EcoStruxure Machine Expert Licenses

Overview

Various license types of EcoStruxure Machine Expert are available to meet different customer application requirements. They provide a different set of functions and differ in the number of users that can work simultaneously (seats).

oFree License

The Free License is available for free on a single seat after registration. It provides limited access to EcoStruxure Machine Expert functions to allow you to evaluate the software as indicated in the table in section Overview of Licenses and Supported Features for the Free License.

oStandard License

The Standard License is available after registration and activation for up to 10 seats. It provides access to various EcoStruxure Machine Expert functions. Some Add-ons are available separately to provide a high degree of flexibility.

oTrial License

The Trial License provides the functions listed in the table in section Overview of Licenses and Supported Features for 42 days. After this trial period has expired, you have to upgrade or activate the software. Otherwise, limited functions are available as indicated in the table in section Overview of Licenses and Supported Features for the Free License.

oProfessional License

The Professional License is available after registration and activation as a site license for up to 100 seats. It provides access to all EcoStruxure Machine Expert functions, and to all Add-ons.

oUniversity License

The University License is especially dedicated to universities. After registration and activation, all EcoStruxure Machine Expert functions, and some Add-ons are available for free to students.

NOTE: Software installation is independent of the activation of software product licenses.

Overview of Licenses and Supported Features

The table indicates the functions, and Add-ons that are supported (X) by the different licenses:

	Trial License	Free License	Standard License	Professional License	University License
Engineering Functions
Download	X	X	X	X	X
Simulation	X	oSimulation cannot be activated. oProjects which contain devices with activated simulation can be loaded but the simulation mode is disabled.	X	X	X
Soft PLC	X	oA Soft PLC device cannot be added to a project. oProjects which contain Soft PLC devices cannot be opened.	X	X	X
Vijeo-Designer	X	–	X	X	X
Debugging	X	The following commands are not available: oNew Breakpoint oNew Data breakpoint oRun to Cursor oSet Next Statement oShow Current Statement oStep Into oStep Out oStep Over oToggle Breakpoint oView Breakpoints oView Callstack	X	X	X
Online change	X	–	X	X	X
Project archive	X	oA project archive cannot be created. oA project archive cannot be opened.	X	X	X
Web help	X	X	X	X	X
Offline help	X	X	X	X	X
Operation Functions
Webvisu, trend, alarm manager	X	X	X	X	X
IIoT Functions
Cloud protocols (MQTT, JSON)	X	–	X	X	X
PackML	X	–	X	X	X
Efficiency Functions
Libraries (XML,CSV, email, SNTP, FTP, SNMP, HTTP)	X	–	X	X	X
Solution Application libraries (Hoisting, Pumping)	X	–	X	X	X
System libraries	X	X	X	X	X
Smart templates	X	–	–	X	X
Robotic NG library	X	–	–	X	X
Examples	X	X	X	X	X
General Python API	X	–	X	X	X
Quality Functions
ETEST (limited)	X	–	X	X	X
Machine Code Analysis (limited)	X	–	X	X	X
License Types (Seats)
Single (1)	X	Available upon registration	X	X	–
Team (10)	–	–	X	X	–
Site (100)	–	–	–	X	Available upon request
Floating Site (100)	–	–	–	X	–
Add-Ons
Machine Code Analysis (full)	Trial License for add-on included - separate activation required (refer to the menu Help > Manage Licenses... in the Logic Builder)	–	To be ordered separately	–	X
J1939	X	–	X	X	X
SVN Multi-User	Trial License for add-on included - separate activation required (refer to the menu Help > Manage Licenses... in the Logic Builder)	–	To be ordered separately	X	X
ETEST (full)	Trial License for add-on included - separate activation required (refer to the menu Help > Manage Licenses... in the Logic Builder)	–	To be ordered separately	X	X

Any of these licenses supports the available Schneider Electric controller platforms.

The SQL Gateway has a unique, single seat license that can be ordered separately.

Information on License Status

You can find information about your current license status (trial or permanent license)

oAt the top right of the Get started dialog.

oUnder Logic Builder > Help > About > License.

Activating the License

You can activate the license of your software product to get a permanent license.

License activation can be performed using the following software:

Software	Location
Schneider Electric License Manager	Start > Programs > Schneider Electric > License Manager > License Manager
EcoStruxure Machine Expert Logic Builder	Menu Help > Manage Licenses...

