Anybus Cybersecurity Console
(compatible with Anybus Defender series 4000 and up)
This guide describes how to install and perform the initial configuration of the Anybus Cybersecurity Console (HMS ACC) on a Windows computer.
During installation, the Windows installer installs the required HMS ACC files. The remaining configuration is then completed through a web browser.
Before starting the installation, make sure that:
Open the HMS ACC executable file.
The installation wizard will start.
On the Welcome page, click:
Next >
On the End-user License Agreement page:
On the Installation Folder page, verify the location where HMS ACC will be installed.
The default installation location can be changed by clicking:
Browse...
Select another folder if required.
Click:
Next >
On the Ready to Install page, review the installation settings.
Click:
Install
If any previous settings need to be changed, use the < Back button to return to an earlier page.
Wait for the installation files to be copied to the computer.
After the file installation is complete, a web browser will automatically open to continue the HMS ACC configuration.
The Features page allows you to configure which devices will be managed using HMS ACC.
Enable the required device types, such as:
For Anybus Defender, configure the required backup limit if this option is available.
After configuring the required features, click:
Next >
On the Session page, configure the HMS ACC session settings.
Set the period of inactivity after which a logged-in session should automatically expire.
Choose a timeout appropriate for the security requirements of the installation.
If other computers need to access HMS ACC remotely, add the required remote hosts.
If HMS ACC will only be accessed locally from the Windows computer, remote hosts do not need to be added.
Click:
Next >
On the Security page, create the initial HMS ACC administrator account.
Enter:
The password must contain:
Store the administrator credentials securely.
Click:
Next >
On the Licensing page, select one of the available licensing methods.
Select Online Activation when the Windows computer has internet access and a valid license key is available.
Enter or paste the license key and continue with the activation.
Select Free Trial to use HMS ACC for 14 days without immediately providing a license.
A license will be required after the trial period expires.
Select License Later when:
Additional licensing information is available in the Anybus Cybersecurity Console documentation:
https://secdocs.anybus.com/cybersecurityconsole/#/manual/getting-started/software-licensing
After selecting the required licensing option, click:
Next >
The Overview page displays the selected HMS ACC configuration.
Verify that all settings are correct.
Check items such as:
If something needs to be changed, click:
< Previous
and correct the appropriate setting.
When the configuration is correct, click:
Install
HMS ACC will apply the configuration and initialize the required services.
After the initial configuration is complete, the web browser may display a certificate or security warning when connecting to HMS ACC.
This can occur because HMS ACC initially uses a locally generated HTTPS certificate.
Select the appropriate option in the browser to continue to the HMS ACC web interface.
The HMS ACC landing page should then appear.
After verifying that the HMS ACC web interface opens correctly:
The installation is now complete.
HMS ACC can be opened using either of the following methods.
Double-click the HMS ACC / Anybus Cybersecurity Console desktop icon.
Navigate to:
Start Menu > HMS > Anybus Cybersecurity Console
The default web browser will open and display the HMS ACC login page.
Log in using the administrator account created during the initial configuration.
The Anybus Cybersecurity Console is now installed and ready for configuration.
The next steps normally include:
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