Small, Left Upper Unit Price (3 Sml. UUP)Standard, Left Unit Price (5 V2 Std.LUP)Small, Upper Euro Price (8 V2 Euro Sml.)Standard, Upper Left Euro Price (7 V2 Euro Std)Rt/Btm Standard, Right Unit Price (2 Std. RUP)Small, Right Lower Unit Price (4 Sml. RUP)Standard, Right Unit Price (6 V2 Std.RUP)Small, Lower Unit Price (9 V2 Small)
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-13Flash Periods (seconds)This is the default length of flash periods for adding an EPL. Itindicates the number of seconds the entries for Price, Promo-1, Promo-2, and Promo-3 display before changing to the next display field.Available options are: .721.452.905.80Log All Pre-EPL RecsIf this option is checked, when you add a pre-EPL file to the system, anentry for each EPL record successfully added, is written to the EPLAudit Log. The Audit Log could then be printed and saved forreference, and then cleared to free up the disk space. Pre-EPL recordsthat fail are recorded in the EPL System Error log. Using this option foran initial pre-EPL file load requires additional disk space for the AuditLog records. This option may be more useful when adding pre-EPLfiles following the initial load to maintain a record of what was added.
8-14 Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment8. Highlight Application and select EPL Display from the pulldownlist to display the EPL Add Display Parameter Configurationscreen.9. Enter the parameters for your system on this screen. Theparameters shown are the DecisioNet System defaults. Select OK toreturn to the EPL Administration main menu bar.Field DescriptionsDefault EPL Display Handling sectionPrice Overflow If the retail price is greater than the maximum number of allowabledigits, you can either choose DROP UNIT PRICE, which ceases todisplay the unit price, or you can choose DROP SIGNIFICANTDIGITS, which drops the least significant digit. If you are droppingthe least significant digit and the price is 1,350.45, only 1,350 woulddisplay on the EPL. For example, the maximum number of allowabledigits for SmarTalker I and II standard tags is four digits, SmarTalker II2x6s allow six digits and 2x5s allow five digits.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-15Rounding TypeNORMALIf the digit to the right of the least significant digit is a 5 or greater,round up. Otherwise, round down. Example: 38.78 cents becomes38.8 cents, 38.71 cents becomes 38.7 cents.ROUND-UPIf a digit to the right of the least significant digit is not zero, roundup. Example: 38.78 cents becomes 38.8 cents. 38.71 becomes 38.8cents.TRUNCATEIgnore digits to the right of the least significant digit. Example:37.78 cents becomes 38.7 cents. 38.71 cents becomes 38.7 cents.Unit Price DisplayWhen adding an EPL tag to the system, this parameter gives you theoption to: ALWAYS or NEVER display the unit price, or ASK the userduring EPL Maintenance Add or Change EPL functions whether or notthe unit price should be displayed on a particular EPL tag. If ASK isselected as the default here, the EPL Maintenance screen displays anadditional check box next to the Mark for Printing check box. Theadditional check box is then used to indicate if the unit price for thenew EPL is to be displayed.Purged/Removed EPL Display Parameters sectionOn EPL Removal / On EPL-PurgeThis option allows you to display a configurable message when anitem is deleted and/or purged from the system. The options are:• Last Price: Indicates no change to the tag. The price on the tag whenthe tag is deleted and/or purged will remain on the tag.• Enunciators: Indicates that all text will be cleared from the tag andthat all “.s” and “,s” (dots and commas) will be turned on.
8-16 Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment• Text: Allows you to enter text that will be displayed on the tagwhen the tag is deleted and/or purged.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-1710. Highlight Application and select Currency Display from thepulldown list to display the EPL Currency Display Configurationscreen.11. Enter the parameters for your system on this screen. Theparameters shown are the DecisioNet System defaults. Select OK toreturn to the EPL Administration main menu bar.Note: Unit Price Currency Symbol and Euro Pricing are mutuallyexclusive.
