How to License a New Predator Installation

How to License a New Predator Installation

Overview

The following article explains how to license a new install of a Predator product. 

Requirements

  1. Local Administrator Rights
  2. Serial Number and Access Code
  3. USB SIM

Licensing a New Installation

  1. Plug in the USB SIM into the PC (this will need to remain plugged in permanently) 
  2. Locate the shortcut to launch your Predator application
  3. While holding the Shift key, right click the Predator shortcut and click Run as administrator
  4. Upon success, the Registration Information screen will appear
  5. Fill out Name and Company
  6. Copy and paste Serial Number and Access Code into applicable fields
  7. Leave License Type set to "Unknown"
  8. Click OK when done

  9. Upon success, the Predator application will launch

Troubleshooting

The following articles require a Shop Floor Automations Portal account. When prompted, create an account to gain access to the articles.
  1. SIM Wrapper Error 5 is a common error, see the following article for more information (link)
  2. SIM Wrapper Error 14 is a common error, see the following article for more information (link)
  3. If using FLM to license, see the following article for more information (link)

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