Software
6.1.2 Automation Runtime
6.1.2.1 General information
The Automation Runtime real-time operating system is an integral part of Automation Studio. This real-time oper-
ating system makes up the software kernel that allows applications to run on a target system.
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Guarantees the highest possible performance of the hardware being used
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Runs on all B&R target systems
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Makes the application hardware-independent
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Easy portability of applications between B&R target systems
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Guaranteed determinism through cyclic system
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Configurable jitter tolerance in all task classes
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Support for all relevant programming languages, such as IEC 61131-3 languages and C
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Rich function library per IEC 61131-3 as well as the extended B&R automation library
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Integrated in Automation NET. Access to all networks and bus systems via function calls or by configuration
in Automation Studio
B&R Automation Runtime is fully embedded in the corresponding target system (hardware on which Automation
Runtime is installed). It thus enables application programs to access I/O systems (also via the fieldbus) and other
devices such as interfaces and networks.
6.1.2.2 Technology Guarding
Technology Guarding is license protection used for individual software components. The "Technology Guard" (don-
gle) serves as the license container; this is connected to an available USB interface on the target system.
B&R Automation Runtime software components are subject to licensing. The use of the Technology Guard is
mandatory if these components have not been selected as a software package.
Information:
Licensing using the Technology Guarding wizard is available starting with Automation Studio V4.1
and Automation Runtime V4.08. A Technology Guard is not necessary in earlier Automation Runtime
versions.
For additional information about Technology Guarding, see Automation Help.
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