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Only if ordered together with the SIMATIC IPC.
SIMATIC WinCC is designed for visualization and operation of processes, production flows, machines and plants. With its powerful process interface, especially to the SIMATIC family, and the secure data archiving, WinCC enables highly available solutions for the process control.
The sector-neutral basic system enables universal usage in all automation applications. Sector-specific solutions can, for example, be implemented using WinCC options (e.g. FDA options for the pharmaceutical industry) and sector-specific add-ons (e.g. for the water industry).
SIMATIC WinCC is available as a complete package and as a runtime package with 128, 512, 2 048, 8 192, 65 536, 102 400, 153 600, 262 144 PowerTags. PowerTags are data points that are connected to controllers or other data sources over a WinCC channel. Up to 32 alarms can be obtained from one data point. Moreover, internal tags without coupling are available for additional system performance. In addition WinCC also contains 512 archive tags. Additional archive licenses can be obtained for larger quantity structures.
The system software with the required number of PowerTags and additionally the option WinCC/Server must be installed on the WinCC server. In the basic configuration, one RT Client License is sufficient for the WinCC Clients 1). An RC Client License is required to configure on clients 1). Remote configuration is possible if WinCC Clients without their own project (Uni Client) are configured on the server project.
1) The SQL Server Express is installed for RT / RC Clients.
The powerful configuration functions of SIMATIC WinCC contribute to a reduced engineering and training overhead and lead to a more flexible use of personnel and greater operational reliability.
Anyone familiar with Microsoft Windows can also operate the WinCC Explorer, the central switching point of WinCC. Even large quantities of data can be processed intuitively and efficiently with the WinCC Configuration Studio.
In combination with other SIMATIC components, the system is also equipped with auxiliary functions, such as process diagnostics and maintenance. All SIMATIC engineering tools work together in the configuration of the functions.
SIMATIC WinCC offers a complete basic functionality for process visualization and operation. To this end WinCC has a number of editors and interfaces that can be used to individually configure this functionality according to the respective application. Expansions of a WinCC station for control tasks are also possible with minimal engineering effort.
WinCC editors | Task or configurable runtime functionality |
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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 Configuration Studio | Alarm LoggingSignaling system for detecting and archiving events with display and control options based on DIN 19235; freely selectable message classes, message display and loggingWinCC Tag LoggingProcess archiving for the acquisition, compression and storage of measured values, e.g. presentation in trend and table format as well as further processingWinCC User AdministratorFor managing users and authorizations |
WinCC Report Designer | Reporting and logging system for time and event-controlled documentation of messages, operator inputs and current process data in the form of user reports or project documentation in an arbitrary layout |
WinCC Global Script | Processing functions with limitless functionality by means of the use of VBScript and ANSI-C |
Task or configurable runtime functionality | |
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Communication channels | Communication with lower-level controls (SIMATIC protocols, PROFIBUS DP and OPC server included in scope of supply) |
Standard interfaces | Facilitate the open integration of other Windows applications via WinCC, WinCC-OLE-DB, ActiveX, OLE, OPC etc. |
Programming interfaces | 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) |
WinCC is based on Microsoft technology, which ensures openness and integration capability. ActiveX and .net controls facilitate technology-specific and industry-specific expansions. Cross-manufacturer communication is also possible since WinCC can be used as an OPC client and server in addition to accessing current process values and supporting standards such as OPC HDA (Historical Data Access), OPC Alarm & Events, OPC XML Data Access, and OPC UA.
Just as important: Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is available for user-specific expansions in engineering, and Visual Basic Scripting (VBS) as an easy-to-learn, open, runtime language. If desired, professional application developers can also use ANSI-C. The Open Development Kit (ODK) simplifies access to the API programming interfaces.
WinCC integrates a powerful and scalable archiving feature using database technology This provides the user with a variety of options: from high-performance archiving of current process data, to long-term archiving with high data compression, through to a connection to the central information hub in the form of a company-wide Process Historian. 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.
WinCC offers various security mechanisms, such as encrypted communication, to ensure secure operation of the plant. If external networks are accessed, for example, suitable protective measures (incl. IT security measures, such as network segmentation) should still also be taken.
