Field Bus Protection; Usb Connection / Secure Usb System Keys - Siemens SINAMICS PERFECT HARMONY GH180 Function Manual

The maintenance Ethernet connection is located on the front door of the GH180 drive.
Note
Only use the maintenance Ethernet connection for maintenance performed at the drive
location.
9.4.7

Field Bus Protection

Some field bus networks such as Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP™ are Ethernet based. Ethernet
based field bus networks must not be connected to the controller's maintenance Ethernet
network.
The GH180 supports parameter modification by means of field bus networks which must be
enabled using parameter selection. Unless enabled, no parameters may be read or written by
means of field bus networks.
9.4.8

USB Connection / Secure USB System Keys

USB Connection / Secure USB System Keys
The GH180 drive supports the use of USB flash drives for log retrieval, SOP file retrieval,
parameter retrieval, and secure USB system key creation and usage. Great care should be taken
with any exchangeable storage media to ensure no malicious software is allowed to reside on
this media.
Risk of death due to software manipulation when using exchangeable storage media
Storing files on exchangeable storage media poses an increased risk infection from malicious
software viruses and malware. Incorrect parameter assignment can cause machines to
malfunction, which can lead to death or injury to personnel.
• Be sure to protect files stored on exchangeable storage media
• Use appropriate software protection measures such as virus scanners.
USB Connection
Note
Verification for Flash Disk properties
Each item list can be verified on a Windows PC.
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