Siemens SIMATIC

This document describes how to interface OpenLM with Siemens SIMATIC to monitor license usage and obtain statistics.

Before you begin

To query Siemens SIMATIC, install:

• OpenLM Platform
• OpenLM Broker v25.x or higher installed on the same machine as SIMATIC, and approve it in Broker Hub.

Monitoring capabilities

Current monitoring capabilities through OpenLM Broker:

Report resolution	License totals	License usage	Denials reporting	Borrowed license reporting	Expiration date reporting	Multiple server redundancy
By minute	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No

Configure OpenLM Broker

Diagram of OpenLM interface with Siemens SIMATIC

Broker reads the Siemens SIMATIC log file. Once read, data is compiled and sent to OpenLM Server.

Add manually

OpenLM Broker must be installed and configured to report to OpenLM Server before continuing:

1. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:5090/.

2. Click License Managers, then Add License Manager.

   In the pop-up, select the license manager type, enter any port number (for example, 888), then click Add.

   Go to Vendors. Click Add Vendor, enter the name, then click Confirm.

   Go to Log Files.

   Click Add Log File, then either enter the path manually or browse for it using the magnifying glass icon.

3. Select the log file, then click Open.

4. From the drop-down, select vendor Siemens SIMATIC.

5. Click Continue.

   Click Save.

   Configure OpenLM Platform

Approve Siemens SIMATIC in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to License Servers → Pending Server.
3. Select the Siemens SIMATIC license manager, then select Approve and Merge.

Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to License Servers Live → Server Statistics.
2. Confirm Siemens SIMATIC appears with a green status indicator.

note

It can take up to 3 minutes for the status to update for a new connection.