Siemens SIMATIC MV500 Operating Instructions Manual page 138

Commissioning
7.5 Transferring optional licenses
Requirement
Note that you can only transfer licenses that are released for the target device (MV500).
Step 1: Installing the Automation License Manager
To install the Automation License Manager (ALM), follow these steps:
1. Install the Automation License Manager (ALM).
You can find the Automation License Manager
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/114358) on the pages of the
Siemens Industry Online Support.
2. Follow the instructions in the setup program.
Reboot the PC if necessary.
Step 2: Installing the MV plug-in for optical readers
Follow the steps below to install the MV plug-in for optical readers:
1. Install the MV plug-in ("Plug-in for code reader devices").
The MV plug-in is stored in the "UserDoc.zip" file on the reader. You can download this file
via the "Device > Help > User documentation" menu.
2. Follow the instructions in the setup program.
Result: Your PC is now ready for the transfer of licenses to the optical reader.
Requirement
• The optical reader cannot have the reader status "Start".
• The optical reader only accepts one Automation License Manager connection at a given
time. You cannot connect two PCs to the optical reader at once.
• You can only transfer licenses that are released for the target device (MV500). You cannot
transfer a STEP 7 license to the reader, for example.
Step 3: Transferring a license to an optical reader
Proceed as follows to transfer a license to an optical reader:
1. Start the Automation License Manager (ALM).
2. Open the MV plug-in via the menu command "Edit → Connect target systems → Connect
code reading system".
Reaction: The "Connect Target System" dialog opens.
3. Enter the IP address of the optical reader and click on the "OK" button.
Reaction: The optical reader will now appear in the structure tree in the left half of the
window.
4. Click on the drive that contains the license to be transferred.
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