Modicon Controllers Platform

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Modicon Controllers
Platform
Cyber Security
Reference Manual
02/2017
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 The information provided in this documentation contains general descriptions and/or technical
characteristics of the performance of the products contained herein. This documentation is not
intended as a substitute for and is not to be used for determining suitability or reliability of these
products for specific user applications. It is the duty of any such user or integrator to perform the
appropriate and complete risk analysis, evaluation and testing of the products with respect to the
relevant specific application or use thereof. Neither Schneider Electric nor any of its affiliates or
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No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or
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All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when installing and
using this product. For reasons of safety and to help ensure compliance with documented system
data, only the manufacturer should perform repairs to components.
When devices are used for applications with technical safety requirements, the relevant
instructions must be followed.
Failure to use Schneider Electric software or approved software with our hardware products may
result in injury, harm, or improper operating results.
Failure to observe this information can result in injury or equipment damage.
© 2017 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved.

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 Table of Contents

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1 Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Schneider Electric Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2 How to Secure the Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hardening the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disable Unused Embedded Communication Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restrict Data Flow from Control Network (Access Control). . . . . . . . . 21
Set Up Secured Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set Up Cyber Security Audit (Event Logging) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Control Identification and Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Control Authorizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Manage Data Integrity Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 3 Cyber Security Services Per Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cyber Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Modicon M340 Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Modicon M580 Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Modicon Quantum Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Modicon X80 Security Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Modicon Premium/Atrium Security Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Glossary ......................................... 57
Index ......................................... 75

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Important Information

NOTICE
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device
before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear
throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention
to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

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PLEASE NOTE
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified
personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of
the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation
of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid
the hazards involved.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Do not use this product on machinery lacking effective point-of-operation guarding. Lack of
effective point-of-operation guarding on a machine can result in serious injury to the operator of
that machine.

WARNING
UNGUARDED EQUIPMENT
 Do not use this software and related automation equipment on equipment which does not have
point-of-operation protection.
 Do not reach into machinery during operation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

This automation equipment and related software is used to control a variety of industrial processes.
The type or model of automation equipment suitable for each application will vary depending on
factors such as the control function required, degree of protection required, production methods,
unusual conditions, government regulations, etc. In some applications, more than one processor
may be required, as when backup redundancy is needed.
Only you, the user, machine builder or system integrator can be aware of all the conditions and
factors present during setup, operation, and maintenance of the machine and, therefore, can
determine the automation equipment and the related safeties and interlocks which can be properly
used. When selecting automation and control equipment and related software for a particular
application, you should refer to the applicable local and national standards and regulations. The
National Safety Council's Accident Prevention Manual (nationally recognized in the United States
of America) also provides much useful information.
In some applications, such as packaging machinery, additional operator protection such as point-
of-operation guarding must be provided. This is necessary if the operator's hands and other parts
of the body are free to enter the pinch points or other hazardous areas and serious injury can occur.
Software products alone cannot protect an operator from injury. For this reason the software
cannot be substituted for or take the place of point-of-operation protection.

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 Ensure that appropriate safeties and mechanical/electrical interlocks related to point-of-operation
protection have been installed and are operational before placing the equipment into service. All
interlocks and safeties related to point-of-operation protection must be coordinated with the related
automation equipment and software programming.
NOTE: Coordination of safeties and mechanical/electrical interlocks for point-of-operation
protection is outside the scope of the Function Block Library, System User Guide, or other
implementation referenced in this documentation.

START-UP AND TEST

Before using electrical control and automation equipment for regular operation after installation,
the system should be given a start-up test by qualified personnel to verify correct operation of the
equipment. It is important that arrangements for such a check be made and that enough time is
allowed to perform complete and satisfactory testing.

WARNING
EQUIPMENT OPERATION HAZARD
 Verify that all installation and set up procedures have been completed.
 Before operational tests are performed, remove all blocks or other temporary holding means
used for shipment from all component devices.
 Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Follow all start-up tests recommended in the equipment documentation. Store all equipment
documentation for future references.
Software testing must be done in both simulated and real environments.
Verify that the completed system is free from all short circuits and temporary grounds that are not
installed according to local regulations (according to the National Electrical Code in the U.S.A, for
instance). If high-potential voltage testing is necessary, follow recommendations in equipment
documentation to prevent accidental equipment damage.
Before energizing equipment:
 Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.
 Close the equipment enclosure door.
 Remove all temporary grounds from incoming power lines.
 Perform all start-up tests recommended by the manufacturer.

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
The following precautions are from the NEMA Standards Publication ICS 7.1-1995 (English
version prevails):
 Regardless of the care exercised in the design and manufacture of equipment or in the selection
and ratings of components, there are hazards that can be encountered if such equipment is
improperly operated.
 It is sometimes possible to misadjust the equipment and thus produce unsatisfactory or unsafe
operation. Always use the manufacturer’s instructions as a guide for functional adjustments.
Personnel who have access to these adjustments should be familiar with the equipment
manufacturer’s instructions and the machinery used with the electrical equipment.
 Only those operational adjustments actually required by the operator should be accessible to
the operator. Access to other controls should be restricted to prevent unauthorized changes in
operating characteristics.

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 About the Book

At a Glance

Document Scope

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION, LOSS OF CONTROL, LOSS OF DATA
The system owners, designers, operators, and those maintaining equipment utilizing Unity Pro
software must read, understand, and follow the instructions outlined in this document, Modicon
Controllers Platform Cyber Security, Reference Manual (part number: EIO0000001999).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

This manual defines the cyber security elements that help you configure a system that is less
susceptible to cyber attacks.
NOTE: The term security is used throughout this document in reference to cyber security topics.

Validity Note
This documentation is valid for Unity Pro 12.0 or later.
The technical characteristics of the devices described in this document also appear online. To
access this information online:

Step Action
1 Go to the Schneider Electric home page www.schneider-electric.com.
2 In the Search box type the reference of a product or the name of a product range.
 Do not include blank spaces in the reference or product range.
 To get information on grouping similar modules, use asterisks (*).

3 If you entered a reference, go to the Product Datasheets search results and click on the
reference that interests you.
If you entered the name of a product range, go to the Product Ranges search results and click
on the product range that interests you.
4 If more than one reference appears in the Products search results, click on the reference that
interests you.

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 Step Action
5 Depending on the size of your screen, you may need to scroll down to see the data sheet.
6 To save or print a data sheet as a .pdf file, click Download XXX product datasheet.

The characteristics that are presented in this manual should be the same as those characteristics
that appear online. In line with our policy of constant improvement, we may revise content over time
to improve clarity and accuracy. If you see a difference between the manual and online information,
use the online information as your reference.

Information Related to Cyber Security

Information on cyber security is provided on Schneider Electric website: http://www2.schneider-
electric.com/sites/corporate/en/support/cybersecurity/cybersecurity.page
Document available for download on cyber security support section:

Title of Documentation Webpage Address

How can I ... Reduce Vulnerability to http://www.schneider-
Cyber Attacks? System Technical Note, electric.com/ww/en/download/document/STN v2
Cyber Security Recommendations

Related Documents

Title of Documentation Reference Number

Modicon M580 System Planning Guide HRB62666 (English),
HRB65318 (French),
HRB65319 (German),
HRB65320 (Italian),
HRB65321 (Spanish),
HRB65322 (Chinese)
Modicon M580 Hardware Reference Manual EIO0000001578 (English),
EIO0000001579 (French),
EIO0000001580 (German),
EIO0000001582 (Italian),
EIO0000001581 (Spanish),
EIO0000001583 (Chinese)
Modicon M580 BMENOC0301/11, Ethernet Communication Module, HRB62665 (English),
Installation and Configuration Guide HRB65311 (French),
HRB65313 (German),
HRB65314 (Italian),
HRB65315 (Spanish),
HRB65316 (Chinese)

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Modicon M340 for Ethernet, Communications Modules and 31007131 (English),
Processors, User Manual 31007132 (French),
31007133 (German),
31007494 (Italian),
31007134 (Spanish),
31007493 (Chinese)
Quantum with Unity Pro, TCP/IP Configuration, User Manual 33002467 (English),
33002468 (French),
33002469 (German),
31008078 (Italian),
33002470 (Spanish),
31007110 (Chinese)
Premium and Atrium Using Unity Pro, Ethernet Network Modules, 35006192 (English),
User Manual 35006193 (French),
35006194 (German),
31007214 (Italian),
35006195 (Spanish),
31007102 (Chinese)
Unity Pro Operating Modes 33003101 (English),
33003102 (French),
33003103 (German),
33003696 (Italian),
33003104 (Spanish),
33003697 (Chinese)
Quantum with Unity Pro Hardware Reference Manual 35010529 (English),
35010530 (French),
35010531 (German),
35010532 (Spanish),
35013975 (Italian),
35012184 (Chinese)
Quantum 140 NOC 771 01, Ethernet Communication Module, User S1A33985 (English),
Manual S1A33986 (French),
S1A33987 (German),
S1A33989 (Italian),
S1A33988 (Spanish),
S1A33993 (Chinese)
Premium TSX ETC 101, Ethernet Communication Module, User S1A34003 (English),
Manual S1A34004 (French),
S1A34005 (German),
S1A34007 (Italian),
S1A34006 (Spanish),
S1A34008 (Chinese)

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 Title of Documentation Reference Number
Modicon M340 BMX NOC 0401, Ethernet Communication Module, S1A34009 (English),
User Manual S1A34010 (French),
S1A34011 (German),
S1A34013 (Italian),
S1A34012 (Spanish),
S1A34014 (Chinese)
Quantum EIO Control Network, Installation and Configuration Guide S1A48993 (English),
S1A48994 (French),
S1A48995 (German),
S1A48997 (Italian),
S1A48998 (Spanish),
S1A48999 (Chinese)
Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library 33002527 (English),
33002528 (French),
33002529 (German),
33003682 (Italian),
33002530 (Spanish),
33003683 (Chinese)
Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network Modules, User 33002479 (English),
Manual 33002480 (French),
33002481 (German),
31007213 (Italian),
33002482 (Spanish),
31007112 (Chinese)
Modicon M580 BME CXM CANopen Modules, User Manual EIO0000002129 (English),
EIO0000002130 (French),
EIO0000002131 (German),
EIO0000002132 (Italian),
EIO0000002133 (Spanish),
EIO0000002134 (Chinese)
MC80 Programmable Logic Controller, User Manual EIO0000002071 (English)

You can download these technical publications and other technical information from our website
at http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download

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Presentation
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Chapter 1
Presentation

Presentation

Schneider Electric Guidelines

Introduction
Your PC system can run various applications to enhance security in your control environment. The
system has factory default settings that require reconfiguration to align with Schneider Electric
device hardening recommendations of the defense-in-depth approach.
The following guidelines describe procedures in a Windows 7 operating system. They are provided
as examples only. Your operating system and application may have different requirements or
procedures.
A topic dedicated to cyber security is available in the support area of the Schneider Electric
website.

