Re: Locking the ladder (PMC)

On 20 Dec 2006 17:32:06 -0800, "Half-nutz" <3t3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I just got a new machine, and when the tech came out to install it, he
added a password to the PMC so that I cannot look at the ladder/PMC.
I'm not asking to modify it, but why do I need to have to pay extortion
if I ever need to look at anything or try to troubleshoot anything on
that machine?

Is this reasonable and normal procedure for all machines, to lock out
the ladder/PMC? or is this is a little over the top in terms of future
extortion/service calls?
Most used machines need a peek at the ladder on occasion to understand
some obscure failure.

Especially if I AM planning on adding a robot to this at some point, or
at least will utilize some automation in the future.
Thanks again.
Pete
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Sounds like a royal screw job in the making. Have you paid the
invoice yet? I suggest no password = no check.


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