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SMA Solar Technology AG 8 User Groups and Safety Concept
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8.3 System Password
The system password for the respective user group is the same for all devices in a system.
After logging in with the system password (User/Installer), you will be able to perform
configurations on several devices of your system at the same time. If the device password is not the
same as the system password, for example, when adding a new device to an existing system,
the device is depicted with a padlock in the system tree.
Changing the System Password
In order to ensure full password protection, you must determine a system password for each user
group (User/Installer). Change the default system password after initial start-up.
Permitted characters and length of password
☐ Maximum number of characters: 12.
☐ Permissible special characters: ? _ ! - .
Requirement:
☐ The requirements for a secure password must be taken into account (see Section 8.6 "Strength
of Passwords", page 48).
Procedure:
1. Select the system in the system tree.
2. Select the tab Settings in the device menu.
3. Select the parameter group User Rights (All Devices).
4. Select [Edit].
5. Change the password.
6. Select [Save].
☑ The system password will be changed for all devices in the system for which you have rights.
Adjusting the Password of a Device to the System Password
If the password of a device is different from the system password, the device will be displayed with a
padlock in the system tree. This may occur, for example, when a new device is added to an existing
system.
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Damage due to unauthorized access to your system
The system password protects your system from unauthorized access and the associated risks.
• After initial login to a new system, change the default password for both user groups
(User/Installer).
System password at delivery
All devices are delivered with the user password 0000 and the installer password 1111.