Configuring the HMI system
2.1
Protection levels
2.1.1
Overview
Overview
Access to programs, data and functions is useroriented and controlled via 8 hierarchical
protection levels. These are divided into
● 4 password levels for Siemens, machine manufacturer, start-up personnel, and end user
● 4 keyswitch positions for end user
There are protection levels 0 to 7 (see table below); where
● 0 is the highest and
● 7 is the lowest level.
Table 2-1
Protection level
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Commissioning HMI-Embedded (IM2)
Commissioning Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5397-8CP10-1BA0
Protection levels concept
Protected by
Password
Password: SUNRISE (default)
Password: EVENING (default)
Password: CUSTOMER (default)
Keylock switch position 3
Keylock switch position 2
Keylock switch position 1
Keylock switch position 0
Area
Siemens
Vendor
Service
User
Programmer, machine setter
Qualified operator
Trained operator
Semi-skilled operator
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