Changing The License Key; License Key Is Protected From Being Deleted (As From Kernel V4.1); Licensing During Hardware Replacement; Underlicensing - Siemens SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual

Configuring/parameterizing
6.13 Licensing runtime
5. Enter the license key in the Step 3 of 3 window.
6. Click Finish.
The wizard is closed. Licensing is complete.
Note
The license key is written to the retentive memory when the project data is transferred to
the target system.
6.13.2

Changing the license key

The license key is influenced by changes to the project, such as expanding it to include an
additional axis. This is why underlicensing is displayed when the project is downloaded and
the SF LED flashes at 0.5 Hz.
After you have determined the actual requirement and purchased the necessary licenses,
generate the license key again. Now replace the license key already entered with the newly
generated one.
6.13.3

License key is protected from being deleted (as from Kernel V4.1)

The license key is stored in the "KEYS" directory on the SIMOTION Memory Card.
When the controller starts up for the first time, the license key will be saved in the boot sector
of the card and from this time is protected from being lost.
Operator actions cannot delete the license key in the boot sector. Also not by formatting the
card or with the "Write boot sector..." function.
If the license key is no longer present on the card, it will be written again during the startup
from the boot sector into the "KEYS" directory. This means that the system will repair any
deletion on the "Key" file.
The license key can be changed at any time, for example, by relicensing. At the next startup,
the license key will be saved again in the boot sector.
6.13.4

Licensing during hardware replacement

For the replacement of licensed SIMOTION components (MMC, CF, IsoPROFIBUS board or
PN board), the associated license key must be assigned to the new SIMOTION component.
In this case, contact the Customer Support for assistance.
6.13.5

Underlicensing

If SIMOTION SCOUT detects the presence of underlicensing during license verification, an
entry is made in the diagnostics buffer. The verification is repeated every hour, and an entry
is made in the diagnostics buffer each time underlicensing is detected.
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