Definitions For License Management - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Commissioning Manual

Operating software settings
3.5 Checking and entering licenses
3.5.3

Definitions for license management

Product
A product is marked by the data below within the license management of SINUMERIK
→ software products:
● Product label
● Article number
● → License number
Software product
The term software product is generally used to describe a product that is installed on a piece
of → hardware to process data. Within the license management of SINUMERIK software
products, a corresponding → license is required to use each software product.
Certificate of License (CoL)
The CoL is the proof of the → license. The product may only be used by the holder of the
→ license or authorized persons. The CoL includes the following data relevant for the license
management:
● Product name
● → License number
● Delivery note number
● → Hardware serial number
Hardware
In the context of license management of SINUMERIK → software products, hardware refers
to the component of a SINUMERIK control system to which → licenses are assigned on the
basis of its unique identifier. The license information is also saved to non-volatile memory on
this component, e.g. on a → CompactFlash card.
CompactFlash card
As the carrier of all non-volatile data in a SINUMERIK solution line control system, the
CompactFlash card represents the identity of this control system. The CompactFlash card is
a memory card that can be plugged into the → Control Unit from outside. The CompactFlash
card also contains the following data relevant for the license management:
● → Hardware serial number
● License information including the → license key
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