SIEMENS
8/4
Siemens PM 21 · 2017
Appendix
Notes on software
Information on software licensing
8
■
Overview
Software types
Software requiring a license is categorized into types.
The following software types have been defined
•
Engineering software
•
Runtime software
Engineering software
This includes all software products for creating (engineering)
user software, e.g. for configuring, programming,
parameterizing, testing, commissioning or servicing. Data
generated with engineering software and executable programs
can be duplicated for your own use or for use by third-parties
free-of-charge.
Runtime software
This includes all software products required for plant/
machine operation, e.g. operating system, basic system, system
expansions, drivers, etc.
The duplication of the runtime software and executable
programs created with the runtime software for your own use or
for use by third-parties is subject to a charge. You can find
information about license fees according to use in the ordering
data (e.g. in the catalog). Examples of categories of use include
per CPU, per installation, per channel, per instance, per axis,
per control loop, per variable, etc.
Information about extended rights of use for parameterization/
configuration tools supplied as integral components of the
scope of delivery can be found in the readme file supplied with
the relevant product(s).
License types
Siemens Digital Factory offers various types of software license:
•
Floating license
•
Single license
•
Rental license
•
Rental floating license
•
Trial license
•
Demo license
•
Demo floating license
Floating license
The software may be installed for internal use on any number of
devices by the licensee. Only the concurrent user is licensed.
The concurrent user is the person using the program. Use
begins when the software is started. A license is required for
each concurrent user.
Single license
Unlike the floating license, a single license permits only one
installation of the software per license. The type of use licensed
is specified in the ordering data and in the Certificate of License
(CoL). Types of use include, for example, per instance, per axis,
per channel, etc. One single license is required for each type of
use defined.
Rental license
A rental license supports the "sporadic use" of engineering
software. Once the license key has been installed, the software
can be used for a specific period of time (the operating hours do
not have to be consecutive). One license is required for each
installation of the software.
Rental floating license
The rental floating license corresponds to the rental license,
except that a license is not required for each installation of the
software. Rather, one license is required per object (for example,
user or device).
Trial license
A trial license supports "short-term use" of the software in a non-
productive context, e.g. use for testing and evaluation purposes.
It can be transferred to another license.
Demo license
The demo license supports the "sporadic use" of engineering
software in a non-productive context, for example, use for
testing and evaluation purposes. It can be transferred to another
license. After the installation of the license key, the software can
be operated for a specific period of time, whereby usage can be
interrupted as often as required.
One license is required for each installation of the software.
Demo floating license
The demo floating license corresponds to the demo license,
except that a license is not required for each installation of the
software. Rather, one license is required per object (for example,
user or device).
Certificate of license (CoL)
The CoL is the licensee's proof that the use of the software has
been licensed by Siemens. A CoL is required for every type of
use and must be kept in a safe place.
Downgrading
The licensee is permitted to use the software or an earlier
version/release of the software, provided that the licensee owns
such a version/release and its use is technically feasible.
Delivery versions
Software is constantly being updated. The following delivery
versions
• PowerPack
• Upgrade
can be used to access updates.
Existing bug fixes are supplied with the ServicePack version.
PowerPack
PowerPacks can be used to upgrade to more powerful software.
The licensee receives a new license agreement and CoL
(Certificate of License) with the PowerPack. This CoL, together
with the CoL for the original product, proves that the new
software is licensed.
A separate PowerPack must be purchased for each original
license of the software to be replaced.
Upgrade
An upgrade permits the use of a new version of the software on
the condition that a license for a previous version of the product
is already held.
The licensee receives a new license agreement and CoL with the
upgrade. This CoL, together with the CoL for the previous
version, proves that the new software is licensed. A separate
upgrade must be purchased for each original license of the
software to be upgraded.
ServicePack
ServicePacks are used to debug existing products.
ServicePacks may be duplicated for the use as prescribed
according to the number of existing original licenses.
© Siemens AG 2017