Commissioning a project
6.8 Managing add-ons and license keys
Mobile Client900RXA
Operating Instructions, 07/2015, A5E36360099-AA
113
6.8
Managing add-ons and license keys
6.8.1
Transferring license keys
Introduction
You need a license key for WinCC Runtime add-ons to use them on an HMI device. The
required licenses are usually supplied as license keys on a data medium, for example, a
USB stick. You can also obtain the license keys from a license server.
NOTICE
Backing up license keys
To prevent the deletion of the license keys, you need to back them up in the following
situation:
•
Prior to restoring a complete database from the backup copy
Use the "Automation License Manager" to transfer the license keys to or from an HMI
device. On a PC with a WinCC installation, you can also start the "Automation License
Manager" from WinCC:
Starting the Automation License Manager
1.
Select the "Authorize/License" command in the "Online > HMI device maintenance"
menu.