If the trial period of your software product expires before you have activated a license, a free license is offered when you launch the Logic Builder. The following dialog box is displayed, allowing you to perform a registration to enable the free license:

After you have performed the registration procedure, restart the Logic Builder to use EcoStruxure Machine Expert with the free license that supports the functions as indicated in the table Overview of Licenses and Supported Features. If you intend to use an unsupported feature, a dialog box is displayed offering to open the Manage licenses dialog box for you to activate the corresponding license upon clicking the Yes button.

Schneider Electric License Manager

You can start the Schneider Electric License Manager

oFrom the dialog that reminds you to activate the license.

oFrom the EcoStruxure Machine Expert PC via Start > Programs > Schneider Electric > License Manager > License Manager.

You can use the Schneider Electric License Manager to activate (update, return, repair) your Schneider Electric software products licenses.

Further, you can display and manage the licenses activated with the Schneider Electric License Manager.

For detailed information, refer to the online help of the Schneider Electric License Manager.

Activation Principle and Methods

After ordering and paying for a product, you receive an activation ID. With this activation ID, you can send an activation request to Schneider Electric. Upon confirmation, an activation response from Schneider Electric is sent (see the table below).

The data in the activation response is validated by the Schneider Electric License Manager and added to the trusted storage.

Now you can use the software product within the scope of your license.

There are different ways to exchange the activation request and activation response:

Activation method	Internet access required	Format of activation request / response
By web	Yes	The Schneider Electric License Manager generates the activation request and transmits the data through an Internet connection to the Schneider Electric License Server. The activation response is automatically received and processed by the Schneider Electric License Manager.
By web portal By e-mail	No	The Schneider Electric License Manager generates an XML request file. The XML request file needs to be submitted to Schneider Electric through the Software Licensing Web Portal or by email. In response, an XML response file is provided for download in the Software Licensing Web Portal or sent by email, respectively. To complete the activation, the XML response file needs to be loaded in the Schneider Electric License Manager.
By phone	This option is only available if no Internet connection is detected.	The Schneider Electric License Manager generates a Short code request. The Short code request is a string of characters and digits which needs to be given to the operator during a phone call with the Software Registration Center. During the call, another Short code is generated, this time by the operator, and given to you to complete the registration. To complete the activation, the Short code response needs to be entered in the Schneider Electric License Manager.

Activation method

Internet access required

Format of activation request / response

By web

Yes

The Schneider Electric License Manager generates the activation request and transmits the data through an Internet connection to the Schneider Electric License Server. The activation response is automatically received and processed by the Schneider Electric License Manager.

By web portal

By e-mail

The Schneider Electric License Manager generates an XML request file. The XML request file needs to be submitted to Schneider Electric through the Software Licensing Web Portal or by email. In response, an XML response file is provided for download in the Software Licensing Web Portal or sent by email, respectively. To complete the activation, the XML response file needs to be loaded in the Schneider Electric License Manager.

By phone

This option is only available if no Internet connection is detected.

The Schneider Electric License Manager generates a Short code request. The Short code request is a string of characters and digits which needs to be given to the operator during a phone call with the Software Registration Center. During the call, another Short code is generated, this time by the operator, and given to you to complete the registration. To complete the activation, the Short code response needs to be entered in the Schneider Electric License Manager.

For detailed information, refer to the online help of the Schneider Electric License Manager.

Additional Functions of the Schneider Electric License Manager

The table gives a description of the additional functions:

Function	Description
Update	You can update a software product license. After update, it provides more capabilities and/or more features. After updating to a later license version, you can still use the earlier version of your software product.
Return	You can return a software product license. For example, if you buy a new PC and want to run the software on this PC, you must return the license. After return, it is available for activation on another PC. The number of returns per year is restricted (depending on the type of license).
Repair	You can repair a software product license for further usage after it becomes untrusted. A license can become untrusted due to PC configuration modifications (for example: new operating system, replacement of hardware components, or adjusting date and time back to an earlier date and time).

Function

Description

Update

You can update a software product license. After update, it provides more capabilities and/or more features.

After updating to a later license version, you can still use the earlier version of your software product.

Return

You can return a software product license.

For example, if you buy a new PC and want to run the software on this PC, you must return the license. After return, it is available for activation on another PC.

The number of returns per year is restricted (depending on the type of license).

Repair

You can repair a software product license for further usage after it becomes untrusted.

A license can become untrusted due to PC configuration modifications (for example: new operating system, replacement of hardware components, or adjusting date and time back to an earlier date and time).