Transferring License Keys; Managing License Keys - Siemens SIMATIC KP400 Comfort Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning a project
5.8 Managing add-ons and license keys
5.8.2

Transferring license keys

Introduction
You need a license key for WinCC Runtime add-ons to use them on an HMI device. The
required licenses are usually supplied as license keys on a data medium, for example, a
USB stick. You can also obtain the license keys from a license server.
Use the "Automation License Manager" to transfer the license keys to or from an HMI
device. The "Automation License Manager" is installed automatically with WinCC.
CAUTION
Backing up license keys
To prevent the deletion of the license keys, you need to back them up in the following
situation:
 Prior to restoring a complete database from the backup copy
See also
Managing add-ons (Page 149)
5.8.3

Managing license keys

Requirement
● The HMI device is connected to the configuring PC or to the PC with the "Automation
● If you use the configuring PC: The HMI device is selected in the project tree.
Procedure
To transfer the license keys, follow these steps:
1. Open the "Automation License Manager". On a PC without a WinCC installation, open the
2. Select the "Connect HMI device" command in the "Edit > Connect Target System" menu.
3. Select the "device type" of your HMI device.
4. Select the "connection".
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License Manager".
"Automation License Manager" from the Windows Start menu.
The "Automation License Manager" starts.
The "Connect target system" dialog opens.
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