Returning a License

Attention

After returning a AC500 runtime license, the PLC system moves into ‘Stop’ mode after 24 h.

Returning a license without SD memory card

A license which has been installed on a PLC device can be returned and installed on another PLC device.

Prerequisites:

  1. Right-click on the PLC node and select Return active license from the Runtime Licensing menu.

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    A wizard is started. Follow the instructions.

  2. Enter the license activation key and click Return license.

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    The results of the return process will be displayed in the dialog.

    The license from the PLC device is removed and can be used now for another PLC device.

Returning a license via SD memory card

When the PLC is not connected to the PC (PLC logged out) it is possible to return a license via SD memory card.

  1. Place the SD memory card into the PC.

  2. Right-click on the PLC node and select Return active license from the Runtime Licensing menu.

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    A wizard is started. Follow the instructions.

  3. Enter the license activation key and click Return license.

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  4. Click Browse and select the root folder of the SD memory card.

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    Returning of the license is started.

  5. Place the SD memory card in the PLC device and reboot the PLC.

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    The license from the PLC device is removed and can be used now for another PLC device.

  6. To complete the licensing process, a license receipt file must be uploaded to the ABB license server.

    Save the license receipt file and upload it manually from a PC with internet connection to http://lc.codemeter.com/32838/depot/index.php

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    A license confirmation is returned.