You can use the Geo SCADA Expert Dongle Field Exchange Utility to upgrade a dongle license. The Dongle Field Exchange Utility upgrades the license on your existing dongle, so a new hardware dongle is not required.
If you have a valid SCADACare support agreement, you are entitled to license updates for new features free of charge. If you do not have a valid agreement or wish to expand your license, you should contact your Geo SCADA Expert or SCADACare support provider. For example, you will need to contact your provider if you wish to upgrade your license to expand the maximum number of points allowed in your database.
To upgrade a dongle license:
- In Windows, select the Start menu. Scroll down the alphabetical list of installed applications and expand the EcoStruxure Geo SCADA folder.
- Select the Dongle Field Exchange Utility option.
The Dongle Field Exchange Utility runs.
- Make sure that the Geo SCADA Expert hardware dongle is connected to the computer.
- Select the Get Locking Code button on the Field Exchange Utility.
A locking code is shown in the field above the Get Locking Code button. - Locate the serial number for the dongle. The serial number is located on the back of the DVD case that contained your Geo SCADA Expert installation disk. It is also provided on a sticker attached to the hardware dongle.
- Send an e-mail to your Geo SCADA Expert license provider. The e-mail needs to contain:
- The locking code
- The serial number for your hardware dongle
- Details of the changes you wish to make to your license.
- Your Geo SCADA Expert provider will send you an update code. When you receive your update code, enter it in the Update License field on the Dongle Field Exchange Utility.
- Select the Update License button.
The new license settings are stored in your hardware dongle. - Close the Dongle Field Exchange Utility.