Mnova

Follow these steps to configure OpenLM to monitor license usage and retrieve statistics from the Mnova Bruker Chemist Suite License Manager.

Requirements

Before starting, install:

1. OpenLM SLM v2.x on a machine in your organization or have an OpenLM Platform account
2. OpenLM Broker v24.8 or higher on the same machine as the Mnova License Manager

Monitoring capabilities

LM Type in the Broker	License totals	License usage	Denials	Borrowing	Expiration date	Redundancy	Report resolution
MlicAdmin	No	No	No	No	Yes (if the license file for the feature is provided)	No	Seconds

Using the Broker also allows buffered communication and allows remote start and stop of the license manager service.

OpenLM Broker configuration

Diagram of how OpenLM interfaces with the Mnova License Manager

note

OpenLM Broker must be installed and configured to report to OpenLM before proceeding.

Steps

1. Open the Broker web UI at http://localhost:5090.
   If the default port is in use, try 5091 or 5092.

2. Go to License Managers → Add License Manager.

3. Select MlicAdmin from the drop-down list, enter the port number (for example, 888), and select Add.

   

4. In Settings, configure license files:

   • Select Detect license file automatically, or
   • Select Set license file path manually for each feature.
     

5. If adding manually, select Add license file path and browse to each feature's license file.

6. Ensure Allow license file sorting and Watch license file are turned off.

7. In Vendors, select Add Vendor, enter Mnova, and select Continue.

   

8. In Log Files, select Add Log File, ensure Watch file by pattern is off, then select Continue.

   

9. Select Save.

OpenLM SLM configuration

Once the Broker is configured, approve the license manager in EasyAdmin:

1. Open EasyAdmin.

2. In License Servers, select the There are Servers Pending Approval icon.

3. Double-click the pending license manager (displayed as OpenLM Generic).

4. Verify details and select Approve.

   

After approval, the Mnova License Manager will be monitored. A green circle icon indicates an active connection.

Verify your configuration

1. Open EasyAdmin.

2. Go to Start → Widgets → License Servers.

3. Ensure the Mnova entry appears in the list with a green circle status.

   

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For new connections, it may take up to 3 minutes for the status to update.