Overview
Firmware protection by a password helps prevent unwanted access to the module firmware via FTP.
Password
The firmware is password protected by default with the following password: fwdownload.
It is possible to change a password at any time.
The password is case-sensitive and contains 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 firmware password of the module is set to its default value.

Changing the Password
NOTE: Firmware default password: fwdownload
Procedure for changing the firmware 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 Protection tab.
4	In the Firmware 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 firmware password (fwdownload) 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 Protection tab.
4	In the Firmware 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: fwdownload. If you click Cancel in the Properties of Project window, all changes are canceled.

Released for:Schneider Electric India