Helm – Licensing

Licensing Overview

The licences you need for a Helm system depend on the equipment you’re controlling, and the number of PCs being used for control.

Helm Designer and PC Run-time

Every system needs at least one Helm Designer licence. The Helm Designer licence allows you to run panels on the same PC, and for small installations that may be all you require. For each additional PC that’s going to be running a Helm panel you need a Helm PC licence. Users with just a Helm PC licence cannot modify panels.

Q: I want ten PCs to have Helm software installed, but only one in use at any time. How many licences do I need?

A: Ten. If you need “hot standby” computers with the software installed and ready, we require you to have each one separately licensed. You can move licences between PCs, but should not have more copies of the software installed than your licence allows.  Where a large number of PCs may need control, then WebCentre’s browser-based control may be more appropriate.

Device Licences – Routers

With routers, the base licence gives control of a router up to 64×64. For larger routers, expansion packs must be added to reach the required size.

Q: I have a 512×512 router but am only using 64 destinations with Helm. Do I still need the expansion packs?

A: Yes.

For routers with more than 64 inputs or outputs, select one of the expansion packs below. If your router isn’t ‘square’ then please pick the larger dimension.

Device Licences – Channel Branding and CG systems

Device Licences – Streaming Encoders

Device Licences – Modular Gear

Device Licences – Multiviewers

Device Licences – Servers

Other Licences