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Access servo diagnostics

Navigate to Diagnostics > Hardware > Drives in the HMI to view current servo drive status and password requirements.

Check the drive status display for any password-related indicators before proceeding.

Confirm new password

Go to Commissioning > Drive > Password and enter the new password twice to confirm the change. Use parameter P0010 to set the drive to commissioning mode if needed.

Ensure you have the correct new password before attempting confirmation to avoid lockout.

Reset drive communication

Execute a drive reset using parameter P0970 = 1 or through HMI Diagnostics > Hardware > Drives > Reset to clear the password confirmation requirement.

Monitor parameter r0002 (drive status word) to verify successful password acceptance.

Check P0010 status

In STARTER or through HMI, verify the current value of P0010. If it shows commissioning mode (value 1, 2, or 95), this may have triggered the password requirement.

P0010 = 0 is normal operation mode, any other value indicates commissioning or special modes.

Verify password requirements

Check parameter P7761 (safety password) and P0927 (expert list password) to determine which password level is required for the current operation.

Incorrect password attempts may result in drive lockout requiring factory reset.

Complete commissioning sequence

Enter the appropriate password, complete your commissioning tasks, then set P0010 = 0 and perform a save to non-volatile memory using P0971 = 1.

Always save parameters after commissioning to prevent loss of settings on power cycle.

Access safety parameters

Navigate to the safety parameter list in STARTER or HMI Safety menu. Check if P7761 shows a password change pending status.

Safety parameter changes require proper authorization and may affect machine safety certification.

Confirm safety password

Enter the new safety password in P7761 and confirm. The system will require double-entry for verification of safety-critical password changes.

Document all safety password changes in your maintenance log for audit purposes.

Validate safety functions

After password confirmation, run safety function tests through the integrated safety diagnostics to ensure all safety monitoring remains active.

Never bypass safety function validation after password changes.

Check firmware version

Verify the current firmware version in parameter r0018 and compare with previous version to confirm if an update occurred recently.

Keep a log of firmware versions and associated password changes for future reference.

Reset to default passwords

If firmware was updated, use default passwords (typically empty or 'SIEMENS') for P0927 and other password parameters, then set new secure passwords.

Change default passwords immediately after firmware updates for security.

Reconfigure drive parameters

After password confirmation, verify all drive parameters are correct using parameter comparison tools in STARTER, as firmware updates may reset some settings.

Always backup drive parameters before firmware updates using P0971/P0972 functions.