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ST-WCCFSYS1System OverviewPage 1

Date: 09.08.2004Fi le: 01_System_Overview.1

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SITRAIN Training forAutomation and Drives

System Overview

Contents Page

Learning Aims........................................................................................................................................ 3SIMATIC HMI ....................................................................................................................................... 5

The Aims ....................................................................................................................................... 6

The Components.................................................................................................................................... 7

The WinCC flexible Editions ................................................................................................................. 8

The Engineering System ....................................................................................................................... 9

Scalability ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Engineering Option WinCC flexible / ChangeControl .......................................................................... 11

WinCC flexible Runtime ........................................................................................................................ 12

The WinCC flexible Runtime Options .................................................................................................. 13

WinCC flexible / Sm@rtAccess ............................................................................................................ 14

WinCC flexible / Sm@rtService ............................................................................................................ 15

Licensing .............................................................................................................................................. 16

System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 18

Images.................................... .............................................................................................................. 19

Migration ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Integration into STEP7 ...................................................................................................................... 21


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Learning Aims

Participants should understand

the structure of the editions the benefits o f scalability the available WinCC flexible

options the licensing migration from ProTool integration into STEP7


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SIMATIC HMI

SIMATIC HMI offers the entire product family for machine-level human machineinterfacing from a single source.

Products The low-end and medium performance ranges cover Push Button Panels, MicroPanels, Panels, Multi Panels, right up to PC-based solutions with panel PCs.

SIMATIC HMI systems used for controlling and monitoring production plants formthe higher end of the performance range. These include powerful client-serversystems.

Software Different software systems are used depending on the operator panel and theplant structures.

SIMATIC ProTool This is the configuring software for process visualization for operator panels in thelow-end and medium performance ranges. The configuring software is availablein three expansion levels:

ProTool/Pro for configuring the entire family of devices

ProTool for configuring text displays, line-based and graphics-basedoperator panels, and Windows-based devices

ProTool/Lite for configuring text displays, line-based operator panels, andthe Windows-based devices TP 170A, TP170B and OP170B.

SIMATIC WinCC This is the configuring software for structures in the high-end performance range.The sector- and technology-neutral basic system can be expanded with optionalpackages that enable the setup of powerful and redundant client-serverstructures.


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The Aims

Integration The engineering software is standardized with WinCC flexible. This offers youintegrated configuring of all HMI devices, from the simple panel right up to the PC.

Development stages This integration is achieved in several stages. First, WinCC flexible V1

implements the functionality of the ProTool family.WinCC flexible V2 then covers the functional range of WinCC V6.

Intelligent Intelligent tools are available to you for effective configuring.

tools These include the Project Assistant, graphical configuring of picture navigation,

configuring of trajectories, central modification of referenced objects, and mass

data processing for generating and configuring several objects in a single

operation.

Project with several From the WinCC flexible "Compact edition, you can create one project with

devices several operator panels.

Device-dependent When you process projects for different operators panels with WinCC flexible,

function range the function range adapts itself to that of the operator panel during configuration.

Depending on the operator panel, only the functions suitable to that device arethen available. You configure only those functions that are supported by the

selected operator panel and this makes configuring simpler and clearer.

Individual In WinCC flexible, you can configure the position and behavior of windows

setup individually. This provides you with the facility for adapting the working

environment to suit your needs. The configuration of the environment is

associated with the user logged on to Microsoft Windows.

Most up-to-date Web technology, IT integration, remote service, mobile panelstechnology


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The Components

Engineering System

Runtime

ES

option

R

Toptions

WinCC flexible consists of three components:

Engineering System The Engineering System is the software with which you carry out all the

necessary configuring tasks.

Runtime WinCC flexible Runtime is the software for process visualization. WithRuntime, you execute the project during process operation.

Options You can flexibly expand the basic functionality of WinCC flexible with options.A special license is required for each option. Options are available both for theEngineering System and for Runtime.

The options depend on the target device used. An operator panel that does notsupport a specific functionality also cannot use the associated option.


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The WinCC flexible Editions

SIMATIC PANELMicro

SIMATIC PANEL70 / 170

SIMATIC PANEL270 / 370

PC - basedWindows 2000Windows XP

Stage 2planned for 2006

Micro

Compact

Standard

Advanced

Stufe 2

Editions The Engineering System of WinCC flexible is modularly graded into differenteditions. The edition determines which operator panels are available for thebasic system.

