Studio License — B&r Automation
You have two primary ways to "hold" your license. Choosing the right one depends on how often you switch computers. Technology Guard (USB Dongle) The "Technology Guard" is a physical USB hardware key.
Teams sharing a single license across multiple workstations. Software Activation (Product Key)
| License Type | What it enables | Typical User | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Full IDE for one engineer (project mgmt, configuration, programming, diagnostics). | PLC programmer, motion engineer | | AS Network (Floating) | Shared license pool on a server. Engineers check out a license when launching AS and return it when done. | Engineering teams (2–20+ people) | | AS Runtime | License for the target hardware (X20, ACOPOS, Power Panel, etc.) to execute a project. | Machine builder (runtime on each controller) | | AS Simulation | Run a virtual controller on your PC for offline testing. | Developer without physical hardware | | Add‑on Licenses | Specific features: mapp components, CNC, robotics, OPC UA, safety (SafeDESIGNER), etc. | Advanced applications | b&r automation studio license
| License type | Typical location | | :--- | :--- | | USB dongle driver | C:\BrAutomation\AS4\Bin\DongleDriver | | Key files (runtime) | Loaded via AS online menu | | License Server config | C:\ProgramData\B&R\LicenseServer | | License Manager tool | C:\BrAutomation\AS4\Bin\AsLicenseManager.exe |
Designed for testing, this free license offers unrestricted functionality but forbids commercial use . It can be extended for additional 90-day periods as needed. You have two primary ways to "hold" your license
Generate a request file to upload to the B&R website if your engineering PC lacks internet access. Upgrade Policy
Automation Studio is modular. Beyond the base environment, you might need specific licenses for advanced toolkits: Teams sharing a single license across multiple workstations
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Once expired, you cannot save projects or compile code. 2. Professional License Target: Full-time automation engineers.
A Site License allows unlimited users at a single location, while a Corporate License covers all company sites and affiliates worldwide.