Copy Protection - Siemens SIMATIC S7 System Manual

99BProgramming concepts
6.6 Protection
6.6.3

Copy protection

An additional security feature allows you to bind the program or code blocks for use with a
specific memory card or CPU. This feature is especially useful for protecting your intellectual
property. When you bind a program or block to a specific device, you restrict the program or
code block for use only with a specific memory card or CPU. This feature allows you to
distribute a program or code block electronically (such as over the Internet or through email)
or by sending a memory cartridge.
Use the "Properties" task card of the code block to bind the block to a specific CPU or
memory card.
1. After opening the code block, select "Protection".
2. From the drop-down list under "Copy protection" task, select the option to bind the code
3. Select the type of copy protection and enter the serial number for the memory card or
Note
The serial number is case-sensitive.
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block either to a memory card or to a specific CPU.
CPU.
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