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Displays a list of the available modules with order number and license status. A function can be enabled by entering an activation code. This allows adding functionality to the device without having to return it to the manufacturer. Show License To edit an entry, double-click it or use the button. The Licenses dialog box appears. To edit licenses, master access is required. Refresh List This button reads the license status from the device and refreshes the displayed status.
A hint: A connected dongle is recognized by the software only if it is connected during the software start. Under Windows the software runs as a service, under Linux as a daemon. So the dongle need to be connected during power on.
The list of available modules with order number and license status is shown. A function can be unlocked via an activation code. Thus, the device can be extended by functions without being sent to the manufacturer. Request license detailsThe license selected in the left list can be viewed and edited. Opens the dialog License activation Enable freeware licenseEnables switching to the OPC Server Tunnel, which does not require a license. Enter license codesAn entry can be edited by double-clicking or with the button. The dialog License opens. Master access is required to process licenses. Switch demo licenseIt is switched to the license selected in the left list. All functions that would be possible with this license are then available. The others are not anymore. So the plant can be put into operation, and if everything goes well, this license can be bought. Refresh listThe button reads the license status again from the device. This allows the status to be displayed again. List of donglesThe Plugged dongles dialog shows all Wibu dongles plugged in and recognized by the device, which provide licenses for OPC Server or PLC Engine Collect licenses.
A note: A plugged dongle is only used by the running software if it is present at the start of the software. The software runs as a service (Windows) or daemon (Linux). So the dongle at power on must already be plugged in.
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