The system manufacturer or dealer who intends to enable the device lock function for end-users must set
the master password even if only single level password protection is required.
10.7.4 Operation example
10.7.4.1 Master Password setting
The system manufacturer or dealer can set a new Master Password from default Master Password using
the Security Set Password command without enabling the Device Lock Function.
The Master Password Revision Code is set to FFFEh as shipping default by the drive manufacturer.
10.7.4.2 User Password setting
When a User Password is set, the device will automatically enter lock mode when the device is powered
on the next time.
(Ref.)
< Setting password >
< Not setting password >
POR
POR
Set password with user password
Normal operation
Normal operation
Power off
Power off
POR —> Device locked mode
POR —> Device unlocked mode
Figure 78. Initial Setting
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