Overview

Data storage protection by a password helps prevent unwanted access to the data storage zone of the SD memory card (if a valid card is inserted in the CPU).

Password

The data storage area is password protected by default with the following password: datadownload.

It is possible to change a password at any time.

The password is case-sensitive and it must have a size from 8 to 16 alphanumeric characters. The password robustness is increased when it contains a mix of upper and lower case, alphabetical, numerical, and special characters.

NOTE: When importing a ZEF file, the data storage password of the application is set to its default value.

Changing the Password

NOTE: Data storage default password: datadownload

Procedure for changing the data storage protection password:

Step

Action

1

In the project browser right-click Project.

2

Select Properties command from the popup menu.

Result: The Properties of Project window appears.

3

Select Project & Controller Protection tab.

4

In the Data Storage field, click Change password ....

Result: The Modify Password window appears.

5

Enter previous password in the Old password field.

6

Enter the new password in the Entry field.

7

Enter the confirmation of the new password in the Confirmation field.

8

Click OK to confirm.

9

Click OK or Apply in the Properties of Project window to confirm all changes.

If you click Cancel in the Properties of Project window, all changes are canceled.

Resetting the Password

Resetting the password assigns its default value to the data storage password (datadownload) once the current password is confirmed. Proceed as follows:

Step

Action

1

In the project browser right-click Project.

2

Select Properties command from the popup menu.

Result: The Properties of Project window appears.

3

Select Project & Controller Protection tab.

4

In the Data Storage field, click Reset password....

Result: The Password window appears.

5

Enter current password in the Password field.

6

Click OK to confirm.

7

Click OK or Apply in the Properties of Project window to confirm all changes. The new password is the default password: datadownload.

If you click Cancel in the Properties of Project window, all changes are canceled.