The WinCC flexible edition used determines which types of operator panelsyou can configure. With each higher edition, a wider range of target devicesand functions is supported. If you want to configure an operator panel that isnot supported by the current WinCC flexible edition, you can change at anytime to a higher edition with a Powerpack. All existing functions remainavailable to you.(Supersetting )


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The Engineering System

With the WinCC flexible Engineering System, you configure operator interfacesfor operating and monitoring machines and plants. The relevant configuringdata are stored in the project database.

Editors WinCC flexible has a special editor for every configuring task.

A basic distinction is made between graphical editors such as the picturenavigation editor, and table editors such as the variable editor.

Work area In the Work Area, you edit the objects of the project with the editors started. Allelements of WinCC flexible are arranged around the work area.

Project window In the Project window, you access the project data. The editors available to you

depend on the WinCC flexible edition used and the operator panel to be

configured. In the Project window of WinCC flexible, you always see only the

editors that are supported by the current operator panel. This makes

configuring simple and clear.

Properties window In the Properties window, you edit the properties of objects such as pictureobjects. The Properties window is available in certain editors only.

Task w indow The Task window displays system messages that are created when a project is

generated, for example.

Object w indow The editor elements you have selected in the Project window are displayed in

the Object window, enabling fast access to the required objects.

Tool window The Tool window contains different types of objects that are frequently needed

in process pictures and it enables access to libraries.


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Scalability

Scalability When you process projects for different operator panels with WinCC flexible,the function range adapts to that of the operator panel during configuring. Adifferent number of functions is available depending on the operator panel.

You configure only those functions that are supported by the operator panelselected.

This means you can use one project for several target devices. If you changethe target device, only the project data view changes, so no configured objectsare deleted, only removed from view.

Interface In WinCC flexible, you can individually configure the position and behavior ofwindows and symbol bars.

Configuration of the work environment of WinCC flexible is linked to the userlogged on to Microsoft Windows. When the project is saved, the positions and

behavior of windows and symbol bars are also automatically saved.


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Engineering Option WinCC flexible / ChangeControl

The increasing complexity of modern automation projects requires constantfunction expansions and improvements during their development and alsowithin the scope of service and maintenance.

WinCC flexible projects are also subject to a continuous process ofmodification and improvement, necessitating the use of a version managementsystem. This is implemented in WinCC flexible with the "ChangeControl" optionavailable from the Advanced edition.

Version management With version management, you can store and manage the development stagesof your project as project versions. If required, in the event of data loss, forexample, you can fall back on an older development stage and re-build on thatbasis.

Version management enables later correction of older project stages. This isnecessary when an error has to be corrected in an older project version that is

already in use in Runtime. However, projects are usually further developed inthe intervening period. The error can be corrected in the older project versionwithout affecting the current project stage.

Version comparison It is also possible to compare the current project version with an older one. Theresult of the comparison is a table listing the modified objects.

Modification logbook The modification logbook can be switched on during configuring. This logs allmodifications made to the project in a central log file.


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WinCC flexible Runtime

Basic funct ions

Operator functions

Graphics and trendrepresentations

Alarm system

Logging system

Options(target-device-dependent) Archiving

Recipe management

Process fault diagnostics

OPC communication

Service & diagnostics over the

web

Client / server concepts

New functions

Addition of analog messages and

definable message classes to thealarm system

Improved access protection

Access via VB scripts to screen

objects

The project created with WinCC flexible ES must be ported to the configuredtarget device for execution. For this, you require the WinCC flexible Runtimesoftware. This is either provided together with the operator panel or it can be

obtained separately for PC systems as WinCC flexible Runtime.

WinCC flexible WinCC flexible Runtime is an easy-to-use and high-performance softwareRuntime for process visualization that runs under Windows 2000 professional and

Windows XP professional. WinCC flexible Runtime is characterized by a pixel-graphics user interface based on windows technology.You also use WinCC flexible Runtime Professional on your configuringcomputer for testing and simulating the generated project file.

Function range The function range depends on the hardware of the operator panel and thelicense model used.

