Know-how protection requires a password.
Combination of know-how protection and copy
protection
Is a memory card necessary?
Know-how protection without copy protection The converter can be operated with or without
memory card.
Know-how protection with basic copy protection The converter can only be operat‐
ed with a Siemens memory card.
Memory cards (Page352)
Know-how protection with extended copy protec‐
tion
Function description
The active know-how protection provides the following:
• With just a few exceptions, the values of all adjustable parameters p… are invisible.
– Several adjustable parameters can be read and changed when know-how protection is
active. You can nd a list of the adjustable parameters that can be read and changed in the
List Manual under "KHP_WRITE_NO_LOCK".
In addition, you can dene an exception list of adjustable parameters, which end users
may change.
– Several adjustable parameters can be read but not changed when know-how protection
is active. You can nd a list of the adjustable parameters that can be read in the List Manual
under "KHP_ACTIVE_READ".
• The values of monitoring parameters r… remain visible.
• Adjustable parameters cannot be changed using Startdrive.
• Locked functions:
– Downloading converter settings using Startdrive
– Automatic controller optimization
– Stationary or rotating measurement of the motor data identication
– Deleting the alarm history and the fault history
– Generating acceptance documents for safety functions
• Executable functions:
– Restoring factory settings
– Acknowledging faults
– Displaying faults, alarms, fault history, and alarm history
– Reading out the diagnostic buer
– Controlling the converter via Startdrive
– Uploading adjustable parameters that can be changed or read when know-how
protection is active.
– Displaying acceptance documents for safety functions
Data backup and series commissioning
8.5Know-how protection
SINAMICS G115D Wall Mounted distributed drive
Operating Instructions, 07/2023, FW V4.7 SP14, A5E52808211A AA 363