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What should you watch out with regard to licenses for WinCC flexible and panels?
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Cover sheet ................................................................................................................... 1 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 General Information About Licenses ............................................................ 4 License, Certificate of License and License Key .............................................. 4 Why Do You Need Licenses?........................................................................... 4 Available License Types ................................................................................... 5 Licenses for Options and Services of WinCC flexible ES/RT ........................... 6 How Do You Transfer Licenses?................................................................... 7 Which Software Is Needed? ............................................................................. 7 How Do You Transfer License Keys? ............................................................... 9 Transferring License Keys to an Operator Panel via Automation License Manager ..................................................................................................... 10 Removing License Keys from an Operator Panel via Automation License Manager ..................................................................................................... 13 License Key Backup..................................................................................... 16 Which Software Is Needed? ........................................................................... 16 When Do You Have to Back Up License Keys? ............................................. 16 Backup and Restore ....................................................................................... 16 License Upgrades......................................................................................... 17 What Is a License Upgrade and What Types Are There? .............................. 17 Requirements for an Upgrade ........................................................................ 17 Upgrading Using the Automation License Manager ....................................... 18 Special Features of WinAC MP.................................................................... 20 License Keys for WinAC Types ...................................................................... 20 License Keys for WinAC Versions .................................................................. 20 Other Special Features................................................................................... 20 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................... 21 How Do You Repair a Defective License?...................................................... 21 Why is a License Invalid After Changing Time Zones? .................................. 21 Why are License Keys Not Recognized? ....................................................... 21 Where is the "Old" License Key Located after an Upgrade? .......................... 21 How Do You Retrieve a Lost License Key? .................................................... 21 Why are Licenses from a Panel Not in the Backup? ...................................... 22 Can You Use a License for WinCC flexible 2008 also for WinCC flexible 2007?22 Can You Change the Versions of WinCC flexible by Replacing Licenses? (This does not apply for Micro and China Editions) ............................................ 22
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1.1
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CoL: You receive the license in paper form. The license authorizes you to install on a computer and use the edition of WinCC flexible purchased. License Key: You receive the License Key on a separate, copy-protected USB stick.
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You uninstall a License Key or Authorization in the following cases: When you save data. When you no longer need the license.
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WinCC flexible Runtime and options Runtime use the following license type: Single License
Floating License Standard license for WinCC flexible Engineering System. Unlimited time license that you can use locally or via the network on any computer. Can be upgraded.
Single License Trial License One-off, limited time standard license that you can install and use locally on any computer. All licenses for WinCC flexible Runtime and Runtime options are Single Licenses. Unlimited time standard license that you can only install and use locally. Can be upgraded.
Upgrade License With the Upgrade License, you can do the following, for example:
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Switch from an old version to a new version (the requirement here is that the new version is already installed). Extend the quantity framework. A License Key cannot be copied. The copy-protection procedure used prevents the copying of License Keys.
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WinCC flexible option Option WinCC flexible / ChangeControl WinCC flexible / Sm@rtService WinCC flexible / Sm@rtAccess WinCC flexible / OPC server WinCC flexible / Audit WinCC flexible / ProAgent WinCC flexible / Recipes WinCC flexible / Archives WinCC flexible / SIMATIC Logon SIMATIC WinAC MP RT O O O O O O O O O ES O 2004 X X X X X X X -
Key: X Available - Not available o Option of WinCC flexible Runtime or WinCC flexible Engineering System
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Please refer to the relevant compatibility lists for the compatibility of the WinAC MP option.
WinCC flexible 2004 WinCC flexible 2005 WinCC flexible 2005 ASIA WinCC flexible 2007 WinCC flexible 2008 BID 22055716 BID 22056585 BID 23499669 BID 26998997 BID 31592453
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2.1
As from WinCC flexible 2005, the new License Keys are used instead of the authorizations used previously. These License Keys are organized with the Automation License Manager. The Automation License Manager offers greater user comfort than AuthorsW and ProSave and many new functions. Here is a summary of the individual utilities and how they are used.
