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Table of contents
1 Welcome.................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Creating a project ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Projects in WinCC flexible..............................................................................................................7
2.2 Creating a project...........................................................................................................................7
2.3 The new project............................................................................................................................11
3 Configuring Screens ................................................................................................................................ 20
3.1 Function of the screens................................................................................................................21
3.2 Configuring fill level displays........................................................................................................22
4 Configuring alarms................................................................................................................................... 28
4.1 Alarms in project ..........................................................................................................................29
4.2 Configuring discrete alarms .........................................................................................................30
4.3 Configuring analog alarms ...........................................................................................................33
4.4 Configuring an alarm view ...........................................................................................................36
5 Configuring recipes.................................................................................................................................. 38
5.1 Function of the recipes.................................................................................................................39
5.2 Configuring a new recipe .............................................................................................................40
5.3 Configuring a Recipe view ...........................................................................................................44
6 Configuring screen changes .................................................................................................................... 46
6.1 Creating a Selection screen.........................................................................................................47
6.2 Configuring screen change with function keys ............................................................................49
6.3 Configuring screen change with buttons......................................................................................51
7 Finishing the project................................................................................................................................. 56
7.1 Consistency check and simulation...............................................................................................57
7.2 Running the consistency check ...................................................................................................58
7.3 Simulation in Runtime ..................................................................................................................59
8 Transferring and using a project .............................................................................................................. 64
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................65
8.2 Requirements...............................................................................................................................66
8.3 Check connection parameters .....................................................................................................68
8.4 Transfer the project to the HMI device.........................................................................................69
8.5 Using project with S7 controller ...................................................................................................71
Getting Started Basic Panels

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Welcome 1

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Welcome
Welcome to WinCC flexible "Getting Started - First Time Users."

Using an example of a fruit juice mixing system, this manual will illustrate how easy it is to
create the user interface for an HMI device using WinCC flexible.
The fruit juice mixing system produces juice, nectar and beverage drinks in the flavors
orange, apple and tropical. The necessary ingredients are available in four supply tanks.
The ingredients are mixed in mixing tanks and then filled.
The fruit juice mixing system operator can perform the following tasks:
● Control the fill level in the supply tanks
● Monitor the status of the supply line valves
● Enter and transfer mixture ratios
In order that the operator can perform these tasks, the user interface of the HMI device must
be "configured." The configuration steps necessary to do this are explained in the "Getting
Started - First Time Users manual":
● Creating a project (Page 6)
● Configuring Screens (Page 20)
● Configure alarms (Page 28)
● to configure recipes (Page 38)
● Configure screen changes (Page 46)
● Finishing the project (Page 56)
● Transferring and using a project (Page 64) (optional)
"Configuring" relates to the creation and configuration of the user interface for an HMI
device.
Requirements
The "CD_1" folder of the enclosed WinCC flexible DVD contains programs that will allow you
to carry out these configuration steps by yourself. In addition, install the WinCC flexible
edition "Compact", "Standard" or "Advanced" on your configuration computer.
The following components are used for the example in this "Getting Started - First Time
Users" manual:
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Only the configuration computer is required for the configuration steps mentioned.

Creating a project 2

Creating a project
2.1 Projects in WinCC flexible
2.1 2.1 Projects in WinCC flexible

A project brings together all the information of a configured user interface. The project forms
the basis of the configuration.
Create and configure all the objects in the project which are necessary to operate and
monitor the fruit juice mixing system, for example:
● Screens, to depict and operate the fruit juice mixing system.
● Tags, to transfer data between the HMI device and fruit juice mixing system.
● Alarms, to indicate the operating status of the fruit juice mixing system on the HMI device.
2.2 2.2 Creating a project
The Project Wizard

1. Start WinCC flexible.
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The WinCC flexible project wizard opens. The project wizard provides supports when
creating a project by guiding users step-by-step through the configuration settings. The
project wizard has various scenarios for frequently required configurations. Complete the
configuration settings for your project by selecting the scenarios provided.

Creating a project
2.2 Creating a project
2. Create a new project.
3. To operate the fruit juice mixing system, only one HMI device and one control unit are
needed. Select the scenario "Small machine" and accept the selection with "Next".

Creating a project
4. Configure the scenario.

– Select your HMI device and enter the version of the HMI device. The information on
device type and version are available on the back of your HMI device.
– Accept the default setting "IF1 B" as connection for the "Getting Started" project.
– Use the predefined "SIMATIC S7 300/400" as PLC.
– Accept the settings with "Next".
5. Click on "Next" to apply the standard settings provided on the next page "Screen
template."
6. Click on "Next" to apply the standard settings provided on the next page "Screen
navigation."
7. Click on "Next" to apply the standard settings provided on the next page "System
screens."