Defense-In-Depth Approach
In addition to the solutions presented in this book, the recommendation is to follow the Schneider
Electric defense-in-depth approach as described in the following STN guide:
 Book title: How can I ... Reduce Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks? System Technical Note, Cyber
Security Recommendations
 Website link description (book description): How Can I Reduce Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks in
PlantStruxure Architectures?

Managing Vulnerabilities
Reported vulnerabilities from Schneider Electric devices are notified in the Cybersecurity support
webpage: http://www2.schneider-
electric.com/sites/corporate/en/support/cybersecurity/cybersecurity.page.

If you face a cyber security incident or vulnerability not mentioned in the list provided by Schneider
Electric, you can report this incident or vulnerability by clicking Report an incident or vulnerability
button in the Cybersecurity support webpage.

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Secure the Architecture
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Chapter 2
How to Secure the Architecture

How to Secure the Architecture

Introduction
This chapter describes the actions to accomplish in Modicon controllers platform architecture in
order to make it more secure.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
System View 16
Hardening the PC 18
Disable Unused Embedded Communication Services 20
Restrict Data Flow from Control Network (Access Control) 21
Set Up Secured Communication 24
Set Up Cyber Security Audit (Event Logging) 29
Control Identification and Authentication 37
Control Authorizations 40
Manage Data Integrity Checks 43

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System View

System Architecture
The following PlantStruxure architecture highlights the necessity to have a multi-layered
architecture (with a control network and a device network) that can be secured. A flat architecture
(all equipment connected to the same network) cannot be secured properly.

Secured Communication
Equipment in the control room is more exposed to attacks than equipment connected to the device
network. Therefore secured communication needs to be implemented between the control room
and the PAC and devices.
In the system architecture, the control room area is grayed to distinguish it from the PAC and
devices.

Secured Access to the USB Ports

The physical access to the CPU USB ports needs to be controlled.
NOTE: Securing the CPU USB ports can only be done by physical means (for example cabinet or
physical key).

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Secured Access to the Hot Standby Link and Device Network

Control the physical access to the Hot Standby link and to the device network.

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Hardening the PC

Introduction
The PCs located in the control room are highly exposed to attacks. Those PCs supporting
Unity Pro or OFS need to be hardened.

Hardening Engineering Workstations

Customers may choose from various commercial PC systems for their engineering workstation
needs. Key hardening techniques include:
 Strong password management.
 User account management.
 Methods of least privilege applied to applications and user accounts.
 Removal or disabling unneeded services.
 Removing remote management privileges.
 Systematic patch management.

Disabling Unused Network Interface Cards

Verify that network interface cards not required by the application are disabled. For example, if your
system has 2 cards and the application uses only one, verify that the other network card (Local
Area Connection 2) is disabled.
To disable a network card in Windows 7:

Step Action
1 Open Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Change Adapter
Settings.
2 Right-click the unused connection. Select Disable.

Configuring the Local Area Connection

Various Windows network settings provide enhanced security aligned with the defense-in-depth
approach that Schneider Electric recommends.
In Windows 7 systems, access these settings by opening Control Panel → Network and Internet
→ Network and Sharing Center → Change Adapter Settings → Local Area Connection (x).
This list is an example of the configuration changes you might make to your system on the Local
Area Connection Properties screen:
 Disable all IPv6 stacks on their respective network cards.
 Deselect all Local Area Connection Properties items except for QoS Packet Scheduler and
Internet Protocol Version 4.
 Under the Wins tab on Advanced TCP/IP Settings, deselect the Enable LMHOSTS and Disable
NetBIOS over TCP/IP check boxes.
 Enable File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Network.

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Schneider Electric’s defense-in-depth recommendations also include the following:

 Define only static IPv4 addresses, subnet masks, and gateways.
 Do not use DHCP or DNS in the control room.

Disabling the Remote Desktop Protocol

Schneider Electric’s defense-in-depth approach recommendations include disabling remote
desktop protocol (RDP) unless your application requires the RDP. The following steps describe
how to disable the protocol:

Step Action
1 In Windows 2008R2 or Windows 7, disable RDP via Computer → System Properties →
Advanced System Settings.
2 On the Remote tab, deselect the Allow Remote Assistance Connections to this Computer check
box.
3 Select the Don’t Allow Connection to this Computer check box.

Updating Security Policies

Update the security policies on the PCs in your system by gpupdate in a command window. For
more information, refer to the Microsoft documentation on gpupdate.

Disabling LANMAN and NTLM

The Microsoft LAN Manager protocol (LANMAN or LM) and its successor NT LAN Manager
(NTLM) have vulnerabilities that make their use in control applications inadvisable.
The following steps describe how to disable LM and NTLM in a Windows 7 or Windows 2008R2
system:

Step Action
1 In a command window, execute secpol.msc to open the Local Security Policy window.
2 Open Security Settings → Local Policies → Security Options.
3 Select Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM in the Network Security: LAN Manger
authentication level field.
4 Select the Network Security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change
check box.
5 In a command window, enter gpupdate to commit the changed security policy.

Managing Updates
Before deployment, update all PC operating systems using the utilities on Microsoft’s Windows
Update Web page. To access this tool in Windows 2008R2, or Windows 7, select Start → All
Programs → Windows Update.

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Disable Unused Embedded Communication Services

Embedded Communication Services

Embedded communication services are IP-based communication services used in server mode on
an embedded product (for example HTTP or FTP).

Description
In order to reduce the attack field, disable any unused embedded service to close potential
communication doors.

Disable Ethernet Services in Unity Pro

You can enable/disable Ethernet services using the Ethernet tabs in Unity Pro. Tabs description is
provided for each of the following platform:
 Modicon M340 (see page 51)
 Modicon M580 (see page 52)
 Modicon Quantum (see page 53)
 Modicon X80 modules (see page 55)
 Modicon Premium/Atrium (see page 56)

Set the Ethernet tabs parameters before you download the application to the CPU.
The default settings (maximum security level) reduce the communication capacities. If services are
needed, they have to be enabled.
NOTE: On some products, the ETH_PORT_CTRL (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block
Library) function block allows to disable a service enabled after configuration in Unity Pro
application. The service can be enabled again using the same function block.

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Restrict Data Flow from Control Network (Access Control)

Data Flow from Control Network

Data flow from control network is an IP-based data flow initiated on the control network.

Description
In order to control the access to communication servers in an embedded product, the access
control management restricts the IP-based data flow from control network to an authorized source
or subnet IP address.

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Architecture Example
The purpose of the following figure is to show the role and impact of the access control settings.
The access control manages the Ethernet data flow from devices communicating on the operation
and control networks (located in the grayed out area).

(*) Some services require access to the device network (for example: firmware update, at source time
stamping). In such cases, the secure access is provided by an optional router/VPN.

Setting the Authorized Addresses in the Architecture Example

Access control goals:
 Any equipment connected to the operation network (IP address = 192.200.x.x) can access the
CPU Web server.
 Any equipment connected to the control network (IP address = 192.200.100.x) can
communicate with the CPU with Modbus TCP and can access the CPU Web server.

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To restrict data flow in previous architecture example, the authorized addresses and services are
set as follows in Unity Pro access control table:

Source IP address Subnet Subnet mask FTP TFTP HTTP Port502 EIP SNMP
Network 192.200.50.2 No – – – – – – X
manager
Operation 192.200.0.0 Yes 255.255.0.0 – – X – – –
network
Unity Loader 192.200.100.2 No – X – – – – –
Control 192.200.100.0 Yes 255.255.255.0 – – – X – –
network
X Selected
– Not selected or no content

Settings Description
An authorized address is set for devices authorized to communicate with the CPU using Modbus
TCP or EtherNet/IP.
Services settings explanation for each IP address in previous example:
192.200.50.2 (SNMP): Set to authorize the access from the network manager using SNMP.
192.200.0.0 (HTTP): Operation network subnet is set to authorize all Web browsers connected to
the operation network to access the CPU web browser.
192.200.100.2 (FTP): Set to authorize the access from Unity Loader with FTP.
192.200.100.0 (Port502): Control network subnet is set to authorize all equipment connected to
the control network (OFS, Unity Pro, Unity Loader) to access the CPU via Port502 Modbus.
NOTE: The access list analysis goes through each access control list entry. If a successful match
(IP address + allowed service) is found, then the other entries are ignored.
In Unity Pro security screen, for a dedicated subnet enter the specific rules before the subnet rule.
For example: To give a specific SNMP right to device 192.200.50.2, enter the rule before the global
subnet rule 192.200.0.0/255.255.0.0 which allows HTTP access to all the devices of the subnet.

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Set Up Secured Communication

Introduction
The goal of secured communication is to protect the communication channels that allow remote
access to the critical resources of the system (such as PAC embedded application, firmware).
IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is an open standard defined by the IETF to provide protected and
private communications on IP networks provided by using a combination of cryptographic and
protocol security mechanisms. Our IPsec protection implementation includes anti-replay, message
integrity check, and message origin authentication.
IPsec is supported on Microsoft Windows 7 and initiated from the PC operating system.

Description
The IPsec function allows to secure:
 The control room Modbus access to the PAC CPU through the BMENOC0301/11 module.
 The control room access to the communication services running inside the BMENOC0301/11
module in server mode (Modbus, EtherNet/IP, HTTP, FTP, SNMP).
NOTE: IPsec is intended to secure services running in server mode in the PAC. Secure client
services initiated by the PAC are outside the scope of this manual.
Wireless connection: When a PMXNOW0300 wireless module is used to configure a wireless
connection, configure this module with the maximum security settings available (WPA2-PSK).

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Architecture Example
The purpose of the following figure is to illustrate through an example the various protocols or
services involved in a secured communication from the control room to a Modicon M580 PAC.

Secured communication (IPsec).

Non IPsec communication.

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Data Flow with Secured Communication Capability

The following table shows Ethernet services that can benefit from IPsec secured communication:

Ethernet service or traffic Secured communication

SNMP agent IPsec(1)
SNMP traps IPsec
EIP class 1 scanner No
EIP class 3 client No(2)
EIP class 3 server IPsec(1)
Modbus scanner No(3)
Modbus client (port502) No(2)
Modbus server (port502) IPsec(1)
HTTP IPsec(1)
ICMP (ping, ...) IPsec(1)
DHCP, BOOTP client No(2)
DHCP, BOOTP server No
FTP server, TFTP server IPsec(1)
Syslog client (UDP) No(2)
(1) Before IKE/IPsec is initiated by the peer (PC), this traffic is in clear. Once IKE/IPsec has
been established, this traffic is secured by IPsec.
(2) This client service initiated by BMENOC0301/11 is not available when IPsec is enabled.
(3) This client service is available without IPsec protection.

