MCGS environments use different password layers to protect intellectual property and machine operations.
Keep holding until the system boot menu or calibration screen appears.
| Level | Role | Access | |-------|------|--------| | 0 | None | No login – view only | | 1-2 | Operator | Run machine, view data | | 3-5 | Supervisor | Modify setpoints, clear alarms | | 6-8 | Engineer | Change recipes, calibrate sensors | | 9 | Administrator | User management, system config |
Complete Guide to MCGS HMI Password Management: Recovery, Reset, and Security
If you are the developer using , managing security is straightforward:
If you are setting up a brand-new unit or working on a system using factory settings, you can try standard default credentials. 123456 , 888888 , 000000 , or 111111 .
Dedicated password management tools like (open source) allow you to store all your MCGS project passwords in an encrypted database. Create a record for each HMI using a structured naming convention:
Store all engineer-level upload/download passwords in an encrypted company database (like KeePass or Bitwarden) rather than on sticky notes inside the control cabinet panel.
: Logs out the current user, reverting the HMI to the default guest permissions.
If you are working with a brand-new or reset unit, try the factory defaults. Often, the default admin password is: 111111 888888 000000 B. Use the "Project Information" Method
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