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Locking the front panel
You can lock the front panel to protect the SIMATIC memory card and the mode selector of
the CPU against unauthorized access.
You can attach a security seal or a padlock with a hoop diameter of 3 mm to the front panel.
Figure 3-4 Locking latch on the CPU
In addition to the mechanical lock, you can also block access to a password-protected CPU on
the display (local lock) and assign a password for the display. You can find additional
information on the display, the configurable protection levels and the local lock in the system
manual for S7-1500R/H redundant system
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109754833).
Reference
You can find detailed information on the individual display options, a training course and a
simulation of the available menu commands in the SIMATIC S7-1500 Display Simulator
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109761758).
CPU 1515R-2 PN (6ES7515-2RN03-0AB0)
Equipment Manual, 11/2022, A5E42009914-AD
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Product overview
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