Modifying The Protection Level Password - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual

Protection levels

4.1 Modifying the protection level password

4.1 Modifying the protection level password
You can activate the protection levels used with passwords via the user interface.
The following options are available for editing the passwords:
● Set new password
● Change password
● Delete password
Password Set
Change password
You must change the standard passwords to obtain a secure access protection.
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1. Select the "Startup" operating area.
2. Press the "Password" softkey.
3. Press the "Set password" softkey.
The "Set Password" window appears.
4. Enter one of the possible default passwords and press the "OK"
softkey to confirm the entry.
A permissible password is set and the valid protection level is
displayed. Invalid passwords will be rejected.
1. Press the "Change password" softkey.
The "Change Password" window appears.
2. Select the area (e.g. user) for which you want to assign a new
password.
3. Enter the new password in the input fields "New password" and
"Repeat password."
4. Press the "OK" softkey to confirm your entry.
A new, valid password is only accepted if the two terms entered are
identical.
Commissioning Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5397-1DP10-3BA0
HMI sl (IM9)