Sentinel HL Time
Sentinel HL Time – The ideal solution for time-based software licensing security in India and Worldwide
Sentinel HL Time contains a highly accurate Real Time Clock (RTC) which provides time-based (expiration date & days from first use) and tamper-proof expiration date license management solutions. Sentinel HL Time is the best solution for flexible time-based sales and licensing of protected software. The key contains a unique 32-bit ID that allows protecting each copy of your application with a unique key and fully controlling the secure software update mechanism.
Technical Specifications
- Industry pioneering White-box cryptography proven to provide the highest level of protection against hardware emulation
- High performance SmartCard chip allowing faster software execution and improved operational efficiency
- Standard public cryptography algorithms AES 128, ECC 163 and RSA 2048
- Unique AES encryption key for each feature programmed to securely isolate its functionality
- Protect over 2000 features or applications
- 31KB Protected memory
- Real Time Clock for secure time-based licensing
- Midi Form Factor: 52 x 16 x 8mm
- Available Configurations: Sentinel HASP HL, Driverless
- Firmware upgradable in the field
- AppOnChip support
- Operating Temperature: -20˚C to 60˚C
- Sentinel HASP HL
- Driverless
Sentinel HL Time
Sentinel HL Time Clock Encryption Lock
Sentinel HL Time contains a Real Time Clock (RTC) on board the token which ensures robust and tamper proof time based licensing for mission critical applications. When highly accurate time based licensing is a must, Sentinel HL Time is the solution for you.
For details on all of the Sentinel HL variants and form factors, including technical specifications, please download the Sentinel keys datasheet.
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The Sentinel HL Time is the ideal solution for time-based licensing options (days from first use and expiration date) made possible thanks to its on-board tamper-proof Real Time Clock.
Featuring a built-in real-time clock chip, it can strictly control software runtime and effectively prevent time tampering. Suitable for software vendors requiring time-based licensing.
Sentinel LDK is an out-of-the-box software protection and licensing solution. It provides software and smart device developers with high-strength software IP protection, anti-copying protection, and highly flexible software licensing solutions. Sentinel LDK includes both hardware-based and software-based protection and licensing products. It not only meets the needs of the software protection phase but also the needs of later-stage licensing and access control. Whether it’s desktop software or embedded software, you can find corresponding support in Sentinel LDK licensing solutions.
Sentinel HL – Driverless Configuration Key
| Sentinel HL | Basic | Pro | Max | Net Max | Time | NetTime | Max Drive microSD** | Max SL (including CL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORM FACTOR | Mini | Mini | Mini | Mini | Micro | Midi | Midi | Board / Midi Chip |
| SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHMS | ||||||||
| Unique 32-Bit ID | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| AES 128-Bit Encryption | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 64,000 Encryption Keys | 1 Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| On Chip Execution (AppOnChip) | Y* | Y* | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| LICENSING MODELS SUPPORT | ||||||||
| Perpetual | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Feature-Based | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Pay-Per-Use | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Network Concurrency | Y* | Y* | Y | Y* | Y* | Y | Y* | Y* (Only SL-AdminMode, CL) |
| Time-Based | Y* | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Custom or Remote Desktop | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| CLOCK | ||||||||
| Real-Time Clock | Y | Y | ||||||
| V-Clock | Y* | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Battery Life Warranty | 4-Years | 4-Years | ||||||
| Real Time Clock Accuracy (25˚±5˚C) | ≤12.8 minutes/year | |||||||
| MEMORY | ||||||||
| Protected Read/Write Memory | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB |
| Read-Only Memory (ROM) | 112 Bytes | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB |
| Dynamic Memory HW Type 1*** | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | ||
| HW Type 2*** | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | |
| HW Type 3*** | 25KB | 25KB | ||||||
| Data Retention | At Least 10 Years | |||||||
| Write Cycles | At Least 1,000,000 | |||||||
| Max. licensable modules HW Type 1 | 11-39 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | |
| HW Type 2 | 11-39 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | |
| HW Type 3 | 11-39 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | |||||
| Flash Memory Support | microSD up to 64GB | |||||||
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||||
| Default Color | Blue | Purple | Green | Red | Green | Black | Red | Black |
| Plastic Case Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Operating Temperature | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -20˚C to 60˚C | -20˚C to 60˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C |
| Humidity Rating | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% |
| Power Consumption | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA/<0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 20mA/<0.5mA | 200mA Max |
| Dimensions (mm) | 40.5×16×8 | 40.5×16×8 | 40.5×16×8 | 40.5×16×8 | 18×12.2×4.5 | 52×16×8 | 15.2×8×12.4 | 52×16×8 |
| Weight HW Type 1 (g) | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 6.98 | |
| HW Type 2 (g) | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 1.23 | N/A |
| HW Type 3 (g) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | ||||
| CERTIFICATION | ||||||||
| EMC Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI |
