Choosing a physical license media hardware key is not like picking a standard USB drive. Each dongle is locked to a specific software ecosystem, and the wrong one is just a plastic-and-chip paperweight. The four keys here cover widely different systems: an industrial mining control kit, a low-cost Micros software key, a fire alarm system dongle, and a FARO 3D scanning license. The listed price spread runs from $10 to $6,200, so the first decision is matching the key to the exact software or machine before you even look at the price.
Quick take
If you are replacing or expanding a license for a specific system, start with the software family. The AVEVA License Kit is written for Joy mining machines running Face Boss 1. The Micros E7 key is a low-cost entry option for Micros E7 software environments. The Simplex 741-780 key is a specialized fire alarm dongle whose programmer compatibility is not confirmed. The FARO Portlock HASP key is aimed at FARO 3D scanning or metrology modules.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Key attributes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVEVA License Kit USB Dongle Hardware Key, Software License Key, MPN 100377040 | USD 6,200.00 | New, Hardware Key, MPN 100377040 | |
| MICROS E7 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY 100074-279 = USB DONGLE | USD 10.00 | Used, Micros, MPN 100074-279 | |
| Simplex 4120 4100 TSW security software hardware USB dongle key sentinel 741-780 | USD 1,200.00 | Used, Simplex, Part 741-780 | |
| FARO Software License Key USB Dongle Portlock HASP SOFTS0302 SOFTS0371 3D Scan | USD 4,799.20 | Used, FARO, SOFTS0302/SOFTS0371 |
Decision matrix
| Decision point | AVEVA License Kit | Micros E7 USB Dongle | Simplex 741-780 | FARO Portlock HASP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software context | Joy mining machinery / Face Boss 1 | Micros E7 software | Simplex 4100/4120 or TSW | FARO 3D scanning, metrology, measurement |
| Condition listed | New | Used | Used | Used |
| Part/model clues | MPN 100377040 | MPN 100074-279 | Part 741-780 | SOFTS0302, SOFTS0371, mpn Quantum |
| Condition / extras | Dongle only, opened to photograph | Dongle only | Actual key pictured | Original case and factory keys |
Product notes
AVEVA License Kit USB Dongle Hardware Key, Software License Key, MPN 100377040
This dongle is tied to AVEVA licensing for Joy continuous miners, long wall shearers, JOS enclosures, AFCs, loaders, FCTs, and related mining equipment running Face Boss 1 operating systems. It is listed with Hardware Key format, MPN 100377040, and a License Kit model. The part was only opened to be photographed, so the packaging is not sealed. The practical limitation is the narrow compatibility: it is aimed at Joy branded mining control environments, and the seller does not identify broader AVEVA products it might unlock. If your equipment matches that Face Boss 1 environment, this is the key to evaluate.
MICROS E7 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY 100074-279 = USB DONGLE
At the low end of the price range, this Micros key is a USB software security key with MPN 100074-279 and model name USB Software Security Key. The merchant i-UayBiQri notes that photos are representative of the selection when multiple items are available, and items may have cosmetic scuffs or scratches unless listed as new. There is also a California Prop 65 warning. The limitation: this is a low-cost key for a Micros E7 software context, so expect cosmetic imperfections if you receive one of the scuffed units. The advantage is the entry-level cost if you need a spare or replacement E7 dongle. The seller does not guarantee that the photo shows the exact unit you will receive.
Simplex 4120 4100 TSW security software hardware USB dongle key sentinel 741-780
This Simplex dongle has part number 741-780 and model 4120/4100 TSW, tied to fire alarm programming environments. The seller states it is unknown whether the key grants access to the Simplex 4100 programmer, the 4120 programmer, the TSW True Site Workstation programmer, or TSW Runtime operations. The listed price sits between the Micros key and the FARO key. The limitation is that compatibility is unconfirmed for a specific programmer, so you need to know what your software expects. The strength is that the pictures are stated to show the actual software key, which helps you physically inspect what is being purchased. For a Simplex fire alarm shop, this could be the missing piece, but only if your installer software matches one of the Simplex families.
FARO Software License Key USB Dongle Portlock HASP SOFTS0302 SOFTS0371 3D Scan
This FARO dongle is described as authentic and genuine, with a Portlock/HASP key design. It is specifically positioned for FARO 3D scanning, metrology, or measurement software modules and includes the original protective storage case and the factory keys. The product details note Country of Origin Japan, Instrument Type CMM Machine, and mpn Quantum. The listed price is the second highest here, so it is a serious spend. The limitation is that the compatibility clues are the SOFTS0302 and SOFTS0371 part numbers, so the key is best for someone who already knows which FARO module it should serve. If you work with FARO measurement equipment, the included case and factory keys make this a more complete option than the bare dongles in this group.
Final recommendation by use case
- For new mining equipment licensing: The AVEVA License Kit USB Dongle Hardware Key, MPN 100377040, is the clearest match if your system is a Joy machine running Face Boss 1. It sits at the top of the price range.
- For a budget Micros key: The MICROS E7 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY 100074-279 = USB DONGLE is the low end of the range and works best for someone who wants an inexpensive replacement or spare in a Micros E7 environment.
- For Simplex fire alarm programming: The Simplex 4120 4100 TSW dongle 741-780 is a specialized option, but the uncertainty about which programmer it opens means it is only worth the mid-range price if your software is one of the Simplex families it may cover.
- For FARO measurement software: The FARO Software License Key USB Dongle Portlock HASP with SOFTS0302/SOFTS0371 is aimed at FARO 3D scanning and metrology modules.
