"Give root password for login" message on the Connect+ Series, SendPro P

Reboot the meter if the message Give root password for login” appears.
Products affected: Connect+® 500W, 1000, 2000, 3000, SendPro® P 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000

Issue

Your meter asks for the root password and will not boot up.

Cause

The internal meter software has malfunctioned.

Resolution

A reboot may resolve the issue:

  1. Press and hold the blue power button until the display turns off.
  2. After the meter has been off for 10 seconds, press the power button to power back up.

UPDATED: 05 May 2026