NOTE: IPsec is an OSI layer 3 protection. OSI layer 2 protocols (ARP, RSTP, LLDP, loop check
protocol) are not protected by IPsec.
NOTE: Global Data communication flow (using BMXNGD0100 modules) cannot be secured by
IPsec and it must be configured on an isolated network.

Limitations
IPsec limitations in the architecture: BMENOC0301/11 does not support IP forwarding to device
network.
If transparency is required between control and device network, an external router/vpn (such as a
ConneXium industrial Ethernet firewall - TCSEFEC family -) is needed to provide a secured
communication between the control and device network (as shown in previous architecture
example figure (see page 25)).

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Transparency is required to perform the following operations from the control network:
 Update Modicon M580 CPU firmware from Unity Loader through FTP service.
 Perform a network diagnostic of Modicon M580 CPU from a network management tool through
SNMP service.
 Diagnose a Modicon M580 CPU from a DTM through EIP service.
 Diagnose a Modicon M580 CPU from a Web browser through HTTP service.
 Log Modicon M580 CPU cyber security events in a syslog server through syslog service.
 Synchronize Modicon M580 CPU time from a global time server through NTP service.

NOTE: When IPsec protection is implemented in an architecture, any BME NOC •••• module
connected to the control network must be used with IPsec enabled. Do not use BMXNOC0402 and
BMENOS0300 modules connected to the control network in racks protected by IPsec. Do not use
the BMXNOR0200 module in racks protected by IPsec.

Setting Up IPsec Communication in the System Architecture

Proceed with the following steps to set up the IPsec communication:
 In the control room, identify the client authorized applications that need to communicate with the
PAC using Modbus (Unity Pro, Unity Loader, OFS, customer applications such as SGBackup,
...).
Configure IPsec on each PC supporting these authorized applications.
 In the control room, identify the client authorized applications that need to communicate with
each BMENOC0301/11 module configured in the local rack (Unity Pro DTM, Unity Loader,
SNMP manager, Web browser, Web designer for FactoryCast BMENOC0301/11 module).
Configure IPsec on each PC supporting these authorized applications.
 Incorporate a BMENOC0301/11 module with IPsec function on the backplane of each PAC
connected to the control network.
To configure the IPsec function on a BMENOC0301/11 module, proceed in 2 steps:
 Enable IPsec function.
 Configure a pre-shared key. A pre-shared key is used to build a shared secret allowing two
devices to authenticate each other.
NOTE: As IPsec relies on this shared secret, it is a key element in the security policy and has
to be managed by the security administrator.
The BMENOC0301/11 module configuration is performed with Unity Pro. The application is initially
downloaded through USB link, future downloads are performed through Ethernet with an IPsec
function if IPsec is enabled.
Each PC supporting IPsec needs to comply with the following requirements for IPsec configuration:
 Use Microsoft Windows 7 OS.
 Have the administrator rights to configure IPsec.
Once the IPsec configuration is performed, set the Windows account as a normal user account
without administrator privilege.
 Harden the PC as explained in the Hardening the PC topic (see page 18).

More details on configuration are provided in the Configuring IP Secure Communications topic
(see Modicon M580, BMENOC0301/0311 Ethernet Communications Module, Installation and
Configuration Guide).
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Diagnose IPsec Communication in the System Architecture

Information on IPsec diagnostic in the system architecture is provided in the Configuring IP Secure
Communications topic (see Modicon M580, BMENOC0301/0311 Ethernet Communications
Module, Installation and Configuration Guide).

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Set Up Cyber Security Audit (Event Logging)

Introduction
Logging events and logging analysis are essential in a secured system. The analysis traces user
actions for maintenance and abnormal events that can indicate a potential attack.
The complete system needs to have a robust logging system distributed in all devices. The events
related to cyber security are logged locally and sent to a remote server using syslog protocol.
In the system architecture, event logging involves two parties:
 A log server that receives all the cyber security events of the system through syslog protocol.
 Log clients (Ethernet connection points where cyber security events are monitored: device,
Unity Pro or DTM).

Event Log Service Description

Each log client role is to:
 Detect and time-stamp events.
A single NTP reference needs to be configured in the system to time-stamp the cyber security
events.
 Send the detected events to the event logging server.
The events are exchanged between the client and the server using syslog protocol (RFC 5424
specification).
The syslog messages respect the format described in RFC 5424 specification.
Syslog exchanges are done with TCP protocol.
On devices, events are not lost in case of transient network breakdown. Events are lost in case
of device reset.

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Architecture Example
The following figure highlights the position of logging server in a system architecture:

Syslog messages.

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Events Logged
Syslog message structure:

Field Description
PRI Facility and severity information (description provided in following tables).
VERSION Version of the syslog protocol specification (Version = 1 for RFC 5424.).
TIMESTAMP Time stamp format is issued from RFC 3339 that recommends the following ISO8601
Internet date and time format: YYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss.nnnZ
NOTE: -, T, :, . , Z are mandatory characters and they are part or the time stamp field.
T and Z need to be written in uppercase. Z specifies that the time is UTC.
Time field content description:
YYY Year
MM Month
DD Day
hh Hour
mm Month
ss Second
nnn Fraction of second in millisecond (0 if not available)
HOSTNAME Identifies the machine that originally sent the syslog message: fully qualified domain
name (FQDN) or source static IP address if FQDN is not supported.
APP-NAME Identifies the application that initiates the syslog message. It contains information that
allows to identify the entity that sends the message (for example, subset of
commercial reference).
PROCID Identifies the process, or entity, or component that sends the event.
Receives NILVALUE if not used.
MSGID Identifies the type of message on which the event is related to, for example HTTP,
FTP, Modbus.
Receives NILVALUE if not used.
MESSAGE TEXT This field contains several information:
 Issuer address: IP address of the entity that generates the log.
 Peer ID: Peer ID if a peer is involved in the operation (for example, user name for
a logging operation). Receives null if not used.
 Peer address: Peer IP address if a peer is involved in the operation. Receives null
if not used.
 Type: Unique number to identify a message (description provided in following
tables).
 Comment: String that describes the message (description provided in following
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The following table presents events linked to a PAC that can be logged in a syslog server:

Event description Facility Severity (1) Type Comment

Successful connection to or from a tool or 10 Informational 1 Successful login, or
device: successful connection.
 Successful login.
For example: data storage via FTP,
Unity Pro application password via
Modbus, firmware upload via FTP,
FDR ...
 Successful user login to a tool.
For example: Unity Pro security editor.
 Successful TCP connection (no user).
For example: Port502 Modbus TCP/IP
explicit messaging for M580 CPU.
Failed connection from a tool or device: 10 Warning 2 Failed login, failed
 Failed connection due to access connection, or connection
control list (ACL) check (source IP denied from.
address / TCP port filtering).
 Failed login (with ACL check correct).
For example: data storage via FTP,
Unity Pro application via Modbus, FDR
server via FTP...
 Failed user login to a software tool.
For example: Unity Pro.
 Failed TCP connection (no user).
For example: Port502 Modbus TCP/IP
explicit messaging for M580 CPU.
Disconnection triggered locally or by a 10 Informational 5 Disconnection.
peer:
 On logout request ( FTP).

Automatic logout (for example inactivity 10 Informational 6 Auto logout.

time-out).
Major changes in the system: 13 Informational 10 XXXX upload.
 Firmware upload. For example: firmware upload,
web pages upload.
(1) NOTE: The terms severity, Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, Debug are used in this
table as attributes of syslog event messages and as defined in RFC 5424 specification of the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF).

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Event description Facility Severity (1) Type Comment

Communication parameters run time 10 Warning 18 Major communication
change outside configuration: parameter update: XXXX YYYY
 Communication services enabled or (XXXX = communication parameter ID,
disabled (FTP, TFTP, HTTP, function YYYY = value).
block in M580 PAC device). For example: major
communication parameter
update: FTP enable.
Embedded switch port status change: 10 Warning 19 ETHXX YYYY (XX = port number, YYYY
 Port link up, port link down, ... = port state).
For example: ETH3 link down (after
a cable disconnection on port 3).
Topology changes detected: 10 Warning 20 topology change detected.
 From RSTP: port role change or root
change.
Integrity check error: 10 Error 84 XXXX integrity error (XXXX
 Digital signature error. identifies the object with an error
 Integrity only (hash) error. detected).
For example: firmware integrity
error.
Major changes in the system: 13 Notice 85 XXXX state update: YYYY (XXXX
 Program operating mode change (run, identifies the object with changing
stop, ...). state, YYYY identifies the new state).
For example: PLC state update:
RUN.
Major changes in the system: 13 Warning 14 Restart
 Restart after RESET

Major changes in the system: 13 Notice 85 PLC INIT

 Program operating mode change: PLC
INIT
Major changes in the system: 13 Informational 26 XXXX hardware update: YYYY
 Hardware change (SD cart insert, (XXXX identifies the hardware with
module replacement, ...). changing state, YYYY identifies the
update).
For example: PLC hardware
update: SD card insertion.
(1) NOTE: The terms severity, Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, Debug are used in this
table as attributes of syslog event messages and as defined in RFC 5424 specification of the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF).

NOTE: Unity Pro specific events not described in previous table are defined in the Security Editor
user profile (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes) audit column and sent via syslog.

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Syslog message facility values as per RFC 5424 specification associated with events type:

Facility value Description

0 Kernel messages.
1 User-level messages.
2 Mail system.
3 System daemons.
4 Security / authorization messages.
5 Messages generated internally by syslog.
6 Line printer subsystem.
7 Network news subsystems.
8 UUCP subsystem
9 Clock daemon.
10 Security / authorization messages.
11 FTP daemon.
12 NTP subsystem.
13 Log audit.
14 Log alert.
15 Clock daemon.
16...23 Local use 0...7.

Syslog message security values as per RFC 5424 specification associated with events type:

Security value Keyword Description

0 Emergency System is unusable.
1 Alert Action must be taken immediately.
2 Critical Critical conditions.
3 Error Error conditions.
4 Warning Warning conditions.
5 Notice Normal but significant condition.
6 Informational Informal messages.
7 Debug Debug-level messages.

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Setting Up a Syslog Server in the System Architecture

A wide variety of syslog servers are available for various operating systems. Examples of syslog
server providers:
WinSyslog: For Windows operating system.
Link: www.winsyslog.com/en/.
Kiwi Syslog For Windows operating system.
Link: www.kiwisyslog.com/products/kiwi-syslog-server/product-overview.aspx.
Splunk For Windows and Unix operating systems.
Link: www.splunk.com/.
Rsyslog For Unix operating system.
Link: www.rsyslog.com/.
Syslog-ng Open source for Unix operating system.
Link: www.balabit.com/network-security/syslog-ng/opensource-logging-system.
Syslog Server Open source for Windows operating system.
Link: sourceforge.net/projects/syslog-server/.

