BF430 lost password

**CrYpto** · 08-09-08, 09:52 PM

I have forgotten my login and password to the BF unit ,is there any way to reset these?
I have attempted the reset method via serial port using null modem cable and hyperterminal without success.
Anyone have any idea how to successfully reset these.

Thanks.

**Frank Drebin** · 08-09-08, 10:45 PM

that is he only method I know about and have performed the hyperterminal method twice now successfully.

You might want to try again or a different cable perhaps...?

**LeroyPatrol** · 09-09-08, 08:36 AM

That procedure definitely works. Maybe you are using a straight though cable?

Leroy

**CrYpto** · 09-09-08, 11:14 AM

Are you guys running hyperterminal through Windows XP?

**malrose** · 09-09-08, 12:00 PM

Could be a power supply problem.

Have noticed in the past if you use a 9v supply, you will get power indicator lighting up but no RX/TX..

Maybe try 12V if you havent already..

Just a thought..

Mal...

**z80** · 09-09-08, 12:09 PM

9v works fine as long as the available current is more than 650ma

the hyperterminal method works every time.

Is the switch on the side set to rs232???

**CrYpto** · 09-09-08, 09:23 PM

Yes switch set to rs232 and 12v supply from pc being used to power unit....will try another computer see how that goes.

**z80** · 10-09-08, 01:17 AM

You have about 2 seconds when power applied to do the key combination.

**CrYpto** · 10-09-08, 08:07 PM

Thanks for your suggestions but nothing worked. I give up.

**LeroyPatrol** · 10-09-08, 09:44 PM

this is the doc I used and I have reset a couple with no problems

http://rapidshare.com/files/14409797...Reset.rar.html

Leroy

**fandtm666** · 12-09-08, 01:14 PM

CrYpto is it a newer one or is it the older model ???

if its a newer one from sattronics you may be in luck mate.I have just had to sort one out for a member and when i popped it open guess what ???? there is a factory reset switch built into them now.

step

1: disconnect power and network
2: take top off
3: just to the left and under the daughter board there is a tiny switch
4: press switch in and hold while plugging power in
5: hold for 20 seconds
6: wait 30 seconds and remove power then re power and plug network in
7: start ip search and locate the unit and change ip to desired ip
8: smile and be happy

**z80** · 12-09-08, 10:41 PM

Sattronics always has the latest models of those Bf430 units.

With all the correct firmware.

You can actually plug the older cpu modules into the new carrier assembly to force a reset on them that way also.

Or short the two pins near JP7.

**CrYpto** · 13-09-08, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the new info guys, unfortunately its an old model however i will try z80 suggestion on shorting the 2 pins near jp7.
Let you know how it goes.

**CrYpto** · 14-09-08, 02:18 PM

Well it didnt work or maybe i shorted out the wrong pins ......
z80 can you please elaborate as to where these pins are located near jp7.
Thanks.

08-09-08, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
CrYpto Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 5 Days and 9:54:18	BF430 lost password I have forgotten my login and password to the BF unit ,is there any way to reset these? I have attempted the reset method via serial port using null modem cable and hyperterminal without success. Anyone have any idea how to successfully reset these. Thanks.

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08-09-08, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Frank Drebin Det. Lt. Police Squad! iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 374	that is he only method I know about and have performed the hyperterminal method twice now successfully. You might want to try again or a different cable perhaps...?

09-09-08, 08:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
LeroyPatrol Premium Member iTrader: (14) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,780 Spent time on board: 2 Months, 0 Weeks, 2 Days and 7:27:52	That procedure definitely works. Maybe you are using a straight though cable? Leroy

09-09-08, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
CrYpto Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 5 Days and 9:54:18	Are you guys running hyperterminal through Windows XP?

09-09-08, 12:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
malrose Premium Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 33 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 6 Days and 18:52:37	Could be a power supply problem. Have noticed in the past if you use a 9v supply, you will get power indicator lighting up but no RX/TX.. Maybe try 12V if you havent already.. Just a thought.. Mal...

09-09-08, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (94) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,950	9v works fine as long as the available current is more than 650ma the hyperterminal method works every time. Is the switch on the side set to rs232???

09-09-08, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
CrYpto Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 5 Days and 9:54:18	Yes switch set to rs232 and 12v supply from pc being used to power unit....will try another computer see how that goes.

10-09-08, 01:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (94) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,950	You have about 2 seconds when power applied to do the key combination.

10-09-08, 08:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
CrYpto Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 5 Days and 9:54:18	Thanks for your suggestions but nothing worked. I give up.

10-09-08, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
LeroyPatrol Premium Member iTrader: (14) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,780 Spent time on board: 2 Months, 0 Weeks, 2 Days and 7:27:52	this is the doc I used and I have reset a couple with no problems http://rapidshare.com/files/14409797...Reset.rar.html Leroy

12-09-08, 01:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
fandtm666 Premium Member iTrader: (21) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,472	CrYpto is it a newer one or is it the older model ??? if its a newer one from sattronics you may be in luck mate.I have just had to sort one out for a member and when i popped it open guess what ???? there is a factory reset switch built into them now. step 1: disconnect power and network 2: take top off 3: just to the left and under the daughter board there is a tiny switch 4: press switch in and hold while plugging power in 5: hold for 20 seconds 6: wait 30 seconds and remove power then re power and plug network in 7: start ip search and locate the unit and change ip to desired ip 8: smile and be happy

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12-09-08, 10:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (94) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,950	Sattronics always has the latest models of those Bf430 units. With all the correct firmware. You can actually plug the older cpu modules into the new carrier assembly to force a reset on them that way also. Or short the two pins near JP7.

13-09-08, 04:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
CrYpto Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 5 Days and 9:54:18	Thanks for the new info guys, unfortunately its an old model however i will try z80 suggestion on shorting the 2 pins near jp7. Let you know how it goes.

14-09-08, 02:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
CrYpto Premium Member iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 5 Days and 9:54:18	Well it didnt work or maybe i shorted out the wrong pins ...... z80 can you please elaborate as to where these pins are located near jp7. Thanks.