Eppendorf Mastercycler pro User Manual

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System management

Mastercycler pro

English (EN)

8.2.4.1 Changing the administrator PIN

If you are logged on as an administrator, you can change the administrator PIN at any time.

1. Switch on the Mastercycler pro and log in as the administrator.

2. In the navigation tree, mark the

System

node and press the

Prop.

function key.

The

System Properties

window is displayed.

3. Enter the new administrator PIN using the numerical keys on the control panel.

Delete incorrectly entered PINs with the Delete key and repeat the PIN entry.

4. Enter the new PIN in the

Confirmation

field to confirm again.

5. Confirm with the

function key.

The new administrator PIN is immediately valid.

8.2.4.2 Changing the user PIN

You can change the PIN for logging into your user account at any time. To do this, proceed as follows.

1. In the navigation tree, mark your own user node and press the

Prop.

function key.

The

User Properties

window is displayed.

2. Enter the new user PIN with 4 to 8 digits with the numerical keys on the control panel.

Delete incorrectly entered PINs with the Delete key and repeat the PIN entry.

3. Reenter the new PIN in the

Confirmation

box to confirm it.

4. Confirm by pressing the

function key.

The new user PIN is immediately valid.

CAUTION! Loss of data due to misuse or loss of administrator PIN.
The administrator PIN protects the system from undesired access to its configuration and to
the stored data of all users.

 Make a note of the administrator PIN and keep it in a safe place. If you lose the

administrator PIN, contact Eppendorf Service.

 Allow access to the administrator PIN only to persons who are allowed to edit the

configuration of the system and who have the knowledge required to do this.