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Version: 5.5

Licensing

OPC Router offers flexible licensing models and can be operated without a license in 2-hour demo mode. In this mode, all functions are available, but after two hours, the runtime environment terminates data transfers, which can be reactivated for another two hours by manually restarting the program. The two licensing models, Perpetual and Subscription, are explained below.

Licensing options​

Perpetual​

  • One-time payment for unlimited use.
  • Includes basic functions such as scripts, calculators, data transfers, and more.
  • Expandable with additional plug-ins, add-ons, and ETL tools.
  • Entitlement to maintenance and support must be purchased separately and is valid for one year. This entitlement can be renewed annually to continue receiving support and updates.

Subscription​

  • Annually adjustable rental license with different levels.
  • Includes maintenance and support for the duration of the subscription.
  • Divided into three levels: Plain, Standard, and Enterprise
  • Each level offers a basic set of functions with the option of expansion

A subscription license is valid for a limited period of time. When the license expires, a new license must be installed or the license must be renewed in order to continue using OPC Router productively. Automatic license synchronization can do this for you in the background.

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Attention: For subscription licenses, a new license must be installed before the subscription expires in order to maintain full operation, otherwise the system will revert to 2-hour demo mode.

A detailed overview of the license levels can be found in the chapter [license levels.md](license levels.md "mention").

Further information on the available licenses and models can be found on our website: License models for OPC Router.

Additional licenses​

Inray also offers demo and education licenses. These behave in the same way as subscription licenses.

If you have any questions about these licenses, please contact our sales department.

License activation​

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Note: Licenses must be activated on the system. A license portal is available for this purpose. This portal allows for easy management and activation of licenses to ensure smooth use of the OPC Router.

  • Online activation:

    • Possible with or without synchronization.
    • Without synchronization, only the activation information is exchanged automatically.
    • With synchronization, extensions or renewals are synchronized automatically.

  • Offline activation:

    • Requires the exchange of an activation file via a system with Internet access.
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Note: In container operation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), online synchronization is required if it is operated without a TPM2 module.

[docker-container-mit-tpm2.md](../introduction_installation/deployment-docker/docker-container-mit-tpm2.md "mention")

  • Licensing via environment variables
    • For licensing via environment variables, the system must have Internet access.