80 Series V 
Calibration Manual 
24 
Restoring the Default Password 
If the calibration password is forgotten, the default password (1234) can be restored using 
the following steps. 
1.  While holding down B, turn the rotary knob from OFF to VAC. The Meter 
displays “Z CAL”. 
2.  Remove the Meter's top case. Leave the PCA in the bottom case. (See “Opening the 
Meter Case”.) 
XWWarning 
To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, remove the test 
leads and any input signal before removing the Meter's top 
case. 
3.  Through an access hole provided in the top shield, short across the keypads on the 
PCA. See Figure 7. The Meter should beep. The default password is now restored. 
4.   Replace the Meter's top case and turn the rotary knob to OFF. (See “Reassembling 
the Meter Case). 
Access Hole For
PCA Keypad
 
ama01f.eps 
Figure 7. Restoring the Default Password