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Control Software Licenses

If a Control Software license that is too small is chosen initially, it is possible to upgrade to a larger one by ordering one, or several expansion items. The 800xA Wizards helps to do the calculation in this scenario as well. Each PM type has internally a unique Controller Capacity Points figure that relates to the capacity for the controller. While ordering the different controller licenses, the total Controller Capacity Points are automatically calculated and summed up in the license. The 800xA system validates the actual points count against the current license; the license will be granted as long as there are enough points in the license.

The licensing model for the Control Software Integration has changed in 800xA 5.1. Licensing is now scaled on installed controller capacity instead of licensing on connected signals and devices to the controllers (CLPs). This change has been made to make the calculation of required Control Software licenses easier. Each installed controller or redundant pair in the plant requires a separate Control Software license, which is ordered through the price list. The easiest way to calculate the licenses is by using the 800xA Wizard. Each controller type has its own license, where the price of it depends on the capacity of the controller.

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