Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6165 User manual

C.A 6165
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About the user’s manual
This Instruction manual contains detailed information on the C.A 6165, its key features, functionalities and
use.
It is intended for technically qualified personnel responsible for the product and its use.
Please note that LCD screenshots in this document may differ from the actual instrument screens in details due
to firmware variations and modifications.

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Contents
1General description....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Warnings and notes ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1 Safety warnings.....................................................................................................................................6
1.1.2 Warnings related to safety of measurement functions...........................................................................6
1.1.3 Markings on the instrument ................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Standards applied ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Erection and operation of electrical test equipment .............................................................................................8
2Instrument set and accessories................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Standard set of the instrument ...................................................................................................................9
2.2 Optional accessories.................................................................................................................................. 9
3Instrument description ............................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Front panel...............................................................................................................................................10
4Instrument operation .................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 General meaning of keys .........................................................................................................................11
4.2 General meaning of touch gestures: ........................................................................................................11
4.3 Safety checks........................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Symbols and messages ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Instrument main menu..............................................................................................................................15
4.6 General settings....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.6.1 Language.............................................................................................................................................17
4.6.2 Date and time......................................................................................................................................17
4.6.3 Profiles ................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.6.4 Workspace Manager ........................................................................................................................... 17
4.6.5 Auto Sequence®groups ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.6.6 User accounts...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.6.7 Change password for HV functions .....................................................................................................23
4.6.8 Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 24
4.6.9 Devices................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.6.10 Initial Settings ................................................................................................................................. 26
4.6.11 About .............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.7 Instrument profiles....................................................................................................................................27
4.8 Workspace Manager ................................................................................................................................28
4.8.1 Workspaces and Exports..................................................................................................................... 28
4.8.2 Workspace Manager main menu......................................................................................................... 28
4.9 Auto Sequence®groups...........................................................................................................................34
4.9.1 Auto Sequence® groups menu............................................................................................................. 34
5Memory Organizer....................................................................................................................................... 36
5.1 Memory Organizer menu..........................................................................................................................36
5.1.1 Measurement statuses ........................................................................................................................37
5.1.2 Structure Objects................................................................................................................................. 38
5.1.3Selecting an active Workspace in Memory Organizer ......................................................................... 39
5.1.4 Adding Nodes in Memory Organizer....................................................................................................40
5.1.5 Operations in Tree menu.....................................................................................................................40
5.1.6 Searching in Memory Organizer.......................................................................................................... 53
6Single tests.................................................................................................................................................. 57
6.1 Selection of single tests............................................................................................................................57
6.1.1 Single test screens .............................................................................................................................. 59
6.1.2 Single test (inspection) screens...........................................................................................................63
6.1.3 Help screens........................................................................................................................................ 66
6.2 Single test measurements........................................................................................................................67
6.2.1 Visual inspections................................................................................................................................ 67
6.2.2Continuity............................................................................................................................................. 68
6.2.3 HV AC ................................................................................................................................................. 71
6.2.4 HV DC ................................................................................................................................................. 72
6.2.5 HV AC programmable .........................................................................................................................74
6.2.6 HV DC programmable ......................................................................................................................... 76
6.2.7 Insulation resistance (Riso, Riso-S)..................................................................................................... 78

