Motorola KVL 4000, User Manual

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KVL 4000 Key Variable Loader ASTRO 25 User Guide
6 Scroll down the screen and select Key .
Step result: The Enter key screen appears with the Hex keypad.
7 Tap Auto to generate the key automatically, or enter the key using the Hex keypad.
For DES keys only: As you enter each digit of the encryption key, the KVL checks it for validity. If you
enter an invalid number, it flashes red and a
bad bonk sound is played. In this case, tap < Del and correct
the number. Every two numbers entered for the key represent a byte of data that must have odd-parity
for DES keys. For non-DES keys: Encryption key validity is checked only after you entered the entire
key and tapped
Done .
8
Once you have entered the key, tap
Done
to confirm.
Step result:
The key has been modified and you return to the list of keys.
9 Tap Done to return to the KVL main screen.
3.4 Deleting Encryption Keys
You can erase an Encryption Key (TEK or KEK) stored in a specific CKR location in the KVL memory. Deleting
permanently erases the Encryption Key currently stored in the location. The location is then considered to be
undefined and may be used to hold another Encryption Key.
Prerequisites:
Only an Administrator can delete keys.
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