FactoryTalk® Optix™
 Runtime Entitlement

This section explains the process of purchasing, allocating and activating a
FactoryTalk® Optix™
 Runtime entitlement. Without an entitlement, a
FactoryTalk® Optix™
 Runtime runs in a 2-hour demo and shuts down automatically
IMPORTANT: To limit access to the firewall of your application to only the entitlement on the
FactoryTalk® Hub™
 server, we recommend that you add the server to the allow list. (*.cloud.rockwellautomation.com).
  1. To purchase a
    FactoryTalk® Optix™
     Runtime entitlement, follow the instructions in Purchase a FactoryTalk Optix Studio Pro entitlement, but select the appropriate
    FactoryTalk® Optix™
     Runtime entitlement package.
    TIP:
    FactoryTalk® Optix™
     Runtime Entitlements can be purchased as either a subscription or perpetual with maintenance. For additional assistance, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales office.
  2. To allocate the Runtime entitlement, follow the instructions in Allocate a FactoryTalk Optix Studio Pro entitlement to your organization, but select the
    FactoryTalk® Optix™
     Runtime entitlement.
  3. Steps to activate or upgrade an entitlement on a computer or Target Devices depend on device type and whether the device is online or offline.
FactoryTalk Optix Online Devices
This image shows examples of online devices in a FactoryTalk Optix application.
FactoryTalk Optix Offline Devices
This image shows examples of offline devices in a FactoryTalk Optix application.
FactoryTalk® Optix™
 Entitlement Upgrades
An upgrade to your
FactoryTalk® Optix™
 Runtime entitlement can be necessary, for instance, if you must accommodate a computer with a larger capacity. To do this, add an upgrade entitlement on your computer or device that employs
FactoryTalk® Optix™
 Runtime.
TIP: Upgrades are only available with perpetual licenses.
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