Setting Up Syslog Clients in the System Architecture

Event logging is managed in Unity Pro for all devices, DTMs, and Unity Pro.
The event logging function, server address, and port number are configured in Unity Pro as follows,
and these parameters are sent to each client in the system after the Build action:

Step Action
1 Click Tools → Project Settings.
2 Click Project Settings → General → PLC diagnostics.
3 Select Event Logging check box (deselected by default).
NOTE: A project with this setting checked can only be opened in Unity Pro 10.0 or later.
4 Enter a valid SYSLOG server address and SYSLOG server port number.
5 Perform a Build after configuring this setting (you are not required to select Analyze
Project).

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Diagnose Event Logging

The following table displays the type of event logging diagnostic available for various devices:

Devices Diagnostic information

Unity Pro If a communication error with the syslog server occurs, the detected error
is recorded in the event viewer. To enable the event viewer in Unity Pro,
select Audit check box in the Policies tab of the Security Editor (see Unity
Pro, Operating Modes).
BMENOC0301/11 device DDT Two diagnostic information is available:
(SERVICE_STATUS2 parameter) EVENT_LOG_STATUS: Value = 1 if event log service is operational or
disabled.
Modicon M580 CPU device DDT
Value = 0 if event log service is not operational.
BMECXM Device DDT LOG_SERVER_NOT_REACHABLE: Value = 1 if the syslog client does
not receive the acknowledge of the TCP messages from the syslog
server.
Value = 0 if the acknowledge is received.

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Control Identification and Authentication

Managing Accounts
Schneider Electric recommends the following regarding account management:
 Create a standard user account with no administrative privileges.
 Use the standard user account to launch applications. Use more privileged accounts to launch
an application only if the application requires higher privilege levels to perform its role in the
system.
 Use an administrative level account to install applications.

Managing User Account Controls (UAC) (Windows 7)

To block unauthorized attempts to make system changes, Windows 7 grants applications the
permission levels of a normal user, with no administrative privileges. At this level, applications
cannot make changes to the system. UAC prompts the user to grant or deny additional permissions
to an application. Set UAC to its maximum level. At the maximum level, UAC prompts the user
before allowing an application to make any changes that require administrative permissions.
To access UAC settings in Windows 7, open Control Panel → User Accounts and Family Safety
→ User Accounts → Change User Account Control Settings, or enter UAC in the Windows 7 Start
Menu search field.

Managing Passwords
Password management is one of the fundamental tools of device hardening, which is the process
of configuring a device against communication-based threats. Schneider Electric recommends the
following password management guidelines:
 Enable password authentication on all email and Web servers, CPUs, and Ethernet interface
modules.
 Change all default passwords immediately after installation, including those for:
 user and application accounts on Windows, SCADA, HMI, and other systems
 scripts and source code
 network control equipment
 devices with user accounts
 FTP servers
 SNMP and HTTP devices
 Unity Pro

 Grant passwords only to people who require access. Prohibit password sharing.
 Do not display passwords during password entry.
 Require passwords that are difficult to guess. They should contain at least 8 characters and
should combine upper and lower case letters, digits, and special characters when permitted.
 Require users and applications to change passwords on a scheduled interval.
 Remove employee access accounts when employment has terminated.

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 Require different passwords for different accounts, systems, and applications.

 Maintain a secure master list of administrator account passwords so they can be quickly
accessed in the event of an emergency.
 Implement password management so that it does not interfere with the ability of an operator to
respond to an event such as an emergency shutdown.
 Do not transmit passwords via email or other manner over the insecure Internet.

Managing HTTP
Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) is the underlying protocol used by the Web. It is used in control
systems to support embedded Web servers in control products. Schneider Electric Web servers
use HTTP communications to display data and send commands via webpages.
If the HTTP server is not required, disable it. Otherwise, use hypertext transfer protocol secure
(HTTPS), which is a combination of HTTP and a cryptographic protocol, instead of HTTP if
possible. Only allow traffic to specific devices, by implementing access control mechanisms such
as a firewall rule that restricts access from specific devices to specific devices.
You can configure HTTPS as the default Web server on the products that support this feature.

Managing SNMP
Simple network management protocol (SNMP) provides network management services between
a central management console and network devices such as routers, printers, and PACs. The
protocol consists of three parts:
 Manager: an application that manages SNMP agents on a network by issuing requests, getting
responses, and listening for and processing agent-issued traps
 Agent: a network-management software module that resides in a managed device. The agent
allows configuration parameters to be changed by managers. Managed devices can be any type
of device: routers, access servers, switches, bridges, hubs, PACs, drives.
 Network management system (NMS): the terminal through which administrators can conduct
administrative tasks
Schneider Electric Ethernet devices have SNMP service capability for network management.
Often SNMP is automatically installed with public as the read string and private as the write string.
This type of installation allows an attacker to perform reconnaissance on a system to create a
denial of service.
To help reduce the risk of an attack via SNMP:
 When possible, deactivate SNMP v1 and v2 and use SNMP v3, which encrypts passwords and
messages.
 If SNMP v1 or v2 is required, use access settings to limit the devices (IP addresses) that can
access the switch. Assign different read and read/write passwords to devices.
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 Block all inbound and outbound SNMP traffic at the boundary of the enterprise network and
operations network of the control room.
 Filter SNMP v1 and v2 commands between the control network and operations network to
specific hosts or communicate them over a separate, secured management network.
 Control access by identifying which IP address has privilege to query an SNMP device.

Managing Unity Pro Application, Section, Data Storage, and Firmware Password
In Unity Pro, passwords apply to the following (depending on the CPU):
 Application
Unity Pro and CPU application protection by a password prevents unwanted application
modification, download, or opening (.STU and .STA files). More details are provided in the
Application Protection topic (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes).
 Section
The section protection function is accessible from the Properties screen of the project in offline
mode. This function is used to protect the program sections. More details are provided in the
Section and Subroutine Protection topic (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes).
NOTE: The section protection is not active as long as the protection has not been activated in
the project.
 Data Storage
Data storage protection by a password prevents unwanted access to the data storage zone of
the SD memory card (if a valid card is inserted in the CPU). More details are provided in the
Data Storage Protection topic. (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes)
 Firmware
Firmware download protection by a password prevents download of malicious firmware inside
the CPU. More details are provided in the Firmware Protection topic (see Unity Pro, Operating
Modes).

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Control Authorizations

Unity Pro Security Editor

A security configuration tool is used to define software users and their respective authorizations.
Unity Pro access security concerns the terminal on which the software is installed and not the
project, which has its own protection system.
More details on the security editor are provided in the Access security management section
(see Unity Pro, Operating Modes).
Recommendation: Set a dedicated password to the super user and limit other users authorizations
with a restricting profile.

Programming and Monitoring Mode

Two modes are available to access the CPU in Online mode:
 Programming mode: The CPU program can be modified. When a terminal is first connected to
the CPU, the CPU becomes reserved and another terminal cannot be connected as long as the
CPU is reserved.
 Monitoring mode: The CPU program cannot be modified, but the variables can be modified. The
monitoring mode does not reserve the CPU, and an already reserved CPU can be accessed in
monitoring mode.
To choose a mode in Unity Pro, select: Tools → Options... → Connection → Default connection
mode.
More details on those modes are provided in the Services in Online Mode topic (see Unity Pro,
Operating Modes).
Recommendation: Set the Online CPU access mode to Monitoring whenever possible.

Program Sections Protection

The section protection function is accessible from the Properties screen of the project in offline
mode. This function is used to protect the program sections. More details are provided in the
Section and Subroutine Protection topic (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes).
NOTE: The section protection is not active as long as the protection has not been activated in the
project.
Recommendation: Activate the sections protection.

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CPU Memory Protection

The memory protection prohibits the transfer of a project into the CPU and modifications in online
mode, regardless of the communication channel.
NOTE: The CPU memory protection cannot be configured with Hot Standby CPUs. In such cases,
use IPsec secured communication.
The memory protection is activated as follows:
 Modicon M340 CPU: Input bit. More details in the Configuration of Modicon M340 processors
section (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes).
 Modicon M580 CPU: Input bit. More details in the Managing Run/Stop Input section
(see Modicon M580, Hardware, Reference Manual).
 Modicon Quantum CPU: Physical key switch on the CPU module, either for low end
(see Quantum with Unity Pro, Hardware, Reference Manual) or high end (see Quantum with
Unity Pro, Hardware, Reference Manual) CPU.
 Modicon Premium CPU: Input bit. More details in the Configuration of Premium processors
section (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes).
 Modicon MC80 CPU: Input bit. More details in Modicon MC80 CPU manual.

Recommendation: Activate the CPU memory protection whenever possible.

CPU Remote Run/Stop Access

NOTE: The CPU remote run/stop access cannot be configured with Hot Standby CPUs. In such
cases, use IPsec secured communication.
The remote run/stop access management defines how a CPU can be started or stopped remotely
and depends on the platform:
Modicon M580: CPU remote access to run/stop allows one of the following:
 Stop or run the CPU remotely by request.
 Stop the CPU remotely by request. Denies running the CPU remotely by request, only a run
controlled by the input is available when a valid input is configured.
 Denies to run or stop the CPU remotely by request.

Refer to the Managing Run/Stop Input for CPU configuration options that help prevent remote
commands from accessing the Run/Stop modes section (see Modicon M580, Hardware,
Reference Manual).
Modicon M340: CPU remote access to run/stop allows one of the following:
 Stop or run the CPU remotely by request.
 Stop the CPU remotely by request. Denies running the CPU remotely by request, only a run
controlled by the input is available when a valid input is configured.
Refer to the Configuration of Modicon M340 Processors section (see Unity Pro, Operating
Modes).

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Modicon Premium: CPU remote access to run/stop allows one of the following:
 Stop or run the CPU remotely by request.
 Stop the CPU remotely by request. Denies running the CPU remotely by request, only a run
controlled by the input is available when a valid input is configured.
Refer to the Configuration of Premium\Atrium Processors section (see Unity Pro, Operating
Modes).
Modicon Quantum: CPU remote access to run/stop allows to:
 Stop or run the CPU remotely via request.

Modicon MC80: CPU remote access to run/stop allows one of the following:
 Stop or run the CPU remotely by request.
 Stop the CPU remotely by request. Denies running the CPU remotely by request, only a run
controlled by the input is available when a valid input is configured.
 Denies to run or stop the CPU remotely by request.

