To start an app successfully, there must be enough available licenses (on the HOME system). The licenses are only required when an app is operational, and are independent of the app server(s).

In most cases, but not all, the licensing can be achieved using perpetual licenses (of a certain type) OR an equivalent amount of credits. More information about which licenses are, and are not, supported by the Lawo Flex licensing model can be found in HOME Apps - Available License Options.

This topic provides information that is specific to this app.

Introduction

The HOME TPG differs slightly from other HOME Apps, as up to 10 TPGs, that produce SMPTE ST 2110-20 (uncompressed) video and ST 2110-30/31 audio streams, can be operational without using any purchased licenses or credits.

This works as follows:

  • Each HOME Apps system is delivered with 10x Output - ST 2110-20/30/31 perpetual licenses.
  • If more than 10x ST 2110-20 TPGs are required, then the additional Output - ST 2110-20/30/31  licenses can be achieved using either a perpetual license (per app) or an equivalent amount credits.
  • If a TPG is configured to use a different transport type, such as ST 2110-22 (JPEG-XS), SRT, NDI or WebRTC, then the matching Output license is required. Note that, in the current release, these can be achieved using perpetual licenses only; it is not possible to use credits.

How many licenses do I need?

The total licensing requirement for a HOME TPG is dependent on the app's configuration. i.e. the streaming format of the video output.

Unlike other HOME Apps, the TPG basic functionality does not require its own license. This means that each app requires only two licenses:

  • 1x HOME Pass (included) - permits the configuration and control of the app from HOME.
  • 1x Output* - defines the app's output sender (TX 1) to stream signals from the app.

*As standard, the HOME TPG is provided with 10x ST 2110-20 perpetual licenses. If the included ST 2110-20 licenses are used, then additional ST 2110-20 licenses must be purchased or achieved using credits. Similarly, if a TPG is configured to use a different transport type: ST 2110-22 (JPEG-XS), SRT, NDI or WebRTC, then a matching perpetual license is required.

All HOME Apps systems are delivered with enough HOME Pass perpetual licenses to run the individual app instances and app server(s). This means that the HOME Pass for an app is usually fulfilled by one of the included perpetual licenses. A HOME Pass can also be achieved using credits if, for example, the HOME Pass perpetual licenses are assigned elsewhere or the app's License Type is set to credits.

Add-on Licenses

For a HOME Test Pattern Generator, there are no optional add-on licenses (in the current release).

How to check the licensing requirements

The exact number of licenses required to run any particular app instance can be checked from the app's 'Device → General' settings page or from the 'Start App' dialog. Both methods are described here.

How to change the license type

By default, when an app is created, its License Type is set to Auto. This means that HOME allocates all available perpetual licenses first, and then tops up using credits. If you wish to use only perpetual licenses, or only credits, then this can be done by changing the License Type of the app.

Ordering Information

Perpetual licenses can be ordered using the part numbers listed in the Available License Options table.

If credits are to be used, then a sufficient amount of credits must be assigned (to HOME) from an active Lawo Flex subscription (using the Lawo Licensing portal at my.lawo.com).

In each case, the licenses are only required when the user starts an app. Licenses are not required for apps that are configured but inactive.

Further Information

For more information about the licensing of all app types, please see HOME Apps - Licensing.