Creating a project
8. Click on "Next" to apply the standard settings provided on the next page "Libraries."
9. Now enter the information on the project and create the project with "Finish".
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This "Getting Started" shows the principles of configuration using the "KTP600 Basic" HMI
device as an example. You can apply the same configuration process to other HMI
devices. Some steps in the configuration sequence may be different for a given HMI
device. Additional information is available in manual for your HMI device and in the WinCC
flexible online help.

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
2.3 2.3 The new project
Introduction
You have created the project with the project wizard.
In this section you will be introduced to the WinCC flexible software interface.
The WinCC flexible interface

The project wizard creates the new project according to the information specified and opens
it in WinCC flexible.
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On the left you see the Project View with its tree structure. In this window, you have access
to the project properties and the device settings of the HMI device. The tree structure
includes all elements of the project. You open all elements, such as configurable objects and
available editors, from this window. The number of available elements depends on the range
of functions offered by the HMI device.
The HMI device is shown in the central Work Area. You edit all configurable objects of the
project in the work area. All windows of WinCC flexible are arranged around the work area.
With the exception of the work area, you can size, move, pin or hide all windows. You show
hidden windows using the "View" menu.
The Property View is used to edit object properties, such as size or color of screen objects.
The configurable properties may differ with the object. The property view is only available in
specific editors.

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
The Toolbox on the right includes objects, graphics and other elements required for the
configuration. The window is divided into several areas:
● "Simple objects" includes preconfigured objects, such as I/O field, button, graphics and
text field.
● "Advanced objects" includes objects with extended functionality, such as alarm windows.
● Graphics includes a collection of images to create screens and objects.
● The library area offers access to objects you have created yourself as well as external
objects, such as your own collection of graphics or objects from other projects.
The new project

The project wizard has automatically created some objects you can configure in the Project
view:
● Screens
● Connections
Screens
The "Template" screen is available under "Screens" in the project tree.
The "Start screen" of the HMI device is automatically opened in the work area to the right of
the tree structure. You will see two overlapping alarm windows in the display of the HMI
device. The gray shading of the Alarm Window indicates that this alarm window is inserted in
the "Template" screen. The Error Alarm Window and the System Alarm window are required
for later operation of the HMI device on the fruit juice mixing system.
The error alarm window shows pending faults in the plant.

The system alarm window shows configured alarms for the operating states in the plant.
An alarm indicator directs your attention to pending alarms or those
requiring acknowledgment.
The total number of alarms is displayed under the "Caution" symbol in the
alarm indicator.

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
Connections
With the scenario configured in the project wizard you have already defined the
"Connections" between HMI device and PLC:
Customizing the template

Objects inserted in the "Template" are those which should appear in every screen, such as
the previously mentioned alarm windows. A screen consists of 32 layers. The top layer,
"Layer 0", is the standard view of the screen. Objects, such as alarm windows, that are to be
visible in standard view, will be added below the top layer.
Because the alarm windows are to appear only when a message occurs while the fruit juice
mixing machine is in operation, you can suppress the permanent display of the alarm
windows during configuration. To do this, deactivate the level in which the alarm windows
are inserted.
Under "Options > Settings" you can hide all template objects independent of the levels.
The objects will then no longer be displayed on the screens during configuration. All
objects included in the template will be reported in the project documentation.

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
1. Open the "Template" screen with a double click:
2. Minimize the window so that you will be able to see the alarm indicator below:

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
3. Hide the layers with the alarm windows (1, 2) and close the template (3).
Setting up the workbench area

The WinCC flexible Workbench consists of individual windows which can be arranged as
required around the work area. The following section describes how to "dock" the Object
view in the Project view.
"Docking" refers to the integration of a window into the WinCC flexible workbench.
You can automatically hide docked frames in order to increase your workspace.