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6.2.8 Sub-leakage (Isub, Isub-S).................................................................................................................. 80
6.2.9 Differential Leakage.............................................................................................................................82
6.2.10 Ipe Leakage....................................................................................................................................83
6.2.11 Touch Leakage............................................................................................................................... 85
6.2.12 Power.............................................................................................................................................. 87
6.2.13 Leak's & Power............................................................................................................................... 88
6.2.14 Discharging Time............................................................................................................................ 90
6.2.15 Functional inspections ....................................................................................................................93
7Auto Sequences®........................................................................................................................................ 95
7.1 Selection of Auto Sequences®..................................................................................................................95
7.1.1 Selecting an active Auto Sequence®group in Auto Sequences®menu .............................................. 95
7.1.2 Searching in Auto Sequences®menu.................................................................................................. 96
7.1.3 Structure organization of Auto Sequence®group ................................................................................98
7.2 Organization of Auto Sequence®tests..................................................................................................... 99
7.2.1 Auto Sequence®view menu................................................................................................................ 99
7.2.2 Step by step excecution of Auto Sequences®................................................................................... 101
7.2.3 Auto Sequence®result screen........................................................................................................... 102
7.2.4 Auto Sequence® memory screen ...................................................................................................... 105
8Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 106
8.1 Periodic calibration................................................................................................................................. 106
8.2 Fuses ..................................................................................................................................................... 106
8.3 Service................................................................................................................................................... 106
8.4 Cleaning................................................................................................................................................. 106
9Communications....................................................................................................................................... 107
9.1 USB and RS232 communication with PC............................................................................................... 107
9.2 Bluetooth communication....................................................................................................................... 107
9.3 Bluetooth communication with printers and scanners ............................................................................ 108
9.4 Ethernet communication......................................................................................................................... 108
9.5 RS232 communication with other external devices................................................................................ 108
9.6 Connections to test adapters.................................................................................................................. 108
9.6.1 Test connector TC1........................................................................................................................... 108
9.7 INPUTs................................................................................................................................................... 109
9.8 OUTPUTs............................................................................................................................................... 110
10 Technical specifications........................................................................................................................... 111
10.1 HV AC, HV AC programmable ............................................................................................................... 111
10.2 HV DC, HV DC programmable............................................................................................................... 111
10.3 Continuity ............................................................................................................................................... 112
10.4 Insulation Resistance, Insulation Resistance-S...................................................................................... 112
10.5 Substitute Leakage Current, Substitute Leakage Current - S................................................................. 113
10.6 Differential Leakage current ................................................................................................................... 113
10.7 PE leakage current................................................................................................................................. 114
10.8 Touch leakage current............................................................................................................................ 114
10.9 Power..................................................................................................................................................... 114
10.10 Leak’s & Power ...................................................................................................................................... 115
10.11 Discharging time..................................................................................................................................... 117
10.12 General data........................................................................................................................................... 117
Appendix A -Structure objects in C.A 6165.......................................................................................................... 119
Appendix B -Profile Notes..................................................................................................................................... 120
Appendix C -Print labels and write / read RFID / NFC tags................................................................................. 121
C.1 PAT tag format....................................................................................................................................... 121
C.2 Generic tag format.................................................................................................................................. 121
Appendix D -Default list of Auto Sequences®...................................................................................................... 123
Appendix E -Programming of Auto Sequences®on MT Link............................................................................. 124
E.1 Auto Sequence® Editor workspace......................................................................................................... 124
E.2 Managing of Auto Sequence® groups..................................................................................................... 125
E.2.1 Auto Sequence®Name, Description and Image editing .................................................................... 127
E.2.2 Search within selected Auto Sequence®group ................................................................................. 127
E.3 Elements of an Auto Sequence®............................................................................................................ 128

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E.3.1 Auto Sequence®steps....................................................................................................................... 128
E.3.2 Single tests........................................................................................................................................ 128
E.3.3 Flow commands ................................................................................................................................ 129
E.3.4 Number of measurement steps ......................................................................................................... 129
E.4 Creating / modifying an Auto Sequence® .............................................................................................. 129
E.5 Description of flow commands................................................................................................................ 130
E.6 Custom Inspections programming.......................................................................................................... 135
E.6.1 Creating and editing Custom Inspections.......................................................................................... 135
E.6.2 Applying Custom Inspections ............................................................................................................ 137

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1 General description
1.1 Warnings and notes
Read before use
1.1.1 Safety warnings
In order to reach high level of operator safety while carrying out various measurements using the C.A 6165 instrument,
as well as to keep the test equipment undamaged, it is necessary to consider the following general warnings:
Read this Instruction manual carefully, otherwise use of the instrument may be dangerous for the operator,
for the instrument or for the equipment under test!
Consider warning markings on the instrument!
If the test equipment is used in manner not specified in this Instruction manual the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired!
Do not use the instrument and accessories if any damage is noticed!
Regularly check the instrument and accessories for correct functioning to avoid hazard that could occur from
misleading results.
Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric shock while dealing with hazardous
voltages!
Use only standard or optional test accessories supplied by your distributor!
Only test adapters provided or approved by Chauvin Arnoux should be connected to TC1 (test and
communication) connectors.
Use only earthed mains outlets to supply the instrument!
In case a fuse has blown refer to chapter 8.2 Fuses in this Instruction manual to replace it!
Instrument servicing and calibration is allowed to be carried out only by a competent authorized person!
Chauvin Arnoux is not responsible for the content of the user-programmed Auto Sequences®!
1.1.2 Warnings related to safety of measurement functions
1.1.2.1 HV AC, HV DC, HV AC programmable, HV DC programmable
A dangerous voltage up to 5 kVAC or 6 kVDC is applied to the HV instrument outputs during the test. Therefore
special safety consideration must be taken when performing this test!
Only a skilled person familiar with hazardous voltages can perform this measurement!
DO NOT perform this test if any damage or abnormality (test leads, instrument) is noted!
Never touch exposed probe tip, connections equipment under test or any other energized part during the
measurements. Make sure that NOBODY can contact them either!

