Software for the visualization of the future

SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC is the fundamentally redesigned visualization software in TIA Portal.

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Highlights SIMATIC WinCC Unified is scalable – from a single-user system to complex, distributed applications. With one unified software platform based on native web technologies, WinCC Unified already meets the requirements for a visualization system of the future.

SIMATIC WinCC Unified support flexible access

Remote access via web

Maintenance-free web clients provide flexible remote access to the visualization via web browser, without any additional software. Through web standards, encrypted communication protocols, and certificates, WinCC Unified also provides maximum security against unauthorized access.

Scalable Archiving

Depending on the requirements and application, process data can be file-based or archived in a powerful database. As it is easy to handle, the file-based variant is suitable for small and medium-sized applications.

SIMATIC WinCC Unified can be extended via options

Extendable with options

For further customer applications, WinCC Unified offers options for calculating key performance indicators and structured planning of production processes. Processes for controlling and monitoring recipe-controlled processes can be orchestrated more quickly and adapted more easily.

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The functions in WinCC Unified system are extended with Plant Intelligence options. These options can be used individually or in combination with one another.

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Practical advice Learn from our experts how you can optimally solve typical challenges in the visualization of information with SIMATIC WinCC Unified.

IT and OT perfectly combined

Thanks to its powerful and open interfaces, SIMATIC WinCC Unified is able to integrate other software (for example from the IT environment) and to integrate it in a uniform operating concept. This makes WinCC Unified an integration platform for linking data from production with data from the IT world.

Consistent engineering from panel to SCADA system

SIMATIC WinCC Unified allows the free design user interfaces with a huge variety of graphical features and reusability of all elements. This saves time and money because every design can be used on a panel and on a PC or SCADA system alike. Thanks to the use of vector-based SVG graphics, images can be scaled as desired while staying crystal clear. HTML5 support makes it possible to monitor and control machines and plants via HMTL5 enabled mobile devices.

Getting Started

Everything you need to get started smoothly

On this page we have collected all the information you need to get started with the WinCC Unified System. In addition to general information, you will also find demo projects and a guide for the changeover..

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Unique features Here are some good points in favor of the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System.

Highlights of SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC

SIMATIC WinCC Unified provides a server sided data interface

Runtime Openness

The data interface on the server side provides access to online and historical data and alarms with .net or C++ programming, for individual solutions, such as the exchange of data with external databases or IT systems.

SIMATIC WinCC Unified provides an object-oriented engineering approach

Technological Hierarchy

WinCC Unified provides an object-oriented approach to the structuring of the automation solution in engineering.

In operation, this structure supports plant management, for example, by automatically collecting faults within the hierarchy.

SIMATIC WinCC Unified enables to store audio trails

Audit

This option makes it easy to track user actions for quality assurance and documentation when changing process values. The data relevant for the audit trail is stored in a protected log and, if necessary, made available in a report.

Options for distributed system

Databased Archiving

The database option uses a powerful SQL Server to archive large amounts of data (up to a maximum number of tags). It thus provides the basis for in-depth analysis of historical data and the tracing of processes over long periods of time.

Extendable options for your requirements

Calendar

This option enables the visualization of a structured planning of the production processes. It is used to define running times of machines and plants and to create standard templates for regular production days and shifts. Furthermore, the calendar function can be used to plan the process execution relative to a timeline.

Performance Insight

Performance Insight provides the user with a formula editor for calculating individual key performance indicators (KPIs) according to ISO standard 22400, as well as a comprehensive selection of WinCC controls for their display and analysis. Furthermore, the result of calculated KPIs can be reported.

Sequence

With the Plant Intelligence oOption Sequence (SES), standardized production sequences (ISA88) and parameters can be changed quickly and easily without changing the PLC program. Furthermore, the overview of the manufacturing steps and their status can be shown.

Line Coordination

With WinCC Unified Line Coordination, recipe and batch-controlled production processes can be automated. Complex production sequences of interlinked machines in the production line can be coordinated, synchronized and monitored based on SIMATIC S7-1500 and WinCC Unified.

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SIMATIC WinCC Unified System at a glance

Enjoy an overview of the many opportunities offered by the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System, with the best possible combination of hardware and software. Get to know the new possibilities and benefits of the entire system.

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SIMATIC WinCC Unified Integrations ins TIA Portal

Fully integrated into TIA Portal

SIMATIC WinCC Unified projects are configured on a uniform basis in the proven Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal). That means you can create and test all the key parameters for the visualization easily and efficiently.

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Heating control for sustainably produced heat

Heizomat is producing heatings with automatically fed wood and wood chippers for many years. Almost the entire control technology is provided by Siemens, as well as the touch panels for operation of heating systems and machines.

The new SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels provide new possibilities, which improve the devices usability significantly. It’s also important for Heizomat to have operating panels that can keep up with a heating’s lifetime of 30 years. Moreover, Heizomat appreciates the possibility to run their own apps on the operating panels, even though it isn’t required yet. However, this option increases security of investment because features can be downloaded as easy as with every smartphone.

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Software for the visualization of the future