Refer to the Configuration of Modicon MC80 Processors section in MC80 user manual.
Recommendation: Deny running or stopping the CPU remotely by request.

CPU Variables Access

Recommendation: To protect CPU data at run time from illegal read or write access, proceed as
follows whenever possible:
 Use unlocated data.
 Configure Unity Pro to store only HMI variables: Tools → Project Settings... → PLC embedded
data → Data dictionary → Only HMI variables.
Only HMI variables can be selected only if Data dictionary is selected.
 Tag as HMI the variables that are accessed from HMI or SCADA. Variables that are not tagged
as HMI cannot be accessed by external clients.
 Connection with SCADA has to rely on OFS.

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Manage Data Integrity Checks

Introduction
You can use an integrity check feature in Unity Pro on an authorized PC to help prevent Unity Pro
files and software from being changed via a virus / malware through the Internet.

Perform an Integrity Check

Unity Pro automatically performs an integrity check only when you first launch Unity Pro. The PAC
firmware integrity check is done automatically after a new firmware upload or restart of the PAC.
To perform a manual integrity check in Unity Pro, follow these steps:

Step Action
1 Click Help → About Unity Pro XXX.
2 In the Integrity check field, click Perform self-test.
Result: The integrity check runs in the background and does not impact your application
performance. Unity Pro creates a log of the successful and unsuccessful component logins.
The log file contains the IP address, the date and hour, and the result of the login.
NOTE: If an integrity check displays an unsuccessful component login, the Event Viewer
displays a message. Click OK. Manually fix the items in the log.

Management of SD Card
Activate the application signature in order to avoid running a wrong application from an SD card.
The SD card signature is managed using the SIG_WRITE (see Unity Pro, System, Block
Library) and SIG_CHECK (see Unity Pro, System, Block Library) functions.

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Cyber Security Services Per Platform

Cyber Security Services Per Platform

Introduction
This chapter lists the main cyber security services available per platform and indicates where to
find detailed information in Unity Pro help.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Cyber Security Services 46
Modicon M340 Security Services 51
Modicon M580 Security Services 52
Modicon Quantum Security Services 53
Modicon X80 Security Services 55
Modicon Premium/Atrium Security Services 56

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Cyber Security Services

Overview
Software, DTM, or devices are elements providing cyber security services in a global system. The
available cyber security services are listed for the following elements:
 Unity Pro (see page 46) software.
 Modicon M340 (see page 47) CPU.
 Modicon M580 (see page 47) CPU.
 Modicon Momentum (cyber security services are not implemented).
 Modicon Quantum (see page 48) CPU and communication modules.
 Modicon X80 (see page 49) modules.
 Modicon Premium/Atrium (see page 49) CPU and communication modules.

The cyber security services listed below are described in previous chapter:
 Disable unused services (see page 20)
 Access control (see page 21)
 Secured communication (see page 24)
 Event logging (see page 29)
 Authentication (see page 37)
 Authorizations (see page 40)
 Integrity checks (see page 43)

Cyber Security Services in Unity Pro Software

Cyber security services availability in Unity Pro software:

Software Cyber security services

Reference Version Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authori- Integrity
unused control com logging cation zations checks
services
Unity Pro 8.1 – N.A. – – X X X
Unity Pro ≥10.0 – N.A. X X X X X
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available
N.A. Not applicable

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Cyber Security Services in Modicon M340 CPU

Minimum firmware version and cyber security services availability in Modicon M340 CPU:

CPU Cyber security services

Reference Min. Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authoriza- Integrity
firmware unused control com logging cation tions checks
services
BMX P34 1000 2.60 – – – – X X –
BMX P34 2000 2.60 – – – – X X –
BMX P34 2010 2.60 – – – – X X –
BMX P34 20102 2.60 – – – – X X –
BMX P34 2020 2.60 X X – – X X –
BMX P34 2030 2.60 X X – – X X –
BMX P34 20302 2.60 X X – – X X –
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available

Cyber Security Services in Modicon M580 CPU:

Minimum firmware version and cyber security services availability in Modicon M580 CPU:

CPU Cyber security services

Reference Min. Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authori- Integrity
firmware unused control com logging cation zations checks
services
BME P58 1020 1.00 X X – X X X X
BME P58 2020 1.00 X X – X X X X
BME P58 2040 1.00 X X – X X X X
BME P58 3020 1.00 X X – X X X X
BME P58 3040 1.00 X X – X X X X
BME P58 4020 1.00 X X – X X X X
BME P58 4040 1.00 X X – X X X X
BME P58 5040 2.10 X X – X X X X
BME P58 6040 2.10 X X – X X X X
BME H58 2040 2.10 X X – X X X X
BME H58 4040 2.10 X X – X X X X
BME H58 6040 2.10 X X – X X X X
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available

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Cyber Security Services in Modicon Quantum CPU and Modules

Minimum firmware version and cyber security services availability in Modicon Quantum CPU:

CPU Cyber security services

Reference Min. Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authori- Integrity
firmware unused control com logging cation zations checks
services
140 CPU 311 10 3.20 – – – – X X –
140 CPU 434 12• 3.20 – – – – X X –
140 CPU 534 14• 3.20 – – – – X X –
140 CPU 651 •0 3.20 X X – – X X –
140 CPU 652 60 3.20 X X – – X X –
140 CPU 658 60 3.20 X X – – X X –
140 CPU 670 60 3.20 X X – – X X –
140 CPU 671 60 3.20 X X – – X X –
140 CPU 672 6• 3.20 X X – – X X –
140 CPU 678 61 3.20 X X – – X X –
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available

Modicon Quantum modules supporting cyber security services:

Module Cyber security services

Reference Min. Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authori- Integrity
firmware unused control com logging cation zations checks
services
140 NOC 771 0• 1.00 – X – – X – –
140 NOC 780 00 2.00 X X – – X – –
140 NOC 781 00 2.00 X X – – X – –
140 NOE 771 •• X X – – – X – –
140 NWM 100 00 – X – – – – – –
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available

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Cyber Security Services in Modicon X80 Modules

Modicon X80 modules supporting cyber security services:

Module Cyber security services

Reference Min. Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authori- Integrity
firmware unused control com logging cation zations checks
services
BMECXM0100 1.01 X X – X – – X
BMENOC0301 1.01 X X X X X – X
BMENOC0311 1.01 X X X X X – X
BMX NOC 0401.2 2.05 X X – – – – –
BMX NOE 0100.2 2.90 X X – – – – –
BMX NOE 0110.2 6.00 X X – – – – –
BMX PRA 0100 2.60 X X – – X – –
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available

Cyber Security Services in Modicon Premium/Atrium CPU and Modules

Minimum firmware version and cyber security services availability in Modicon Premium/Atrium
CPU:

CPU Cyber security services

Reference Min. Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authori- Integrity
firmware unused control com logging cation zations checks
services
TSX H57 •4M 3.10 – – – – X X –
TSX P57 0244M 3.10 – – – – X X –
TSX P57 •04M 3.10 – – – – X X –
TSX P57 •54M 3.10 – – – – X X –
TSX P57 1634M 3.10 X X – – X X –
TSX P57 2634M
TSX P57 3634M
(through ETY
port)
TSX P57 4634M 3.10 X X – – X X –
TSX P57 5634M
TSX P57 6634M
(embedded
Ethernet port)
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available

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Modicon Premium/Atrium modules supporting cyber security services:

Module Cyber security services

Reference Min. Disable Access Secured Event Authenti- Authori- Integrity
firmware unused control com logging cation zations checks
services
TSX ETC 101.2 2.04 X X – – – – –
TSX ETY 4103 5.70 X X – – – – –
TSX ETY 5103 5.90 X X – – – – –
X Available, at least one service is implemented.
– Not available

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Modicon M340 Security Services

Overview
Communication security services settings description is provided for the Modicon M340 CPU in
different manuals as described in the following topic.

Modicon M340 CPU with Embedded Ethernet Ports

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security section (see Modicon M340 for Ethernet,
Communications Modules and Processors, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Messaging Configuration Parameters section (see Modicon M340 for
Ethernet, Communications Modules and Processors, User Manual).

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Modicon M580 Security Services

Modicon M580 CPU

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the topic that
describes the Security Tab (see Modicon M580, Hardware, Reference Manual).

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Modicon Quantum Security Services

Overview
Communication security services settings description is provided for the Modicon Quantum CPU
and Ethernet modules in different manuals as described in the following topics.

Modicon Quantum CPU with Embedded Ethernet Ports

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security (Enable / Disable HTTP, FTP, and TFTP) section
(see Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Modicon Quantum with Unity Ethernet Controller Messaging
Configuration section (see Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network Modules, User
Manual).

140 NOC 771 0x Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security (Enable / Disable HTTP, FTP, and TFTP) section
(see Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Configuring Access Control section (see Quantum, 140 NOC 771 01
Ethernet Communication Module, User Manual).

140 NOC 780 00 Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security section (see Quantum EIO, Control Network,
Installation and Configuration Guide).
Access control: Refer to Configuring Access Control section (see Quantum EIO, Control Network,
Installation and Configuration Guide).

140 NOC 781 00 Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security section (see Quantum EIO, Control Network,
Installation and Configuration Guide).
Access control: Refer to Configuring Access Control section (see Quantum EIO, Control Network,
Installation and Configuration Guide).

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140 NOE 771 xx Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security (Enable / Disable HTTP, FTP, and TFTP) section
(see Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual), Security section
(see Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual), and Establishing
HTTP and Write Passwords section (see Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network
Modules, User Manual).

140 NWM 100 00 Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security (Enable / Disable HTTP, FTP, and TFTP) section
(see Modicon Quantum with Unity, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).

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Modicon X80 Security Services

Overview
Communication security services settings description is provided for the Modicon X80 Ethernet
modules in different manuals as described in the following topics.

BMECXM0100 Module
Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the Ethernet
Services Configuration chapter (see Modicon M580, BMECXM CANopen Modules, User Manual).

BMENOC0301/11 Module
Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the Configuring
Security Services section (see Modicon M580, BMENOC0301/0311 Ethernet Communications
Module, Installation and Configuration Guide).

BMX NOC 0401.2 Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security section (see Modicon M340 for Ethernet,
Communications Modules and Processors, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Configuring Access Control section (see Modicon M340, BMX NOC 0401
Ethernet Communication Module, User Manual).

BMX NOE 0100.2 and BMX NOE 0110.2 Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security section (see Modicon M340 for Ethernet,
Communications Modules and Processors, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Messaging Configuration Parameters section (see Modicon M340 for
Ethernet, Communications Modules and Processors, User Manual).

BMX PRA 0100 Module

The BMX PRA 0100 is configured as a Modicon M340 CPU. Description of communication
parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security section (see Modicon M340 for Ethernet,
Communications Modules and Processors, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Messaging Configuration Parameters section (see Modicon M340 for
Ethernet, Communications Modules and Processors, User Manual).