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DO NOT touch any part of test probe in front of the barrier (keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the
probe) – possible danger of electric shock!
It is a good practice to use lowest possible trip-out current.
1.1.2.2 Diff. Leakage, Ipe Leakage, Touch Leakage, Power, Leak’s & Power
Load currents higher than 10 A can result in high temperatures of fuse holders and On/Off switch! It is advisable
not to run tested devices with load currents above 10 A for more than 15 minutes. Recovery period for cooling is
required before proceeding with tests! Maximum intermittent duty cycle for measurements with load currents higher
than 10 A is 50 %.
1.1.2.3 Insulation resistance
Do not touch the test object during the measurement or before it is fully discharged! Risk of electric shock!
1.1.3 Markings on the instrument
Read the Instruction manual with special care to safety operation«. The symbol requires an action!
Dangerous high voltage is present on terminals during the test. Consider all precautions in order to
avoid risk of electric shock.
Mark on your equipment certifies that it meets European Union requirements for EMC, LVD, and
ROHS regulations.
This equipment should be recycled as electronic waste.
1.2 Standards applied
The C.A 6165 instrument is manufactured and tested according to the following regulations, listed below.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
IEC 61326-1
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements –
Part 1: General requirements
Class B (Portable equipment used in controlled EM environments)
Safety (LVD)
IEC 61010-1
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use
– Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-2-030
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits
IEC 61010-031
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use –
Part 031: Safety requirements for hand-
held probe assemblies for electrical measurement
and test
IEC 61557
Electrical safety in low voltage distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. –
Equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures
Instrument complies with all relevant parts of IEC 61557 standards.

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Functionality
IEC 60335
Household and similar electrical appliances
IEC 60950
Information technology equipment – Safety
IEC 61439
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
IEC 61010
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use
IEC 60598
Safety of lighting equipment
VDE 0701-702
Inspection after repair, modification of electrical appliances – Periodic inspection on
electrical appliances
General requirements for electrical safety
IEC 50191
Erection and operation of electrical test equipment

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2 Instrument set and accessories
2.1 Standard set of the instrument
Instrument C.A 6165
Bag for accessories
HV test probes 2 m, 2 pcs
Continuity test lead set 2.5 m, 2 pcs
Continuity test lead red 1.5 m / 2.5 mm2
Test lead black 2.5 m
Test lead red 2.5 m
Alligator clips black 2 pcs
Alligator clips red 3 pcs
Mains cable (2 m, wire cross-section 3 x 1.5 mm2)
RS232 cable
USB cable
Calibration Certificate
Short form instruction manual
CD with instruction manual (full version) and PC SW MT Link
2.2 Optional accessories
See the attached sheet for a list of optional accessories that are available on request from your distributor.

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3 Instrument description
3.1 Front panel
Figure 3.1: Front panel
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Mains supply connector
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F1, F2 fuses (F 5 A / 250 V)
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F3, F4 fuses (T 16 A / 250 V)
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On / Off switch
5
Test connections TC1 for external test adapters
6
Mains test socket
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P/S (probe) connector
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Keypad
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HV output connectors
10
HV output warning lamp
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Continuity connectors
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Insulation / Subleakage connectors
13
Discharging time connectors
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Colour TFT display with touch screen
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Control outputs
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Control inputs
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Multipurpose RS232-1 port
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Multipurpose RS232-2 port
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Ethernet connector
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USB connector
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MicroSD card slot
C.A 6165