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
1. Unhide the Object view (1) and configure the view so that it is not automatically
hidden (2):
2. Move the Object view into the Project view and dock the frame as soon as the gray frame
has adapted to the Project view:

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
3. The Object view contains the contents of the area selected in the Project view, such as
Screens:

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
Resetting window arrangement

Docking the window in the desired position does take some practicing. For this reason, the
arrangement of the windows can be reset to their original setting at any time:

Creating a project
2.3 The new project
Interrupting configuration
You can stop configuration at any time and continue later.
● If you want to interrupt configuration, save the project (1).
● Select a suitable storage location and save the project with a self-explanatory
name (2, 3):
The next time WinCC is started, the project is displayed in the project wizard:
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Configuring Screens 3

Configuring Screens
3.1 Function of the screens
3.1 3.1 Function of the screens

A user interface consists of several related screens. Screens enable you to operate and
monitor a plant and are the main elements of the project.
Screens are displayed on the HMI device and consist of configurable objects:
● Operable objects, such as alarm windows, IO fields or buttons.
● Objects to display values, such as trend view and bars.
● Informative objects for the description of objects or screens, such as text fields or graphic
fields.
You can drag-and-drop these objects from the toolbox directly into a screen.
The figure below shows the fill level indicator as an example for our project:
The user interface of the fruit juice mixing system is comprised of four screens. The operator
uses the fill level indicator to monitor the fill levels of the storage tanks.
The following section explains the configuration of the fill level indicators for water,
concentrated juice, sugar and flavoring. The fill levels should be indicated on the HMI device
both graphically and numerically.

Configuring Screens
3.2 Configuring fill level displays
3.2 3.2 Configuring fill level displays
Configuring fill level displays

The following objects are required to configure the fill level displays:
● Tags to store the fill levels
● Output fields for displaying fill levels in numeric form
● Bar graphs for displaying fill levels graphically
● Text fields for labeling
The following steps will show you how to configure these objects.
Creating fill level tags

1. Create a tag called "FillLevel_Water" which stores the fill level of the water:
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2. Configure the tag:

– Enter the name "FillLevel_Water".
– The connection "Connection_1" has already been entered.
– Set the data type "Int" for integer because decimal numbers are used for the fill levels.
– Set the storage area in the PLC that contains the current value of the tag.
Make sure that "Name" and "Address" match with the associated process tag in the
S7 control program. Information on process tags are available in the WinCC flexible
online help.
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Configuring Screens
3. In the same way, create the tags "FillLevel_Concentrate", "FillLevel_Sugar" and

"FillLevel_Aroma":
The process tags of the PLC will store the tank fill levels which are determined by
measuring transmitters. If the configured tags have been configured to match the
associated process tags, then the data in the PLC and HMI device will be compared by the
set connection.
Creating a new screen to show fill levels

1. Create a new screen:
2. Use "FillLevels" as the new names:

Configuring Screens
Creating an output field for numeric fill level display

1. Insert an IO field in the screen in which the water fill level can be displayed:
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2. Configure the output format of the IO field in the Properties view:
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3. Resize the IO field:
If you drag a tag from the Object view to the screen using drag-and-drop, an input/output
field (IO field) will be created automatically which is connected to the tag.

Configuring Screens
Creating a bar graph for displaying the fill level graphically

1. Insert a bar in the screen:
2. Configure the bar graph in the Properties view:

– Enter the volume of the tank (1) and select the "FillLevel_Water" tag (2, 3).
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– Adapt the size (2) and align the bar to the right (3, 4):
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Configuring Screens
– Deactivate the scale indicator:
Creating a text field to label the fill level display

1. Insert a text field in the screen:
2. Enter a "W" for water in the Properties view:
3. In the same way, create another text field labeled "l" for liters.

Configuring Screens
Arranging the text fields, bar graphs and output field.

1. Position the two text fields, bar graphs and IO field in the display using the cursor keys:
2. Match the size of text and display of the configured objects to your display.
With the TP1500 Basic you will reserve a part of the screen area for buttons.
Adding the fill level displays for juice, sugar and flavoring
1. In the same way, create the fill level displays for juice, sugar and flavoring:
You multiply the elements of the fill level display quickly with copy and paste.
"Copy&Paste" saves time when creating objects. Make sure that the correct tags are
interconnected with the IO fields.
The fill level display is configured. When the system is running, the operator can read the
current fill levels of the tanks on the HMI device.

Configuring alarms 4

Configuring alarms
4.1 Alarms in project
4.1 4.1 Alarms in project

Alarms indicate events or operating states which occur or prevail in the fruit juice mixing
system. Alarms can be used, for example, for diagnostics purposes when clearing faults.
Alarms are differentiated as follows:
● Discrete alarms indicate changes of status in the fruit juice mixing system and are
triggered by the controller. They indicate, for example, whether a valve is open or closed.
● Analog alarms indicate a value has moved outside the limits of the permitted range.
An analog alarm is triggered, for example, when the speed of a motor drops below a
specific value.
An alarm view makes it possible for operators to get information about the operating status
of a plant.

