Automation License Manager

To use STEP 7 PLC programs software, you require a product-specific license key.
Starting with STEP 7 V5.3, this key is installed with the Automation
License Manager.

The Automation License Manager is a software product from Siemens AG. It is
used to manage the license keys (license modules) for all systems.




The Automation License Manager is located in the following places:
• On the installation device for a software product that's request a license key
• On a separate installation device
-From storage device such as Diskket, Thumb drive.
• As a download from the Internet page of A&D Customer Support at Siemens
AG

The Automation License Manager has its own integrated online help. To obtain
help after the license manager is installed, press F1 or select the Help > Help on
License Manager. This online help contains detailed information on the
functionality and operation of the Automation License Manager.