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NOTICE

NOTICE

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

Returning a license without memory card

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

PC and PLC device are connected. In case of no connection, perform the activation via memory card ⮫ “Returning a license via memory card”.

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

    A wizard is started. Follow the instructions.

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

    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 memory card

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

  1. Insert the memory card in the PC and execute “Runtime Licensing  Prepare PLC license SD card ” on the PLC node.

  2. Place the memory card into the PLC.

  3. Perform “power cycle” after a successful update reboot the PLC and connect to the PLC.

    The License is removed from the PLC.

  4. Place the memory card into the PC.

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

    A wizard is started. Follow the instructions.

  6. Enter the license activation key and click “Return license”.

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  7. Click [Browse] and select the root folder of the memory card.

    Returning of the license is started.

  8. Place the memory card in the PLC device and reboot the PLC.

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

  9. 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.

    A license confirmation is returned.