Configuring alarms
4.2 Configuring discrete alarms
4.2 4.2 Configuring discrete alarms
Introduction
Each tank in the fruit juice mixing system is equipped with an inlet valve. The following
section explains how to configure an alarm display in which the states (open or closed) of the
inlet valves for water, juice, sugar and flavoring are shown.
When a valve opens or closes during operation, the corresponding discrete alarm is
triggered.
Creating tags to store the states

The states of the valves are stored in the "Valve_Status" tags. Each status is assigned a bit
in the tag.
● Water valve: Bit 0 and Bit 1
● Juice valve: Bit 2 and Bit 3
● Sugar valve: Bit 4 and Bit 5
● Flavoring valve: Bit 6 and Bit 7
1. Create the "Valve_Status" tag:
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Configuring alarms
Creating alarms for status display

1. Create a new discrete message:
2. Create the discrete alarm in the Properties view:

– Enter "Valve (water) open" (1) and select the alarm class "Warnings" (2, 3):
– Select the tag in which the status of the valve is stored.
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Configuring alarms
– Select the bit number which represents the "open" status:
When the water tank valve opens, the discrete alarm "Valve (water) open" is triggered.
3. In the same way, configure the discrete alarm "Valve (water) closed" which represents
the "closed" status.
4. Configure the discrete alarms for the "juice", "sugar" and "flavoring" valves in the same
way:
Add a second discrete alarm by double-clicking the next empty line. The settings of the first
discrete alarm will be adapted. The alarm number and bit number are automatically
incremented. Now adjust the text.

Configuring alarms
4.3 Configuring analog alarms
4.3 4.3 Configuring analog alarms
Introduction
The fruit juice mixing system's mixing tank is equipped with a mixer whose speed must be
monitored. When the speed moves outside the upper or lower limit value, the corresponding
alarm should appear on the HMI device.
Creating the tag to store the speed

The speed of the mixer is stored in the "Mixer_Speed" tag.
1. Create the "Mixer_Speed" tag:
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3. In the Property view, select the "Cyclic continuous" mode under "General".
Cyclic updates of tags add to system load. Use cyclic updates only within the scope of the
system limits (WinCC Information System > Performance > System Limitations).

Configuring alarms
Creating alarms for speed monitoring

1. Create a new analog alarm:
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2. Configure the analog alarm in the Properties view:

– Enter "Mixer Speed too high" (1) as the alarm text and select the alarm class "Errors"
(2, 3):
– The speed of the mixer is to be stored in the "Mixer_Speed" tag. Select the tag
"Mixer_Speed".
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Configuring alarms
– Enter "800" as the maximum valid speed:
– Select "On rising edge":
3. Similarly, configure the "Mixer speed too low" alarm. The alarm should be triggered if the
speed drops below 400 (at "falling edge").
The settings from the first analog alarm are transferred to the second analog alarm settings
by double-clicking in the empty line. You will only have to adapt the settings. The alarm
number is automatically incremented.
Alarms of the "Errors" alarm class must be acknowledged by the operator.

Configuring alarms
4.4 Configuring an alarm view
4.4 4.4 Configuring an alarm view
Introduction
Error alarm windows inform operators about irregularities during operation of the plant. Error
alarm windows are available in the template for this project so that they will be displayed in
each screen in case of an error.
The alarm view shows all the error alarms and warning alarms which have occurred to date.
The following steps will show you how to configure an alarm view.
Creating an Alarm View

2. Use "Messages" as the new names:

Configuring alarms
4.4 Configuring an alarm view
3. Drag the alarm view into the display:
4. Adjust the size of the alarm view screen on your display.

When using a TP1500 Basic leave an area free for buttons.
5. Configure the alarm view in the Properties view:
– Select the alarm classes which are displayed in the alarm view:
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– Make the necessary selections so that the last incoming message is displayed in the
first line and the alarm text is displayed with the time:
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When the system is in operation, the status of the water, juice, sugar and flavoring tanks
appear on the screen "FillLevels".
The operating states of the valves for water, juice, sugar and flavoring are listed in the alarm
view.
Deviations in mixer speed are shown as error alarms with time in a separate error alarm
window and recorded in the alarm view.

Configuring recipes 5

Configuring recipes
5.1 Function of the recipes
5.1 5.1 Function of the recipes

A recipe contains a combination of related production data, such as mixing ratios. A mixing
ratio can be transferred from the HMI device to the fruit juice mixing system in a single
working step in order, for example, to switch production from orange juice to orange nectar.
The fruit juice mixing system can produce drinks with "orange", "apple" and "tropical" flavors.
A recipe is created for each flavor. The ingredients required for each flavor are defined in the
recipes.
In turn, each recipe contains three recipe data records in which the mixing ratios for "juice",
"nectar" and "beverage" are stored.
Recipes collect production parameters in parameter records that are easy to use.
Recipes enable the fruit juice production to be switched to other mixing ratios or flavors in
the simplest of ways.

