Software types

Every software subject to a license is assigned to a type.
The following software types are defined:

• Engineering software
• Runtime software

Engineering software

This includes all software products for creating (engineering) user software, e.g. for configuring, programming, parameterizing, testing, commissioning, or servicing. Data generated with engineering software or executable programs can be duplicated for your own use or for use by third parties free-of-charge.

Runtime software

This includes all software products required for the operation of plants/machines, e.g. operating system, basic system, system expansions, drivers, etc.
The duplication of the runtime software or executable files created with the runtime software for your own use or for use by third parties is subject to a charge. You can find information about license fees according to use in the ordering data (e.g. in the catalog). Examples of categories of use include per CPU, per installation, per channel, per instance, per axis, per control loop, per variable, etc.
Information about extended rights of use for parameterization/configuration tools supplied as integral components of the scope of delivery of the runtime software can be found in the accompanying readme files.

License types

Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies offers various types of software license:

• Floating License
• Single License
• Rental License
• Rental Floating License
• Trial License
• Demo License
• Demo Floating License

Floating License

The software may be installed by the licensee for internal use on any number of devices. Only the concurrent user is licensed. The concurrent user is the person using the program. Use begins when the software is started. One license is required for each concurrent user.

Single License

Unlike the Floating License, only one installation of the software is permitted per license. The type of use licensed is specified in the ordering data and in the Certificate of License (CoL). Types of use include, for example, per instance, per axis, per channel, etc.
One Single License is required for each type of use defined.

Rental License

The Rental License supports the "sporadic use" of engineering software. Once the license key has been installed, the software can be used for a defined time (the operating hours do not have to be consecutive). One license is required for each installation of the software.

Rental Floating License

The Rental Floating License corresponds to the Rental License; however, a license is not required for each installation of the software. Instead, one license per object (e.g. user or device) is required.

Trial License

A Trial License supports "short-term use" of the software in a non-productive context, e.g. for testing and evaluation purposes. It can be transferred to another license.

Demo License

A Demo License supports "sporadic use" of the engineering software in a non-productive context, e.g. for testing and evaluation purposes. It can be transferred to another license. Once the license key has been installed, the software can be used for a defined time (the operating hours do not have to be consecutive).
One license is required for each installation of the software.

Demo Floating License

The Demo Floating License corresponds to the Demo License; however, a license is not required for each installation of the software. Instead, one license per object (e.g. user or device) is required.

Certificate of License (CoL)

The CoL is the licensee's proof that the use of the software has been licensed by Siemens. A CoL is required for every type of use and must be kept in a safe place.

Downgrading

The licensee is permitted to use the software or an earlier version/release of the software, provided that the licensee owns such a version/release and its use is technically feasible.

Available versions

Software is constantly being updated. The delivery versions

• PowerPack
• Upgrade

can be used to access these updates.

Existing bug fixes are supplied with the ServicePack delivery version.

PowerPack

PowerPacks can be used to upgrade to more powerful software.

The licensee receives a new license agreement and CoL (Certificate of License) with the PowerPack. This CoL, together with the CoL for the original product, proves that the new software is licensed.
A separate PowerPack must be purchased for each original license of the software to be replaced.

Upgrade

An upgrade allows a newer, available version of the software to be used under the condition that a license for a previous version has already been acquired. The licensee receives a new license agreement and CoL (Certificate of License) with the upgrade. This CoL, together with the CoL for the previous version, proves that the new version is licensed.
A separate upgrade must be purchased for each original license of the software to be upgraded.

ServicePack

ServicePacks are used to debug existing products. ServicePacks may be duplicated for use as prescribed according to the number of existing original licenses.

License key

Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies offers software products with and without license key.
The license key serves as an electronic license stamp and is also the "switch" for activating the software (Floating License, Rental License, etc.)
The complete installation of software products requiring license keys includes the program to be licensed (the software) and the license key (which represents the license).

Software Update Service (SUS)

Within the framework of the SUS contract, you are provided with all software updates for the relevant product at no cost over a period of one year from the date of invoice. The contract is automatically extended by a further year unless canceled three months before expiration.

The prerequisite for agreeing to an SUS is the presence of the current version of the relevant software.

You can download information on license conditions under
https://www.siemens.com/automation/salesmaterial-as/catalog/en/terms_of_trade_en.pdf