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System interfaces for SIMATIC HMI
System interfaces with WinCC
SIMATIC WinCC
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Function
The powerful configuration functions of SIMATIC WinCC contrib-
ute to a reduced engineering and training overhead and lead to
a more flexible use of personnel and greater operational reliabil-
ity. Whoever is familiar with Microsoft Windows can also operate
the WinCC Explorer, the central switching point of WinCC.
In combination with other SIMATIC components, the system is
also equipped with auxiliary functions such as process diagnos-
tics and maintenance. All SIMATIC engineering tools work to-
gether in the configuration of the functions.
SIMATIC WinCC offers a complete basic functionality for pro-
cess visualization and operation. To this end WinCC has a num-
ber of editors and interfaces that can be used to individually
configure this functionality according to the respective applica-
tion. Expansions of a WinCC station for control tasks are also
possible with minimal engineering effort.
Interfaces
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Integration
Integration in company-wide solutions
(IT and business integration)
WinCC is strictly based on Microsoft technology, which provides
the greatest possible compatibility and integration ability.
ActiveX and .net
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controls support technology-specific and
industry-specific expansions. Cross-manufacturer communica-
tion is also a simple exercise. The reason: WinCC can be used
as an OPC client and server, and in addition to access to current
process values, it also supports standards such as OPC HDA
(Historical Data Access), OPC Alarm & Events, and OPC XML
Data Access.
Just as important: Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for user-
specific expansions of the WinCC Graphics Designer and Visual
Basic Scripting (VBS) as an easy-to-learn, open runtime lan-
guage. If desired, professional application developers can also
use ANSI-C. And access to the API programming interfaces is
really simple with the Open Development Kit ODK.
WinCC integrates a powerful and scalable historian function
based on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 into the basic system.
As a result, users have every possibility: from high-performance
archiving of current process data, to long-term archiving with
high data compression, through to a central information hub in
the form of a company-wide process historian. With the help
of the Central Archive Server option, this can be set up within
the framework of a WinCC solution. Versatile clients and tools
for evaluation, the open interfaces, and special options
(Connectivity Pack, Connectivity Station, IndustrialDataBridge)
provide the basis for effective IT and business integration.
If external networks are accessed, suitable protective measures
(incl. IT security measures, such as network segmentation)
should be taken in order to ensure safe operation of the system.
You can find more information on the topic of Industrial Security
on the Internet at:
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Only supported in WinCC V7.0 or higher
Integration in automation solutions
WinCC is an open process visualization system and provides
the option to connect the most diverse control systems.
Approved communication software
Only communication software with the listed product versions
(or higher) should be used. Corresponding SIMATIC NET up-
grades are available for upgrading older versions.
Number of connectable controls
For the number of controls connectable via Industrial Ethernet
CP 1613, the following applies to a message frame length of
512 bytes:
Via PROFIBUS, a maximum of 8 controls can be connected with
CP 5611, and a maximum of 44 controls with CP 5613. With
approx. 10 or more controls, the usage of Industrial Ethernet is
recommended.
WinCC editors
Task or configurable runtime
functionality
WinCC Explorer
Central project management for the
quick access to all project data and
central settings
WinCC Graphics Designer
Graphics system for user-defined
visualization and operation via pixel-
graphic objects
WinCC Alarm Logging
Signaling system for detecting and
archiving events with display and
control options according to DIN
19235; freely selectable message
classes, message display and
logging
WinCC Tag Logging
Process archiving for the acquisition,
compression and storage of mea-
sured values, e.g., presentation in
trend and table format as well as
further processing
WinCC Report Designer
Reporting and logging system for
time and event-controlled documen-
tation of messages, operator inputs
and current process data in the
form of user reports or project docu-
mentation in an arbitrary layout
WinCC User Administrator
Tool for user-friendly administration of
users and authorizations
WinCC Global Script
Processing functions with limitless
functionality by means of the use of
VBScript and ANSI-C
Task or configurable runtime
functionality
Communication channels
For communication with subordinate
controls (SIMATIC protocols,
PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS FMS, DDE
and OPC server included in the
scope of delivery)
Standard interfaces
For the open integration of other
Windows applications via WinCC,
WinCC-OLE-DB, ActiveX, OLE, DDE,
OPC, etc.)
Programming ports
For the individual access to data and
functions of WinCC and for the
integration in user programs with
VBA, VB Script, C-API (ODK),
C-Script (ANSI-C)
Type of connection
Number of nodes
SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4
+ TCP/IP
Up to 60
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite
Up to 64
SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4
+ TCP/IP
up to 60
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