System requirements

If you want to connect the application to an existing control environment, carefully note the following requirements.

Requirement

To connect to MindSphere, you need a new version of the SINUMERIK Integrate Client. Install and configure the client subsequently.

NOTE

Windows XP

Windows XP and older versions of Windows do not support the TLS1.2 encryption protocol for secure data transmission that is necessary for a connection to MindSphere.

Hardware and operating software

The following procedure is provided with the following components by way of example:

SINUMERIK 840D pl
Operating software version	SINUMERIK Integrate Client software version	Hardware version	Operating system
HMI-Advanced V07.06.02.05	V4.12.0.21	PCU 50.3B	WinXP SP3
		PCU Base 8.6
HMI-Advanced V07.06	V4.12.0.21	PCU 50.1
		PCU 50.3B
HMI-Advanced V06.04	V4.12.0.21	PCU 50.1
		PCU 50.3B
HMI-Advanced V06.04.28.00	V4.12.0.21	PCU 50.2 with 566 MHz	WinNT 4.0
		PCU Base 7.3.5
SINUMERIK Operate V2.7.3.10	V4.12.0.21	PCU 50.3	WinXP as of V8.6 SP3
		PCU 50.5	WinXP as of V1.3

Security instructions

NOTICE

Security standards for SINUMERIK control systems connected to MindSphere

The connection of SINUMERIK controls to MindSphere via TLS 1.2 /https meets the highest security standards.

SINUMERIK versions that do not meet these standards are not part of the product. For these versions, additional security measures must be taken.

You are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to your plants, systems, machines, and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the company's network or the Internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.

NOTICE

Data misuse due to an unprotected Internet connection

An unrestricted Internet connection can lead to data misuse.

Before establishing a network connection, ensure that your PC is exclusively connected to the Internet via a secure connection. Pay attention to the security-relevant notes.

Further information about communications security can be found in the Configuration Manual: Industry Security.

NOTE

Operating PC security

The necessary security measures (e.g. virus scanner, firewalls, OS patching, etc.) must be implemented on the PCs that are used for visualization and configuration of the application with the machine operator or end user.

Further information about PCs in the industrial environment can be found in the Configuration Manual: Industry Security.

NOTE

SINUMERIK control system security

The necessary security measures (e.g. virus scanner, firewalls, OS patching, etc.) must be implemented on the PCUs/IPCs.

Further information about communications security can be found in the Configuration Manual: Industry Security.

Software

The connection is via the integrated SINUMERIK Integrate Client.

Always use the latest version.

NOTE

Parallel operation with SINUMERIK Integrate applications

Parallel operation with SINUMERIK Integrate applications is not possible.

Delivery form

The SINUMERIK Integrate Client, the latest updates and further information on the applications and products are stored on PridaNet, from where they can be directly downloaded.

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You can contact your machine manufacturer.

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You can contact the Siemens Service & Support.

Further information

Further information about SINUMERIK Integrate can be found in the
Commissioning Manual SINUMERIK Integrate MMP, MMT, AMC, AMP, AMM/E, AMD

More information

When connecting SINUMERIK controls that are not of the current generation, special attention must be paid to security requirements.

The security requirements of MindSphere according to the state of the art must be considered for such controls and ensured with further measures and network components within the local IT environment.

It must be ensured that the communication between the factory network and MindSphere meets the current security standards, e.g. TLS 1.2.
It must be ensured that unauthorized access to the control in the company network / factory network environment and attacks on the firewall in front of the control are not possible.
It must be ensured that communication inside the factory network environment cannot be attacked.

The guidelines of the customer's IT department must be followed.