Using the ID CODE Feature
Controller operation can be password-protected to prevent operation by
unauthorized personnel. All Ultima Controller units are shipped from the
factory with Password ID disabled.
To Enable or Change the Password ID
1. With the unit OFF, press and hold the ENTER button for
approximately five seconds, until the display prompts:
ID KEY ####.
2. Use the NUMBER buttons:
• To CHANGE password ID by entering the old ID number
(go to step 3)
• To ENABLE a password ID by entering 9999.
3. Press the ENTER button.
• The display prompts: NEW KEY ####.
4. Enter the desired four-digit ID and press the ENTER button.
• The unit enters the READY mode and saves the ID password
required for future operation.
To Disable the Password ID
1. With the unit OFF, press and hold the ENTER button until the
display prompts: ID KEY ####.
2. Using the NUMBER buttons, enter the old ID number.
3. After entering the four-digit number, press the ENTER button.
• The display prompts: NEW KEY ####.
4. Enter 9999 and press the ENTER button.
• The unit enters the READY mode and disables the password
ID function for future operation.
NOTE: If the ID password is set and forgotten, contact an MSA
service representative.
Turning the Controller ON
Press the ENTER button.
• The unit performs a self-test and displays the firmware version
for several seconds
• If unit displays the Ultima READY or UltimaX READY prompt,
it is ready for use
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