Opening a meter security configuration file

Meter security settings are stored in an encrypted Security Configuration File (SCF).

Use ION Setup to open an SCF file.

Prerequisites:

• Meter connection using ION Setup.
• Device credentials.
• Security configuration access.

To open the meter security configuration file:

1. In ION Setup, open the Setup Assistant for your meter.
2. Select Security > Security Mode > Edit.
3. If prompted, enter the meter password, and then select OK.

4. Select the SCF file that you want to edit, and then select Open.

   The Select security mode screen appears.

5. Select the Password Complexity.

   Tip: For more information on the enforcement rules for each option, hover over the drop-down.

6. Enter the Minimum Password Length.

   Note: The Minimum Password Length can be up to 16 characters and must be 6 characters or greater if Password Complexity is set to IEEE 1686-2013 or NERC CIP-007-5.

7. Select Next.

The meter security configuration settings open in the ION Setup Security wizard.

Next, configure the meter security settings.

Related topics:

Storing Security Configuration Files