Access Protection For Parameter Lists In The Web Server - Siemens SINAMICS Configuration Manual

5.6.3.3

Access protection for parameter lists in the web server

Default rights for parameter lists
Three standard rights are specified for the parameter lists:
Standard
right
Change list
Read
Write
The access rights for the parameter lists are predefined as follows:
Situation:
"SINAMICS" user is creating a list
"Administrator" user is creating a list
You can change the rights of individual parameter lists based on the default settings shown in
the table.
● The "SINAMICS" and "Administrator" users can reduce their own rights.
● The "Administrator" user can reduce the rights of "SINAMICS" users or expand them up to
their own level.
Note
For security reasons, as the "Administrator" user, you should never assign the "SINAMICS"
user with the "write" and "change list" rights at the same time.
NOTICE
Tampering with the converter parameter assignment resulting from password theft
If unauthorized persons obtain a user's login data, they can manipulate the parameter
assignment and cause damage.
● For your drive, activate the know-how protection. For more information, refer to the chapter
● Ensure that especially critical parameters are not included in the OEM exception list.
Changing access rights to parameter lists in the web server
1. Start the web server. For more information, refer to the chapter titled Starting the web
server (Page 62).
2. Click the "Parameter" entry in the navigation.
The parameter display on the right in the browser becomes active. The "Define" tab is
displayed.
3. Click the "Define" tab.
All parameter lists are displayed in the "List name" drop-down list.
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Explanation
The user can create, change, or delete a list.
The user can read the parameters from the list.
The user can write and save the parameters from the list.
titled "Know-how protection".
Security measures for SINAMICS
"SINAMICS" rights
Change list / Read
Read
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"Administrator" rights
Change list / Read / Write
Change list / Read / Write
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