8-18 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentField DescriptionsNumber of Decimal PlacesThis parameter (0, 2 or 3), identifies the decimal position used whendisplaying price data on the SmarTalker tags.0: 00 (No decimal point)2: 0.00 (2 digits to the right of the decimal point)3: 0.000 (3 digits to the right of the decimal point)Unit Price Currency SymbolThis field gives you three options: Cent, Euro, and None. If the centoption is selected, the cent sign (¢) is displayed with the unit price onthe SmarTalker. For example, a unit price of 12.79 would display as12.7¢. With the option off, it would display as 12.79. If Euro Pricing isselected, do not select Cent as the Unit Price Currency Symbol.Currency Decimal SymbolTwo options are available. A decimal point (.) and a comma (,). When acomma is selected as the currency symbol, it displays on the screen andin DecisioNet System reports, but does not display on the SmarTalker.This option turns on the Euro symbol on the 7 V2 Euro Std. and 8 V2Euro Sml. EPL tag types. The symbol will display on a tag the first timea price change is made after this option has been set. This option isintended for use with Euro pricing only.Euro PricingThis option turns on the Euro symbol on the 7 V2 Euro Std. and 8 V2Euro Sml. EPL tag types. The symbol will display on a tag the first timea price change is made after this option has been set. This option isintended for use with Euro pricing only.Leading 0 on Fractional PricesThis option places a zero before the decimal. For example, choosingthis option will change “.25” to “0.25.”
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-19Base Hardware ConfigurationThe CBS, power supply, and receive antenna configuration is identifiedthe Base Hardware Configuration screen. This information must matchthe physical layout of the store. It is used by the Failure Detection andAnalysis software to monitor the store’s EPL hardware and cableintegrity. The cable illustration in the section “System CableConnection” of Chapter 4 may be helpful when making the entriesrequired in the following sections.To access the Base Hardware Configuration screen, use the left andright arrow keys to select Config. from the EPL Administration mainmenu, highlight Base, and press Enter.The Base Hardware Configuration screen displays.The following are explanations of the parameters on the BaseHardware Configuration screen.
8-20 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentMaster CBS AddressIdentify the address of the Master CBS. This is the CBS connected to theRS-232/RS422 Converter. On the previous screen, 00 is the Master CBS.1. Use the Tab key to move the Master CBS Address selection box.2. Use the down and up arrow keys to highlight the desired address.3. Press the Tab key.Number of Power SuppliesIdentify the number of power supplies installed in your system. Onepower supply is required for each five (5) CBSs. There are 4 powersupplies in the example configuration1. Use the down and up arrow keys to highlight the desired number.2. Press the Tab key.Note: Additional screens are provided for configuring CBS Addressand Receive Antenna locations when more than two (2) power suppliesare defined. Navigational buttons (Next and Previous) are provided toaccess the additional screens. In the example layout, there would betwo screens with Power Supplies A, B, C, D corresponding to thePower Supply 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the illustration.CBS AddressIdentify the CBS Address for each CBS installed in the store, includingthe Master CBS. CBS Addresses range from 0-19. Addresses for theCBSs associated with Power Supply A (Power Supply 1 in the example)would be 00, 01, 02, 03, and 04.1. Use the Tab key to move the CBS Address selection box.2. Use the down and up arrow keys to highlight the desired address.3. Press the Tab key.Note: CBSs associated with Power Supply B would be 05, 06, 07, 08and 09.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-21CBS EnabledThis options lets you disable a CBS in the situation where you mightnot want it communicating within the store. The default option isdisabled. You must enable all the CBSs initially.1. Use the Tab key to move to each CBS Enabled check box. Thecursor position or focus is actually an area to the right of the checkbox.2. Press the Space bar to check the boxReceive Antenna For each CBS, identify the ports (A, B, C, and D) where receiveantenna are connected.1. Use the Tab key to move to corresponding check box.2. Press the Space bar to check the box
