Technical data

Installing Software and Hardware
TeleService V6.1 Service Software for SIMATIC S7 and C7
A5E00921336-01
2-3
2.2 Usage Rights through the Automation License
Manager
Automation License Manager
To work with TeleSevice, you require a product-specific license key (right to use
the product) that is installed using the Automation License Manager.
The Automation License Manager is a software product of Siemens AG. It is used
to manage license keys (technical form of licenses) in various systems.
The Automation License Manager is located:
• On the installation medium of the software product for which a license key is
required, or
• On a separate installation medium, and
• On the Web site of A&D Customer Support of Siemens AG as a download.
An online help system is integrated in the Automation License Manager and you
can start this for a specific context using the
F1 key or open the menu command
Help > Help on the License Manager. This help system provides you with
detailed information on the functions and handling of the Automation License
Manager.
Licenses
To use license-protected TeleService program packages, you require licenses.
A license provides the right to use products. This right takes the form of:
• The CoL (Certificate of License) and
• The license key.
Certificate of License (CoL)
The "Certificate of License" the legal proof of the right to use the software. The
product many only be used by the owner of the CoL or an authorized person.