: Wait for the PLC LEDs to stop flashing, then remove the card and restart. 3. Recovering or Cracking the Password S7 200 Smart PLC Reset to factory default
If you cannot connect via software because the IP address or communication settings are also locked, you can use a memory card to force a reset. : Use a standard Micro SD card (formatted). : Create a text file on the card named S7_JOB.S7S : Inside the file, type only the text: Reset to factory defaults s7-200 smart password unlock
: Power cycle the PLC (turn it off and back on) to complete the reset. 2. Factory Reset via Micro SD Card : Wait for the PLC LEDs to stop
: If prompted for a password to perform the clear, enter the master override: : Use a standard Micro SD card (formatted)
: Turn off the PLC, insert the card, and turn the PLC back on.