Allen-Bradley ClutchBrake PLC-5 Series - Assigning Passwords to Classes; Gaining Access to Protected Memory Files

5–6 Assigning Passwords to Your Program and Data Files
Publication 65566.5.1 - October 1996
You can assign a password to each of classes 2, 3, and 4. We suggest
that you distribute passwords within your organization based on the:
• access that each password allows
• responsibilities of password users within your organization
Important: Only class 1 privileges include modifying privileges of
other classes. The password for class 1 is maintained confidential at the
factory. Neither a customer nor any authorized Allen-Bradley
sales/service representative can obtain this password. This lets us
maintain protection of the factory-configured clutch/brake code.
We assigned the password [RETURN] to classes 2-4 at the factory.
You can change this password with the following procedure for 6200
series software (the procedure for AI5 software would be similar):
1. Start at the Program Directory for Processor screen.
2. Press [F7] – General Utility
The system displays a new set of function keys.
3. Press [F5] – Privileges
The system displays the Privilege Class Information screen.
4. Press [F1] – Modify Password
to assign a password to each class.
The system displays the Modify Privilege Class Password window.
5. For each class you want to use, type
class name (for example, Class 2)
old password (if one exists)
new password (8 characters max, A-z, 0-9, and _)
verify new password
2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed for the other classes (Class 3-4).
3. When finished assigning passwords, press [ESC].
The system displays the General Utility screen.
When you first attempt to edit program or data files, you will be
denied access. You must establish yourself as a class 2 or class 3
user to edit program and data files respectively for those classes.
To do so, follow this procedure for 6200 series software
(the procedure for AI5 software would be similar):
1. From any screen below the Menu (the highest level) screen,
press these keys at the same time:
[Alt] P
You get the
Select New Privilege Class window.
2. Type your privilege class name (class 2 or class 3) and press [Enter].
The cursor moves to the password entry field.
3. Type your password for that privilege class and press
[Enter].
Now, you can access all functions available for that class.
Assigning Passwords
to Classes
Gaining Access to
Protected Memory Files