Runtime Licensing - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

11.6

Runtime licensing

A number of runtime options requiring licensing are available at the CPU and drive end for
the SIMATIC Drive Controller.
Licenses for the CPU
CPU applications that require a runtime license include:
● OPC UA
● ProDiag
● Energy Suite
Proceed as follows to license the CPU:
1. Double-click the device configuration of the CPU in the project tree. The device
configuration is opened in the device view.
2. Select the subordinate tab "General" in the "Properties" Inspector window.
3. Click the arrow next to the "Runtime licenses" section. The Runtime functions available
for licensing and their license requirements are displayed.
4. Confirm the purchase of the required licenses.
Note
Licenses must be purchased to use the functions in question. For details, see the licensing
terms for the given product.
If the CPU is sub-licensed, compilation of the CPU ends with license errors.
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