99BProgramming concepts
6.6 Protection
S7-1200 Programmable controller
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6.6.3
Copy protection
An additional security feature allows you to bind the program or code blocks for use with a
specific memory card or CPU. This feature is especially useful for protecting your intellectual
property. When you bind a program or block to a specific device, you restrict the program or
code block for use only with a specific memory card or CPU. This feature allows you to
distribute a program or code block electronically (such as over the Internet or through email)
or by sending a memory cartridge.
Use the "Properties" task card of the code block to bind the block to a specific CPU or
memory card.
1.
After opening the code block, select "Protection".
2.
From the drop-down list under "Copy protection" task, select the option to bind the code
block either to a memory card or to a specific CPU.
3.
Select the type of copy protection and enter the serial number for the memory card or
CPU.
Note
The serial number is case-sensitive.
