Managing the SMD User Database
The user credentials of the SMD may be managed by exporting, modifying, and importing the SMD user database file on the SMD HMI. If you need to update usernames or passwords, or add or remove user profiles, follow the steps outlined below.
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Starting from the SMD HMI interface’s home page (running on EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert Runtime), tap on the settings icon.
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Tap on the “Advanced” tab, log in with a user profile featuring "INSTALLER" or "SECADMIN" as Group Name,and tap on User database:“Export”.
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Enter “C:\USBStorage\UserManagement\data.db” as export destination file.
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Enter the database password. Record it and store the database password.
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Minimize the EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert Runtime window (swipe from the outer left edge of the screen towards the center of the screen if in full screen mode) and open EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert User Management Tool by using the shortcut provided on the SMD HMI desktop.
Icon for EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert User Management Tool
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Tap on “Open”, select the newly exported user data file (C:\USBStorage\UserManagement\data.db), and enter the password assigned during step 4.
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Modify the user database file as needed and click on “Save” and “Close” to complete the modification.
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Return to the SMD HMI interface’s home page (running on EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert Runtime) and tap on the settings icon.
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Tap on the “Advanced” tab and tap on User database:“Import”.
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Enter “C:\USBStorage\UserManagement\data.db” as import destination file.
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Enter the password assigned during step 4 when prompted.
The new SMD user accounts are now loaded into the SMD and are to be used for future logins. Refer to document GEX9033400, Substation Monitoring Device (SMD) SMD MV Enhanced User Guide for a visual representation of the Advanced Setting screen.