You can find more information on the topic of Industrial Security on the Internet at:
WinCC is an open process visualization system and provides the option to connect the most diverse control systems.
Approved communication software
Use communication software with the listed product versions. Corresponding SIMATIC NET upgrades are available for upgrading older versions.
Number of connectable controllers
For the number of controllers which can be connected via Industrial Ethernet CP 1613, the following applies to a message frame length of 512 bytes:
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 |
SIMATIC S7-1200/1500 Channel | Up to 128 |
Via PROFIBUS, a maximum of 8 controllers can be connected with CP 5612, and a maximum of 44 controllers with CP 5613. Industrial Ethernet is recommended when 10 or more controllers are used.
Mixed operation with different controllers
With their multi-protocol stack, the CP 1613 and CP 5613 communication processors enable the parallel operation of two protocols, such as for the mixed operation of different controllers, via a single bus cable. WinCC supports the operation of two similar interface boards only in connection with the channels SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 (2 x CP 1613), SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite (2 x CP 1613, 2 x CP 5613) as well as PROFIBUS DP (4 x CP 5613; max. 122 slaves for each CP 5613). In addition to communication via Industrial Ethernet CP 1613 or PROFIBUS CP 5613, one CP 5612/5622 can be used in each case for communication with SIMATIC S7 via MPI.
Client-server communication
Communication between the clients and the server is via TCP/IP protocol. Setting up a separate PC LAN is recommended. For small projects with a correspondingly low incidence of message frames, SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet communication can be used for both process communication (WinCC/server ↔ PLC) and PC-PC communication (WinCC/client ↔ WinCC/server).
Channel DLL PROFIBUS DP
In accordance with the PROFIBUS standard, DP/slaves are always permanently assigned to a DP master; i.e. a second WinCC station (DP/master) cannot access the same controllers (DP/slaves). This means that redundant operation of two WinCC stations is not possible using the PROFIBUS DP connection.
Connection to controllers from other manufacturers:
If a native driver is not available, OPC or OPC UA is available for connection to third-party controllers.
Current notes and information about OPC servers from various suppliers can be found at:
WinCC supports the standards:
Protocol | Description |
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SIMATIC S7 | |
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite | Channel DLL for S7 functions via MPI, PROFIBUS or Ethernet Layer 4 + TCP/IP |
SIMATIC S5 | |
SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 | Channel DLL for S5 Layer 4 communication + TCP/IP |
SIMATIC S5 Programmer Port AS511 | Channel DLL and driver for serial communication with S5 using AS511 protocol to programmers port |
SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R | Channel DLL and driver for serial communication with S5 using RK512 protocol |
SIMATIC S5 PROFIBUS-FDL | Channel DLL for S5-FDL |
SIMATIC 505 | |
SIMATIC 505 Serial | Channel DLL and driver for serial communication with 505 using NITP/TBP protocol to SIMATIC 535/545/555/565/575 |
SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 | Channel DLL for 505 Layer 4 communication |
SIMATIC 505 TCP/IP | Channel DLL for 505 TCP/IP communication |
SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-1500 | |
SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-1500 Channel | Channel DLL for S7-1200 and S7-1500 communication |
Third-party controllers | |
Allen Bradley Ethernet IP |
Channel DLL and drivers for communication with Allen Bradley controllers via Ethernet TCP/IP using Ethernet IP protocol |
Modbus TCP/IP | Channel DLL and drivers for communication with Modicon controllers via Ethernet TCP/IP using Modbus TCP/IP protocol |
Mitsubishi MC TCP/IP | Channel DLL and drivers for communication with Mitsubishi controllers via Ethernet TCP/IP using Mitsubishi MC TCP/IP protocol |
Cross-manufacturer | |
OPC client for DA, XML DA | Channel DLL for OPC communication; WinCC can acquire data from OPC server applications |
OPC server for DA, XML DA, A&C | Channel DLL for OPC communication; WinCC can acquire data from OPC server applications |
OPC server for DA, XML DA, A&E, HDA | Server applications for OPC communication; WinCC provides process data to OPC clients |
OPC UA server for DA, HDA, A&C | Server applications for OPC UA communication |
PROFIBUS DP | Channel DLL for PROFIBUS DP |
SIMOTION | Channel DLL for SIMOTION |
Application note:
Parallel usage of the OPC client channel allows, for example, connection to an SNMP OPC server for visualization of the data contained there. The SNMP OPC server enables monitoring of any network components (such as switches) that support the SNMP protocol. You can find more information under SIMATIC NET Communications Systems/SNMP OPC Server.
