Protection Levels - Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual

2.4.14

Protection levels

The input and modification of data in the control system is protected by passwords at sensitive
places.
Access protection via protection levels
The input or modification of data for the following functions depends on the protection level
setting:
● Tool offsets
● Work offsets
● Setting data
● Program creation / program editing
Note
Configuring access levels for softkeys
You have the option of providing softkeys with protection levels or completely hiding them.
References
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
SINUMERIK Operate Commissioning Manual
Softkeys
Machine operating area
Parameters operating area
Tool management lists
Milling
Operating Manual, 08/2018, 6FC5398-7CP41-0BA0
Press the <BACKSPACE> softkey to delete entered phonetic notations.
8. Press the <input> key to enter the character into the input field.
Protection level
End user
(protection level 3)
Protection level
Keyswitch 3
(protection level 4)
Introduction
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