The Getting Started guideline for the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System provides you with useful information, downloads and training opportunities

Getting Started

SIMATIC WinCC Unified System
Overview

About this guideline

Welcome to our Getting Started guideline for the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System. On this page you will find all the information you need for a smooth start. We have compiled general information as well as information on restrictions and free downloads for you.

General information and restrictions

Installation and updates

Switching to WinCC Unified

General downloads

Training and support

Chapter 1

General information and restrictions

Software is never really finished; it is continuously being developed further. The same is true for the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System. For more information, see the notes below.
General information and restrictions for the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System

SIMATIC WinCC Unified V17 is available now

You can order the software now. Please note that the firmware update for the Unified Comfort Panels is not included in the scope of delivery and must be downloaded separately. See the delivery release for detailed information on the new version.

 

Read the delivery release

Useful information during runtime

In some rare cases, the simulation on the Unified Comfort Panel may behave differently than the simulation during runtime. The affected functionalities are listed here.

 

Download the ReadMe file

News regarding user administration

Unlike in WinCC Unified V16, the default user "UMCAdmin" is no longer created in the new version. This means you must create a user in the TIA Portal project and assign a user role to log in to the WinCC Unified Runtime. Note that the user administration is overwritten when downloading the project.

The image for updating the firmware of Unified Comfort Panels is not included in the package of WinCC Unified V17. You can download and install the images from the following link.

 

Download Image file

Chapter 2

Installation and updates

We recommend that you always use the most recent version of our TIA Portal engineering framework. Make sure you have installed the most recent update on your engineering station. To do so, use the Automation Software Updater or download the most recent update from the Industry Online Support website.
Check the compatibility of your selected products

Check compatibility

Use the compatibility tool to check which WinCC Unified version is compatible with your system.

Check now

Communication Support Packages (CSP) for WinCC Unified in TIA Portal

Here you can download the latest packages for additional communication via interfaces such as Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, SLMP and Mitsubishi MC TCP/IP.

Firmware download for Unified Comfort Panels

Use the following link to download the version-specific images for the SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels.

Chapter 3

Switching to WinCC Unified

In this section you will find useful notes and information that make it easier for you to switch to SIMATIC WinCC Unified.
Useful downloads for switching to the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System

Switching to the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System

Continue to use your project contents when switching over to SIMATIC WinCC Unified and save time during engineering with the "Data2Unified" add-in. With the help of the documentation, you will learn more about the differences between the Comfort Panel and the newly developed Unified Comfort Panels. You will also learn how you can implement the major elements (such as pop-ups and slide-ins) in WinCC Unified.

Download the manual for switching
Chapter 4

General downloads

This section includes more information that will make switching from your current visualization systems to the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System as easy as possible.

SIMATIC WinCC Unified System

In this manual you will learn about the most important functions and system properties of the WinCC Unified System. This information will be helpful when you implement your first project with SIMATIC WinCC Unified.

 

Download the manual

SIMATC WinCC Unified View of Things

With this application example you receive the documentation and an associated sample project.

All project engineering steps and settings are described and help you to start quickly and safely.

 

Download application example

Demo projects for SIMATIC WinCC Unified

Download the latest demo projects made available for SIMATIC WinCC Unified and SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels.

 

Download demo projects

Toolbox for SIMATC WinCC Unified

Small tools that make your work much easier. The useful tools can be easily integrated into your HMI project via the global library.

 

Switch to the toolbox

HMI design with the HMI Template Suite

The HMI Template Suite for WinCC Unified is the perfect basis for your first project. Prepared screen templates and a wizard for creating the project tree are waiting for you.

 

Download HMI Template Suite

Industrial Edge applications in conjunction with the SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panel

In this application example you will learn how to develop and use Industrial Edge apps for your SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panel.

 

Download application example

Chapter 5

Training and support

To take full advantage of the potential offered by SIMATIC WinCC Unified, we are offering matching training sessions, detailed documentation and the exchange of information with other users.
Overview of the contents for WinCC Unified in the Industry Online Support

Everything you need to know about SIMATIC WinCC Unified

Here you will find an in-depth overview of the most important documents, manuals and links to the topic of SIMATIC WinCC Unified in the Siemens Industry Online Support.

Find out more

Tutorial Center

The SIMATIC WinCC Unified Tutorial Center is a media system that provides an overview of the general functions of WinCC Unified and the Unified Comfort Panels.

Forum

In the Forum you can exchange information on SIMATIC WinCC Unified with other users, come up with shared solutions and support each other with ongoing projects.

WinCC Unified Community

As a member of the WinCC Unified Community you receive exciting information in advance and access to exclusive downloads. Register free of charge and benefit from the advantages.

SITRAIN Training

Learn everything about optimum use of SIMATIC WinCC Unified from our experts. Hands-on exercises make sure that you practice your new knowledge and store it permanently.

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