Faulty MARX/WIBU Dongle Replacement Process for Quoting & Ordering

Learn how to streamline the faulty dongle replacement process for accurate quoting and improved customer satisfaction.

Written by Michael Nye

Last published at: August 28th, 2026

 

Prerequisite: In order to issue a replacement dongle, the customer must have an active SMA on file covering the relevant equipment/software. This applies for both LOST and DEFECTIVE replacements. SMA must be quoted with the replacement if not current.

MARX dongles: - 000000-1483-375 

  • CALYPSO - (All versions up to date of this article publication)
  • GearPro - (All versions up to date of this article publication)
  • CALIGO - (All versions up to date of this article publication)
  • ZEISS INSPECT - 2025 & 2026 NON-WIBU versions. (WIBU replacement requires a separate process - details needed)

WIBU dongle: - 000250-0014-869 

  • ZEISS INSPECT 2025 and newer WIBU versions - (All versions beyond to date of this article publication)
  • ZEISS INSPECT 2023 (may require SAS form to retrieve license from Braunschweig)
  • GOM INSPECT 2022 and prior (may require SAS form to retrieve license from Braunschweig)

QUOTING: 

  1. Quote the customer using a 000000-1978-431 Software BOM part number for the serial number
  2. Apply proper dongle material number:
    1. MARX DONGLE - 000000-1483-375  
    2. WIBU DONGLE - 000250-0014-869 
  3. Use the template AMS: PC: DONGLE: REPLACE FAULTY DONGLE which applies a .pdf with the following.

Step 1: 
Place your Purchase Order or Credit Card Order for a new USB Dongle Security Key:

  • Please state on your Purchase Order your preferred method of shipment (Overnight, 2nd Day, Ground), preferred carrier (Fedex or UPS), and your carrier account number or if we should prepay & add the freight to your invoice.
  • If you can purchase on a company credit card, that would likely be a faster way to get the order started sooner.

Step 2:
Return the original USB Dongle Security Key to ZEISS:

  • First ZEISS will email to you a Return Authorization document. DO NOT ship the dongle back to ZEISS without having a Return Authorization number.
  • Please ship the dongle via best overnight airfreight at your expense for quickest delivery to ZEISS.
  • Please email the freight carrier & tracking number information to your Aftermarket Sales Representative.  (Aftermarket should share that tracking info with Customer Care.)
  • Your package must be marked Attn: Software License, RA# xxxxxxx to ensure delivery to the correct receiving party at ZEISS.
  • Please put a copy of this Return Authorization document in the box or envelope, so the receiving party understands the reason for your shipment.

Please return to:
Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC
6250 Sycamore Lane North
Maple Grove, MN. 55369
Attn: Software License, RA# xxxxxxx

Step 3: 
ZEISS will ship the new USB Dongle Security Key to you:

  • Upon receipt of the original USB Dongle Security Key, the sales order for the replacement will be processed.

 

FAULTY/DEFECTIVE:

  • Replacement only available with current SMA. 
  • Dongle core must be returned before new dongle issued.  
  • Free of charge
  • Customer pays freight/shipping or provides shipping account.

LOST:

  • Replacement only available with current SMA. 
  • Customer must supply signed letter from VP or higher level within organization
    • “Blacklist” document to be attached at later date
  • Must quote software license release materials numbers
  • Apply “Absolute Discount” to amount of $2200
  REPLACE FAULTY DONGLE - EXAMPLE
000000-1978-431 For your XXXXXX S/N XXXXXXXX
000000-1483-375 Dongle; Crypto,USB,Programmed
   

 

 

License Release Materials (if LOST)
  REPLACE LOST DGL & SFWR
000000-1978-431 For your XXXXXX S/N XXXXXXXX
000000-1483-375 Dongle; Crypto,USB,Programmed
660001-0800-000 Calypso CNC License example
660001-0704-102 STEP License example
660001-0800-300 Curve License example

 

 

Renew SMA (if expired)
000000-1978-431 For your XXXXXX S/N XXXXXXXX
660031-0000-000 Calypso CNC SMA Fee example
660031-0000-102 STEP SMA Fee example
660031-0000-300 Curve SMA Fee example