B&R uses a . There is no single "Automation Studio license." Instead, you license the specific components you need.
Use AS License Manager (standalone tool, installed with Automation Studio) to diagnose and repair licenses without opening the IDE. b&r automation studio license
| License Type | What it enables | Typical User | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Full IDE for one engineer (project mgmt, configuration, programming, diagnostics). | PLC programmer, motion engineer | | AS Network (Floating) | Shared license pool on a server. Engineers check out a license when launching AS and return it when done. | Engineering teams (2–20+ people) | | AS Runtime | License for the target hardware (X20, ACOPOS, Power Panel, etc.) to execute a project. | Machine builder (runtime on each controller) | | AS Simulation | Run a virtual controller on your PC for offline testing. | Developer without physical hardware | | Add‑on Licenses | Specific features: mapp components, CNC, robotics, OPC UA, safety (SafeDESIGNER), etc. | Advanced applications | B&R uses a
Specifically for machine operators. It is a non-subscription, permanent license used for maintenance and diagnostics. It typically cannot create new projects or download automatic updates. | License Type | What it enables |