Page 1 of 1
IO forcing operator lock out
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 10:18 am
by rjtechserv
We have machine operators that have learned how to force IO ON/OFF when we don't want them to but, don't mind them viewing it.
Is there or could there be a way to password protect IO forcing as you protect the Machine Parameters?
Re: IO forcing operator lock out
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2025 5:27 pm
by cncsnw
Assuming that you have wired the control so that it does not depend on any inversion or forcing for normal operation (e.g. you have used N.C. sensors where the PLC expects them), then you could edit the PLC program to either remove the inversion and forcing features from LoadParametersStage, or you could set it up so that those features are only enabled by a non-obvious parameter setting, key combination, or input closure.
Look in your PLC program for a block that begins with a reference to SV_ENABLE_IO_OVERRIDE.
Re: IO forcing operator lock out
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2025 11:36 am
by rjtechserv
Thanks Marc, I'll drive into that and see what I can figure out.