Open the software using the icon on the desktop or a menu command.
1. In the Windows start bar, select Start > Siemens Automation > Automation License
Manager.
2. Follow the instructions of the Automation License Manager.
Transferring license keys via programming device/PC
The Automation License Manager is pre-installed on a programming device/PC with STEP 7 and
the CPU 1515SP PC2.
1. Connect the CPU 1515SP PC2 to a programming device/PC.
2. Connect the supplied USB stick to the programming device/PC.
3. Select the menu command Start > Siemens Automation > Automation License Manager.
4. Select the menu command Edit > Connect computer and enter the IP address of the
CPU 1515SP PC2.
5. if the option "Forbid license keys transfer from local computer" is disabled on the source
computer, drag the license keys from the USB stick to the system partition C: of the
CPU 1515SP PC2.
Backing up license keys for restore and repair
Note
Loss of license keys
A SIMATIC license key cannot be copied or duplicated. No more license key copies exist on the
USB stick once you have dragged the license keys from the USB stick to your CPU 1515SP PC2.
Secure your purchased license keys before restoring the delivery state (Restore) or in the case
of repair. To do this, move the license keys to a USB stick and keep this stick in a safe place.
If an error occurs on your license keys on the CPU 1515SP PC2, please contact your Siemens
representative. Make sure to have the "Certificate of License" (CoL) to hand.
Reference
For additional information on licenses, refer to the Automation License Manager manual. You
can find the manual on the CPU 1515SP PC2 under Start > All Programs > Siemens Automation
> Documentation and on the Internet
56956174).
You can find more information on the UWF write filter in the section: Protective function for
data carriers (Page 62).
CPU 1515SP PC2 (F/T/TF)
Operating Instructions, 03/2023, A5E42603425-AC
8.3 Initial commissioning an open controller
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
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