8-22 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentLabel Data Maintenance (LDM)LDM tracks changes affecting SmarTalker overlays. It converts changedata from data files into ASCII text files that can be printed and usedfor creating new overlays. Basic LDM functionality is provided in theEPL Base Application Runtime software. To access all the optionsdescribed within this configuration chapter, you must purchase andinstall the EPL Information Messaging System package.To access the Label Data Maintenance Configuration screen, use theleft and right arrow keys to select Config. from the EPL Administrationmain menu, use the up or down arrow key to highlight Label DataMaintenance, and press Enter. The following screen displays.The following are explanations of the parameters on the Label DataMaintenance Configuration screen.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-23Track Label Data when these fields change sectionIdentify the label data fields to track by checking the associated optionbox. When changes are made to EPL table records through EPLmaintenance functions, a flag corresponding to the selected fields is setto mark the record for printing. Depending on the type of print optionselected, flags are reset following the label print operation.PLU NumberTrack label data when the PLU number of an EPL item changes.Price LevelTrack label data when the price level of an item changes. The pricelevel is an item specification that is defined by the user. An example ofits use could be if different sizes of an item are on the same PLUnumber, and the price level could be used to differentiate the sizes.Serial NumberTrack label data when the SmarTalker serial number assigned to anEPL record changes.MeasureTrack label data when the measure changes. Measure is a conversionfactor necessary to calculate the correct unit price (price per)information by converting the product’s unit of measure to thedisplayed unit price unit of measure. The displayed unit price unit ofmeasure is the price per unit of measure.For example, if the store wants the unit price of a 12 ounce can of colato be per ounce, the measure is 1 because the product unit of measureand the unit price unit of measure are the same. If the unit price unit ofmeasure is to be displayed as price per quart in this example, themeasure is 32, the number of ounces in a quart.Unit of MeasureTrack label data when the unit of measure changes. The unit ofmeasure is how this product is packaged. A 12 ounce can of cola has aunit of measure of ounce or oz. Other units of measure include pound,kilogram, and liter which are abbreviated as lb, kg, and L.
8-24 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentPackage SizeTrack label data when the package size changes. The package size isthe number of units of measure in the package. For example, if the Unitof Measure is “oz,” the package size might be 3.2 to denote 3.2 ouncesper package.Maximum Number of Print Files sectionEach time you run each of the types of reports discussed below, a file isgenerated. The number in the field next to each type of reportdetermines how many versions of the report are kept. For example, ifthe number 5 is in the Quick field, the last 5 versions of the Quickreport are kept in the directory, epl\data\ldffiles for Window NT and/appl/epl/data/ldffiles for NCR UNIX and SCO UNIX. The minimumnumber is one (1) which would keep only the current file.QuickThe maximum number of quick print files that can be stored in theLDM files directory. Quick print files are in data format and have notyet been converted to ASCII. Quick print files contain information ondescription changes gathered in the previous scan of the PLU file andcurrent EPL Table changes. All flags are reset with this print option.ChangeThe maximum number of ASCII print files containing changeinformation that can be stored in the LDM files directory. These files donot contain information on every EPL record, only the records thathave been changed. This includes current PLU file description changesif extended LDM functionality is installed and current EPL Tablechanges. All flags are reset with this print option.AllThe maximum number of ASCII print files containing all EPL recordsthat can be stored in the LDM files directory. An All print file containsinformation on all EPL labels regardless of whether the specified fieldshave changed or not and the latest descriptions from the PLU file ifextended LDM functionality is installed. Flags are not reset with thisprint option.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-25SelectThe maximum number of Select ASCII print files that can be stored inthe LDM files directory. Select print files contain label information forEPL Table records specified by the user for a range of serial numbers orPLU item numbers. Flags are not reset with this print option.DateThe maximum number of Date ASCII print files that can be stored inthe LDM files directory. Date print files contain label information forEPL Table records added within the given date range. Flags are notreset with this print option.LDM System Parameters sectionThe following settings can be viewed on the Label Data MaintenanceConfiguration screen, but can only be changed in the basesw.cfg file.Refer to Appendix C and Appendix D for information aboutConfiguration Files and Customizing the DecisioNet System. These areextended LDM functions available only when the EPL InformationMessaging System package is installed.GranularityThe time interval (in seconds) between the times that LDM checks thePLU file for description field changes. The default is 300 seconds.Number of RecordsThe maximum number of records LDM reads at one time whenchecking for description field changes. The larger this number thefaster LDM performs the checks. However, LDM reads this number ofrecords into memory, so more memory is required for larger values.The default is 100.