| Safety Certifications HW Type 1 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | same | same | same | same | same | same | same |
| HW Type 2 | IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO.60950-1A, AS/NZS 60950.1 | |||||||
| HW Type 3 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | |||||||
| Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | ECCN(EAR99) |
Sentinel HL – HASP Configuration Keys
| Sentinel HL | Basic | Pro | Max | Net Max | Time | NetTime | Drive | microSD** | Max SL (including CL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORM FACTOR | Mini | Mini | Mini | Mini | Micro | Midi | Midi | Midi | Chip |
| SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHMS | |||||||||
| Unique 32-Bit ID | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| AES 128-Bit Encryption | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 64,000 Encryption Keys | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| LICENSING MODELS SUPPORT | |||||||||
| Perpetual | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Feature-Based | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Pay-Per-Use | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Network Concurrency | Y | Y | Y* (Only SL-AdminMode, CL) | ||||||
| Time-Based | Y | Y | Y | ||||||
| Custom or Remote Desktop | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| CLOCK | |||||||||
| Real-Time Clock | Y | Y | |||||||
| Support V-Clock Battery Life Warranty | 4-Years | 4-Years | |||||||
| Real-Time Clock Accuracy (at 25˚± 5˚C) | ≤12.8 minutes/year | ≤12.8 minutes/year | |||||||
| MEMORY | |||||||||
| Protected Read/Write Memory | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB |
| Read-Only Memory (ROM) | 112 Bytes | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB |
| Backward Compatibility Memory / User-Created Memory HW Type 1*** | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | ||
| HW Type 2*** | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | ||
| HW Type 3*** | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | ||||||
| Data Retention | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | |
| Write Cycles (EEPROM / Flash) | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | |
| Max. licensable modules (Features, depending on license complexity) HW Type 1 | 39 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | ||
| HW Type 2 | 39 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | ||
| HW Type 3 | 39 | 231 | 231 | ||||||
| Flash Memory Support | microSD card up to 64GB | ||||||||
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||||||||
| Default Color | Blue | Purple | Green | Red | Green | Black | Red | Green | Black |
| Plastic Case Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | |
| Operating Temperature**** | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -20˚C to 60˚C / -4˚F to 140˚F | -20˚C to 60˚C / -4˚F to 140˚F | 0˚C to 60˚C / 32˚F to 140˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | |
| Humidity Rating | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | |
| Power Consumption – operating / standby | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 200mA Max | 20mA Max | |
| Dimensions L x W x H (in mm) | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 18 x 12.2 x 4.5 | 52 x 16 x 8 | 52 x 16 x 8 | 52 x 16 x 8 | 8.2 x 5.3 x 2.1 |
| Weight (in grams) HW Type 1 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 7.36 | 6.98 | |
| HW Type 2 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 7.36 | N/A | |
| HW Type 3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | |||||
| CERTIFICATION | |||||||||
| EMC Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | |
| Safety Certifications HW Type 1 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | ||||||||
| HW Type 2 | IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO.60950-1A, AS/NZS 60950.1 | ||||||||
| HW Type 3 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | ||||||||
| Certification & Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) ECCN(EAR99) |
What is Sentinel HL Time and how does it provide security for time-based software licensing?
Sentinel HL Time contains a highly accurate Real Time Clock (RTC) on its hardware key, which enables time-based licensing by controlling software expiration date and usage period, while preventing tampering.
What are the technical features of Sentinel HL Time that enhance its security?
Sentinel HL Time employs industry-leading White-box cryptography, AES 128, ECC 163, RSA 2048 algorithms, and unique encryption keys for each feature, ensuring robust protection against emulation and unauthorized access.
How does the Real Time Clock in Sentinel HL Time prevent tampering?
The embedded real-time clock chip on Sentinel HL Time ensures accurate and tamper-proof time tracking, which strictly enforces licensing periods and prevents manipulation of the license expiration or usage time.
What are the available configurations for Sentinel HL Time, and which one should I choose?
Sentinel HL Time is available in different configurations such as Sentinel HASP HL, Driverless, and various form factors. The choice depends on your specific licensing and security needs, with options supporting features like remote licensing and field upgradeability.
How do Sentinel HL Configuration Keys support different licensing models?
Sentinel HL Configuration Keys support a wide range of licensing models including perpetual, feature-based, pay-per-use, and time-based licenses, allowing flexible and secure licensing tailored to software vendors’ requirements.
Sentinel HL Time – Time-based software licensing security
Sentinel HL Time Clock Encryption Lock | Software Protection & Time Licensing Security in India and Worldwide
Sentinel HL Time featuring a built-in real-time clock chip, it can strictly control software runtime and effectively prevent time tampering. Suitable for software vendors requiring time-based licensing.
Sentinel HL Time is a Trusted built-in real-time clock chip Hardware-Based Software Protection Solution for India and Worldwide.