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Types of Manual There are different types of users manual for the FP7 series, as listed below. Please refer to a relevant manual for the unit and purpose of your use. The manuals can be downloaded on our website: http://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/dl_center/manual/...
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In China, the types equipped with the encryption function cannot be used as they are subject to "Regulation of Commercial Encryption Codes". For using machines or systems incorporating FP7 series in China, or exporting and importing them, select the types without the encryption function.
Table of Contents 1. Security Function ..............1-1 Overview of Security Function ..............1-2 1.1.1 Precautions on Using Security Function ..........1-2 1.1.2 Type of Security Functions..............1-2 1.1.3 Target Items of Security Functions ............1-5 Password Protection Function ..............1-6 1.2.1 How to Set Password (1) Administrative Previleges.......1-6 1.2.2 How to Set Password (2) User Privileges ..........1-8 1.2.3...
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Table of Contents 1.6.1 SD Memory Card Operation and Copy Operation of SD Memory Card1-23...
Status when power is on All passwords are closed when the power turns on. (Note) The number one password is set with administrator privileges. Password Configuration data Password --------- FP7 CPU FP7 CPU ---------...
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This function is available from FPWIN GR7 Ver.1.3 and CPU Ver.1.3. Password No.2 Configuration data Password No.2 Password No.1, 2, 3 --------- Configuration data FP7 CPU --------- Password No.1 Password No.3 Configuration data --------- FP7 CPU --------- Password No.3...
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Even when the upload protection function has been set, projects can be downloaded and overwritten. This function can be used in combination with the password function. FP7 CPU FP7 CPU Encryption function (Models with the encryption function only) ...
1.1 Overview of Security Function 1.1.3 Target Items of Security Functions Available operations for each security function vary depending on target memories. Operations for projects in operation program memories (RAM/ROM1) Downloading project data containing passwords Opening and closing password-protected items ...
Security Function 1.2 Password Protection Function 1.2.1 How to Set Password (1) Administrative Previleges Setting method The following procedure describes the case that a project is created offline with FPWIN GR7. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Register/Delete Password" in the menu bar.
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1.2 Password Protection Function 3. Enter a desired password, and press the [OK] button. "Administrator" is displayed in the "Register/Delete Password" dialog box, and the password is registered. When it is online, the following message box is displayed. KEY POINTS ...
Security Function 1.2.2 How to Set Password (2) User Privileges Setting method The following procedure describes the case that an administrator password has been already set in the registration number one. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Register/Delete Password" in the menu bar.
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1.2 Password Protection Function When it is online, the following message box is displayed. KEY POINTS User passwords and protection levels can be set only with administrative privileges. As for user passwords, the range of PB numbers that are readable or writable can be specified for each registration number.
Security Function 1.2.3 Reading Project that Password Has Been Set (1) Administrative Previleges Setting method The following procedure describes the case that a project with a password is uploaded from the PLC. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Online" > "Upload From PLC (Entire Project)" in the menu bar. The "Input a Password"...
1.2 Password Protection Function 1.2.4 Reading Project that Password Has Been Set (2) User privileges Operation when reading a project with user privileges Reads the program blocks in the range of PB numbers that are allowed to be read. ...
Security Function 1.2.5 Cancelling Password Setting method The following procedure describes the case that a project with a password has been uploaded from the PLC. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Register/Delete Password" in the menu bar. The "Input a Password"...
1.2 Password Protection Function KEY POINTS Even when a password is deleted, project information will not be deleted. If the password with registration No.1 is deleted, all other passwords will be deleted. 1.2.6 Limited Distribution Password Overview ...
Security Function 1.3 Upload Protection Setting 1.3.1 Operation When Upload Protection Has Been Set All project information stored in the PLC (programs, comments, and configuration data) cannot be read. It is possible to download or edit project information online. ...
1.3 Upload Protection Setting 1.3.3 Cancelling Upload Protection Setting Overview The upload protection setting can be cancelled by the following procedure. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Disable Uploading" in the menu bar. The "Disable Uploading" dialog box is displayed. 2.
Security Function 1.4 Encryption Setting 1.4.1 Feature of Encryption Setting Function All or a part of project information is encrypted by an encryption keyword. Programs and comments can be encrypted for each program block (PB). The registered encryption keyword cannot be read. NOTES ...
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1.4 Encryption Setting 2. Select the PB to be encrypted, enter the encryption key, and press the [Set] button. The following confirmation message is displayed. 3. After confirming the message, press the [Yes] button. The icon for the encrypted program block (PB) on the project tree changes to a key mark.
Security Function 1.4.3 Confirming Encrypted State (Decryption) Confirm the contents of encrypted program blocks (PB) by the following procedure. PROCEDURE 1. Double-click on the icon for the encrypted program block (PB) on the project tree. The "Decryption" dialog box is displayed. 2.
1.4 Encryption Setting 1.4.4 Changing or Deleting Encryption Key Changing encryption key The encryption key of the program block (PB) encrypted offline can be changed or deleted by the following method. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Encryption Settings" in the menu bar.
Security Function 1.4.5 How to Set Encryption Keyword for PLC (1) The encryption setting for the PLC can be set only in online. Also, set the same encryption key for downloading a project containing encrypted blocks (PB). The following procedure describes the case that each program block (PB) has been encrypted offline.
1.4 Encryption Setting 1.4.6 How to Set Encryption Keyword for PLC (2) The encryption setting for the PLC can be set only in online. For setting an encryption key before downloading a project containing encrypted program blocks (PB), the procedure is as follows. PROCEDURE 1.
Security Function 1.5 Cancelling Security Setting 1.5.1 Setting Method Overview Clears all password settings, upload protection settings and encryption keywords, and reverts them to the factory defaults. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Forcibly Disable Security" in the menu bar.