The basic concept: "pay only for what you need"

The functionally scalable licenses for SIMOTION runtime software and axis-specific licensing result in a simple pricing structure, allowing you to only pay for what you really need.

Runtime licenses are not bound to specific versions and are therefore valid for all firmware versions. In case of a firmware update the runtime licenses remain valid. The license key generated from the runtime licenses and the serial number of the memory card or SIMOTION P is stored on the memory card or on SIMOTION P.

How can licenses be obtained for runtime software?

Licenses for SIMOTION runtime software can be obtained as follows:

• Pre-installed licenses can be ordered when purchasing a SIMOTION memory card (SIMOTION C, D) or for SIMOTION P. The article number is expanded with one or more additional order codes (Z options) that specify the required licenses. Alternatively, pre-installed runtime licenses can be ordered using the configurator for SIMOTION runtime licenses in the Industry Mall.
  Homepage: http://www.siemens.com/industrymall
• Licenses can be ordered separately, independently of purchase of a SIMOTION controller or a SIMOTION memory card. The required software options are assigned to hardware (memory cards or SIMOTION P) by generating a license key over the Internet at:пЂ 
  Homepage: http://www.siemens.com/automation/license

When do licenses need to be obtained for runtime software?

When configuring using SIMOTION SCOUT, the required licenses are displayed.

A license is required for the runtime software:

• When it is used in a machine or a machine component before it is supplied by the manufacturer
• When it is used by the customer on completion of initial commissioning
• When it is retrofitted following completion of initial commissioning
• In large-scale plants that are installed directly at the production site without previous initial commissioning by the manufacturer, on completion of initial commissioning before test operation commences.

Unlicensed basic functions

The rights of use for these software components are included when the basic unit is purchased:

• SIMOTION Kernel runtime software
  The SIMOTION Kernel is already installed on the device.
• Technology functions for Motion Control Basic
  Use of technology functions for drive axes, single output cams and cam tracks, measuring inputs, and external encoders.
• Technology functions for Drive Control Chart
  By installing the optional SCOUT package Drive Control Chart, the technology functions of Drive Control Chart are made available to the SIMOTION runtime system.
• Supplementary technology functions
  Use of supplementary technology functions, such as addition objects, formula objects and fixed gears.
• Function libraries for I/O interfacing
• Communication functions
  This covers SIMATIC S7 communication functions on the SIMOTION side (PG/OP communication to programming devices, for engineering and communication to HMI devices and PCs with SIMATIC HMI), SIMOTION IT DIAG and SIMOTION IT OPC XML-DA or OPC UA, as well as UDP and TCP/IP communication.

Motion Control technology functions under license

The Motion Control Basic technology functions can be used without a license. When other technology functions of the Motion Control technology package are used, a license is required for each axis used. Licenses are only necessary for real axes; virtual axes and drive axes are not subject to license. A license is obtained for the different axis types using a separate article number for each.

POS, GEAR, CAM axis licenses

Three different axis licenses are available:

• POS – Use of the positioning technology function for a created positioning axis
• GEAR – Use of the positioning and synchronous operation technology functions for a created synchronous axis as well as additional path interpolation for a created path axis
• CAM – Use of the positioning, synchronous operation, path interpolation and cam technology functions for a created synchronous axis with cam

MultiAxes Packages

The platform-independent MultiAxes Package supports particularly simple licensing. It contains the license for unlimited use of the POS/GEAR/CAM technology functions on one SIMOTION Controller. Variably priced, platform-specific packages for C2xx, P320 or D410-2, D425-x, D435-x and D445-x/D455-x are offered in addition to the platform-independent MultiAxes Package.

Other technology functions which are subject to a license

TControl technology functions

The functions of the TControl technology package are licensed for specific channels in packages, each package containing 8 temperature channels.

Multipurpose Information Interface (MIIF), Vibration Extinction (VIBX) and OACAMGEN technology functions

To use the functions of these technology packages, a separate license is to be obtained for each SIMOTION Controller.

SIMOTION IT communication functions

A license to use these functions must be obtained for each SIMOTION Controller.пЂ For version V4.2 and higher of SIMOTION Kernel, a license need be purchased only to cover the use of SIMOTION IT Virtual Machine.

The licenses for SIMOTION IT DIAG and SIMOTION IT OPC XML-DA are no longer required. The license SIMOTION IT Virtual Machine can continue to be used as a combined license for SIMOTION IT DIAG, пЂ OPC XML-DA and Virtual Machine in the case of version V4.2 and lower of SIMOTION Kernel.

Safety Integrated functions for SINAMICS S120 which are subject to license

SINAMICS S120 drives with safety functions can be integrated into a SIMOTION D application.

The following must be noted with regard to use of Safety Integrated functions:

• The Safety Integrated basic functions are unlicensed.
• A license for integrated SINAMICS drives (SIMOTION D and CX32-2 Controller Extensions) is, however, required for each axis with safety functions in the case of Safety Integrated Extended Functions.
• MultiAxes and Safety Packages are available for SIMOTION D4x5-x that, in addition to unlimited use of the axes licenses, also contain the licenses of the Safety Integrated Extended functions for all integrated SINAMICS drives (SIMOTION D and Controller Extensions CX32-2).

Note regarding SIMOTION D410‑2

SIMOTION D410-2 has an integrated drive control for either a servo, a vector or a V/f axis and is therefore ideal for single-axis applications.

One real axis can be used without license on the Control Unit. Drive axes and virtual axes never require a license.

SIMOTION D410-2 can be extended with additional SINAMICS S110/S120 Control Units (e.g. CU305) and so can also be used for smaller multi-axis applications (e.g. with 2 to 3 axes). A license is required for any additional axes. Where a license is required for a POS axis, the POS single-axis license is the ideal solution; it is better to use the MultiAxes Package D410-2 in the case of GEAR/CAM or more than one POS license.

The axis license with the highest functionality is covered by the inclusive license (a real axis).

The functionality has the following granularity: CAM > GEAR > POS.

Example:

Application with 2 real axes: 1 POS, 1 CAM.
Only a POS license needs to be purchased because the higher-order CAM license is already included.

Licenses are also required for runtime functions such as SIMOTION IT Virtual Machine. These can be pre-installed on the CompactFlash card (CF card) or ordered separately.