Reset the Controller to Factory Settings

The AKD PDMM or PCMM can be manually triggered to perform a factory reset. The reset is performed using either of two methods:

• From the File System Tab of the web server while the drive is running. This method is recommended due to its ease of use.
• Selecting the function from the PDMM or PCMM B3 Button Menu. This can be done during the boot sequence or while the drive is running.

After two seconds have expired (or longer if pressed during power-up), the 7-segment display on the control will change to an animation pattern indicating that the factory reset has started.

The following changes occur during a factory reset:

• Reset any application previously downloaded
• Reset IP address, Subnet and Gateway settings
• Reset retained variables
• Reset Auto-Start option
• Reset password to the default
• Reset shared directory settings

Some important facts to remember:

• Factory reset cannot be performed while an application is running.
• If the AKD PDMM or PCMM has just been powered up, the B3 button will have to be held down much longer than 2 seconds. In this case, hold down the button until the 7-segment display shows the PDMM or PCMM B3 Button Menu.
• Factory reset will take about 4-5 minutes to complete and the 7-segment display on the controller will animate during this process. The control should not be turned off during this procedure.
• After the factory reset is complete, the control will be powered down and restarted automatically.