Industrial Ethernet | SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 |
SIMATIC S5 TCP/IP |
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite |
SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 |
SIMATIC 505 TCP/IP 1) |
Article No. |
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WinCC – channel DLL | ||||||
SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 Channel DLL for S5 Layer 4 communication + TCP/IP |
• | • | Included in the basic package | |||
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite Channel DLL for S7 functions |
• | Included in the basic package | ||||
SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 Channel DLL for 505 Layer 4 communication |
• | Included in the basic package | ||||
SIMATIC 505 TCP/IP 1) Channel DLL for 505 TCP/IP communication |
• | Included in the basic package | ||||
Communication components for extension of the OS/OP | ||||||
CP 1612 A2 PCI card for connecting a PG/PC to Industrial Ethernet (SOFTNET-S7 or SOFTNET-S7 Lean communication software must be ordered separately) |
• | • | • | 6GK1161-2AA01 | ||
SOFTNET-IE S7 Communication software for S7 functions (max. 64 connections) Version 15 2)3) |
• | • | 6GK1704-1CW15-0AA0 | |||
SOFTNET-IE S7 Lean Communication software for S7 functions (max. 8 connections) Version 15 2)3) |
• | • | 6GK1704-1LW15-0AA0 | |||
CP 1623 PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to Industrial Ethernet (S7-1613 communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | • | 6GK1162-3AA00 |
CP 1628 PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to Industrial Ethernet (HARDNET-IE S7 / S7-1613 communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | • | 6GK1162-8AA00 |
HARDNET-IE S7 / S7-1613 Communication software for S7 functions, OPC, PG/OP communication Version 15 2)3) |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1716-1CB15-0AA0 |
• System interface possible
1) Via any interface board with NDIS 3.0 interface; no separate communication software required
2) See ordering data for SIMATIC NET upgrade packages
3) SIMATIC NET version V15 is supplied together with WinCC V7.5
4) SOFTNET-S7 Lean included in scope of supply of WinCC V7.5
Industrial Ethernet | SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 |
SIMATIC S5 TCP/IP |
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite |
SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 |
SIMATIC 505 TCP/IP 1) |
Article No. |
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WinCC – channel DLL | ||||||
SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 Channel DLL for S5 Layer 4 communication + TCP/IP |
• | • | Included in the basic package | |||
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite Channel DLL for S7 functions |
• | Included in the basic package | ||||
SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 Channel DLL for 505 Layer 4 communication |
• | Included in the basic package | ||||
SIMATIC 505 TCP/IP 1) Channel DLL for 505 TCP/IP communication |
• | Included in the basic package | ||||
Communication components for extension of the OS/OP | ||||||
CP 1612 A2 PCI card for connecting a PG/PC to Industrial Ethernet (SOFTNET-S7 or SOFTNET-S7 Lean communication software must be ordered separately) |
• | • | • | 6GK1161-2AA01 | ||
SOFTNET-IE S7 Communication software for S7 functions (max. 64 connections) |
• | • | 6GK1704-1CW14-0AA0 | |||
Version 14 SP1 2)3) For Windows 7 SP1 Prof./Ult. (32/64-bit) Windows 8.1 PRO (64-bit) Windows 10 Server 2008 R2 SP1 Server 2012 R2 (64-bit) |
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SOFTNET-IE S7 Lean Communication software for S7 functions (max. 8 connections) |
• | • | 6GK1704-1LW14-0AA0 | |||
Version 14 SP1 2)3) For Windows 7 SP1 Prof./Ult. (32/64-bit) Windows 8.1 PRO (64-bit) Windows 10 Server 2008 R2 SP1 Server 2012 R2 (64-bit) |
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CP 1623 PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to Industrial Ethernet (S7-1613 communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | • | 6GK1162-3AA00 |
