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Licensing

OPC Router offers flexible licensing models and can be run without a license in 2-hour demo mode. In this mode, all features are available; however, after two hours, the runtime environment stops data transfers, which can be reactivated for another two hours by manually restarting the application. The two licensing models—Perpetual and Subscription—are explained below.

Regardless of the model, the licenses are unlimited in terms of the number of configured flows and the number and volume of data transfers.

Licensing Options​

Perpetual​

  • One-time payment for unlimited use.
  • Includes basic functions such as scripts, a calculator, data transfers, and more
  • Expandable with additional plug-ins, add-ons, and ETL tools
  • Maintenance and support must be purchased separately at the time of purchase and are valid for one year. This entitlement can be renewed annually to continue receiving support and updates. If the entitlement expires, the OPC Router will continue to run; only support and software updates will no longer be provided.

Subscription​

  • Annually adjustable rental license with various tiers.
  • Includes maintenance and support for the duration of the subscription.
  • Divided into three tiers: Plain, Standard, and Enterprise
  • Each tier offers a set of core features with the option for expansion

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

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Upon expiration of a subscription license, the right of use expires. Configuration and diagnostic functions will no longer be available from this point on. However, any ongoing production will not be interrupted, as the existing runtime will continue to run temporarily.

For a detailed overview of the license tiers, see the chapter License Tiers

For more information on the available licenses and models, visit our website: License Models for the OPC Router.

Additional Licenses​

Inray also offers demo and education licenses. These function similarly to the subscription license.

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

License Activation​

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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 operation of the OPC Router.

  • Online Activation:
    • Available with or without synchronization.
    • Without synchronization, only the exchange of activation information occurs automatically.
    • With synchronization, extensions or renewals are automatically synchronized.
    • Select the “Automatic Synchronization” option in the “Complete Licensing” dialog box of the online licensing process.
    • The steps in OPC Router are described in “Activating a License in OPC Router.”
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Note: TLS Requirements for the OPC Router Licensing Portal Effective June 10, 2026

Starting June 10, 2026, the OPC Router licensing portal will require up-to-date TLS encryption (TLS 1.2 with strong cipher suites or TLS 1.3). Older Windows systems without the latest security updates may not meet this requirement.

System requirements depending on the activation method:

  • Online licensing and license synchronization: The system on which the OPC Router is running must support current TLS encryption. Otherwise, license activation and automatic license synchronization will fail after this date.
  • Offline Licensing: The activation steps are performed in the OPC Router License Portal via a browser. Ensure that the browser you are using and the system on which the browser is running support current TLS encryption.

If necessary, you can adjust the TLS configuration of your Windows system. For more information, see the Microsoft documentation on TLS cipher suites.

  • Offline Activation:
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In container environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), online synchronization is required if the container is running without a TPM2 module.

Docker containers with TPM2

  • Licensing via Environment Variables

Other pages in this chapter​

  • License Overview in OPC Router – shows in the “License” menu which features are active, along with their license type and remaining term.
  • Renewing a License – how a renewed subscription or maintenance license is applied to the system online (with or without synchronization) and offline.
  • De-licensing – detaches a system from its license so that the license can be used on another system.
  • OPC Router License Portal – the central web-based hub: create an account, manage licenses and licensed systems, release and transfer licenses.