# Alarmware PIN Settings

To access the dialog box for this setting, have no RTU selected and select Options from the top menu. From there select Alarmware™ PIN:

If PIN protection for a given RTU is made active by configuration of one or more PINs (in the dialog box under Configuration | PINs) the RTU will require entry of a valid PIN (with at least "Program" privilege level) before allowing connection to the RTU via Alarmware™.

Once such PINs are configured, you may then enter into the Alarmware™ PIN dialog box any one of the pre-configured PINs that have been configured with a privilege level of "Program" or "Administration". If you have checked the box marked "save PIN for future use", then Alarmware™ will cause this PIN to be issued automatically upon connection with the RTU in subsequent sessions, relieving the Alarmware™ operator the step of entering their PIN.

- Alarmware™ PIN Name: This optional entry is used to better describe the location or name of the Alarmware™ destination site that will be initiating a session, or receiving alarm notifications. For example this might be "Central Computer". This name will then be reflected in any log reports, as having established connection with the RTU. However, if any alarms are acknowledged during the Alarmware™ session, the report will show the acknowledgments as having been performed by the individual's name previously assigned for that PIN in the dialog box under Configuration | PINs.
- Alarmware™ PIN: Enter a valid PIN of at least Program access level, from among the valid PINs which have previously been configured for this selected RTU under Configuration | PINs.
- Save PIN for future use: When selected, the user PIN entered will be saved for automatic use in future sessions with this Alarmware™ station.

Note: If you want to assure that specific individuals are always uniquely identified in log reports for connections and configurations, you should not establish a retained Alarmware™ PIN. For additional information on PINs including individual personnel PINs, See "PINs (Personal Identification Numbers)".