CP 1628 PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to Industrial Ethernet (HARDNET-IE S7 / S7-1613 communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | • | 6GK1162-8AA00 |
HARDNET-IE S7 / S7-1613 communication software for S7 functions, OPC, PG/OP communication |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1716-1CB13-0AA0 | |
Version 13 SP2 2)3) for Windows 7 SP1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 2008 R2 SP1 Server, Server 2012 R2 (64-bit), and Windows 10 (64-bit) |
• System interface possible
1) Via any interface board with NDIS 3.0 interface; no separate communication software required
2) See ordering data for SIMATIC NET upgrade packages
3) SIMATIC NET Version V12 SP2 is supplied together with WinCC V7.4 SP1
4) SOFTNET-S7 Lean included in scope of supply of WinCC V7.4 SP1
PROFIBUS | SIMATIC S5 PROFIBUS FDL | SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite |
PROFIBUS DP | PROFIBUS FMS | Article No. |
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WinCC – channel DLL | |||||
SIMATIC S5 PROFIBUS FDL Channel DLL for S5-FDL |
• | Included in the basic package | |||
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite Channel DLL for S7 functions |
• | Included in the basic package | |||
PROFIBUS DP Channel DLL for PROFIBUS DP |
• | Included in the basic package | |||
Communication components for extension of the OS/OP | |||||
CP 5612 2) PCI card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS (communication software included in WinCC basic package) |
• | 6GK1561-2AA00 | |||
CP 5622 2) PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS (communication software included in WinCC basic package) |
• | 6GK1562-2AA00 | |||
CP 5711 USB adapter for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS or MPI (communication software included in WinCC basic package) |
• | 6GK1571-1AA00 | |||
CP 5613 A3 PCI card (32-bit) for connecting a PC to PROFIBUS (S7-5613, DP-5613 or FMS-5613 communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1561-3AA02 |
CP 5614 A3 PCI card (32-bit) for connecting a PC to PROFIBUS (communication software must be ordered separately) |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1561-4AA02 |
CP 5623 PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS or MPI (HARDNET PB S7 or HARDNET PB DP communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1562-3AA00 |
HARDNET PB S7Communication software for S7 functions + FDL | • | • | 6GK1713-5CB15-0AA0 | ||
HARDNET PB DPCommunication software for DP master + FDL | • | • | 6GK1713-5DB15-0AA0 |
• System interface possible
1) See ordering data for SIMATIC NET upgrade package
2) SIMATIC NET Version 8.2 SP1 is supplied together with WinCC V7.4 SP1
PROFIBUS | SIMATIC S5 PROFIBUS FDL | SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite |
PROFIBUS DP | PROFIBUS FMS | Article No. |
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WinCC – channel DLL | |||||
SIMATIC S5 PROFIBUS FDL Channel DLL for S5-FDL |
• | Included in the basic package | |||
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite Channel DLL for S7 functions |
• | Included in the basic package | |||
PROFIBUS DP Channel DLL for PROFIBUS DP |
• | Included in the basic package | |||
Communication components for extension of the OS/OP | |||||
CP 5612 2) PCI card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS (communication software included in WinCC basic package) |
• | 6GK1561-2AA00 | |||
CP 5622 2) PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS (communication software included in WinCC basic package) |
• | 6GK1562-2AA00 | |||
CP 5711 USB adapter for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS or MPI (communication software included in WinCC basic package) |
• | 6GK1571-1AA00 | |||
CP 5613 A3 PCI card (32-bit) for connecting a PC to PROFIBUS (S7-5613, DP-5613 or FMS-5613 communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1561-3AA02 |
CP 5614 A3 PCI card (32-bit) for connecting a PC to PROFIBUS (communication software must be ordered separately) |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1561-4AA02 |
