Siemens SIMATIC

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

Requirements

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.

Current monitoring capabilities through 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.

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

Open a browser and go to http://localhost:5090/.
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. IMAGE 21
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. IMAGE 33
Go to Vendors. Click Add Vendor, enter the name, then click Confirm.

Go to Log Files. IMAGE 46
Go to Log Files.

Click Add Log File, then either enter the path manually or browse for it using the magnifying glass icon.
Click Add Log File, then either enter the path manually or browse for it using the magnifying glass icon.
Select the log file, then click Open.
From the drop-down, select vendor Siemens SIMATIC.
Click Continue.

Click Save. IMAGE 59
Click Save.

Configure OpenLM Platform
Log in to OpenLM Platform.
From Menu, go to License Servers.

On left menu, select Pending Server
On left menu, select Pending Server
On the list, select the SIMATIC license manager and click on Approve and Merge

Verifying the configuration
In OpenLM Web Interface -> Menu -> License Servers Live -> Server Statistics.
Ensure SIMATIC appears in the list with a green status indicator.