RSLogix 5000 (now Studio 5000) does not have an official "Grace Period Reset" tool. The software's grace period is a built-in emergency feature, and attempts to "reset" it typically involve unofficial workarounds that carry significant operational and legal risks.
To understand how to fix the issue, one must first understand why it exists. The concept of a "grace period" in Rockwell Automation software serves a specific function related to licensing and version control.
Sometimes the grace period appears expired because Activation Manager cannot communicate with the license server (for Concurrent licenses). You are not resetting the clock, but rather "resetting the connection." Rslogix 5000 Grace Period Reset
Keep a dedicated laptop for PLC programming that never connects to the internet.
The intended function of the grace period is not to be "reset" repeatedly, but to be used once until a license is acquired. RSLogix 5000 (now Studio 5000) does not have
This is the only official reset. Once a valid license is found, the grace period ends immediately.
: During this period, you have full use of the software version tied to the serial number entered during installation. If no valid serial number was entered (e.g., all zeros), the software often defaults to the limited Service Edition functionality. Expiration The concept of a "grace period" in Rockwell
Open services.msc and restart the "FactoryTalk Activation Service."
It is a 7-day emergency bypass designed to allow full functionality when a valid license cannot be found immediately (e.g., server issues or forgotten dongles) .
This report is for educational and informational purposes only. Resetting a grace period requires a valid, purchased license key from Rockwell Automation. Attempting to circumvent licensing through unauthorized tools or registry modifications violates the End User License Agreement (EULA) and may be illegal.
This is the primary tool for all Rockwell software. If your grace period has ended, check these items: