Features Of Know-How Protection - Siemens SINAMICS Configuration Manual

Know-how protection with and without copy protection
To protect your drive unit settings against unauthorized copying, in addition to know-how
protection, you can also activate copy protection.
Figure 5-2
Know-how protection with copy protection is only possible with a Siemens memory card.
Know-how protection without copy protection
The drive unit is only operable with a memory card. You can transfer drive unit settings to other
drive units using a memory card, an operator panel, or STARTER.
Know-how protection with basic copy protection
The drive unit can only be operated if the associated memory card with the drive unit settings
is inserted into it. After replacing a drive unit, to be able to operate the new one with the settings
of the replaced drive unit without knowing the password, the memory card must be inserted
in the new drive unit.
Know-how protection with extended copy protection
The drive unit can only be operated if the associated memory card with the drive unit settings
is inserted into it. It is not possible to insert and use the memory card in another drive unit
without knowing the password.
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Features of know-how protection

Features when know-how protection is active
The active know-how protection provides the following:
● With just a few exceptions, the values of all adjustable parameters p ... are invisible. In
STARTER, instead of the parameter values, the text "know-how protected" is displayed.
You can hide know-how protected parameters in the expert list of STARTER using the
"Without know-how protection" display filter.
● The values of monitoring parameters r ... remain visible.
● STARTER does not display any screen forms.
● Adjustable parameters cannot be changed using commissioning tools.
When know-how protection is active, support can only be provided (from Technical Support)
after prior agreement from the machine manufacturer (OEM).
Industrial Security
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Setting options for know-how protection
Security measures for SINAMICS
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