Importing The Activation File - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D ADVANCED Commissioning Manual

13.8.3

Importing the activation file

The activation file must be transferred to the control system either directly via an Ethernet connection or alternatively via a
storage medium, e.g. USB flash drive. The end-user or higher access level is required for the import. The control system
must be in the reset state for the import.
Note
Before importing the activation file into the control system, the machine manufacturer must set the time and date of the
control system correctly, because the time of activating the CNC lock function is saved as the start value for monitoring.
Proceed through the following steps to import the activation file:
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To import the file via USB, store the file in a USB memory stick and insert the USB
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memory stick into the USB interface at the front of the PPU.
To import the file via Ethernet, store the file in a shared folder (network drive) on your
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computer and connect the network drive via Ethernet connection.
2. Select the system data operating area.
3. Press this key to view the extended softkeys.
4. Open the license key dialog box through the following softkey operations:
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5. Check and make sure the screen displays as follows, which indicates the CNC lock option
is licensed and set properly:
6. Press this softkey to open the file opening dialog box.
7. Select the target directory and press this key to enter it.
8. Find the desired activation file and press this softkey to import.
If no error occurs when importing the activation file, the CNC lock function is active in the
control system. You can find the lock date being displayed on the HMI screen, for example:
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