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1. Passwords
For CAPM controllers and WSOS4

2. Passwords for the CAPM controller and WSOS
 CAPM Controller
 Switchgear Password
 Write Access Password
 WSOS
 System
 Operator
 Protection
 Telecontrol

3. Password Protection
The Switchgear Password must be
entered in order to change some settings
via the panel.
 If a password protected field is selected
for change the user is prompted for the
password. 

4. Entering the Switchgear Password
The Switchgear Password can be up to
five characters in length and is entered in
the following way:
 The <- -> keys are pressed until the
first character of the password is
displayed.
 The SELECT key is then pressed.
 This sequence is repeated until the
complete password is displayed.
 The password is entered with the
ENTER or MENU key.
– The default password is CAPM
– Password remains active until
panel shuts down. 

5. Changing the Switchgear Password
The Switchgear Password can only be
changed via WSOS while On-line.
 Changing the Switchgear Password
requires the WSOS ‘System’ password. 

7. Previous Password System
 System
Allows the user to connect to switchgear, look
at the values, can trip or close, can change
protection and operating settings. Can also
change system parameters
 Technician
connect to switchgear, look at the values, can
trip or close, can change protection and
operating settings.
 Operator
Connect to switchgear, look at the values, can
trip or close, can not change protection
settings. Can change operating settings
 Connect
Connect to switchgear, look at the values, can
not trip or close, cannot change protection
settings. Can not change operating settings. 

8. New Password System CAPM Ver 28 WSOS 4.20
 Write Access
 System
This is the highest level password in WSOS.
For a local connection, the System password
is required to change the CAPM Write Access
password
 Operation
 Protection
 Telecontrol

9. Password Control
WSOS Passwords can be changed and time out
options set via the Change Passwords dialogue
box.
Time Out Options available are:
 No Password Time Out - Once entered
correctly that password will never expire.
 Password Times Out After - Once entered
correctly that password will expire after the
entered number of minutes.
 Require Password Every Time - The
password is required to be entered every time.


11. Multiple Operator Passwords
This feature allows up to 10 unique
operator passwords to be configured.
 Each operator password has a unique
user name.
 The user name is a maximum of 20
characters.
 The operator password is a maximum of
10 characters.
 Only the ‘active’ passwords will be tested
when an operator is entered.
 Any of the ten passwords can be used. 

12. Multiple Operator Password Selection

13. Multiple Operator Password Configuration
 Active – Enables or disables this user name and password.
 User Name – Allows the user name to be configured.

14. Multiple Operator Password Configuration
 Operator Password – Allows the operator password to be configured.
 Change Password – Allows the operator password to be configured.

16. Write Access Password – What is it?
Definition:
One secure password stored in the CAPM
and used to control remote Write Access to
the CAPM via WSOS through a remote
port. (Normally P8 or P10)

17. Changing Switchgear Remote Access
Passwords
The Switchgear Remote Access Password factory default is
000000 and can be changed remotely via WSOS.
The Switchgear Remote Access Password can be changed for
an individual switchgear or multiple switchgears. 

19. Q&A
 Once the Switchgear Password has been entered, how long will it remain
active?
 Until the panel shuts down ten minutes after the last button press.
 The Switchgear Password can on be changed via …….. If the ………….
Password is known.
 WSOS
 System
 How many levels of passwords are used by WSOS?
 2 - System is the highest level, Protection, Operator and Telecontrol
are the same level.
 How many individual users can be configured to have unique passwords
when Multiple Operator Passwords is enabled?
 Ten
 The Write Acces Password is stored in the CAPM and requested by
WSOS when…..?
 When a remote operator attempts to change a setting or operate the
switchgear. 