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Modicon Premium/Atrium Security Services

Overview
Communication security services settings description is provided for the Modicon Premium/Atrium
CPU and Ethernet modules in different manuals as described in the following topics.

Modicon Premium/Atrium CPU with Embedded Ethernet Ports

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security Service Configuration Parameters section
(see Premium and Atrium Using Unity Pro, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Configuration of TCP/IP Messaging (TSX P57 6634/5634/4634) section
(see Premium and Atrium Using Unity Pro, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).

Modicon Premium/Atrium CPU through ETY Ports

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security Service Configuration Parameters section
(see Premium and Atrium Using Unity Pro, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Configuration of TCP/IP Messaging section (see Premium and Atrium
Using Unity Pro, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).

TSX ETC 101.2 Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security section (see Premium, TSX ETC 101
Ethernet Communication Module, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Configuring Access Control section (see Premium, TSX ETC 101
Ethernet Communication Module, User Manual).

TSX ETY x103 Module

Description of communication parameters related to cyber security is provided in the listed topics:
Ethernet communication: Refer to Security Service Configuration Parameters section
(see Premium and Atrium Using Unity Pro, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).
Access control: Refer to Configuration of TCP/IP Messaging section (see Premium and Atrium
Using Unity Pro, Ethernet Network Modules, User Manual).

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Glossary
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!
%I
According to the CEI standard, %I indicates a language object of type discrete IN.

%IW
According to the CEI standard, %IW indicates a language object of type analog IN.

%M
According to the CEI standard, %M indicates a language object of type memory bit.

%MW
According to the CEI standard, %MW indicates a language object of type memory word.

%Q
According to the CEI standard, %Q indicates a language object of type discrete OUT.

%QW
According to the CEI standard, %QW indicates a language object of type analog OUT.

%SW
According to the CEI standard, %SW indicates a language object of type system word.

A
adapter
An adapter is the target of real-time I/O data connection requests from scanners. It cannot send or
receive real-time I/O data unless it is configured to do so by a scanner, and it does not store or
originate the data communications parameters necessary to establish the connection. An adapter
accepts explicit message requests (connected and unconnected) from other devices.
advanced mode
In Unity Pro, advanced mode is a selection that displays expert-level configuration properties that
help define Ethernet connections. Because these properties should be edited only by people with
a good understanding of EtherNet/IP communication protocols, they can be hidden or displayed,
depending upon the qualifications of the specific user.
architecture
Architecture describes a framework for the specification of a network that is constructed of these
components:
 physical components and their functional organization and configuration
 operational principles and procedures
 data formats used in its operation

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ARRAY
An ARRAY is a table containing elements of a single type. This is the syntax: ARRAY [<limits>]
OF <Type>
Example: ARRAY [1..2] OF BOOL is a one-dimensional table with two elements of type BOOL.
ARRAY [1..10, 1..20] OF INT is a two-dimensional table with 10x20 elements of type INT.

ART
(application response time) The time a CPU application takes to react to a given input. ART is
measured from the time a physical signal in the CPU turns on and triggers a write command until
the remote output turns on to signify that the data has been received.
AUX
An (AUX) task is an optional, periodic processor task that is run through its programming software.
The AUX task is used to execute a part of the application requiring a low priority. This task is
executed only if the MAST and FAST tasks have nothing to execute. The AUX task has two
sections:
 IN: Inputs are copied to the IN section before execution of the AUX task.
 OUT: Outputs are copied to the OUT section after execution of the AUX task.

B
BCD
(binary-coded decimal) Binary encoding of decimal numbers.
BOOL
(boolean type) This is the basic data type in computing. A BOOL variable can have either of these
values: 0 (FALSE) or 1 (TRUE).
A bit extracted from a word is of type BOOL, for example: %MW10.4.

BOOTP
(bootstrap protocol) A UDP network protocol that can be used by a network client to automatically
obtain an IP address from a server. The client identifies itself to the server using its MAC address.
The server, which maintains a pre-configured table of client device MAC addresses and associated
IP addresses, sends the client its defined IP address. The BOOTP service utilizes UDP ports 67
and 68.
broadcast
A message sent to all devices in a broadcast domain.

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C
CCOTF
(change configuration on the fly) A feature of Unity Pro that allows a module hardware change in
the system configuration while the system is operating. This change does not impact active
operations.
CIP™
(common industrial protocol) A comprehensive suite of messages and services for the collection
of manufacturing automation applications (control, safety, synchronization, motion, configuration
and information). CIP allows users to integrate these manufacturing applications with enterprise-
level Ethernet networks and the internet. CIP is the core protocol of EtherNet/IP.
class 1 connection
A CIP transport class 1 connection used for I/O data transmission via implicit messaging between
EtherNet/IP devices.
class 3 connection
A CIP transport class 3 connection used for explicit messaging between EtherNet/IP devices.
connected messaging
In EtherNet/IP, connected messaging uses a CIP connection for communication. A connected
message is a logical relationship between two or more application objects on different nodes. The
connection establishes a virtual circuit in advance for a particular purpose, such as frequent explicit
messages or real-time I/O data transfers.
connection
A virtual circuit between two or more network devices, created prior to the transmission of data.
After a connection is established, a series of data is transmitted over the same communication
path, without the need to include routing information, including source and destination address,
with each piece of data.
connection originator
The EtherNet/IP network node that initiates a connection request for I/O data transfer or explicit
messaging.
connectionless
Describes communication between two network devices, whereby data is sent without prior
arrangement between the two devices. Each piece of transmitted data also includes routing
information, including source and destination address.
control network
An Ethernet-based network containing PACs, SCADA systems, an NTP server, PCs, AMS,
switches, etc. Two kinds of topologies are supported:
 flat: All modules and devices in this network belong to same subnet.
 2 levels: The network is split into an operation network and an inter-controller network. These
two networks can be physically independent, but are generally linked by a routing device.

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CPU
(central processing unit) The CPU, also known as the processor or controller, is the brain of an
industrial manufacturing process. It automates a process as opposed to relay control systems.
CPUs are computers suited to survive the harsh conditions of an industrial environment.

D
DDT
(derived data type) A derived data type is a set of elements with the same type (ARRAY) or with
different types (structure).
determinism
For a defined application and architecture, you can predict that the delay between an event
(change of value of an input) and the corresponding change of a controller output is a finite time t,
smaller than the deadline required by your process.
Device DDT (DDDT)
A Device DDT is a DDT predefined by the manufacturer and not modifiable by user. It contains the
I/O language elements of an I/O module.
device network
An Ethernet-based network within a remote I/O network that contains both remote I/O and
distributed I/O devices. Devices connected on this network follow specific rules to allow remote I/O
determinism.
device network
An Ethernet-based network within an RIO network that contains both RIO and distributed
equipment. Devices connected on this network follow specific rules to allow RIO determinism.
DFB
(derived function block) DFB types are function blocks that can be defined by the user in ST, IL,
LD or FBD language.
Using these DFB types in an application makes it possible to:
 simplify the design and entry of the program
 make the program easier to read
 make it easier to debug
 reduce the amount of code generated
DHCP
(dynamic host configuration protocol) An extension of the BOOTP communications protocol that
provides for the automatic assignment of IP addressing settings, including IP address, subnet
mask, gateway IP address, and DNS server names. DHCP does not require the maintenance of a
table identifying each network device. The client identifies itself to the DHCP server using either its
MAC address, or a uniquely assigned device identifier. The DHCP service utilizes UDP ports 67
and 68.

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DIO
(distributed I/O) Legacy term for distributed equipment. DRSs use DIO ports to connect distributed
equipment.
DIO cloud
A group of distributed equipment that is not required to support RSTP. DIO clouds require only a
single (non-ring) copper wire connection. They can be connected to some of the copper ports on
DRSs, or they can be connected directly to the CPU or Ethernet communications modules in the
local rack. DIO clouds cannot be connected to sub-rings.
DIO network
A network containing distributed equipment, in which I/O scanning is performed by a CPU with DIO
scanner service on the local rack. DIO network traffic is delivered after RIO traffic, which takes
priority in an RIO network.
distributed equipment
Any Ethernet device (Schneider Electric device, PC, servers, or third-party devices) that supports
exchange with a CPU or other Ethernet I/O scanner service.
DNS
(domain name server/service) A service that translates an alpha-numeric domain name into an IP
address, the unique identifier of a device on the network.
domain name
An alpha-numeric string that identifies a device on the internet, and which appears as the primary
component of a web site’s uniform resource locator (URL). For example, the domain name
schneider-electric.com is the primary component of the URL www.schneider-electric.com.
Each domain name is assigned as part of the domain name system, and is associated with an IP
address.
Also called a host name.
DRS
(dual-ring switch) A ConneXium extended managed switch that has been configured to operate on
an Ethernet network. Predefined configuration files are provided by Schneider Electric to
downloaded to a DRS to support the special features of the main ring / sub-ring architecture.
DSCP
(differentiated service code points) This 6-bit field is in the header of an IP packet to classify and
prioritize traffic.
DST
(daylight saving time) DST is also called summer time and is a practice consisting of adjusting
forward the clock near the start of spring and adjusting it backward near the start of autumn.

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DT
(date and time) The DT type, encoded in BCD in a 64-bit format, contains this information:
 the year encoded in a 16-bit field
 the month encoded in an 8-bit field
 the day encoded in an 8-bit field
 the time encoded in an 8-bit field
 the minutes encoded in an 8-bit field
 the seconds encoded in an 8-bit field

NOTE: The eight least significant bits are not used.

The DT type is entered in this format:
DT#<Year>-<Month>-<Day>-<Hour>:<Minutes>:<Seconds>
This table shows the upper/lower limits of each field:

Field Limits Comment

Year [1990,2099] Year
Month [01,12] The leading 0 is displayed; it can be omitted during data entry.
Day [01,31] For months 01/03/05/07/08/10/12
[01,30] For months 04/06/09/11
[01,29] For month 02 (leap years)
[01,28] For month 02 (non-leap years)
Hour [00,23] The leading 0 is displayed; it can be omitted during data entry.
Minute [00,59] The leading 0 is displayed; it can be omitted during data entry.
Second [00,59] The leading 0 is displayed; it can be omitted during data entry.

DTM
(device type manager) A DTM is a device driver running on the host PC. It provides a unified
structure for accessing device parameters, configuring and operating the devices, and
troubleshooting devices. DTMs can range from a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for setting
device parameters to a highly sophisticated application capable of performing complex real-time
calculations for diagnosis and maintenance purposes. In the context of a DTM, a device can be a
communications module or a remote device on the network.
See FDT.