The essential functions are:

Standard links to SIMATIC S5, SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC 505 as well asnon-Siemens controllers

Integral alarm system

Dynamic positioning of objects

Archiving of messages and process values

Recipes

HTML browser

Input protection of user groups, passwords and logoff times


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The WinCC flexible Runtime Options

Option Panel PC

Archiving Integrated X

Recipes Integrated X

Sm@rtAccess X X

Sm@rtService X X

OPC server from MP X

Thin Client on MP only ------

Pro Agent from 270 X

With the Runtime options, you can expand the basic functionality of WinCCflexible Runtime. You require a separate license for each option.

Requirements The following requirements apply for the use of Runtime options:

The options are dependent on the target device used. An operator panel

that does not support the archiving functionality, for example, can also not

use the relevant option.

Authorization for the use of the option must be present on the target

system. If you have not obtained the authorization for the option, the

configured functionality runs only in demo mode on the operator panel.


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WinCC flexible / Sm@rtAccess

Ethernet

Operator

stat ion 2

Operator

stat ion x

Operator

stat ion n

Remote Access

Read

access only

Sm@rtClients

only read

access

only read

access

only read

access

Sm@rtServer

Operator

stat ion 1

The Sm@rtServer has the actual machine configuration

The Sm@rtClients contain a configuration with apicture that includes the Sm@rtClient display foraccessing the server

Client configuration is identical on all clients

Sm@rtAccess With Sm@rtAccess, you can implement the following communication tasksbetween HMI systems in the area of production and plant control:

Distributed operator stations for operating large and geographicallydistributed machines

Local operator stations with plant-wide access to current process data

Simple control consoles for central archiving, analysis and furtherprocessing of process data

Provision of up-to-date process data for higher-level systems (SCADA,production management systems, office applications)

Panels and Multi Panels of the 270 and 370 series and PCs withWinCC flexible Runtime are suitable for this.

Communication Communication between HMI systems is implemented in three different waysthat can also be used in combination:

Sm@rtServer / An operator panel configured as a Sm@rtServer can be monitored orSm@rtClient operated remotely by another PC or operator panel.

HTTP protocol The variables of an operator panel configured as a SIMATIC HMI HTTP servercan be accessed using the SIMATIC HMI HTTP protocol.

Web service (SOAP) Using the Web service (SOAP) and a VBA macro, the variables of an operatorpanel can be accessed from an external application such as MS Excel


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WinCC flexible / Sm@rtService

WEB

SMTPserver

NurBeobachten

Internet service

provider

New

1

4

Ethernet

Panel withSm@rtService

Service call:1. Fault: panel sends email

2. Maintenance personnel alerted by email

3. Access to the operator panel via IE

4. Remote diagnosis

3

2

Sm@rtService You can use the Sm@rtService for remote operation, remote diagnostics andremote maintenance of operator stations over the Internet or company intranet.

Panels of the 270 series, Multi Panels, and PCs with WinCC flexible Runtime

are suitable for this.

Remote operation and remote monitoring of stations with WinCC flexible usingMS Internet Explorer requires a TCP/IP communication link (LAN,intranet/Internet).

Web server An integral Web server provides standard HTML pages with the followingfunctions:

Remote operation

Starting and stopping of Runtime for maintenance purposes

Remote access to recipe data records, password lists and system-specific

information

Access to the files of the station via the integral file browserDownload of configuration data

You can replace the standard HTML pages with your own.

Email In Runtime, emails can be sent automatically via an SMTP (Simple MailTransfer Protocol) server to the maintenance personnel. An email can betriggered by the following:

Message of a specific message class

Event on which the function SendEMail has been configured. Forexample, a change in the value of a variable, etc.


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Licensing and Authorization (1)

Engineering systems

Runtime systems

Options

WinCC flexible Micro

WinCC flexible Compact

WinCC flexible Standard

WinCC flexible Advanced

WinCC flexible Runtime PC

Al l options

Software

Engineering

Software

Runtime

Licensing refers to WinCC flexible ES, WinCC flexible Runtime and the WinCCflexible options.

License models Two models are offered for licensing WinCC flexible. The licensing model useddepends on the WinCC flexible edition.

License agreement The license agreement is your paper copy of the contract. The license entitlesyou to install and use the purchased WinCC flexible edition on a computer.

License diskette This is a separate copy-protected diskette containing a license key.

