Simatic EKB Install is a well-known, third-party software tool used to generate unauthorized license keys for Siemens SIMATIC automation software, including TIA Portal, Step 7, and WinCC. While it is a staple in many engineering student toolkits and home labs for learning PLC programming, it carries significant risks and legal implications. Siemens SiePortal Key Aspects of Simatic EKB Install Functionality : It bypasses the official Automation License Manager (ALM)
This tool, often attributed to Russian developers, was created to bypass Siemens' license management system, the Automation License Manager (ALM). While it has been historically used by students for educational practice, it is not a legal Siemens product and carries significant risks. Usage and Functionality
While SIMATIC EKB Install 2013 remains a popular topic for students and hobbyists practicing PLC programming at home, it carries significant risks: 1. Legal and Compliance Risks
This tool is intended for learning environments. For professional or industrial projects, you must purchase official licenses from to ensure system stability and legal compliance. Industrial Risks:
Simatic_EKB_Install_2013.exe (main executable)Readme.txt (version history)Keys folder (predefined license databases)Measure your chest (A) and hips (B) following our indications.
The reference measurement will always be the larger of the two (A or B).
Look in the chart to which size corresponds to that measurement.
| Size | Reference measurements | |
|---|---|---|
| Inches | Centimeters | |
| 2XS | 25.6 – 29.4 | 65 – 74 |
| XS | 29.5 – 32.6 | 75 – 82 |
| S | 32.7 – 36.1 | 83 – 91 |
| M | 36.2 – 39.7 | 92 – 100 |
| L | 39.8 – 42.8 | 101 – 108 |
| XL | 42.9 – 46.3 | 109 – 117 |
| 2XL | 46.4 – 49.9 | 118 – 126 |
| 3XL | 50 – 53 | 127 – 134 |
| 4XL | 53.1 – 55.9 | 135 – 142 |