PC-based operator control and monitoring system that may be used for distributed multi-user systems with redundant servers, cross-location solutions with web clients, and process visualisation and control across the machinery, plants, and production processes of all industries. The corporate vertical integration information hub is called WinCC.
Industry-standard features for signalling and acknowledging events, logging all process and configuration data, archiving messages and measured values, user management, and visualisation are all included in the basic system setup (WinCC Basic Software).
The WinCC Basic Software is the foundation of numerous programmes. Many WinCC options (from Siemens Industry Automation) and WinCC Add-ons (by Siemens internal and external partners) have been developed based on the open programming interfaces.
Any machine that has the necessary hardware requirements can run WinCC. The industrial WinCC system application is the primary market for the SIMATIC IPC product line. Strong PC technology, 24-hour operation, and the ability to function in challenging industrial and office situations make SIMATIC IPCs exceptional devices.
SIMATIC WinCC is intended for use in the operation and visualisation of machinery, plants, industrial flows, and processes. Highly accessible process control solutions are made possible by WinCC's robust process interface, particularly when it comes to the SIMATIC series, and safe data preservation features.
All automation applications are compatible with the fundamental system that is agnostic to sectors. Sector-specific add-ons (like those for the water industry) and WinCC options (like the FDA options for the pharmaceutical business) can be used, for instance, to implement sector-specific solutions.
A full package and a runtime package with 128, 512, 2 048, 8 192, 65 536, 102 400, 153 600, and 262 144 PowerTags are available for SIMATIC WinCC. PowerTags are data points that are linked via a WinCC channel to controllers or other data sources. A single data point can cause up to 32 alarms to sound. For even higher system performance, we can offer internal tags without coupling. WinCC has 512 archive tags in addition. For bigger quantity structures, additional licences for archives can be acquired.
On the WinCC server, the system software with the necessary quantity of PowerTags and the extra option WinCC/Server must be installed. For the WinCC Clients in the basic setup, one RT Client Licence is sufficient. 1. To configure on client 1, you need an RC client licence. If WinCC Clients (Uni Clients) are configured on the server project without separate projects, then remote setup will be feasible.
1) For RT/RC Clients, SQL Server Express is installed.
pathways for communication | to communicate with field devices and lower-level controllers such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Sinumerik, S7-300/400, S7-1200/1500, OPC, OPC UA, SIMATIC S5, Modbus TCP, and others. |
standard interfaces | for connecting WinCC to OLE-DB, OPC UA, MQTT, REST, and additional IT applications. |
Interface programming | For modifying WinCC's features and information, and for adding VBA, VB Script, C-API (ODK), and C-Script (ANSI-C) to user programmes |
SIMATIC WinCC is also offered in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese for Asian markets. These WinCC versions are aimed at the machine makers, plant builders, and exporters that serve China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.
In addition to the local language and all of the well-known WinCC functionality, WinCC ASIA has an English setup user interface. The languages available for the online help include English, Korean, Japanese, traditional Chinese, and simplified Chinese of course. A multilingual Windows operating system in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, or other languages is required for it to function.
Runtime licences that are language-neutral exist. Windows versions for China, Korea, and Japan can run the English handling programme (Automation Licence Manager, or ALM).
Using the Asian languages in WinCC requires the usage of an Asia hardware dongle.
There are attractive packages available with SIMATIC Rack PCs (IPC347, IPC547, IPC647, IPC847), SIMATIC Box PCs (IPC227, IPC427, IPC627, IPC827), and SIMATIC Panel PCs (IPC277, IPC477, IPC677) for a fully matched software and hardware package. By configuring them in different ways, these IPCs can be utilised as a single station, server, or client.
The products are usually offered as software downloads as well.
Additional information about Software Update Service, Online Software Delivery, licence forms, and using the Automation licence Manager to manage your SW licences can be found here: