7. System settings7.14 Security – password protection7.14 Security – password protectionConfiguring password settings and password-protected areas is only possible oneasyE4 devices with a display or must alternatively be configured in easySoft 7.Password protection can be used to lock access to various areas.At least one area must be protected.In the default setting the circuit diagram is selected.7.14.1 Configuring the password on a base device with a displayDefining password-protected areasTo define the areas that should be protected with a password, follow the steps below:Go to the main menu.Go to SYSTEM OPTIONS\SECURITY\AREA.Select the desired rangePress the OK button to enable and disable the option.If there is a checkmark ✓ for the area next to the scrollbar, this means that access tothe corresponding area will be protected with a password prompt.If there is no checkmark, it will be possible to access the area freely.PROGRAM ✓PARAMETERSCLOCKOPERAT. MODEMEMORY CARDINTERFACEDELETE FUNCT.Table 77:System options\Security\A-reaThe submenu shows the device areas that can be protected.PROGRAM The password is applied to the PROGRAMS as well as function blocksthat are not enabled. This area also prevents the transfer of a circuitdiagram from and to the memory card.PARAMETER The PARAMETERS menu is protected.CLOCK Date and time are protected with the password.OPERATINGMODEIt is not possible to change the operating mode from RUN to STOP andvice versa using the operating buttons of the device.MEMORYCARDAccess to the microSD memory card will be protected.476 easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com
