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SIMOTION Motion Control System
SIMOTION runtime software
Overview of the licensing concept
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Overview
The basic concept: "pay only for what you need"
The functionally scalable licenses for SIMOTION runtime soft-
ware and axis-specific licensing result in a simple pricing struc-
ture, allowing you to only pay for what you really need.
Runtime licenses are not bound to specific versions and are
therefore valid for all firmware versions. In case of a firmware up-
date the runtime licenses remain valid. The license key gener-
ated from the runtime licenses and the serial number of the
memory card or SIMOTION P is stored on the memory card or
on SIMOTION P.
How can licenses be obtained for runtime software?
Licenses for SIMOTION runtime software can be obtained
as follows:
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Pre-installed licenses can be ordered when purchasing a
SIMOTION memory card (SIMOTION C, D) or for
SIMOTION P. The article number is expanded with one or
more additional order codes (Z options) that specify the re-
quired licenses. Alternatively, pre-installed runtime licenses
can be ordered using the configurator for SIMOTION runtime
licenses in the Industry Mall.
Homepage:
/industrymall
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Licenses can be ordered separately, independently of pur-
chase of a SIMOTION controller or a SIMOTION memory card.
The required software options are assigned to hardware
(memory cards or SIMOTION P) by generating a license key
over the Internet at:
Homepage:
/automation/license
Using this method, it is possible to store additional licenses on
a memory card.
When do licenses need to be obtained for runtime software?
When configuring using SIMOTION SCOUT, the required
licenses are displayed.
A license is required for the runtime software:
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When it is used in a machine or a machine component before
it is supplied by the manufacturer
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When it is used by the customer on completion of initial com-
missioning
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When it is retrofitted following completion of initial commis-
sioning
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In large-scale plants that are installed directly at the produc-
tion site without previous initial commissioning by the manu-
facturer, on completion of initial commissioning before test op-
eration commences.
Unlicensed basic functions
The rights of use for these software components are included
when the basic unit is purchased:
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SIMOTION Kernel runtime software
The SIMOTION Kernel is already installed on the device.
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Technology functions for Motion Control Basic
Use of technology functions for drive axes, single output cams
and cam tracks, measuring inputs, and external encoders.
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Technology functions for Drive Control Chart
By installing the optional SCOUT package Drive Control Chart,
the technology functions of Drive Control Chart are made
available to the SIMOTION runtime system.
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Supplementary technology functions
Use of supplementary technology functions, such as addition
objects, formula objects and fixed gears.
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Function libraries for I/O interfacing
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Communication functions
This covers SIMATIC S7 communication functions on the
SIMOTION side (PG/OP communication to programming de-
vices, for engineering and communication to HMI devices and
PCs with SIMATIC HMI), SIMOTION IT DIAG and
SIMOTION IT OPC XML-DA or OPC UA, as well as UDP and
TCP/IP communication.
Motion Control technology functions under license
The Motion Control Basic technology functions can be used
without a license. When other technology functions of the Motion
Control technology package are used, a license is required for
each axis used. Licenses are only necessary for real axes; vir-
tual axes and drive axes are not subject to license. A license is
obtained for the different axis types using a separate article
number for each.
POS, GEAR, CAM axis licenses
Three different axis licenses are available:
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POS – Use of the positioning technology function for a created
positioning axis
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GEAR – Use of the positioning and synchronous operation
technology functions for a created synchronous axis as well
as additional path interpolation for a created path axis
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CAM – Use of the positioning, synchronous operation, path in-
terpolation and cam technology functions for a created syn-
chronous axis with cam
MultiAxes Packages
The platform-independent MultiAxes Package supports particu-
larly simple licensing. It contains the license for unlimited use of
the POS/GEAR/CAM technology functions on one SIMOTION
Controller. Variably priced, platform-specific packages for C2xx,
P320 or D410-2, D425-x, D435-x and D445-x/D455-x are offered
in addition to the platform-independent MultiAxes Package.
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