Configuring recipes
5.2 Configuring a new recipe
5.2 5.2 Configuring a new recipe
Introduction
The following section explains how to create the "Orange" recipe together with the
associated mixing ratios for juice, nectar and beverage.
Creating a recipe for the "Orange" flavor

1. Create a new recipe:
2. Enter the name and view name for the recipe:
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Creating tags for the quantities of the ingredients

Four tags are required in order to transfer the mixing ratios to the fruit juice mixing system.
Each tag contains the quantity of one of the ingredients.
1. Create the tags "Litre_Water", "Litre_Concentrate", "Kilo_Sugar" and "Gram_Aroma" with
the following settings:

Configuring recipes
Creating recipe elements for the ingredients

One recipe element is required for each ingredient, in this case water, juice, sugar and
flavoring.
1. Create a new recipe element "Litre_Water":
2. Enter the name and view name for the recipe element:

Configuring recipes
3. Link the recipe element with the "Litre_Water" tag:
4. In the same way, create the recipe elements "Litre_Concentrate", "Kilo_Sugar" and
"Gram_Aroma":

Configuring recipes
Entering mixing ratios

A specific quantity of the ingredients is required for each individual drink "juice", "nectar" and
"beverage." The mixing ratios are stored in the recipe data records.
The mixing ratios can also be entered in external programs, such as MS Excel, and
imported on the HMI device.
An example for such a file is available on the WinCC flexible DVD in the
"CD_3\Documents\[Language]Getting Started" folder. For additional information, refer to
the documentation for WinCC flexible.
1. Create a new recipe data record called "Beverage":
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2. Enter the name, view name and number:
3. Enter the quantities of the ingredients:
4. In the same way, create the recipe data records for "Nectar" and "Juice":

Configuring recipes
5.3 Configuring a Recipe view
5.3 5.3 Configuring a Recipe view
Introduction
The operator is to change and manage the recipes on the HMI device during operation. This
step requires a recipe display that offers the following commands:
● Create recipe data record
● Save recipe data record
● Delete recipe data record
● Transfer recipe data record to fruit juice mixing system
● Read recipe data record from fruit juice mixing system
To do this, a Recipe view is inserted:
2. Use "Recipes" as the new names:

Configuring recipes
5.3 Configuring a Recipe view
3. Drag the Recipe view into the display:
4. Enable the functions in the Property view that should be available in the Recipe view.
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5. Then define the following view settings:
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Configuring screen changes 6

6.1 Creating a Selection screen
6.1 6.1 Creating a Selection screen

The Selection screen shows the operator which key must be used to switch to a specific
screen on the HMI device and back to the Selection screen. The operator is guided to create
the Selection screen and linking the screen change.
The screen changes are assigned to the function keys <F1> to <F4> on the HMI device in
our example. The <F5> key should be used to switch off the HMI device.
Procedure
1. Open the "Start Screen" screen:
2. Rename the "Start Screen" screen:
3. Use "Selection" as the new names:
4. Delete the following objects in the screen:

– the text field with the screen name "Start screen"
– the button with the text "Start screen"

6.1 Creating a Selection screen
5. Create five text fields with the following content:

– "F1 = Fill level"
– "F2 = Alarms"
– "F3 = Recipes"
– "F4 = Choices"
– "F5 = Exit"
6. Define the start screen in the "Device Settings" of the Project view:
– The start screen will always be displayed first when you start the HMI device. Because
the "Start screen" created with the Project wizard was adapted, the "Selection" screen
has already been entered as start screen.
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6.2 Configuring screen change with function keys
6.2 6.2 Configuring screen change with function keys
Configuring global screen change with function keys

1. Open the template:
2. Assign the change to "FillLevels" to function key <F1>:
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On pressing the <F1> function key on the HMI device during operation, the screen with
the fill levels appears in the display.
3. Assign the change to "Messages", "Recipes" and "Selection" on the function keys <F2>,
<F3> and <F4>.
Function keys configured in the Template will have a global effect. The same function will
be triggered in each screen with the same key. You can also configure the functions of the
keys individually in the respective screen.

6.2 Configuring screen change with function keys
Configuring deactivation of the HMI device

The finished project represents the user interface of the HMI device. The user interface will
be started and displayed automatically when you turn on the HMI device.
1. Open the "Selection" screen:
2. Assign the "StopRuntime" system function to the <F5> key:
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3. Save the project with "Project" > "Save" in a directory of your choice for the settings to
become effective.
Project names including the .hmi extension may not exceed a length of 120 characters.
The path name including the .hmi extension may not exceed a length of 218 characters.

