2.14.0

Mcgs Hmi Password Work May 2026

Click Download → Run Simulate. Enter 1234. The macro runs, sets Login_Flag=1, and redirects you to the protected screen.

If you set access control on Screen 3, but a user can still jump to it via a “Goto Screen 3” button on Screen 2 — you forgot to protect the button, not just the screen.
Fix: Add Login_Flag = 1 in the button’s “Enable” condition or hide the button using Visible property.

| Level | Role | Password | Access Scope | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0 | Visitor | (none) | View only | | 3 | Technician | 3690 | Start/Stop + Reset alarms | | 6 | Engineer | 5821 | + Modify setpoints | | 9 | Admin | custom | + Calibration + Screen edit | mcgs hmi password work

If the HMI asks for a password upon booting and you do not know it:

  • Communication Reset:
  • Contacting the Vendor: If the above fails, you must contact the HMI hardware supplier or McKinsey (MCGS) support with the device serial number for a master unlock code.

    • Sometimes, standard security settings are not enough. MCGS allows for custom scripting using the "Script" editor. Click Download → Run Simulate

    MCGS standard numeric input objects only handle digits. For alphanumeric passwords (e.g., "ABC123"):

    IF Str_PW = "ADMIN99" THEN
    Login_Flag = 1
ENDIF

    Note: String comparison is case-sensitive in MCGS. Convert both to upper case using StrUpper() if needed. Communication Reset:

    For Numeric Input objects (used to change PLC registers like Timer values):