Switch Off Password Protection; Change Password - Siemens SENTRON PAC3100 Manual

9.2.11.3

Switch off password protection

If password protection is switched off, there is no protection against unauthorized or
inadvertent changes to the device settings.
The currently valid password becomes visible on the display when password protection is
switched off. The password remains saved and becomes effective again the next time
password protection is switched on.
Note
Password visible on the display
The password becomes visible on the display when password protection is switched off.
To switch off password protection:
1. Call the "PASSWORD PROTECTION" display.
2. Deactivate the "PASSWORD PROTECTION" field with
F4
The device opens the "ENTER PASSWORD" dialog box.
3. Enter the password and confirm with
F4
The display returns to the "PASSWORD PROTECTION" display. The password is visible
on the display.
If you have given the correct password, password protection is switched off.
If you have given an incorrect password, password protection remains active. Start again at
Step 2 and enter the correct password.
9.2.11.4

Change password

The password can be changed whether access protection is on or off. If access protection is
switched on, the currently valid password is required in order to change the password.
Initial situation: Password protection switched off
If password protection is switched off, the password is also unprotected and can therefore be
changed without restriction.
To change the password:
1. Call the "PASSWORD PROTECTION" display.
2. Go to the "PASSWORD" device setting:
F2
3. Open edit mode of the "PASSWORD" device setting:
F4
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