AEI DK-9830 Installation and Operation Instructions - Manualzz
The keypad will reject a user PIN if it matches an existing PIN or the Master Code.
Once you are inside Programming Mode (Step 1), follow these button presses:
The device should emit a confirmation beep and display or simply return to the previous menu. aei dk 9830 change password
A 4-digit to 8-digit code used strictly to enter the programming mode. It does not operate the outputs (doors/gates). The factory default master code is usually 0000 .
The AEI DK-9830 allows you to assign unique PINs to different users. These codes are stored in specific user slots, typically ranging from 00 to 99 (depending on the specific sub-model configuration and output relays). Follow these steps to change a User PIN:
Press the Home/Back button to return to the main screen. The new password is now active. It does not operate the outputs (doors/gates)
Select Change Admin Password (sometimes labeled as "PWD Management").
feature where the keypad will disable itself for 15 minutes after 10 successive false code entries to prevent brute-force attacks. Usability:
For complete security, it's best practice to also review and update any active user codes after changing the Master Code. These codes are stored in specific user slots,
Before pressing any keys, it helps to understand the terminology used in the AEI manual:
If the master code was changed from "0000" and forgotten, you cannot enter programming mode. You must perform a hard factory reset.To do this, you will need to unscrew the keypad housing from the wall, locate the internal reset jumper pins on the circuit board (usually labeled as "D/P" or "Reset"), short the pins with a screwdriver or jumper cap while powering the unit down and up, and then restore the factory settings. Refer to your physical wiring diagram for precise jumper placement to avoid shorting out the power supply.
A: No. The DK 9830 stores passwords in a hashed format (non-reversible). You cannot "view" the current password—only replace it.
: The keypad is now in programming mode. Immediately set a new Master Code using the steps above.