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Authorization: Windows CEbased systems AuthorsW ProSave Automation License Manager -X -PC-based systems X -X
Description of the individual software tools: Automation License Manager: You can use the Automation License Manager to install or uninstall license keys for PC and Windows CE-based target devices. You can use the Automation License Manager to install or uninstall authorizations for PC-based target devices. Operator panels (other than PC-based operator panels) that are only supported as from WinCC flexible 2005, such as OP 177B, only support License Keys and can therefore only be transferred with the Automation License Manager. You cannot use the Automation License Manager to transfer authorizations to Windows CE-based target devices. That is only possible with ProSave.
ProSave: You can use ProSave to transfer existing authorizations to Windows CE-based target devices and from the operator panel back to the authorization disk. You cannot use ProSave to transfer License Keys (for WinCC flexible 2005, for instance). More information about how to use ProSave is available in the Online Help.
AuthorsW: You can use AuthorsW to install or uninstall existing authorizations for PC-based target devices. You cannot use AuthorsW to transfer License Keys (for WinCC flexible 2005, for instance). More information about how to use AuthorsW is available in the Online Help.
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The transfer of License Keys to Windows CE-based target devices is supported as from version V2.1 (included in the delivery package of WinCC flexible 2005, for instance). If you use an older version of the Automation License Manager, such as the version in STEP 7 V5.1 SP2, you also have to install the WinCC flexible 2005 or ProSave software. You can download ProSave in Entry ID 10347815.
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As from WinCC flexible 2005 (Compact, Standard, Advanced or Runtime for PC systems or an options package for WinCC flexible 2005), you receive the associated License Key upon purchase. When you transfer a license key to the hard drive or to an operator panel, it enables the relevant functions for permanent use without any restrictions. The new License Keys are used instead of the authorizations used previously. You can continue to use existing authorizations for WinCC flexible 2004 Runtime and Runtime options (Sm@rt-Access, for example) in WinCC flexible 2005. Exception: Operator panels (other than PC-based operator panels) that are only supported as from WinCC flexible 2005, such as OP 177B. If you possess a runtime license for a PC system for WinCC flexible 2004, this license can also run in WinCC flexible 2005. However, bear in mind that for legal reasons you have to use a new license for WinCC flexible 2005 or need to upgrade the WinCC flexible 2004 license to WinCC flexible 2005! Runtime options are not affected by this.
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Refer to Entry ID 19109408 for which transfer and connection options are available for the separate operator panels.
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Opening the Automation License Manager Open the Automation License Manager via "Start > SIMATIC > License Management > Automation License Manager".
Figure 2-1
Connecting the target system with the Automation License Manager and selecting the connection type Click "Edit > Connect Target System > Connect Panel" to go to the "Connect Target System" menu. Select the appropriate operator panel and connection type there. Bear in mind that the transfer settings in the Automation License Manager and on the target device must match. The operator panel selected determines which connection types are supported. In this case, we have selected the MP370 and the "MPI/PROFIBUS" transfer path.
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Also check the interface parameterization used in the PG/PC interface and change this accordingly.
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Figure 2-2
Click OK to confirm the entries. The selected operator panel (MP370) also appears in the project tree.
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If the operator panel does not appear and there is no error present, then press the F5 key (to refresh the display).
Figure 2-3
Selecting the data medium with License Keys Select the drive, "Drive A", for example, where the license key is located. Other data media can also be used, a USB stick, for example. Select the menu item "License Keys" in the available standard views. All the license keys that are available on the drive now appear. In this case, all the license keys on the "A" drive.
Figure 2-4
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Transferring License Keys Select the license key which you would like to transfer to the operator panel. Right-click and select the menu item "Transfer...".
Figure 2-5
In the following pop-up menu, select the "target destination" to which the license key is to be transferred. The License Key is then transferred.
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7
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Once the license key has been transferred, you can check this in the Automation License Manager. In order to do this, highlight the operator panel and select the menu item "License Keys" in the available standard views. All the license keys that are available on the drive now appear.
