Factory resetting FD70 (hard reset) - FD70

FD70 Configuration and Maintenance Guide

Document code
M212222EN
Revision
J
Language
English
Product
FD70
Document type
User guide
WARNING Do not service the system alone. Do not reach into parts and assemblies that are AC (mains) powered and live except in the presence of someone who can provide first aid.
WARNING Keep away from live circuits. Operating personnel must observe safety regulations at all times.
WARNING To avoid injuries and to avoid damaging the instrument, do not place a ladder or similar against the instrument.
CAUTION To prevent electrostatic discharge, avoid touching component contacts or connectors.
To reset the device, you need the device activation code, which is 16 characters long. The original delivery included 2 stickers that contain the device activation code.
Resetting the device (hard reset) restores factory settings. Reset the device if you have lost or forgotten the admin password or the configuration must be reset back to the original.
CAUTION Using the device activation code restores factory settings in the device and clears all user and measurement data from the device.
Before resetting the device, run the GET command, and log the response to a text file. It is not possible to automatically restore the previous configuration.
You need:
  • 3-mm Allen key
  • Torque wrench
  1. To open the center lid (controller cover), loosen the 4 screws.
  2. Press the RESET button for 8 seconds.

    First the status LED turns red and then blinking green. After approximately 1 minute the LED stops blinking. The steady green light indicates that the reset is complete.

    1
    Center lid
    2
    RESET button
    3
    Status LED
  3. Before you place the center lid, make sure that the gasket is in place.
  4. Reattach the center lid. Make sure that the higher end of the center lid cover faces the arms as shown in the following figure.
  5. Use a torque wrench and tighten the screws in the following order once and again in the same order for the second time. The final tightening torque 1 … 1.4 Nm.
  6. Activate the device. See FD70 Installation Guide (M212221EN).
    CAUTION If your system includes a modem setup, remember to edit the port settings to return the COM port to 1200 baud.
  7. If the reset does not help, contact Vaisala.