Using Codesys runtime for Linux and thinking of the process of preparing multiple such systems for my customer. I don't necessarily have physical access to these units, they can be (very) remote.
The idea so far is to use an image to install the Linux OS and codesys runtime.
Application updates can be done by distribution of the PlcLogic/Application/application.app and application.crc files.
But whats the most practical way of managing the license for these units? Do each controller need to be physically connected to a License Manager instance or can licenses be distributed by means of a license file for each unit?
I believe that the license should be stored in soft containers for each unit.
Help and insights appreciated!
Per
Last edit: pernockham 2025-04-04
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You need to activate an individual license (ticket number) for each device.
THe hardware of each device is unique, so you cannot copy a soft container from one device to another.
This license can be installed in a local (wibu - codemeter) soft container, or you could optionally activate it on a hardware (USB) key.
The benefit of the key is that you can easily move it to another device, nor does it get lost when you replace parts of the hardware of the device or completely overwrite the image.
Using Codesys runtime for Linux and thinking of the process of preparing multiple such systems for my customer. I don't necessarily have physical access to these units, they can be (very) remote.
The idea so far is to use an image to install the Linux OS and codesys runtime.
Application updates can be done by distribution of the PlcLogic/Application/application.app and application.crc files.
But whats the most practical way of managing the license for these units? Do each controller need to be physically connected to a License Manager instance or can licenses be distributed by means of a license file for each unit?
I believe that the license should be stored in soft containers for each unit.
Help and insights appreciated!
Per
Last edit: pernockham 2025-04-04
You need to activate an individual license (ticket number) for each device.
THe hardware of each device is unique, so you cannot copy a soft container from one device to another.
This license can be installed in a local (wibu - codemeter) soft container, or you could optionally activate it on a hardware (USB) key.
The benefit of the key is that you can easily move it to another device, nor does it get lost when you replace parts of the hardware of the device or completely overwrite the image.
See: https://store.codesys.com/en/codesys-key.html