Enabling option licenses (offline authentication of multiple licenses together)
If your PC has Epson RC+ 8.0 installed, is connected to a Controller, but cannot connect to the Internet, use this authentication method. This authentication method uses an authentication list file to collectively authenticate multiple licenses.
Prepare a PC with Internet access and install Epson RC+ 8.0. In addition, there must be a means of transferring files between two PCs.
Select [Authentication List] from the [License Configuration] window to display the following window showing the authentication status of the license.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| License key | Displays license keys registered in the authentication list. |
| Serial # | Displays the serial number of the license-enabling Controller. |
| Status | Displays the authentication status of the license key. |
| Output Authentication List | Outputs the authentication list to a file. |
| Load Authentication List | Loads the authentication list from a file. |
| Execute Authentication | Registers the license key, which is registered in the list, at the authentication site. |
| Enable Execution | Registers the license key, which is authenticated at the authentication site, to the Controller and enables it. |
| Remove | Deletes an item from the authentication list. |
Purchasing a license
Purchase an option-enabling license from the supplier of your region.
Creating an authentication list file
Perform the following steps from Epson RC+ 8.0 on a PC connected to the Controller.
Connect to the Controller for which you want to enable the option.
From the [License Configuration] window, select [Controller]-[Options].
Click the [Enable] button.
Enter the license key in the text box. If you acquired the license certificate as a file, click the [Load] button to specify the file.
Select [Offline Authentication] and click [Next].
Click [Register Authentication List].
Check the results window and click [Finish].
From the [License Configuration] window, select [Authentication List].
Check the list of license keys and serial numbers displayed.
Click [Output Authentication List] to save the authentication list file.
Registration to authentication site
Perform the following steps from Epson RC+ 8.0 on a PC with Internet access:
Using a USB flash drive or similar device, transfer the authentication list file saved in "Creating an authentication list" to a PC with Internet access.
From the [License Configuration] window, select [Authentication List].
Click [Load Authentication List] to load the authentication list file.
Check the list of license keys and serial numbers displayed and click [Execute Authentication].
Confirm that the authentication status has been updated.
Click [Output Authentication List] to save the list to file.
After saving, you can clear the list by clicking [Remove].
Enabling to Controller
Perform the following steps from Epson RC+ 8.0 on the PC connected to the Controller:
Using a USB flash drive or similar device, transfer the authentication list file saved in "Registration to authentication site" to the PC connected to the Controller.
From the [License Configuration] window, select [Authentication List].
Click [Load Authentication List] to load the authentication list file.
Check the list of license keys and serial numbers displayed and click [Enable Execution].
Connect to the Controller for which you want to enable the option.
Select the license key you want to enable. Selecting [All] will collectively enable the license keys corresponding to the currently connected Controllers.
Check the option name displayed and click [Next].
Check the results window and click [Finish].
Close the [License Configuration] window.
The controller will be automatically restarted.