E
EDS
(electronic data sheet) EDS are simple text files that describe the configuration capabilities of a
device. EDS files are generated and maintained by the manufacturer of the device.

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EF
(elementary function) This is a block used in a program which performs a predefined logical
function.
A function does not have any information on the internal state. Several calls to the same function
using the same input parameters will return the same output values. You will find information on
the graphic form of the function call in the [functional block (instance)]. Unlike a call to a function
block, function calls include only an output which is not named and whose name is identical to that
of the function. In FBD, each call is indicated by a unique [number] via the graphic block. This
number is managed automatically and cannot be modified.
Position and configure these functions in your program in order to execute your application.
You can also develop other functions using the SDKC development kit.
EFB
(elementary function block) This is a block used in a program which performs a predefined logical
function.
EFBs have states and internal parameters. Even if the inputs are identical, the output values may
differ. For example, a counter has an output indicating that the preselection value has been
reached. This output is set to 1 when the current value is equal to the preselection value.
EIO network
Ethernet I/O) An Ethernet-based network that contains three types of devices:
 local rack
 X80 EIO drop, or a Quantum EIO drop (using a BM•CRA312•0 adapter module), or a
BMENOS0300 network option switch module
 ConneXium extended dual-ring switch (DRS)
NOTE: Distributed equipment may also participate in an EIO network via connection to DRSs or
the service port of X80 EIO adapter modules.
EN
EN stands for ENable; it is an optional block input. When the EN input is enabled, an ENO output is
set automatically.
If EN = 0, the block is not enabled; its internal program is not executed, and ENO is set to 0.
If EN = 1, the block's internal program is run and ENO is set to 1. If a runtime error is detected, ENO
is set to 0.
If the EN input is not connected, it is set automatically to 1.

ENO
ENO stands for Error NOtification; this is the output associated with the optional input EN.
If ENO is set to 0 (either because EN = 0 or if a runtime error is detected):
 The status of the function block outputs remains the same as it was during the previous
scanning cycle that executed correctly.
 The output(s) of the function, as well as the procedures, are set to 0.

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Ethernet
A 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s, or 1 Gb/s, CSMA/CD, frame-based LAN that can run over copper twisted pair
or fiber optic cable, or wireless. The IEEE standard 802.3 defines the rules for configuring a wired
Ethernet network; the IEEE standard 802.11 defines the rules for configuring a wireless Ethernet
network. Common forms include 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T, which can utilize
category 5e copper twisted pair cables and RJ45 modular connectors.
Ethernet DIO scanner service
This embedded DIO scanner service of M580 CPUs manages distributed equipment on an M580
device network.
Ethernet I/O scanner service
This embedded Ethernet I/O scanner service of M580 CPUs manages distributed equipment and
RIO drops on an M580 device network.
EtherNet/IP™
A network communication protocol for industrial automation applications that combines the
standard internet transmission protocols of TCP/IP and UDP with the application layer common
industrial protocol (CIP) to support both high speed data exchange and industrial control.
EtherNet/IP employs electronic data sheets (EDS) to classify each network device and its
functionality.
explicit messaging
TCP/IP-based messaging for Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP. It is used for point-to-point,
client/server messages that include both data, typically unscheduled information between a client
and a server, and routing information. In EtherNet/IP, explicit messaging is considered class 3 type
messaging, and can be connection-based or connectionless.
explicit messaging client
(explicit messaging client class) The device class defined by the ODVA for EtherNet/IP nodes that
only support explicit messaging as a client. HMI and SCADA systems are common examples of
this device class.

F
FAST
A FAST task is an optional, periodic processor task that identifies high priority, multiple scan
requests, which is run through its programming software. A FAST task can schedule selected I/O
modules to have their logic solved more than once per scan. The FAST task has two sections:
 IN: Inputs are copied to the IN section before execution of the FAST task.
 OUT: Outputs are copied to the OUT section after execution of the FAST task.

FBD
(function block diagram) A graphical programming language that works like a flowchart. By adding
simple logical blocks (AND, OR, etc.), each function or function block in the program is represented
in this graphical format. For each block, the inputs are on the left and the outputs on the right. Block
outputs can be linked to inputs of other blocks in order to create complex expressions.

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FDR
(fast device replacement) A service that uses configuration software to replace an inoperable
product.
FDT
(field device tool) The technology that harmonizes communication between field devices and the
system host.
FTP
(file transfer protocol) A protocol that copies a file from one host to another over a TCP/IP-based
network, such as the internet. FTP uses a client-server architecture as well as separate control and
data connections between the client and server.
full duplex
The ability of two networked devices to independently and simultaneously communicate with each
other in both directions.
function block diagram
See FBD.

G
gateway
A gateway device interconnects two different networks, sometimes through different network
protocols. When it connects networks based on different protocols, a gateway converts a datagram
from one protocol stack into the other. When used to connect two IP-based networks, a gateway
(also called a router) has two separate IP addresses, one on each network.

H
harsh environment
Resistance to hydrocarbons, industrial oils, detergents and solder chips. Relative humidity up to
100%, saline atmosphere, significant temperature variations, operating temperature between -
10°C and + 70°C, or in mobile installations. For hardened (H) devices, the relative humidity is up
to 95% and the operating temperature is between -25°C and + 70°C.
HART
(highway addressable remote transducer) A bi-directional communication protocol for sending and
receiving digital information across analog wires between a control or monitoring system and smart
devices.
HART is the global standard for providing data access between host systems and intelligent field
instruments. A host can be any software application from a technician's hand-held device or laptop
to a plant's process control, asset management, or other system using any control platform.

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high-capacity daisy chain loop

Often referred to as HCDL, a high-capacity daisy chain loop uses dual-ring switches (DRSs) to
connect device sub-rings (containing RIO drops or distributed equipment) and/or DIO clouds to the
Ethernet RIO network.
HMI
(human machine interface) System that allows interaction between a human and a machine.
Hot Standby
A Hot Standby system uses a primary PAC (PLC) and a standby PAC. The two PAC racks have
identical hardware and software configurations. The standby PAC monitors the current system
status of the primary PAC. If the primary PAC becomes inoperable, high-availability control is
maintained when the standby PLC takes control of the system.
HTTP
(hypertext transfer protocol) A networking protocol for distributed and collaborative information
systems. HTTP is the basis of data communication for the web.

I
I/O scanner
An Ethernet service that continuously polls I/O modules to collect data, status, event, and
diagnostics information. This process monitors inputs and controls outputs. This service supports
both RIO and DIO logic scanning.
IEC 61131-3
International standard: programmable logic controllers
Part 3: programming languages
IGMP
(internet group management protocol) This internet standard for multicasting allows a host to
subscribe to a particular multicast group.
IL
(instruction list) This language is a series of basic instructions. It is very close to assembly
language used to program processors. Each instruction is made up of an instruction code and an
operand.
implicit messaging
UDP/IP-based class 1 connected messaging for EtherNet/IP. Implicit messaging maintains an
open connection for the scheduled transfer of control data between a producer and consumer.
Because an open connection is maintained, each message contains primarily data, without the
overhead of object information, plus a connection identifier.

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INT
(INTeger) (encoded in 16 bits) The upper/lower limits are as follows: -(2 to the power of 15) to (2
to the power of 15) - 1.
Example: -32768, 32767, 2#1111110001001001, 16#9FA4.

inter-controller network
An Ethernet-based network that is part of the control network, and provides data exchange
between controllers and engineering tools (programming, asset management system (AMS)).
IODDT
(input/output derived data type) A structured data type representing a module, or a channel of a
CPU. Each application expert module possesses its own IODDTs.
IP address
The 32-bit identifier, consisting of both a network address and a host address assigned to a device
connected to a TCP/IP network.
IPsec
(internet protocol security) An open set of protocol standards that make IP communication
sessions private and secure for traffic between modules using IPsec, developed by the internet
engineering task force (IETF). The IPsec authentication and encryption algorithms require user-
defined cryptographic keys that process each communications packet in an IPsec session.
isolated DIO network
An Ethernet-based network containing distributed equipment that does not participate in an RIO
network.

L
LD
(ladder diagram) A programming language that represents instructions to be executed as graphical
diagrams very similar to electrical diagrams (contacts, coils, etc.).
literal value of an integer
A literal value of an integer is used to enter integer values in the decimal system. Values may be
preceded by the "+" and "-" signs. Underscore signs (_) separating numbers are not significant.
Example:
-12, 0, 123_456, +986

local rack
An M580 rack containing the CPU and a power supply. A local rack consists of one or two racks:
the main rack and the extended rack, which belongs to the same family as the main rack. The
extended rack is optional.

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local slave
The functionality offered by Schneider Electric EtherNet/IP communication modules that allows a
scanner to take the role of an adapter. The local slave enables the module to publish data via
implicit messaging connections. Local slave is typically used in peer-to-peer exchanges between
PACs.

M
M580 Ethernet I/O device
An Ethernet device that provides automatic network recovery and deterministic RIO performance.
The time it takes to resolve an RIO logic scan can be calculated, and the system can recover
quickly from a communication disruption. M580 Ethernet I/O devices include:
 local rack (including a CPU with Ethernet I/O scanner service)
 RIO drop (including an Ethernet X80 EIO adapter module)
 DRS switch with a predefined configuraton

main ring
The main ring of an Ethernet RIO network. The ring contains RIO modules and a local rack
(containing a CPU with Ethernet I/O scanner service) and a power supply module.
MAST
A master (MAST) task is a deterministic processor task that is run through its programming
software. The MAST task schedules the RIO module logic to be solved in every I/O scan. The
MAST task has two sections:
 IN: Inputs are copied to the IN section before execution of the MAST task.
 OUT: Outputs are copied to the OUT section after execution of the MAST task.

MB/TCP
(Modbus over TCP protocol) This is a Modbus variant used for communications over TCP/IP
networks.
MIB
(management information base) A virtual database used for managing the objects in a
communications network. See SNMP.
Modbus
Modbus is an application layer messaging protocol. Modbus provides client and server
communications between devices connected on different types of buses or networks. Modbus
offers many services specified by function codes.
multicast
A special form of broadcast where copies of the packet are delivered to only a specified subset of
network destinations. Implicit messaging typically uses multicast format for communications in an
EtherNet/IP network.

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N
network
There are two meanings:
 In a ladder diagram:
A network is a set of interconnected graphic elements. The scope of a network is local,
concerning the organizational unit (section) of the program containing the network.
 With expert communication modules:
A network is a set of stations that intercommunicate. The term network is also used to define a
group interconnected graphic elements. This group then makes up part of a program that may
comprise a group of networks.
NIM
(network interface module) A NIM resides in the first position on an STB island (leftmost on the
physical setup). The NIM provides the interface between the I/O modules and the fieldbus master.
It is the only module on the island that is fieldbus-dependent — a different NIM is available for each
fieldbus.
NTP
(network time protocol) Protocol for synchronizing computer system clocks. The protocol uses a
jitter buffer to resist the effects of variable latency.

