File System tab

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

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  The steps to reset the controller vary slightly based on the platform.

AKD PDMM, PCMM, or PCMM2G Simulator

Figure 1: File System tab on a Kollmorgen controller's web server and when using Simulator.

Webpage Notes

• This webpage does not update during the reset procedure and can be closed.
• The Reset to Factory Settings button is disabled while an application is running.

Reset the Controller to Factory Settings

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• Performing a factory reset of the controller should be considered very carefully.
  The reset erases everything: User data files, the application, the controller IP address, any retain variables, passwords, shared directory settings, and all log files.

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.

Factory Reset Changes

The changes which occur during a reset are:

Erased Items

• User data files.
• Any application previously downloaded.
• Retained variables.
• Shared directory settings.
• Log files.

Defaults Restored

• Password for both the web page and SSH login.
  • See SSH Login to a Controller and User Authentication.
• Controller network configuration.
  • Examples: IP address, Subnet, and Gateway settings.
• Auto-Start option.

PCMM2G Only

• The SSH keys are regenerated.
  • SSH clients logged on during the factory reset are forced to log in again.
  • All Date and Time settings are reset to default (NTP enabled).

Notes

• The factory reset cannot be performed while an application is running.
• Do not turn off the controller during the reset procedure.
• If the AKD PDMM or PCMM has just been powered up, the B3 button must be held down much longer than 2 seconds.
  • In this case, hold down the button until the 7-segment display shows the B3 menu.
  • See B3 Menu Button.
• Estimated time for factory reset:
       AKD PDMM and PCMM: 4-5 minutes.
       PCMM2G: About a minute.
  • The 7-segment display on the controller is animated during this process.
• After the factory reset is complete, the controller is powered down and restarted automatically.
• After the controller is restarted, the controller IP address 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 controller.
  • 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.