All SIMATIC MV440 stationary optical code reader are basic units under the terms of the "Object recognition" functionality, which is subject to license. This object recognition functionality is enabled by transferring the license key from the supplied USB flash drive to the MV440 optical reader by means of SIMATIC License Manager.

The functionality is available without a license in demo mode. This function subject to licensing is fully available without performance restrictions in Demo mode. Only output of the results on the communication channels is disrupted. Users can therefore determine in Demo mode whether the functions and performance fulfill their requirements.