Method for checking the setting of predefined security functions of a field device in process and automation engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for checking the setting of predefined security functions of a field device of process and automation technology, wherein the predefined security functions relate to an access to a function of the field device by an unauthorized person. The method includes: identifying a user (2); starting by the user a query about the actual setting of the security functions (SF1,...,SFn) predefined at the measuring point (3); comparing actual setting of the predefined security functions (SF1,...,SFn) with a target setting of the predefined security functions (SF1,...,SFn) defined by the stipulated security level (4); and outputting an electronic report (5) about the matching or deviation of the actual setting from the target setting of the predefined security functions (SF1,...,SFn) (5). Depending on the matching or deviation of the actual setting from the target setting of the predefined security functions (SF1,...,SFn), different steps are carried out.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a method for checking the setting of predetermined safety functions of a field device in process and automation engineering, wherein the predetermined safety function relates in particular to access by unauthorized persons to at least one function of the field device. Background technique [0002] Various field devices for industrial installations are known from the prior art. Field devices are commonly used in process automation as well as in manufacturing automation. [0003] In general, field devices refer to all devices used on the factory floor to acquire and / or process process-related information. Field devices are used to determine and / or influence process variables. Measuring devices or sensors are used to determine process variables. These measuring devices or sensors are used for example for pressure and temperature measurement, conductivity measurement, flow measurement, pH measurement, fill level measurement etc....

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Problems solved by technology

However, this requires the user of the field device to have a level of security and extensive knowledge of the IT field that users typically do not possess

However, without this knowledge, it is difficult to set the security functions according to the security level, which may lead to incorrect settings at the field devices

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