Figure 2-8
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You can also transfer License Keys to the panel without WinCC flexible. More information about this is available in Entry ID 23238814.
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Removing License Keys from an Operator Panel via Automation License Manager
Opening the Automation License Manager Open the Automation License Manager via "Start > SIMATIC > License Management > Automation License Manager".
Figure 2-9
The Automation License Manager opens. Connecting the target system with the Automation License Manager and selecting the connection type Click "Edit > Connect Target System > Connect Panel" to go to the "Connect Target System" menu. Select the appropriate operator panel and connection type there. Bear in mind that the transfer settings in the Automation License Manager and on the target device must match.
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The operator panel selected determines which connection types are supported. In this case, we have selected the MP370 and the "MPI/PROFIBUS" transfer path.
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Also check the interface parameterization used in the PG/PC interface and change this accordingly.
Figure 2-10
Click OK to confirm the entries. The selected operator panel (MP370) also appears in the project tree.
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If the operator panel does not appear and there is no error present, then press the F5 key (to refresh the display).
Figure 2-11
In the Automation License Manager highlight the operator panel from which you wish to delete the license key and select the "License Key" option in the available standard views. All the license keys that are available on the drive now appear.
Figure 2-12
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Removing License Keys Highlight the license key which you wish to delete from the operator panel. Right-click and select the menu item "Transfer...".
Figure 2-13
In the following pop-up menu, select the "target destination" to which the license key is to be transferred. In this case, the "A" drive. The License Key is then transferred. Other data media can also be used as target destination, a USB stick, for example.
Figure 2-14
Figure 2-15
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Ensure beforehand that the transfer parameters are correctly set on the panel and that the operator panel is in "Transfer mode. Always keep the original storage location of the License Keys or the original Authorization floppy disks.
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3.1
You can use the Automation License Manager to save License Keys for software. Follow the instructions in the section "2.4 Remove License Keys from the operator panel via Automation License Manager".
3.2
3.3
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4 License Upgrades
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4.1
License Upgrades
What Is a License Upgrade and What Types Are There?
If you have to upgrade a License Key or an "old Authorization" for using a new software version, then you must distinguish between the following options:
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Upgrade of a License Key to a new License Key. Upgrade of an Authorization to a License Key. Upgrade of an Authorization to a more recent Authorization. You cannot install upgrade license keys during Setup.
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Of the target version: or The Upgrade Authorization on an authorization floppy disk The CoL and the Upgrade License Key
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Please note that both the "old" Authorization and the "old" License Key as well as the upgrade itself must be stored on the hard disk of the computer on which the upgrade is to be made.
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4 License Upgrades
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3. In the Object area you select the license key that is to be upgraded. 4. Execute the menu command License Key > Upgrade.
Figure 4-2
Figure 4-3
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4 License Upgrades
The old License Key has now been replaced. Only one License Key is visible.
Figure 4-4
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If there is only one option for upgrading, then the upgrade is made without any other displays or prompts. If other upgrade options are found, the "License Key Upgrade" dialog opens. Select the upgrade to be made and click on the "Upgrade" button.
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6.1
You can use the Automation License Manager to repair a defective License Key. For this, use the "Restore" function or the "Restore Wizard" of the Automation License Manager. You must get in touch with Customer Support if you want to restore a license.
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The Runtime software runs perfectly even if the license is missing or defective. The system displays a message at short intervals informing you of the unlicensed mode.
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6.3
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6.5
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You must get in touch with Customer Support if you want to restore a license.
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6.7
Can You Use a License for WinCC flexible 2008 also for WinCC flexible 2007?
Yes, it is possible to use all the functions of WinCC flexible without any warnings.
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Can You Change the Versions of WinCC flexible by Replacing Licenses? (This does not apply for Micro and China Editions)
Yes, this is possible. The WinCC flexible software is always the same. When you start the software, the license is queried and the software functions are changed to match the scope of the license. As from WinCC flexible 2007 it is thus possible to change the software versions by uninstalling and installing License Keys. The software does not have to be reinstalled.
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