File System tab

This tab is used to reset the controller to the factory settings.


  • The steps to reset the controller vary slightly based on the platform.
  1. AKD PDMM, PCMM, or PCMM2G
  2. Simulator

Figure 6-9: File System tab on a Kollmorgen controller's web server and when using Simulator.

Reset to Factory Settings

When the Reset to Factory Settings button is clicked, the controller is reset to factory default settings.

A confirmation message opens to confirm this action before the function is performed.

These changes occur during a factory reset:

  • Resets any application previously downloaded.
  • All log files and user data files are erased.
  • Resets the IP address, Subnet, and Gateway settings.
  • Resets any retained variables.
  • Resets the Auto-Start option.
  • Resets the password to the default for both the web page and SSH login (for both PCMM 1G and 2G).
    • For 2G only: The SSH keys are regenerated.
      SSH clients logged on during the factory reset are forced to log in again.

Notes

  • The factory reset cannot be performed while an application is running.
    • The Reset to Factory Settings button is disabled while an application is running.
  • The factory reset takes 4-5 minutes to complete on the 1G and only about a minute on the 2G.
    • The 7-segment display on the controller is animated during this process.
    • Do not turn off the control during this procedure.
  • After the factory reset is complete, the control is powered down and restarted automatically.
  • This webpage does not update during the reset procedure and can be closed.
  • After the controller is restarted, the IP address of the controller may change based on the controls rotary switch.
    • If the rotary switch is at position 0 (zero), the same IP address as before should be assigned to the control.
    • If the rotary switch is set to 1-9, a pre-configured IP address is defined.
      • This IP address must be taken into account when trying to reconnect to the webpage using a web browser.