Siemens SIMATIC HMI - Updating the Operating System of the HMI Device

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5.8 Managing add-ons and license keys
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168 Operating Instructions, 08/2018, A5E36770603-AC
5.8
Managing add-ons and license keys
5.8.1
Managing add-ons
Introduction
You can install the following add-ons on an HMI device:
● Add-ons supplied with WinCC
● Add-ons purchased separately from WinCC
The HMI device type determines which add-ons can be installed.
For an overview of available add-ons, refer to "Introduction to WinCC".
Requirement
● The HMI device is connected to the configuration PC.
● The PG/PC interface is set.
● The HMI device is selected in the project tree.
● The HMI device is switched on.
Procedure
To install an add-on on the HMI device, follow these steps:
1. Select the "Options" command in the "Online > HMI device maintenance" menu.
All available add-ons and those already installed are shown.
2. You may also click "Device status" to display the add-ons installed on the HMI device.
3. To install an add-on on the HMI device, select the add-on and use ">>" to transfer it to the
list of installed add-ons.
4. Click "<<" to remove an add-on from the HMI device.
5. To start the installation or removal, click "OK".
Result
The selected add-ons have been installed on the HMI device or removed from the HMI
device.
See also
Transferring license keys (Page 169)