O
O->T
(originator to target) See originator and target.
ODVA
(Open DeviceNet Vendors Association) The ODVA supports network technologies that are based
on CIP.
operation network
An Ethernet-based network containing operator tools (SCADA, client PC, printers, batch tools,
EMS, etc.). Controllers are connected directly or through routing of the inter-controller network.
This network is part of the control network.
originator
In EtherNet/IP, a device is considered the originator when it initiates a CIP connection for implicit
or explicit messaging communications or when it initiates a message request for un-connected
explicit messaging.

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P
PAC
programmable automation controller. The PAC is the brain of an industrial manufacturing process.
It automates a process as opposed to relay control systems. PACs are computers suited to survive
the harsh conditions of an industrial environment.
port 502
Port 502 of the TCP/IP stack is the well-known port that is reserved for Modbus TCP
communications.
port mirroring
In this mode, data traffic that is related to the source port on a network switch is copied to another
destination port. This allows a connected management tool to monitor and analyze the traffic.

Q
QoS
(quality of service) The practice of assigning different priorities to traffic types for the purpose of
regulating data flow on the network. In an industrial network, QoS is used to provide a predictable
level of network performance.

R
rack optimized connection
Data from multiple I/O modules are consolidated in a single data packet to be presented to the
scanner in an implicit message in an EtherNet/IP network.
ready device
Ethernet ready device that provides additional services to the EtherNet/IP or Modbus module, such
as: single parameter entry, bus editor declaration, system transfer, deterministic scanning
capacity, alert message for modifications, and shared user rights between Unity Pro and the device
DTM.
RIO drop
One of the three types of RIO modules in an Ethernet RIO network. A RIO drop is an M580 rack
of I/O modules that are connected to an Ethernet RIO network and managed by an Ethernet RIO
adapter module. A drop can be a single rack or a main rack with an extended rack.
RIO network
An Ethernet-based network that contains 3 types of RIO devices: a local rack, an RIO drop, and a
ConneXium extended dual-ring switch (DRS). Distributed equipment may also participate in an
RIO network via connection to DRSs or BMENOS0300 network option switch modules.

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RPI
(requested packet interval) The time period between cyclic data transmissions requested by the
scanner. EtherNet/IP devices publish data at the rate specified by the RPI assigned to them by the
scanner, and they receive message requests from the scanner at each RPI.
RSTP
(rapid spanning tree protocol) Allows a network design to include spare (redundant) links to provide
automatic backup paths if an active link stops working, without the need for loops or manual
enabling/disabling of backup links.

S
SCADA
(supervisory control and data acquisition) SCADA systems are computer systems that control and
monitor industrial, infrastructure, or facility-based processes (examples: transmitting electricity,
transporting gas and oil in pipelines, and distributing water).
scanner
A scanner acts as the originator of I/O connection requests for implicit messaging in EtherNet/IP,
and message requests for Modbus TCP.
scanner class device
A scanner class device is defined by the ODVA as an EtherNet/IP node capable of originating
exchanges of I/O with other nodes in the network.
service port
A dedicated Ethernet port on the M580 RIO modules. The port may support these major functions
(depending on the module type):
 port mirroring: for diagnostic use
 access: for connecting HMI/Unity Pro/ConneXview to the CPU
 extended: to extend the device network to another subnet
 disabled: disables the port, no traffic is forwarded in this mode

SFC
(sequential function chart) Used to graphically represent in a structured manner the operation of a
sequential CPU. This graphical description of the CPU's sequential behavior and of the various
resulting situations is created using simple graphic symbols.
SFP
(small form-factor pluggable). The SFP transceiver acts as an interface between a module and
fiber optic cables.
simple daisy chain loop
Often referred to as SDCL, a simple daisy chain loop contains RIO modules only (no distributed
equipment). This topology consists of a local rack (containing a CPU with Ethernet I/O scanner
service), and one or more RIO drops (each drop containing an RIO adapter module).

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SMTP
(simple mail transfer protocol) An email notification service that allows controller-based projects to
report alarms or events. The controller monitors the system and can automatically create an email
message alert with data, alarms, and/or events. Mail recipients can be either local or remote.
SNMP
(simple network management protocol) Protocol used in network management systems to monitor
network-attached devices. The protocol is part of the internet protocol suite (IP) as defined by the
internet engineering task force (IETF), which consists of network management guidelines,
including an application layer protocol, a database schema, and a set of data objects.
SNTP
(simple network time protocol) See NTP.
SOE
(sequence of events) The process of determining the order of events in an industrial system and
correlating those events to a real-time clock.
ST
(structured text) The structured literal language is a developed language similar to computer
programming languages. It can be used to organize a series of instructions.
sub-ring
An Ethernet-based network with a loop attached to the main ring, via a dual-ring switch (DRS) or
BMENOS0300 network option switch module on the main ring. This network contains RIO or
distributed equipment.
subnet mask
The 32-bit value used to hide (or mask) the network portion of the IP address and thereby reveal
the host address of a device on a network using the IP protocol.
switch
A multi-port device used to segment the network and limit the likelihood of collisions. Packets are
filtered or forwarded based upon their source and destination addresses. Switches are capable of
full-duplex operation and provide full network bandwidth to each port. A switch can have different
input/output speeds (for example, 10, 100 or 1000Mbps). Switches are considered OSI layer 2
(data link layer) devices.

T
T->O
(target to originator) See target and originator.
target
In EtherNet/IP, a device is considered the target when it is the recipient of a connection request for
implicit or explicit messaging communications, or when it is the recipient of a message request for
un-connected explicit messaging.

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TCP
(transmission control protocol) A key protocol of the internet protocol suite that supports
connection-oriented communications, by establishing the connection necessary to transmit an
ordered sequence of data over the same communication path.
TCP/IP
Also known as internet protocol suite, TCP/IP is a collection of protocols used to conduct
transactions on a network. The suite takes its name from two commonly used protocols:
transmission control protocol and internet protocol. TCP/IP is a connection-oriented protocol that
is used by Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP for explicit messaging.
TFTP
(trivial file transfer protocol) A simplified version of file transfer protocol (FTP), TFTP uses a client-
server architecture to make connections between two devices. From a TFTP client, individual files
can be uploaded to or downloaded from the server, using the user datagram protocol (UDP) for
transporting data.
TIME_OF_DAY
See TOD.

TOD
(time of day) The TOD type, encoded in BCD in a 32-bit format, contains this information:
 the hour encoded in an 8-bit field
 the minutes encoded in an 8-bit field
 the seconds encoded in an 8-bit field

NOTE: The eight least significant bits are not used.

The TOD type is entered in this format: xxxxxxxx: TOD#<Hour>:<Minutes>:<Seconds>
This table shows the upper/lower limits of each field:

Field Limits Comment

Hour [00,23] The leading 0 is displayed; it can be omitted during data entry.
Minute [00,59] The leading 0 is displayed; it can be omitted during data entry.
Second [00,59] The leading 0 is displayed; it can be omitted during data entry.

Example: TOD#23:59:45.

TR
(transparent ready) Web-enabled power distribution equipment, including medium- and low-
voltage switch gear, switchboards, panel boards, motor control centers, and unit substations.
Transparent Ready equipment allows you to access metering and equipment status from any PC
on the network, using a standard web browser.

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trap
A trap is an event directed by an SNMP agent that indicates one of these events:
 A change has occurred in the status of an agent.
 An unauthorized SNMP manager device has attempted to get data from (or change data on) an
SNMP agent.

U
UDP
(user datagram protocol) A transport layer protocol that supports connectionless communications.
Applications running on networked nodes can use UDP to send datagrams to one another. Unlike
TCP, UDP does not include preliminary communication to establish data paths or provide data
ordering and checking. However, by avoiding the overhead required to provide these features,
UDP is faster than TCP. UDP may be the preferred protocol for time-sensitive applications, where
dropped datagrams are preferable to delayed datagrams. UDP is the primary transport for implicit
messaging in EtherNet/IP.
UMAS
(Unified Messaging Application Services) UMAS is a proprietary system protocol that manages
communications between Unity Pro and a controller.
UTC
(coordinated universal time) Primary time standard used to regulate clocks and time worldwide
(close to former GMT time standard).

V
variable
Memory entity of type BOOL, WORD, DWORD, etc., whose contents can be modified by the program
currently running.
VLAN
(virtual local area network) A local area network (LAN) that extends beyond a single LAN to a group
of LAN segments. A VLAN is a logical entity that is created and configured uniquely using
applicable software.

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Index
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Index

A cyber security, 13
access control, 46
access
accounts, 37
USB, 16
authentication, 46
access control
authorizations, 46
cyber security, 46
disable unused services, 46
security, 21
event logging, 46
accounts
firmware, 46
cyber security, 37
guidelines, 13
ACL
HTTP, 38
security, 21
integrity checks, 46
architecture, 16
LANMAN / NTLM, 19
audit trail
literature, 13
security, 29
local area connection, 18
authentication
M340, 51
cyber security, 46
M580, 52
authorization
network interface cards, 18
security, 40
notifications, 13
authorizations
passwords, 37
cyber security, 46
Premium/Atrium, 56
Quantum, 53
remote desktop, 19
C secured communication, 46
communication services services, 46
disable, 20 SNMP, 38
vulnerability, 13
X80, 55

D
disable
communication services, 20
disable unused services
cyber security, 46

E
event logging
cyber security, 46

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F N
firmware network interface cards
cyber security, 46 cyber security, 18
security, 46 notifications
cyber security, 13

H
hardening P
PC, 18 password
HTTP Unity Pro, 39
cyber security, 38 passwords
cyber security, 37
PC
I hardening, 18
integrity check Premium/Atrium
security, 43 cyber security, 56
integrity checks protect
cyber security, 46 memory, 41
protection
section, 40
L
LAN
cyber security, 18 Q
LANMAN / NTLM Quantum
cyber security, 19 cyber security, 53
literature
cyber security, 13
logging R
security, 29 remote desktop
cyber security, 19
run/stop
M security, 41
M340
cyber security, 51
M580 S
cyber security, 52 section
memory protection, 40
protect, 41 secured communication
memory protection cyber security, 46
security, 43

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security
access control, 21
ACL, 21
audit trail, 29
authorization, 40
firmware, 46
integrity check, 43
logging, 29
memory protection, 43
run/stop, 41
services, 46
syslog, 29
services
cyber security, 46
security, 46
SNMP
cyber security, 38
syslog
security, 29

U
Unity Pro
password, 39
USB
access, 16

V
vulnerability
cyber security, 13

X
X80
cyber security, 55

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