Modbus Tcp Communication With Higher-Level Applications; Security Aspects Of The 7Kn Powercenter 3000 As A Gateway - Siemens SENTRON 7KN POWERCENTER 3000 Manual

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6.4

Modbus TCP communication with higher-level applications

Via 7KN Powercenter 3000, multiple higher-level applications can communicate with the
connected devices via IP networks with Modbus TCP. See chapter 7KN POWERCENTER
3000 as a Modbus gateway (Page 56).
6.4.1

Security aspects of the 7KN POWERCENTER 3000 as a gateway

The gateway function enables 7KN Powercenter 3000 and the connected devices to be
integrated into existing software applications.
The gateway function is transparent. Thus, the full scope of the addressed device is
available to the software application.
The operator must make sure that only authorized applications have access.
The following measures are recommended:
● IP filter in external routers, switches and firewalls
● IP filter (firewall whitelist)
You will find more information in chapter Security features (Page 38).
7KN POWERCENTER 3000
Manual, 10/2019, L1V30579222003-01
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