6.3 Configuring screen change with buttons
6.3 6.3 Configuring screen change with buttons
Introduction
There are no function keys on the TP1500 Basic. You configure buttons in the Template that
will trigger the screen change. These buttons are displayed in all screens and have a global
effect.
Configuring global screen change with buttons

1. Open the template:
2. Insert a button into the screen.

3. Assign the change to the "FillLevels" screen to the button:
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4. Type in the button name "F1".

On pressing the "F1" button on the HMI device during operation, the screen with the fill
levels appears in the display.
5. Configure the following buttons with screen changes:
Labeling Screen change to

F2 "Messages"
F3 "Recipes"
F4 "Selection"
Buttons configured in the Template will have a global effect. The same function will be
triggered in each screen with the same button.

Configuring deactivation of the HMI device

The finished project represents the user interface of the HMI device. The user interface will
be started and displayed automatically in Runtime when you turn on the HMI device.
1. Open the "Selection" screen:
2. Configure a button and name it "F5".

3. Assign the "StopRuntime" system function on the "Press" event of the button:
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4. Save the project so that the settings take effect.

Finishing the project 7

7.1 Consistency check and simulation
7.1 7.1 Consistency check and simulation

Your inputs will be checked during configuration. The tag of the "Byte" data type can have a
value between 0 and 255. Input will be rejected if you attempt to enter a value greater than
255. Incomplete configurations, such as an IO field without assigned tag, will not be checked
at input. Such errors will be detected by the consistency check during compilation and listed
in the Output window.
If WinCCflexible was installed with the Simulation/Runtime component, you can simulate the
project with the Runtime Simulator. The Simulator changes the values of the configured tags.
Selection of the tags and the change of values takes place via a simulation table. This
enables you to check the functions and processes of the configuration without connection to
a PLC.
The program only simulates the tags in the configuration if no PLC is connected.
If a PLC is connected, then the Simulator will change the values of the respective process
tags in the S7 program. The configuration is simulated together with the PLC. This means
you can check to see if the values are transmitted correctly between process and project
tags.

7.2 Running the consistency check
7.2 7.2 Running the consistency check
Introduction
You have just created your first project. Before the configuration is concluded, the project
can be tested and simulated using the migration consistency check function and the
simulator provided by WinCC.
Check project for consistency

The consistency check determines missing links, violation of value ranges and incorrect
settings.
1. You start the consistency check by compiling the project once again:
– This function is available under "Project > Compiler > Compile".
The result of the consistency check appears in the Output view:
If there no errors or warnings have occurred during compilation, the project can be
simulated.
If an error has occurred, you can jump directly from the context menu to the error location
in the project by double-clicking the error entry in the output window.

7.3 Simulation in Runtime
7.3 7.3 Simulation in Runtime
Introduction
The simulation function helps you to find logical configuration errors, such as incorrect limit
values.
The following sections explains how to simulate the fill level indicator and alarms for the
valve states.
Creating a simulation table

1. Start the simulator:
The Simulator and the simulation table will be displayed.

2. Select the "FillLevel_Water" tag in the simulation table and enter the simulation values:
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The WinCC flexible Runtime Simulator is controlled via the displayed simulation table.
You select configured tags in the "Tag" column and enter them consecutively in the lines
of the table. The properties of the tags are shown in the columns "Data Type" and
"Current val." with yellow shading. The entries in the white columns are the simulator
settings and control the simulation process.

3. Complete the simulation table with the tags "FillLevel_Concentrate", "FillLevel_Sugar",

"FillLevel_Aroma" and "Valve_Status":
4. Save the simulation table
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Simulating the project

1. Start the simulation:
If you activate the "Start" option of a tag, you will start the simulation of this tag. The
Simulator alters the value of the tag according to the selected setting.
For a reliable function test, you should select the settings of the Simulator so that they
correspond to the function of the tag. Tags whose values depend on each other can be
simulated together.

2. Change to the "FillLevels" screen and observe how the fill levels change:
3. Change to the "Messages" screen and observe how the alarms on the valve status are
triggered:

4. Change to the "Recipes" screen and open any recipe data record:
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You can operate the device representation in the simulator window. Acknowledge the
pending error alarm with the corresponding function of the alarm window in the display of
the HMI device.

