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Connecting to the controller station using Workbench

This procedure documents how to connect the controller for the first time using Workbench.
Prerequisites: You commissioned the controller and installed the distribution file.
  1. Right-click the controller platform in the Nav tree and click Connect.
    The Authentication window opens.
  2. Enter your platform credentials and click OK, or just click OK if Remember these credentials is enabled.
    The Nav Container View opens.
  3. Double-click the Application Director.
    The Application Director view opens.
  4. If the station Status reports Idle, confirm that Auto-Start and Restart on Failure are enabled and click the Start button.
    The station is on line when its Status reports Running.
  5. Click File > Open > Open Station.
    The Connect window opens.
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    As the station starts, observe the Application Director log. Watch for errors and warnings.
  6. Select Station TLS Connection for Type, enter the Host IP, and click OK.
    The system may open the Detected Public Key Change window.
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  7. Click Accept.
    The Authentication window opens.
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    The default Username is admin, and the factory default Password is Admin12345.

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    Auto-Start enabled ensures that the station restarts after stopping. A Status of Running indicates that you can connect to the station using the web UI.
  8. Do one of the following:
    • If you are logging in to this station for the first time, enter the default password, if enabled, disable Remember these credentials, and click OK.
    • If you already changed the password using the web UI, enter your password.
    If you entered the default password, the system displays the Password Reset window.
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  9. Change the default password to a new, strong password that includes special characters, numbers, and lowercase and uppercase letters.
     IMPORTANT: The password provides the front line of protection for your controller station. Share this credential with only those who need to know. Change the password on a regular basis. Store it in a secure location, preferably under lock and key. 

    Once you have created your own unique password, the next time you log in to the station you can enable Remember these credentials before you click OK.

    The Station Summary view opens. This view indicates that you are connected to the controller station.
  10. As the station starts, observe the Application Director log. Watch for errors and warnings.

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