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Modicon PAC Forum
A forum for topics related to the scope of Modicon PAC offers and ecosystem along the whole lifecycle: Modicon M580 and 340, EcoStruxure Control Expert, EcoStruxure Process Expert (Unity Pro) and more.
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Posted: 2025-07-23 10:49 AM
I am trying to use unity loader to load a project file into an M580. I am connected via USB and when pressing connect, I am prompted to enter the firmware password. When I enter "fwdownload" I get an incorrect password notification.
But in control expert, when I set up firmware password protection, I am able to reset the password to the default "fwdownload" using... "fwdownload". I then build the project, load it to the M580.
But unity loader still tells me the password is incorrect when I try to use it to load the project.
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Posted: 2025-07-24 09:25 PM
Steps to Resolve the Unity Loader Firmware Password Issue
1) Double-check the password protection settings in Control Expert:
- Go to Project Settings > Protection > Firmware Download Password.
- Ensure the password is explicitly set to "fwdownload" (case-sensitive).
- Rebuild and download the project again to the M580.
2) Use the correct login credentials in Unity Loader:
- When prompted, make sure:
Username: loader
Password: the exact firmware password you set in Control Expert (e.g., fwdownload),
3) Try connecting via Ethernet instead of USB:
- Some users have reported that USB connections can behave inconsistently with password prompts.
- If possible, try using the Ethernet port and see if the password is accepted.
4) Check Unity Loader version compatibility:
- Ensure you're using Unity Loader v10 or higher, as earlier versions may not support the firmware password feature properly.
5) Clear cached credentials:
- Unity Loader may cache incorrect credentials. Try:
Restarting Unity Loader.
Rebooting the PC.
Reconnecting the USB or Ethernet cable.
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Posted: 2025-07-25 12:36 AM
Hello,
Please check the current firmware of your M580. If the firmware is v4.x, you cannot use Unity Loader.
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