Advanced security mode

Advanced security mode lets you add up to 50 users, has strong user login, and privilege management.

NOTE: We recommend that you use Advanced security mode.

This topic lists the advanced mode security capabilities, as well as detailed information on user access permissions, and the default username and password.

Advanced security mode capabilities

The following table lists the security capabilities of advanced security mode:

Security capability	Description
User credentials and password robustness	Use a single account to access the meter with a numeric password for login.
	Use multiple user accounts with alphanumeric passwords for login and configuration changes.
	Password range and limit: Any combination of letters and numbers, up to 16 characters.
	Password strength feedback using ION Setup.
User account lockouts and timeouts	Define user account lockout criteria after unsuccessful login attempts and define event timeout period.
User privileges	User accounts with variable permissions to read access or configuration privileges.
Webpages	Disable or enable webpages for viewing meter data online using a web browser (Web Server).
Configuration	Disable or enable ability to configure the meter using: Modbus communications programming or allow read-only viewing. The display Meter webpages (Web Server programming).
	Disable and enable time synchronization.
	Password required for broadcast time synchronization configuration changes using the display or communication protocols.
Cybersecurity event logs and reports	Set up cybersecurity event logs and alarms using event priorities.

User access (Advanced security mode only)

The following table lists the Advanced security mode user access details:

Access type	Permission
Time Sync Access	Set the meter’s time and time synchronization parameters.
Read Access	View parameters, except security configuration.
Peak Demand Reset Access	Reset peak demand values.
Comm Config Access	Configure communication settings.
Test Mode Access	Switch the meter to test mode, if available with your meter type.
Full Meter Config Access	Configure meter settings.
Security Config Access	Configure security settings.

User accounts (Advanced security mode only)

The following table lists the Advanced security mode user account details:

Username	Default password	Account description
User1	0 (zero)	Default administrator. This account has full meter access, including configuration.
User2	0 (zero)	Default viewer. This account has view only access.
User3, User4, ... User50	-	These user accounts are not activated; they do not have default passwords.