Changing The Password - Keithley 2461 Reference Manual

Section 3: Functions and features Model 2461 Interactive SourceMeter® Instrument Reference Manual
Using SCPI commands
Send the command that is appropriate for the level of access you want to enable:
SYSTem:ACCess FULL
SYSTem:ACCess EXCLusive
SYSTem:ACCess PROTected
SYSTem:ACCess LOCKout
Using TSP commands
Send the command that is appropriate for the level of access you want to enable:
localnode.access = localnode.ACCESS_FULL
localnode.access = localnode.ACCESS_EXCLUSIVE
localnode.access = localnode.ACCESS_PROTECTED
localnode.access = localnode.ACCESS_LOCKOUT

Changing the password

If the instrument is set to the access mode of Protected or Lockout, you must enter a password to
change to a new control interface. You can set the password, as described below.
The default password is admin.
To change the password from the front panel:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Under System, select Settings.
3. Select the button next to Password. A keypad opens.
4. Enter the new password.
5. Select the OK button on the displayed keyboard. A verification screen is displayed.
6. Enter the new password.
7. Select the OK button on the displayed keyboard. The password is reset.
You can reset the password by pressing the MENU key, selecting Info/Manage (under System), and
selecting Password Reset. When you do this, the password returns to the default setting.
To change the password using SCPI commands:
:SYSTem:PASSword:NEW "<password>"
Where <password> is the new password.
To change the password using TSP commands:
localnode.password = "password"
Where password is the new password.
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