Know-How Protection; Description - Siemens SINAMICS G150 Operating Instructions Manual

9.2.20

Know-how protection

9.2.20.1

Description

The know-how protection is used, for example, so that a machine manufacturer can encrypt
his configuration know-how and protect it against changes and copying.
For know-how protection, a password is required; saved data is encrypted.
When know-how protection is activated, most of the setting parameters cannot be changed
and cannot be read out. The display parameters are shown unchanged. The contents of
screen forms in STARTER are not displayed.
Know-how protection can be combined with copy protection.
Functions, which can be executed when know-how protection is active
The following functions can be executed although know-how protection is active:
● Restoring factory settings
● Saving parameters
● Acknowledging faults
● Displaying faults and alarms
● Displaying the history of faults and alarms
● Reading out the diagnostic buffer
● Switching over to the control panel (complete control panel functionality: Fetch master
Note
List of the exceptions when know-how protection is activated
A list of the adjustable parameters which, in spite of activated know-how protection, can be
changed, is provided in the List Manual.
The list has the designation "KHP_WRITE_NO_LOCK".
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