Chapter 5 Configuring the PM130 PLUS Configuring Meter Security
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5.3 Configuring Meter Security
This setup allows changing the user password and enabling or disabling password protection.
The password in your meter is preset to 0 at the factory, and password protection is disabled.
Using the Front Display
Select the AccS entry from the main menu. See Viewing and Changing Setup Options in Chapter 3 for
information on configuring parameters via the front display.
To change the password:
1. Select the PASS entry in the middle window with the UP and DOWN arrow buttons.
2. Press the SELECT button to activate the lower window.
3. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to adjust the password.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the new password.
The new password is effective for both the display and communication ports.
To enable or disable password protection:
1. Select CtrL in the middle window using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons.
2. Press the SELECT button to activate the lower window.
3. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select the option.
4. ON enables password protection and OFF disables password protection.
5. Press ENTER to confirm your new setting, or ESC to discard changes.
6. Press ESC to exit the menu.
When password protection is enabled, you are not able to change the device settings through
the display or communications unless you provide a correct password.
If you cannot provide a proper password, contact your local distributor for the appropriate
password to override password protection.
Using PAS
Ensure that the On-line button on the PAS toolbar is checked, select Administration from the Monitor
menu, and then select Change Password -> Password 1.
Figure 5-14: Password Setup Dialog Box
To change the password:
1. Type in a new 4-digit password
2. Repeat the password in the Confirm new password box
3. Check Enable password protection to enable password checking
4. Click Send.