CP 5623 PCI Express X1 card (32-bit) for connecting a PG/PC to PROFIBUS or MPI (HARDNET PB S7or HARDNET PB DP communication software required) |
• | • | • | • | 6GK1562-3AA00 |
HARDNET PB S7Communication software for S7 functions + FDL | • | • | 6GK1713-5CB08-2AA0 | ||
Version 8.2 SP1 1)2) For Windows 7 (32/64-bit) and Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) |
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HARDNET PB DPCommunication software for DP master + FDL | • | • | 6GK1713-5DB08-2AA0 | ||
Version 8.2. SP11)2)For Windows 7 (32/64-bit) and Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) |
• System interface possible
1) See ordering data for SIMATIC NET upgrade package
2) SIMATIC NET Version 8.2 SP1 is supplied together with WinCC V7.4 SP1
WinCC single-user system: PROFIBUS with S7 communication
WinCC single-user system: Industrial Ethernet with S7 communication
WinCC: Multi-user system with operable server
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Type | SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 |
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PC hardware requirements | |
Processor type | |
Minimum | Single-user station/server: Dual-core; 2.5 GHz |
Client: Dual-core; 2.5 GHz | |
Recommended | Single-user station/server: Multi-core; 3.5 GHz |
Client: Multi-core; 3 GHz 2) | |
Work memory RAM | |
Minimum | Windows 10 (64-bit)Single-user station/server: 4 GBClient: 2 GB |
Windows Server 2012 R2/ Windows Server 2016Server: 4 GB | |
Recommended | Windows 10 (64-bit)Single-user station/server: 4 GBClient: 4 GB |
Windows Server 2012 R2/ Windows Server 2016Server: 8 GB | |
Graphics resolution | |
Minimum | 800 x 600 |
Recommended | 1 920 x 1 080 |
Hard disk | |
Minimum | Single-user station/server: 80 GB |
Client: 20 GB | |
WebClient/DataMonitor Client: 5 GB | |
Recommended | Single-user station/server: 160 GB |
Client: 40 GB | |
WebClient/DataMonitor Client: 10 GB | |
DVD-ROM/USB interface | For software installation and license transfer |
Type | SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 |
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Functionality/quantity structure | |
Number of messages | 150 000 |
Message text (number of characters) | 10 x 256 |
Message archive | System-limited 1) |
Process values per message | 10 |
Constant load of messages, max. | Server/single-user station: 10/s |
Message burst, max. | Server/single-user station: 2 000/10 s every 5 min |
Archive | |
Archive data points | Max. 80 000 per server 2) |
Archive types | Short-term archive with and without long-term archiving |
Data storage format | Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 |
Measured values per second | Server/single-user station: up to 30 000/s 4) |
User archive | |
Total archives | No limit |
Fields per user archive | 500 (maximum number of 1 000 000 fields) |
Data records per user archive | 10 000 |
User archive views | No limit |
Graphics system | |
Number of screens | System-limited 1) |
Number of objects per screen | System-limited 1) |
Number of controllable fields per screen | System-limited 1) |
PowerTags | 256 K 3) |
Trends | |
Trend views per image | 25 |
Trends per trend view | 80 |
User administration | |
User groups | 128 |
Number of users | 128 |
Authorization groups | 999 |
Configuration languages | 5 European (en, de, fr, it, es), 4 Asian (zh-CN, zh-TW, ko, ja) |
Protocols | |
Message sequence reports (simultaneously) |
1 per server/single-user station |
Message archive reports (simultaneously) |
3 |
User reports | System-limited 1) |
Report lines per group | 66 |
Tags per report | 300 5) |
Multi-user system | |
Server | 18 |
Uni Client (without its own project) | Max. 64 |
Multi-Client (with its own project) | Max. 50 |
1) Dependent on available storage space
2) Dependent on number of licensed archive tags (ArchiveTags)
3) Dependent on the number of licensed PowerTags
4) Dependent on system performance, especially of hard disk (SSD/RAID recommended)
5) Number of variables per report depends on process communication performance
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