Product category:
Process Controllers: PAC, PLC, Loop control
News Release from: Eurotherm | Subject: OEM security
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 April 2008
Eurotherm combats OEM intellectual
property theft
An advanced security feature on the Eurotherm 3500 and Mini 8 controllers prevents the unauthorised cloning of control configurations, to protect the OEM and distributors intellectual property rights
OEM security has successfully protected the 2600 and 2700 series of Eurotherm controllers for several years but there are still a lot of unprotected units in operation that are vulnerable to cloning Security is more important than ever, as customers demand solutions that are efficient, reliable and risk-free
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 21 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Integrated solutions, like OEM security from Eurotherm, are optimised to block any attempts at cloning or otherwise interfering with system configurations; it also increases the value-added of products and services.
OEM security is activated using a simple procedure using the Eurotherm iTools software package.
Once the feature has been installed users simply need to enter an OEM Security Password to access the iTools configuration and monitoring software.
The common communications registers are still available for SCADA and PLC systems to read and write data while the controllers are in Run-Time mode.
Customers can purchase the OEM security by requesting the option at time of order.
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