User's Manual

Siemens PLT 112 · 2002
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Appendix
Software
Software licenses
Append ix
■ Software types
Software requiring a license is categorized into types.
The following software types have been defined:
• Engineering software
• Runtime software
Engineering software
This includes all software products for creating (engineering) user
software, e.g. for configuring, programming, parameterizing, test-
ing, commissioning or servicing.
Data generated with engineering software and executable pro-
grams can be duplicated for your own use or for use by third-par-
ties free-of-charge.
Runtime software
This includes all software products required for plant/machine op-
eration, e.g. operating system, basic system, system expansions,
drivers, etc.
The duplication of the runtime software and executable programs
created with the runtime software for your own use or for use by
third-parties is subject to a charge.
You can find information about license fees according to use in
the ordering data (e.g. in the catalog). Examples of categories of
use include per CPU, per installation, per channel, per instance,
per axis, per control loop, per variable, etc.
Information about extended rights of use for parameteriza-
tion/configuration tools supplied as integral components of the
scope of delivery can be found in the readme file supplied with the
relevant product(s).
■ License types
Siemens Automation & Drives offers various types of software
license:
• Floating license
• Single license
• Rental license
• Trial license
Floating license
The software may be installed for internal use on any number of
devices by the licensee. Only the concurrent user is licensed. The
concurrent user is the person using the program. Use begins
when the software is started.
A license is required for each concurrent user.
Single license
Unlike the floating license, a single license permits only one instal-
lation of the software.
The type of use licensed is specified in the ordering data and in
the Certificate of License (CoL). Types of use include for example
per device, per axis, per channel, etc.
One
single license is required for each type of use defined.
Rental license
A rental license supports the "sporadic use" of engineering soft-
ware. Once the license key has been installed, the software can
be used for a specific number of hours (the operating hours do not
have to be consecutive).
One
license is required for each installation of the software.
Trial license
A trial license supports "short-term use" of the software in a non-
productive context, e.g. for testing and evaluation purposes. It
can be transferred to another license.
■ Downgrading
The licensee is permitted to use the software or an earlier ver-
sion/release of the software, provided that the licensee owns such
a version/release and its use is technically feasible.
■ Delivered versions
Software is constantly being updated.
The following delivery versions
• PowerPack
• Upgrade
can be used to access updates.
Existing bug fixes are supplied with the ServicePack version.
PowerPack
PowerPacks can be used to upgrade to more powerful software.
The licensee receives a new license agreement and CoL (Certifi-
cate of License) with the PowerPack. This CoL, together with the
CoL for the original product, proves that the new software is li-
censed.
A separate PowerPack must be purchased for each original li-
cense of the software to be replaced.
Upgrade
An upgrade permits the use of a new version of the software on
the condition that a license for a previous version of the product is
already held.
The licensee receives a new license agreement and CoL with the
upgrade. This CoL, together with the CoL for the previous product,
proves that the new version is licensed.
A separate upgrade must be purchased for each original license
of the software to be upgraded.
ServicePack
ServicePacks are used to debug existing products. ServicePacks
may be duplicated for use as prescribed according to the number
of existing original licenses.
Detailed explanations concerning license conditions can be
found in the “Terms and Conditions of Siemens AG” (see last
page) or with the A&D Mall Online-Help System under
http://www.siemens.com/automation/mall
■ License key
Siemens Automation & Drives supplies software products with
and without license keys.
The license key serves as an electronic license stamp and is also
the "switch" for activating the software (floating license, rental li-
cense, etc.).
The complete installation of software products requiring license
keys includes the program to be licensed (the software) and the
license key (which represents the license).
■ Certificate of License
The Certificate of License (CoL) is the licensee's proof that the use
of the software has been licensed by Siemens.
A CoL is required for every type of use and must be kept in a safe
place.
This catalog is out of date, see note on page 3