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4 Instrument operation
The C.A 6165 can be manipulated via a keypad or touch screen.
4.1 General meaning of keys
Cursor keys are used to:
- select appropriate option
Enter key is used to:
- confirm selected option
- start and stop measurements
Escape key is used to:
- return to previous menu without changes
- abort measurements
Option key is used to:
- expand column in control panel
- show detailed view of options
HV Test key is used to:
- start and stop HV tests
4.2 General meaning of touch gestures:
Tap (briefly touch surface with fingertip) is used to:
- select appropriate option
- confirm selected option
- start and stop measurements
Swipe (press, move, lift) up/ down is used to:
- scroll content in same level
- navigate between views in same level
long
Long press (touch surface with fingertip for at least 1 s) is used to:
- select additional keys (virtual keyboard)
- enter cross selector from single test screens
Tap Escape icon is used to:
- return to previous menu without changes
- abort measurements

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4.3 Safety checks
At start up and during operation the instrument performs various safety checks to ensure safety and to prevent any
damage. These safety pre-tests are checking for:
Correct input mains voltage
Presence of input PE connection,
Any external voltage against earth on mains test socket
Excessive leakage currents through measuring I/Os,
Too low resistance between L and N of tested device,
Proper operation of safety relevant internal electronic circuits
If a safety check fails, an appropriate warning message will be displayed and safety measures will be taken. The
warnings and safety measures are described in chapter 4.4 Symbols and messages.
4.4 Symbols and messages
Supply voltage warning
Possible causes:
No earth connection.
Instrument is connected to an IT earthing system. Press
YES to continue normally or NO to continue in a limited
mode (measurements are disabled).
Warning:
The instrument must be earthed properly to work safely!
Resistance L-N > 30 kΩ
In pre-test a high input resistance was measured. Possible causes:
Device under test is not connected or switched on
Input fuse of device under test is blown.
Select YES to proceed with or NO to cancel measurement.
Resistance L-N < 10 Ω
In pre-test a very low resistance of the device under test supply input
was measured. This can result in a high current after applying power
to the device under test. If the too high current is only of short
duration (caused by a short inrush current) the test can be performed
otherwise not.
Select YES to proceed with or NO to cancel measurement
Resistance L-N < 30 Ω
In pre-test a low input resistance of the device under test was
measured. This can result in a high current after applying power to
the device. If the high current is only of short duration (caused by a
short inrush current) the test can be performed, otherwise not.
Select YES to proceed with or NO to cancel measurement.
Warning for improper supply voltage condition. If pressing OK
instrument will continue to work in a limited mode (measurements
are disabled).

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In pre-test an external voltage between C1/P1 and C2/P2 terminals
was detected. The measurement was cancelled. Press OK to
continue.
In pre-test a too high external voltage was detected between P and
PE terminals. The measurement was cancelled. Press OK to
continue.
In pre-test a too high external voltage was detected between
ISO/SUB and PE terminals. The measurement was cancelled. Press
OK to continue.
In pre-test a possible high leakage current was detected. It is likely
that a dangerous leakage current (higher than 3.5 mA) will flow after
applying power to the device under test.
Select YES to proceed with or NO to cancel measurement.
The measured leakage (Idiff, Ipe, Itouch) current was higher than 20
mA. Measurement was aborted. Press OK to continue.
The load current exceeded the highest upper limit of 10 A for the
Discharging time test. Measurement was aborted. Press OK to
continue.
The load current continuously exceeded 10 A for more than 4 min
(moving average) in Power and Leakage tests. Measurement was
stopped for safety. Press OK to continue.
The load current exceeded the highest upper limit of 16 A for the
Power and Leakage tests. Measurement was aborted. Press OK to
continue.
Warning for restart of the instrument to set new Ethernet settings.
This message appears on exit from Settings menu after changing
Ethernet settings. Press OK to continue.

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The instrument is overheated. The measurement can’t be carried out
until the icon disappears. Press OK to continue.
The device under test should be switched on (to ensure that the
complete circuit is tested).
Test voltage in Insulation resistance measurement is too low.
Measurement result is scaled to 110 V.
Red dot indicates phase of measurement where higher leakage was
measured. Applicable only if phase reversal is enabled during the
measurement.
Test leads resistance in Continuity P/S - PE measurement is not
compensated.
Test leads resistance in Continuity P/S - PE measurement is
compensated.
Warning!
A high voltage is / will be present on the instrument output!
(Withstanding test voltage, Insulation test voltage, or mains voltage).
Warning!
A very high and dangerous voltage is / will be present on the
instrument output! (Withstanding test voltage).
Test passed.
Test failed.
Conditions on the input terminals allow starting the measurement;
consider other displayed warnings and messages.
Conditions on the input terminals do not allow starting the
measurement, consider displayed warnings and messages.
Proceeds to next measurement step
Stop the measurement.
Expands column in control panel.

