Sending the PO-Activation-File via Support Request
1. Open the following web page in the Internet browser:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request
2. Step 1: Select a product
– Enter the following in the "Product/Order number" input field:CPU 410
– Click "Search"
In the "Product range" list, you will find the entry "SIMATIC PCS7".
– Select the "CPU 410" option box.
– Select the check box "Problem with SIMATIC authorization/license".
– Click "Next".
3. Step 2: Select an application case
– Enter the following in the input field: Upgrade CPU 410
– Click "Next".
4. Step 3: Our solutions
– Click "Next".
5. Step 4: Describe a problem
– Make the entries in the mandatory fields.
– Enter the following in the "Details" input field: Request PO-Activation-File
– In the "Attachment" area, click "Browse".
Navigate to the PO-Activation-File on a computer.
Select the PO-Activation-File and click "Open".
The file is added to the Support Request as an attachment.
You can send more than one PO-Activation-File with a Support Request.
– Click "Next".
6. Step 5: Specify contact data
– Make the entries in the mandatory fields.
– Click "Next".
7. Step 6: Compile & send
– Check your entries. Make sure that all attachments are complete.
– Click "Send".
● Wait for response
You will receive the response mail within 48 hours. The email contains a file for each PO-
Activation-File sent. This file is the PO‑Release-File with which you perform the upgrade.
You can find information on this in the section "How to perform the upgrade of the System
Ensuring Availability
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