10/5/2013 8:04 PM | |
Joined: 12/22/2006 Last visit: 1/25/2022 Posts: 1742 Rating: (308) |
Hello, If you use 8.x instead of 7.1, you need a 8.x license, You can upgrade from 7.1 to 8.x. Have a look to http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/63098071 You will find order number for upgrades in that link. |
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10/6/2013 11:08 AM | |
Joined: 12/22/2006 Last visit: 1/25/2022 Posts: 1742 Rating: (308) |
Hello, When you upgrade, you always get the latest version. In the link for 8.1: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/52566921 You can read: The SIMATIC NET DVD V8.1 will directly replace the SIMATIC NET DVD V8.0 (2010), because it is functionally compatible. In the link for 8.2 http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/63098071, you can read: The SIMATIC NET DVD V8.2 will directly replace the SIMATIC NET DVD V8.1 (2011), because it is functionally compatible. In the mean time I have detected that the next release (net DVD V12) is also released http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/63098071 There you can read, the SIMATIC NET DVD V12 will directly replace the SIMATIC NET DVD V8.2 (2012), because it is functionally compatible. In all links you have a remark: The SIMATIC NET CD V7.1 will continue to be available in parallel for the Windows XP operating system and the Server 2003 family. Because 8.x and V12 support only newer versions of Windows like Windows 7 (exact list in the links above). Here a link that explain how licensing work for the diffrent versions: http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22090049 |
Last edited by: jklm at: 10/6/2013 11:24 AMLast edited by: jklm at: 10/6/2013 11:11 AMBest regards |
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10/6/2013 9:40 PM | |
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Thank you again. I'll check and keep you informed, |
11/19/2013 8:31 AM | |
Joined: 3/20/2013 Last visit: 4/3/2024 Posts: 676 Rating: (44) |
hey padfoot, regarding the license: 1. yes, you will always get the newest license if you buy a new or a upgrade license (atm it is V12). This license is valid with some lower versions. 2. SOFTNET PNIO and SOFTNET S7 /SOFTNET S7 Lean are different licenses for the same product (SIMATIC NET). As the S7 says with SOFTNET S7 you can use your OPC server with S7-connections. With SOFTNET PNIO you can use PROFINET with your SIMATIC NET version. (Means what you need depend on what you want to implement. I can not say which version is cheaper, perhaps you ask your salesman?) 3. Difference between SOFNET S7 and SOFTNET S7 LEAN: As far as i know with SOFTNET S7 LEan you buy the license to estabslish 8 connections from your OPC server to some PLCs. With SOTFNET S7 you are allowed to use more connections (depending on the used hardware, etc...) I hope i was able to clarify your quetions a bit? Best regards, Fafner |
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