Siemens SINAMICS S120 Function Manual page 903

Changing the password
A password can only be changed for an activated know-how protection.
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".
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.
8. The "Copy RAM to ROM" option is active by default and ensures that the new password
9. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
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The "Change Password" dialog box opens.
Figure 13-31 Changing the 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.
Once the password has been changed successfully, you will receive a confirmation.
Basic information about the drive system
13.15 Write and know-how protection
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