Once the PA2 menu is accessed, the fundamental behavior of the controller can be adjusted to meet specific site requirements.
Why is it called exclusive ? Because Eliwell (now part of Schneider Electric) originally intended this level only for who integrate the controller into their own equipment (e.g., a fridge brand like True, Foster, or ARneg). The end user or even a field tech is not supposed to touch these.
| Feature | Action Item | | :--- | :--- | | | Usually 0 (disabled). Enable it for safety. | | Default Installer Password | Often 15 or 22 . Change this immediately. | | Exclusive Access | Manufacturer level; no public password. | | Lost Password | Try common codes first ( 22 , 15 , 0 ). Otherwise, contact Eliwell support. | | Best Practice | Document all password changes. Keep a copy of your configuration using the MFK 100. | eliwell+smp5500+password+exclusive
Press ESC + SET simultaneously to enter the PAr menu, then navigate to PASS .
“I’ve been in HVAC for 15 years. I only needed the Exclusive password twice – once for a misconfigured beer cooler, once for a chiller with swapped probe types. Both times, the OEM gave it after a signed request. Cracking it yourself is a waste of time.” – Pro tech, UK Once the PA2 menu is accessed, the fundamental
arrows to scroll through the menu folders until you see the label (Password 2) or Input Value:
Limiting access to authorized personnel helps protect against accidental or malicious changes to the system's settings. The end user or even a field tech
To enter your exclusive password on the Eliwell SMP5500 interface, follow this universal navigation sequence:
| Approach | Effectiveness | Difficulty | |----------|---------------|-------------| | Contact OEM brand (e.g., cooler manufacturer) | High – they may give password or a special procedure | Low | | Use Level 2 (Advanced) password (usually 2222 or 3210 ) | Medium – covers 95% of field adjustments | Very low | | Perform a factory reset via hardware jumper (if available) | High – resets to Eliwell default, but may erase OEM settings | Medium | | Replace controller with a new, unlocked SMP5500 | Guaranteed access to all levels (default Exclusive might be blank or 0000 on fresh units) | High cost |
Often not enabled by default, but if set, it allows access to basic operating variables.