WinCC flexible ES The licensing model used for WinCC flexible ES depends on the WinCCflexible edition:

WinCC flexible Micro: license agreement

WinCC flexible Compact: license agreement and license diskette

WinCC flexible Standard: license agreement and license diskette

WinCC flexibleAdvanced: license agreement and license diskette

Sm@rtAccess 1 license per HMI device involved

Sm@rtService 1 license per diagnosable HMI device


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Licensing and Authorization (2)

WinCC flexible Runtime

Messages and internal variables do not require licensing

16 PowerTags

Demo mode128 PowerTags

512 PowerTags

2048 PowerTags

Both the license agreement and the license diskette are used for licensingWinCC flexible Runtime.

Power Tags Only process variables that implement a process connection to the controllerare called Power Tags.

Runtime license The licenses for WinCC flexible Runtime are graded according to the numberof supported process variables (Power Tags). No Power Tags are required formessages and internal connections.

You can choose between RT128, RT 512 and RT 2048.

Change of license If the number of available process variables is no longer sufficient, you canupgrade the number with Powerpacks.

Demo version You can test WinCC flexible in a demo version at no obligation.

The demo version has the following properties:

Each WinCC flexible edition offers the full function range.

The demo version contains WinCC flexible Runtime Advanced.

There is no time restriction on the demo version.

You can license the demo version at a later stage to obtain a full version.

Up to 16 Power Tags can be operated with the demo version.


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System Requirements


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Images

New panels

OP77B

TP170micro

MP270 6"

Windows-based panels that canalready be configured today w ithProTool V6.0 SP2

Ex factory

Ex factory

Updating

Images Following start of delivery, all Windows-based devices that can already be

configured today with ProTool V6.0 SP2, will be supplied ex factory with

ProTool Image, but new devices will only be supplied with WinCC flexible

Image.

Updating When you configure with WinCC flexible, you may have to update the

operating system.

You can find the images in the following folder:

Drive:\Programs\Siemens\WinCC flexible\ WinCC Flexible Images

You load the selected image onto the operator panel with ProSave.


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Migration

WinCC flexible V1

RMOS panels CE panelsProTool/Pro

Runtime

WinCC V6

Panels

OP 77B ... MP370WinCC flexible

RT

Static objects

compatible

To retain the value of already created ProTool and WinCC V6 projects, they canbe opened and converted in WinCC flexible.

The converters are a component part of WinCC flexible and are started

immediately when a ProTool or WinCC V6 project is opened.

The scope of the migration depends on the operator panel on which the project isto run:

Windows devices The projects for Windows-based panels from the TP170A to the MP370 can beconverted direct in a WinCC flexible project of the same device type.

RMOS panel On line-based devices, only migration from OP7 projects is possible. OnOP7 line-based unit projects for these operator panels an automatic change is made to an OP77B

operator panel within the scope of the migration.

RMOS panels The projects for RMOS graphics-based panels such as the OP25,Graphics-based OPs OP27, TP27, up to the OP37 can be converted in WinCC flexible projects.

However, a compatible Windows-based device must be selected.

WinCC V6 WinCC V6 projects can be only partly converted with WinCC flexible V1. Thisincludes pictures with their graphics objects, tags and connections.

Restrictions Projects based on TP Designer cannot be converted.


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Integration into STEP 7

If you use a SIMATIC controller and you have installed the STEP7 configuringsoftware on your system, you can integrate WinCC flexible into SIMATICSTEP7.

Benefits With integrated configuring, you access the database that you created when

configuring the controller with SIMATIC STEP7. This gives you the following

benefits:

Management You can use the SIMATIC Manager as the central control point for creating,

editing and managing WinCC flexible projects.

Communication The communication parameters of the controller are pre-assigned when you

create the WinCC flexible project, and they are defined again in SIMATIC

STEP7 in the event of changes.

Symbol access When configuring variables and range pointers, you can access the STEP7

symbols direct in WinCC flexible. In the WinCC flexible variable dialog, just

select the STEP7 symbol with which you want to link a variable. Changes to

the symbol table in SIMATIC STEP7 are updated in WinCC flexible.

Messages When configuring messages in SIMATIC STEP7, the stored texts and

attributes are saved to the database shared with WinCC flexible. When the

project is generated, WinCC flexible automatically imports the required data

and transfers them later to the operator panel.

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