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Parameterizing
9.2 Parameterizing the operator interface
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9.2.12.4 Change password
The password can be changed whether access protection is on or off. If access protection is
switched on, the currently valid password is required in order to change the password.
Initial situation: Password protection switched off
If password protection is switched off, the password is also unprotected and can therefore be
changed without restriction.
To change the password:
1. Call the "PASSWORD PROTECTION" display.
2. Go to the "PASSWORD" device setting:
F2 or F3
3. Open edit mode of the "PASSWORD" device setting:
F4
4. Change the password with:
F2 and F3
5. Accept the new password with:
F4
The password is permanently saved.
The display returns to display mode.
Initial situation: Password protection switched on:
If password protection is switched on, the valid password must be entered in order to change
the password.
To change the password:
1. Call the "PASSWORD PROTECTION" display.
2. Go to the "PASSWORD" device setting:
F2 or F3
3. Open edit mode of the "PASSWORD" device setting:
F4
4. The device opens the "ENTER PASSWORD" dialog box.
5. Enter the password and confirm with
F4
If you have entered the correct password, the password becomes visible in the
PASSWORD field.
6. Open edit mode of the device setting "PASSWORD" with:
F4
7. Change the password with:
F2 and F3
8. Accept the new password with:
F4
The password is permanently saved and becomes effective immediately.
The display returns to display mode.
The newly assigned password remains visible until you exit the dialog box with F1 .