Siemens SIMATIC HMI KP1500 Comfort - Changing Password Protection

Commissioning the device
4.3 Parameter assignment for Comfort Panel
Comfort Panels
Operating Instructions, 07/2017, A5E36770603-AB
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Synchronizing the date and time with the PLC
The date and time of the HMI device can be synchronized with the date and time in the PLC
if this has been configured in the project and the control program. Additional information is
available here:
"SIMATIC Safety - Configuring and Programming" programming and operating manual
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/54110126
)
NOTICE
Synchronizing the date and time
If the data and time is not synchronized and time-based reactions are triggered by the HMI
device, malfunctions in the PLC may occur.
Synchronize the date and time if time-based reactions are triggered in the PLC.
4.3.6.3
Changing password protection
You can protect access to the Control Panel with a password. If you configure password
protection, "SecureMode" is automatically enabled for the HMI device. "SecureMode"
additionally protects the taskbar and the desktop against unauthorized access.
Requirement
The Control Panel is open.
Note
Password not available
If the password is no longer available, the following operator controls are no longer enabled:
•
Control Panel
•
Taskbar
•
Desktop
All data on the HMI device is deleted when you update the operating system!
Therefore use the password to protect against loss.