The offers numerous add-on products for CODESYS. They extend the functionality of the CODESYS Development System and the CODESYS Control SoftPLC systems. For each product, there is a defined license mode per workstation or per target device:. Workstation license (soft- and hardware-based): Licensing is performed either through the CODESYS Soft Container (a software license container bound to the workstation PC) or through the (a USB dongle providing additional functions for security purposes). The latter can store up to 4,000 licenses and allows for using workstation licenses on different workplaces. Single device license (for products bearing the suffix „SL“ for Single License) The license is stored directly on the target device.
A maximum of 3 asynchronous serial interfaces with RS232 or RS485 levels provide flexible communi-cations with several external components, PCs, scanners, machines etc. A special library makes the. Embedded Automation System / enhanced CoDeSys runtime system + + + + + + + + = = + +.
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For this license mode, the runtime system CODESYS Control V3.5 SP4 or higher or a SoftPLC from the CODESYS Store has to be installed on the device. Each user of the device can work with the same license, but the license cannot be transferred to another device.
Alternatively, the license can be stored on a (USB dongle) which is connected to the device. By connecting the CODESYS Runtime Key to another device the license can be transferred to other devices. Licenses can be stored on the CODESYS Security Key or on the device directly during the purchasing process in the CODESYS Store, afterwards in the CODESYS Development System or on a special web interface (License Central under ). Are designed for standard device platforms like industrial PCs or other open device platforms and can be installed by the users themselves.
The license is stored directly on each device by means of WIBU CodeMeter® Technology. Users can choose between two licensing procedures:. CODESYS Soft Container (software-based licensing) Pro:No additional license dongle is required as the license is inseparably linked with the device. Con: If the device is defective, the license becomes invalid. (hardware based per USB dongle or flashcard) Pro: The license can easily be transferred to another device, e. In case of failure or exchange of devices.
Con: A loss of the CODESYS Runtime Key automatically involves the loss of the license. The single license can be transferred directly from the CODESYS Development System or via web interface (license central under ).