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DMC-18x6 Command Reference
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PW
FUNCTION: Password
DESCRIPTION:
The password can be set with the command PW password,password where the password can be
up to 8 alphanumeric characters. The default value after master reset is a null string. The
password can only be changed when the controller is in the unlocked state (^L^K). The
password is burnable but cannot be interrogated. If you forget the password you must master
reset the controller to gain access.
ARGUMENTS: PW n,n where
n is a string from 0 to 8 characters in length
USAGE: DEFAULTS:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
"" (null string)
In a Program
Yes
Default Format
-
Command Line
Yes
Controller Usage
ALL CONTROLLERS
RELATED COMMANDS:
^L^K
Lock/Unlock
program
program
program
program
EXAMPLES:
:PWtest,test
Set password to "test"
:^L^Ktest,1 Lock
the
program
:ED
Attempt to edit program
?
:TC1
106 Privilege violation
:
PWtest,test
Set the password to "test"
