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3.3. Viewing License Information
Connect the BCOM-USB device and launch the ASE License/Firmware Update program.
Information about the BCOM-USB device will be displayed. The values shown will include
Windows COM port assignments, serial number of the BCOM-USB device, current rmware
version number, entitlement date, licensed products and features.
Figure 13: License and Device Information
• Ports – Two serial ports should be displayed. Windows assigns the COM port numbers.
• Serial Number – Serial number of the ASE BCOM-USB device. This number will match the
serial number afxed to the bottom of the device.
• Firmware Version – Currently installed version of BCOM-USB device rmware
• Entitlement Date – Software maintenance expiration date. The ASE2000V2 Test Set release
must have a build date earlier than this date.
• Products Licensed – This displays “ASE2000 Version 1 Only” if not licensed for ASE2000V2
Test Set operation. Otherwise, “ASE2000 Versions 1 and 2” will be shown.
• Valid Until – This will show “December 31, 9998” for a permanent license. If the license is
temporary the license expiration date will be shown. A temporary license is issued when the
BCOM-USB device is part of an exchange or upgrade and ASE has not yet received the unit
being swapped. Once ASE receives the old unit, a permanent license will be issued. See
below for installation instructions of the new license.
• Times Run (Limit) – Displays the number of times a non-permanent or non-version 2 license
has launched the ASE2000V2 Test Set
• Testing Capabilities – Any extra features enabled by this license
• 61850 Support – Displays information regarding any of the ASE-61850 Suite products (not
currently used with the BCOM-USB device)
If the BCOM-USB device is not connected, a warning will appear. Connect the BCOM-USB
device and click “Detect Device”. Check driver installation and USB cable connection if this
condition persists.
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