Applying the key
Using the Renishaw license key manager software, the ‘new key' button is clicked. The software then prompts the user to enter the 16 digit
key. Once entered, the ‘key' is stored in the unit and will enable the purchased upgrade. This can be checked by looking at the ‘enabled
functionality' table. The unit will remember these settings even after it has been powered down.
Once this ‘key' is entered into the UCC2, using the Renishaw license key manager software, it is stored in non‐volatile memory. The UCC2 will
remember the ‘key' and so once a function is enabled it will remain enabled until a new function is applied.
Ordering extra functionality / upgrading
Additional functionality can be enabled by the application of a new ‘key'. Before the ‘key' can be issued by Renishaw, an order for the upgrade
must be placed.
Two pieces of information are required in this process.
1. The controller's ID or serial number.
2. A valid order number for the required upgrade.
To read the enabled functions on a controller the connection must be made between the UCC2 and the PC via the Ethernet link. No other
connection to the UCC2, other than power, is required at this stage.
Using the Renishaw license key manager software, the controller ID number will be read from the system. The format of the ID is an 8 digit
number, hyphenated (e.g. xxxx-xxxx).
This number will be needed to request a new ‘key' which will then enable the required function upgrade.
Demonstration mode
A demonstration mode can be enabled giving 40 run time hours of all available functions.
The purpose of this is for sales demonstrations and short term evaluation. The ‘demo key’ is obtained from Renishaw using the controller ID
number. The key is generated in much the same way as the main key, but is only 8 digits.
The ‘demo key’ is applied by clicking the ‘demo key’ button and entering the code.
Once the 40 hours have been used up, this ‘demo key’ becomes invalid. To use this function again a new ‘demo key’ must be obtained. It is
intended that the ‘demo key’ is only used a limited number of times. After this number Renishaw will be unable to issue further ‘demo keys’.
Repairing upgraded systems
If a unit is returned for repair and it is necessary to send a replacement / exchange unit back, then it will arrive in the touch-trigger
functionality state.
At this point, a new ‘key’ must be obtained. In this case the controller ID will be required and instead of an order number, the repair number,
GRA number or the serial number of the original unit returned is required.
UCC2 and UCC2-2 installation guide
www.renishaw.com
Issued 07 2021
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