Precision Digital PD6730X - Manual (Page 80)

PD6730X Vantageview Super Snooper Modbus Scanner Instruction Manual
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Setting Up Passwords (PASSWRD)
The Password menu is used to program a five-digit password to prevent unauthorized changes to the
programmed parameter settings, to restrict the ability to reset the total and grand total, and to
permanently lockout the ability to reset the grand total and any grand total related parameters.
The lock symbol is displayed on decimal display models to indicate that settings are password protected.
Record all passwords for future reference. If appropriate, it may be
recorded in the space provided.
For instructions programming numeric values see Setting Numeric Values on page 24 for more
information.
Model Password
Serial Number:
Setting Lockout Password (PASS):
____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Total Reset Password (PASS T):
____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Grand Total Reset Password (PASS GT)
____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Locking Scanner Setup Parameters (PASS)
Enter the Password menu by pressing Enter. Select Password (Pass) by pressing Enter. Program a five-
digit password. The scanner will return to Run mode after locking any of the passwords.
Making Changes to a Password Protected Scanner
If the scanner is password protected, the scanner will display the message LOCKED when the Menu button
is pressed. Press the Enter button while the message is being displayed and input the correct password
followed by the Enter button to gain access to the menu. After exiting the programming mode, the
scanner returns to its password protected condition.
Password Restricting Total & Grand Total Reset (PASS T, PASS GT)
To restrict resetting of the total, enter the Password (PASS) menu by pressing Enter. Press the UP button
to display the Total Password (Pass T) or Up again to display the Grand Total Password (PASS GT) and
press Enter. Program a five-digit password. This will deactivate the remote reset connections. Total will
only be able to be reset through the SafeTouch® Buttons or mechanical pushbuttons, if the appropriate
password is entered.
Resetting Total & Grand Total on a Password Protected Meter
If the meter is password protected for total or grand total reset, the meter will display the message PASS T
or PASS GT when an attempt is made to enter the password protected total or grand total Reset menus.
Input the password and press the Enter button to reset the total or grand total.
The password requirement may be disabled by entering the password in the Password menu for total
(Pass T) or grand total (Pass GT).
Disabling Password Protection
To disable the password protection, access the Password menu, select the type of password to be
disabled, and enter the programmed password. That password is now disabled until a new password is
entered.