By combining CodeMeter from the outset with new B & R hardware , their users can benefit from the same degree of protection for their products that B & R has been enjoying .
A Single Technology for Two Purposes
More and more features of industrial machine and manufacturing systems are determined only by the software controlling them , from the production plans to the machine data itself . Such know-how is invaluable for mechanical engineers and deserves strong ring-fencing to prevent tampering , be it by ruthless competitors , criminal outfits , or simply careless operators .
With Technology Guarding , the clients of B & R receive a USB dongle alongside their equipment ( CmStick / C ) which offers licensing functionality for their software running on a B & R PLC . Code- Meter licensing methods are already integrated into Automation Studio , the Integrated Development Environment used to build software for B & R PLCs , to help B & R clients accelerate and facilitate the integration of licensing capabilities .
They can use the same USB dongle to store licenses for B & R software packages created and delivered by B & R as well as licenses of the software generated and rolled out by themselves . With this option , they can implement their own license models and count on a reliable revenue stream for their assets .
Also , CodeMeter License Central is used to create and deliver licenses for B & R software packages . B & R clients can use their own CodeMeter License Central to deliver licenses to their users .
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