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4.5 Instrument main menu
From the instrument Main Menu different main operation menus can be selected.
Figure 4.1: Main menu
Options
Single Tests
Menu with single tests, see chapter 6 Single tests.
Auto Sequences®
Menu with customized test sequences, see chapter 7Auto Sequences®.
Memory Organizer
Menu for working with and documentation of test data, see chapter 5Memory Organizer.
General Settings
Menu for setup of the instrument, see chapter 4.6 General settings.

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4.6 General settings
In the General Settings menu general parameters and settings of the instrument can be viewed or set.
Figure 4.2: Setup menu
Options in General Settings menu
Language
Instrument language selection
Date / Time
Instruments Date and time.
Workspace Manager
Manipulation with project files. Refer to chapter 4.8 Workspace Manager for more information.
Auto Sequence®groups
Manipulation with lists of Auto Sequences®. Refer to chapter 4.9 Auto Sequence®groups for more
information.
User accounts
Users settings. Refer to chapter 4.6.6 User accounts for more information.
Profiles
Selection of available instrument profiles.
Settings
Setting of different system parameters, including Ethernet settings.
Devices
Selection of external devices. Refer to chapter 4.6.9 Devices for more information.
Change password
Changing password for enabling HV tests.
Initial Settings
Factory settings.

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About
Instrument info.
4.6.1 Language
In this menu the language of the instrument can be set.
Figure 4.3: Select language menu
4.6.2 Date and time
In this menu date and time of the instrument can be set.
Figure 4.4: Setting data and time menu
4.6.3 Profiles
Refer to Chapter 4.7 Instrument profiles for more information.
4.6.4 Workspace Manager
Refer to Chapter 4.8 Workspace Manager for more information.
4.6.5 Auto Sequence®groups
Refer to Chapter 4.9 Auto Sequence®groups for more information.
4.6.6 User accounts
In this menu user accounts can be managed:
Setting if signing in to work with the instrument is required or not.
Adding and deleting new users, setting their user names and passwords.
The demand to sign in can prevent from unauthorized persons to work with the instrument.
If a user account is set and the user is signed in, the user's name will be stored in memory for each measurement.

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The user accounts can be managed by the administrator. User account pasword consists of an up to 4 digit number.
Individual users can change their passwords.
The administrator password consists of an up to 15 characters. Factory set administrator password is ADMIN.
If the password is forgotten the second administrator password can be used. This password always unlocks the Account
manager and is delivered with the instrument.
4.6.6.1 S igning in
By selecting User Accounts icon in Settings menu, Sign in menu appear on the screen. Same screen appear when
instrument is switched on, if Sign in is set to required, see Chapter 4.6.6.3 Managing accounts for details.
Figure 4.5: Sign in menu
Options
User signing in:
Last signed in user is highlighted and displayed in the first row.
Another user can be selected from the User accounts list.
Enters User password entry screen.
Enter the User password through the on-screen numerical
keyboard and confirm .
User profile screen is opened as presented on Figure 4.6.
Administrator signing in:
Enters Account manager password entry screen.

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Enter the Administrator password through on-screen keyboard
and confirm .
Account manager screen is opened as presented on Figure
4.7.
4.6.6.2 Changing user password, s igning out
After user completed Sign in procedure, User profile menu screen is presented. Same screen is presented if signed in
user selects User accounts from General Settings menu.
Figure 4.6: User profile menu
Options
Signed in user is displayed and highlighted on the top of the
screen.
Sign out current user.
Sign in screen appear, see Chapter 4.6.6.1 Signing in for
details.
Enters Account manager password entry screen, see Chapter
4.6.6.1 Signing in.
Change User password.
Numerical user password entry keyboard appear on the
screen.
First step: enter current user password and confirm
entry.

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Wrong entry is reported by message. Confirm message, clear
wrong password and repeat first step.
Second step: enter new user password and confirm
entry. Password change is confirmed with short message
appearance.
4.6.6.3 Managing accounts
To access Account manager menu, Administrator should be signed in, see Chapter 4.6.6.1 Signing in for details.
Administrator can set sign in requirement, change Administrator password and edit user accounts.
Appearance of Account manager screen depends on previous settings, see Figure 4.7 below.
Figure 4.7: Account manager menu