Transferring and using a project 8

Transferring and using a project
8.1 Overview
8.1 8.1 Overview

You have created the graphical user interface for your HMI device in the project. You have
created tags to read out process values from the PLC or to transfer them to the PLC.
The following requirements must be met to use the project on the HMI device:
1. The HMI device is connected to an matching power supply.
2. Your configuration PC comes equipped with a matching interface adapter and is
connected with your HMI device.
If these conditions are met, the following steps will be executed:
● Check connection parameters
● Transfer the project to the HMI device
● Operating a project on the HMI device
These requirements and steps apply even if the project was created for a different HMI
device instead of an KTP600 Basic.
If you have access to a SIMATIC S7-300/400 PLC, you can upload a prepared S7 program
to the PLC to actively simulate your project on the HMI device together with the PLC.

8.2 Requirements
8.2 8.2 Requirements
Power supply
The HMI device is connected to an matching power supply.
The HMI device is designed for power supply through a SIMATIC PLC. The power supply
must meet the following requirements:
● Use only 24 VDC power supply units with safe electrical isolation in accordance with IEC
60364-4-41 or HD 384.04.41 (VDE 0100, Part 410), for example, in accordance with the
PELV standard.
● The supply voltage must be within the specified voltage range for your HMI device. The
power consumption may not exceed the value specified for your HMI device. Otherwise,
malfunction at the HMI device cannot be ruled out. The information is available in the
operating instructions or on the rating plate on the back of the HMI device.
● For non-isolated design: Connect the "GND" connection from the 24 V power supply
output to equipotential bonding for a uniform reference potential. You should always
select a central point of termination.
● Only qualified personnel may connect and commission the HMI device according to the
operating instructions.
Connection with the configuration PC

Your PC has to be equipped with the matching interface to connect the configuration PC with
the HMI device.
The connection requires an MPI interface card installed in the PC or an external adapter. If
an MPI interface card is installed in your PC, you will be able to connect the HMI device
using the matching MPI cable.
The following external adapters are available at http://mall.automation.siemens.com:
● Serial USB/PPI cable, order number 6ES7 901-3DB30-0XA0
● Serial PC/PPI cable, order number: 6ES7 901-3CB30-0XA0
● MPI "PC Adapter USB", order number: 6ES7972-0CB20-0XA0
Matching power supply, order number 6ES7972-0CA00-0XA0

8.2 Requirements
In this "Getting Started" we are using the "PC Adapter USB".
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The "PC Adapter USB" has its own power supply and you connect it to the configuration PC
using the supplied USB cable. If the associated software is installed on the PC, the adapter
will be detected automatically and offers a flexible MPI interface for connection of control and
HMI devices.
We have used the "PROFIBUS" MPI/DP interface in this project. This interface was set in
your project under "Connections" as "Connection_1".
Additional information on transfer is available in the operating instructions of the Basic
Panels in the Internet (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/31032678) and
the WinCC flexible online help.
Connect PN devices of the Basic Panels via Ethernet with the configuration PC.
You save and restore data, transfer a project or update the operating system via MPI.
You cannot update the operating system with "Reset factory settings" via MPI.

8.3 Check connection parameters
8.3 8.3 Check connection parameters

The connection parameters define the data connection between HMI device and
configuration PC. A successful transfer is only possible if the following settings are correct:
● The settings configured under "Connections" in the project match the transfer settings of
the HMI device.
● The USB/PPI adapter was configured as active MPI interface to the HMI device. The
settings match the settings in the project.
Checking the connection parameters in the project

1. Open the "Connections" editor:
2. Check the settings you have made when creating the project with the Project wizard.
The following addresses must be set:
– HMI device: 1
– PLC: 2
The PLC and HMI device communicate with each other via an MPI network.

8.4 Transfer the project to the HMI device
Checking the connection parameters of the adapter

The parameter settings of the adapter are available in the Windows Control Panel of your
configuration PC.
1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Open the settings for the PG/PC interface with "Set PG/PC Interface".
3. Check to see if the "PC Adapter USB" was set as interface for the configured MPI
network.
4. Check to make sure that the settings of the adapter under "Properties/MPI" match the
configured settings.
If the settings of the adapter do not match the settings in the project, then the adapter cannot
transfer the project.
Checking the connection parameters at the HMI device

The transfer settings of the HMI device must match the settings in the project for the HMI
device to receive the project data.
1. Switch on the power supply of the HMI device.
The HMI device starts. The Loader is displayed.
2. Open the Control Panel by pressing the "Control Panel" button of the Loader.
3. Press the "Transfer" button to open the "Transfer Settings" dialog.
4. Activate the MPI/PROFIBUS channel in the "Transfer" window and open the advanced
settings with the "Advanced" button. Make sure that the settings in the "Advanced"
window match the settings in the project.
8.4 8.4 Transfer the project to the HMI device

After having checked the connection parameters, transfer the project data to the HMI device.
Preparation
You will have to set the HMI device to transfer mode so that it can receive the transmitted
data.
1. Switch on the power supply of the HMI device.
The HMI device starts. The Loader is displayed.
2. Select the entry "Transfer" in the Loader to switch the HMI device into transfer mode for
data transmission.
The HMI device switches to transfer mode. The dialog window displays the message
"Connecting to host ...".

