In order to activate the application, a software protection device must be connected to the computer. The device is called a CmStick and is available in different forms:
Ø A small USB device: CmStick, CmStick/C
Ø A small SD card CmCard/SD, suitable for use in a laptop.
Ø A PC Card (CmCard/M, Cardbus, 32 Bit)
Ø An Express Card|34 (CmCard/E)
Without the appropriate valid licenses programmed on the CmStick, W-CODE and its options will be disabled.
CmStick CmStick/C
CmCard/SD CmCard/M CmCard/E
After the installation of the software on the computer, the
icon will be presented in the
tray icon area.
Note: When a CmStick is plugged into an USB socket of a LCD monitor, the CmStick will not be detected by the software protection server if the monitor is switched off.
Warining: Never try to debug the W-PCI, W-PCIe or W-CODE software. This will disable all the licenses on the CMStick.
You can find more information regarding the CodeMeter and CmStick in the related help file.