Changing The Password - Siemens SINAMICS Series Operating Instructions Manual

Descriptions of functions
10.38 Write and know-how protection

Changing the password

A password can only be changed when know-how protection is activated.
To change the password for the know-how protection, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the Control Unit to the programming device.
2. Call STARTER.
3. Open your project.
4. Select the required drive unit in the project navigator of your STARTER project.
5. Call the shortcut menu "Drive unit know-how protection > Change password".
The "Change Password" dialog box opens.
Figure 10-106 Changing the password
6. Enter your old password in the uppermost text box.
7. Enter your new password in the following text box and repeat it in the lowest text box.
The "Copy RAM to ROM" option is active by default and ensures that the new password
for the know-how protection is permanently stored in the Control Unit. If you only want to
change the password temporarily, you can deactivate this option.
8. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
Once the password has been changed successfully, you will receive a confirmation.
10.38.2.3 Loading know-how protected data to the file system
Data with know-how protection can be directly loaded or saved to the file system from the
drive unit. The activated know-how protection ensures that the data cannot be forwarded to
unauthorized third parties.
The following applications are conceivable at the end user:
● Adaptations of encrypted SINAMICS data are required.
● The memory card is defective.
● The Control Unit of the drive is defective.
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