8-26 Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment Configuring Windows NT Services You can start or stop the EPL system software:• as console applications from• the DOS prompt, or• the programs in the EPL Applications Programs group;• or as manual or automatic services on Windows NT. Automaticservice is the method recommended for the reasons specifiedbelow. Services can start automatically or manually. The advantages ofrunning the applications as automatic services are:• Ease of Use - When an application runs as an automatic service, noone has to log in and start it. It starts and runs by itself in thebackground when the system boots.• Security - Someone who wants to log on and start or run softwarethat was not started as a service must know and use the WindowsNT account ID and Password, and the application account ID andPassword.The following software can be run as services for the indicatedDecisioNet applications:EPL Package Applications Available as ServicesEPL Base RuntimePackage EPL BedcheckEPL CBS ManagerEPL LoggerEPL Data SchedulerEPL Table ManagerEPL BridgeEPL Standalone PLUMaintenance EPL Standalone PLU ReaderEPL SystemInformation Package EPL Failure Detection and AnalysisEPL Log Monitor
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-27EPL Package Applications Available as ServicesEPL Status Tag ManagerEPL PriceRedundancy Package EPL Sale Price VerifierEPL Price VerifierEPL Price CheckerEPL InformationMessaging SystemPackageEPL Label Data ManagerEPL External Data InterfaceEPL Promotional Message VerifierAutomatic Start When Running DecisioNet as a ServiceIf you want the DecisioNet software, or parts of it, to startautomatically as services, configure the Windows NT Service asdescribed here.Note: There must be an entry in the base software configuration filefor each service you want to start automatically. Refer to the “WindowsNT Automatic Services” section in Appendix D for details.1. From the Control Panel, double click on the Services icon.2. For the EPL service you want to automatically start:a. Highlight the service.b. Click on the startup button.c. Select the Automatic radio button in the Startup Type box.d. Select System Account or This Account in the “Log On As” box. IfThis Account is selected, enter the valid user accountinformation previously created using the Windows NT UserManager.e. Click on OK in the Service dialog box.4. Repeat Step 2 for each service you want to start automatically.5. When done, click on Close in the Services dialog box.6. Reboot the system to start the configured services.
8-28 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentManual Start When Running DecisioNet as a ServiceYou can start the DecisioNet software, or parts of it, manually as aservice at a DOS prompt.Note: The default setting is manual for the services listed in the tableat the beginning of this section. Any services that have been changedfrom manual will not start using the following procedure.1. To start services manually, type runepl startservices from the\epl\bin directory at the DOS prompt. A script file starts theservices that you have configured to run manually.2. To stop services, type stopepl from the \epl\bin directory. Ascript file stops the services that are configured to run manually.Manually Starting DecisioNet as an ApplicationYou can start DecisioNet applications using the following twomethods.• From a DOS prompt:• Type startepl from the \epl\bin directory.• From the Programs Group:• Select Start EPL Applications from the EPL ApplicationsPrograms group.For information on using the DecisioNet EPL applications, see the NCRDecisioNet System User’s Guide (B005-0000-1087).
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-29About PasswordsYou must enter the Username and Password to operate any of the threemajor function areas. You can assign the Username and Password inEPL Administration with any of three security levels.Assigning SecurityThe DecisioNet System provides three security levels for the users. Thedefault Username is system and the default password is manager, andthis Username has Level 3 security access.The following table summarizes the security levels in the DecisioNetSystem:Security Level EPLAdministration EPLMaintenance PasswordMaintenance DisplayRegister Standalone EPLItem MaintenanceLevel 3 (Highestand Default) √ √√√√Level 2 √√ √Level 1 (Lowest) √√To protect the DecisioNet System from unauthorized access, you mustchange the password on the system Username to a password otherthan manager once you have installed the system. Adding additionalusers with less security access also helps to protect the DecisioNetSystem.Maintaining Username/ PasswordYou can add, change, or delete a Username and Password by going tothe EPL Administration window and clicking on the Password menu.The Username/Password Maintenance screen displays.
8-30 Configuring the DecisioNet System EnvironmentBy selecting Add, you can assign a new Username and Password. TheSecurity Level of the user may also be assigned.By selecting Change, you can change the Password or Security Level ofthe selected user, but not the Username.
Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment 8-31On the Username/Password Maintenance screen, you can delete ausername/password by highlighting a username, selecting delete, andconfirming the deletion.
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