Detailed Description
2.2 Functions
Various NC/PLC Interface Signals and Functions (A2)
2-32 Function Manual, 08/2005 Edition, 6FC5397-0BP10-0BA0
Protection
level
Type Users Access to (examples)
5 Keyswitch position 2 End user: Skilled operator
without programming
knowledge
Lower than protection level
0 to 3; defined by end user
6 Keyswitch position 1 End user: Trained operator
without programming
knowledge
Example:
Program selection only, tool-wear entries, and work-
offset entries
7 Keyswitch position 0 End user: Semi-skilled
operator
Example:
No entries and program selection possible,
only the machine control panel can be operated
Access features
• Protection level 0 provides the greatest number of access rights, protection level 7 the
least.
• If certain access rights are granted to a protection level, these protection rights
automatically apply to any higher protection levels.
• Conversely, protection rights for a certain protection level can only be altered from a
higher protection level.
• Access rights for protection levels 0 to 3 are permanently assigned by Siemens and
cannot be altered (default).
• Access rights can be set by querying the current keyswitch positions and comparing the
passwords entered. When a password is entered it overwrites the access rights of the
keyswitch position.
• Options can be protected on each protection level. However, option data can only be
entered in protection levels 0 and 1.
• Access rights for protection levels 4 to 7 are only suggestions and can be altered by the
machine tool manufacturer or end user.
2.2.5.2 Password
Set password
The password for a protection level (0 – 3) is entered via the HMI user interface.
Example: HMI Advanced
DIAGNOSTICS operation area, softkey: SET PASSWORD
References:
/BAD/ Operator's Guide HMI Advanced