SSH Login to a Controller

An SSHClosed Secure Shell Protocol - A network protocol for secure data communication and remote command execution. SSH applications are based on a client–server architecture, connecting an SSH client instance with an SSH server. client is required to log in to a controller using SSH.


  • The first time you log into the controller, you may be prompted (depending on the client) whether you trust the device (controller).
    The admin/root password and the webserver password are separate. One does not affect the other.

Login to AKD PDMM and PCMM

  1. Configure the SSH client using these settings:

    2. Setting

    Value

    Host Name or IP Address

    IP Address of the controller.

    Connection Type

    SSH

    Port

    22
  2. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password.
    • Default User Name: root.
    • Default Password: administrator.

Login to PCMM2G

  1. Configure the SSH client using these settings:

    2. Setting

    Value

    Host Name or IP Address

    IP Address of the controller.

    Connection Type

    SSH

    Port

    22
  2. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password.
    The admin password is unit-specific.
    It is assigned based on the serial number of the unit.
    • Default User Name: admin.
    • Default Password: pcmm2g + the last three digits of the controller serial number.
      • Example: If the controller serial number is KL2023180027, default password is pcmm2g027.

  • The controller serial number can be found from the Home tab or by checking the label printed on the unit.

List of Common SSH Clients

Kollmorgen does not recommend any particular programClosed The act of performing a sequence of instructions or commands..

These are some common SSH clients: