Creating and updating the HSQL database password

Each controller ships from the factory with a default HSQL database password and upgrading an AX station to an N4 station resets the HSQL database password back to the factory default. While the default password initially works, as soon as you install or upgrade a controller and its software, you should change this password to a unique and strong string. Currently, the password is automatically generated and successfully stored in the keyring.

You have just installed a new controller or upgraded an existing controller from AX to N4. You are using Workbench running on a PC that is connected to the network that services the controller.
The password must contain a minimum of 10 alphanumeric-only characters along with these special characters: @ # ! $ & + > < ] [ ) ( . The password strength check requires at least: 1 digit, 1 upper case character and 1 lower case character.
  1. Connect to the controller station using Workbench.
  2. Expand Config > Drivers > RdbmsNetwork.
  3. Right-click HsqlDbDatabase and click Actions > Ping. The health property is updated based on the ping results.


    Note: The password will update automatically based on the username and database name. Make sure to store the username used to connect in a secure place. Once the database is set up, you won't be able to edit the username and password. If the station keyring gets corrupted, you must load a backup station, as this database instance will be unoperational.
  4. To access a new HSSQL database instance in the N4 station, right-click the HsqlDbDatabase, navigate to Views > Property Sheet.
    The device’s Property sheet opens.

  5. Enter the User Name as SA and click Save.
  6. Right-click HsqlDbDatabase and click Actions > Ping. The health property is updated based on the ping results.