It is possible to try out device features or library features by using a demo license on the PLC. With this, you can use the features for a limited time period.
PC and PLC device are connected. In case of no connection, perform the activation via memory card ⮫ “Licensing via memory card”.
There is a connection to the Internet. In case of no connection, perform the activation on another PC with Internet connection ⮫ “Activation without internet connection”.
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Right-click on the PLC node and select “PLC runtime licensing” from the “Runtime Licensing” menu.
A wizard is started. Follow the instructions.
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Select the option “Create a demo license” and click [Next] to finish the licensing procedure.
The demo license is validated by the ABB license server and afterwards activated on the PLC device.
The demo license is valid for all licensed features and the duration of the demo license is 10 days PLC in run.
As it is a demo license, there is no grace period after expiration (product licenses do not have an expiration date).
The demo license can be extended any numbers of times. After expiration, the PLC will not switch back to run mode until a new license is activated or the features requiring a runtime license are removed from the PLC application.
For devices with a display, it is visible on the display, if the PLC is running on demo license.