Cycle Protection (Option); Overview, Cycle Protection - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Commissioning Manual

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7.11

Cycle protection (option)

7.11.1

Overview, cycle protection

Application
With cycle protection, cycles can be encrypted and then stored in the control protected. The
processing of cycles with cycle protection in the NC is possible without restrictions.
Note
This type of encryption is in compliance with export restrictions and embargo regulations.
In order to protect the manufacturer's know-how, any type of view is inhibited for cycles with
cycle protection. If service is required, the machine manufacturer must provide the unencrypted
cycle.
Note
End user
When using encrypted cycles of a machine manufacturer and problems occur, only the service
department of the machine manufacturer should be contacted.
Machine manufacturer
When using encrypted cycles, the machine manufacturer must ensure that original,
unencrypted cycles are archived with the appropriate version management.
Note
The cycles are encrypted outside the control with the SinuCom Protector program.
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Software option
You require the following software option in order to use this function: "Lock MyCy‐
cles".
Configuring cycles
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