Outdated CodeMeter runtime versions can cause communication errors with modern CODESYS License Central servers. Update CodeMeter during your routine software maintenance cycles.
: The portal will provide a .WibuCmRaU update file.
Import that file back into the License Manager on the offline device. 4. Verification
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: Move this file to a computer with internet and upload it to CODESYS License Central Download Update codesys license activation
Select the option if activating a tool for the IDE (e.g., Static Analysis). Select Device if activating a runtime license for a PLC.
Upload a (.WibuCmRaC) generated from your device or dongle.
Keep the CodeMeter driver updated, as this is the underlying technology for CODESYS licensing.
Fixed installations where hardware components will not change. Import that file back into the License Manager
If your automation PC or PLC is completely isolated from the internet for security reasons, you must perform an offline file transfer. Step 1: Generate a Context File (.WibuCmRaC) Open > License Manager in CODESYS.
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: Enter your Ticket ID on the site to generate and download a license update file ( .WibuCmRaU Import to Device
If using a physical dongle, ensure the USB indicator light is green. If using a Softcontainer, verify that the Wibu CodeMeter service is actively running in your operating system's services menu. Hardware Change Invalidates Softcontainer This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted
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There are two primary ways to activate a CODESYS license: (easiest, requires an internet connection) and Offline Activation (for secure, isolated industrial environments). Method A: Online Activation (Recommended)
You can move the license between different PCs or controllers simply by unplugging the USB dongle and plugging it into the new device. It protects against software-based hardware failures. 2. Prerequisites for Activation