How To Upgrade Licenses - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Series System Manual

Licensing

7.6 How to Upgrade Licenses

7.6 How to Upgrade Licenses
Introduction
Install a Powerpack with the Automation License Manager to upgrade the permitted number
of external tags (PowerTags).
Note
Powerpack installation is possible only once
You can use a Powerpack only once to upgrade the system.
Upgrading archive tags
If you want to expand the number of available archive tags, install an additional archive license.
The procedure is as described under "How to manage licenses (Page 202)".
Requirement
● Automation License Manager is installed.
● Licenses to be upgraded are available on the computer
● PowerPack license key on a license data storage medium:
Procedure
1. Connect the license data storage medium with the computer.
2. Open the Automation License Manager in the "Siemens Automation" program group.
3. In the navigation window, select the drive where the license to be upgraded is located.
4. Select this license from the table.
5. In the shortcut menu of the license, select the entry "License Key > Upgrade...". The
upgrade process is started.
6. The upgrade process concludes with the transfer of the upgraded license to the local drive.
Additional information is available in the online help of the "Automation License Manager".
See also
How to manage licenses (Page 202)
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