Title does say it all cause I didn't know there were cool software / programming dudes(ettes) here! Yay!
Okay, I don't got nothing yet. A reader makes perfect sense. I looked on eBay and Amazon and haven't a clue of anything trust worthy. Recommendations on brand / model?
1. Windows 10, but I have many computers I could load any OS on.
2. It's a 32Mb card.
3. At this point I have no idea how the data is stored.
Here are some more details and then maybe I should start a new post in the programming section(?)
a. This hardware is an automated industrial processor that no longer has any support.
b. It has a touch screen GUI that is asking for a "access code" that is numerical 0-9. It looks like could any length up to 7 digits. i.e. 01 is just as valid as 001, 0001 as an attempt. Unlike some "PIN" numbers that require 4 digits as a minimum and maximum.
c. Some digging into some available history reveals the previously written automation protocol, including the user password / access code is stored on a CF card. I opened it to indeed find a card.
d. It does have a way, through dip switches, to erase any user loaded software and return to factory settings, but I need to run the unit AS IS before I do that, hence wanting to get pass its password block.