8.4 Transfer the project to the HMI device
Transfer
Transmit the project data to your HMI device:
1. Start the transfer (1) in WinCC flexible.
You can also start the transfer via the "Project > Transfer > Transfer settings" menu.
2. Check the displayed settings for the transfer (2, 3) and start the transfer to your HMI
device (4):
3. Track the displayed transfer steps in WinCC flexible and on your HMI device.
When the project is transferred to the HMI device, a consistency check is automatically
performed. If the project still includes errors, then the transfer will be interrupted with a
corresponding error message.
If the project you want to transfer is greater than the internal memory of the device, then
the project will not be transferred completely and you will see a message to that effect.
Using a project on the HMI device

The HMI will restart automatically after successful transfer. Wait until the start process is
complete and the Loader is displayed. The HMI device will start your project after a few
seconds.
You can now call up and observe the screens of your project on the HMI device or check the
functions of the Recipe view. Because the configured tags are not altered, the displays will
be static and no messages will be created.
To operate the HMI device in a very realistic manner, the device has to be connected to an
active S7 controller.

8.5 Using project with S7 controller
8.5 8.5 Using project with S7 controller

You have successfully transferred and tested the project on your HMI device.
The following paragraphs will describe the relationship between the HMI device and the
controller.
The following requirements must be met to use the configured HMI device on an S7
controller:
● The configured HMI device is connected to a functioning, isolated S7 300/400 controller.
● An S7 program matching the project was transferred via the interface adapter to your
controller.
● The values of the process tags of the S7 program will alter to match the project.
The function of the S7 controller

In reality, the PLC processes a program that controls the processes in a machine or plant via
control values. The control values correspond to the states of the individual parts of the
plant; they are detected with tags that were defined accordingly as part of data blocks in the
program. If the data blocks include tags that match the tags created in the project regarding
function and addressing, then the values detected there will be compared to the process and
project tags. Entries on the HMI device change the values of linked tags and will trigger the
reactions of the controller. Process values are transferred in configured tags and displayed in
the project.
You need an S7 controller ready for operation to operate the project on the HMI device. The
S7 controller must be isolated, which means the controller has to meet the following
requirements:
● There may be no connections between controller and real plant or parts of the plant.
● The controller may not be located in the vicinity of components that carry dangerous
electrical voltages.
All you need is a laboratory setting on a DIN rail, consisting of a SIMATIC S7-300/400 CPU
with matching power supply. Your HMI device has to be connected to the power supply of
the controller and has to be connected to the CPU with an MPI or PROFIBUS bus cable.
Information on this setup is provided in the operating instructions of the S7 components.
WARNING
Risk of injuries when touching components carrying line voltage!
S7-300/400 modules are classified as open equipment. The danger of components carrying
live voltage is given once the power supply is connected to the mains.
S7 modules have to be installed by trained personnel according to the respective operating
instructions on a grounded DIN rail. The mains connection has to be touch-protected
according to applicable standards.
S7 modules may only be installed in housings, control cabinets or electrical equipment
rooms. Access must be key or tool controlled and limited to instructed and trained
personnel.

8.5 Using project with S7 controller
The S7 program
A matching control program has been prepared for your "Getting Started" configuration. It
simulates the function of the configured fruit juice mixing plant in the connected S7 controller.
The cyclic change of the values in the process tags triggers the configured alarms and the
display of the fill levels will vary. You can now operate the project on the HMI device.
The control program "S7_Mixing" is available in the "CD_3\Documents\[Language]Getting
Started" folder on your data carrier or the WinCC flexible DVD.
STEP 7 and the installed "PC Adapter USB" is required to transfer the control program to the
S7 controller. Information on this step is available in the S7 online help or the S7
Programming Manual.
1. Start STEP 7 on the configuration computer and run the control program "S7_Mixing".
2. Transfer the control program to the S7 control.
WARNING
Danger of unexpected movement or function of plant parts!
The "Getting Started" S7 program does not include any safety functions. When using
the program in the PLC of a real plant or machine, you may trigger functions
involuntarily and endanger persons in the close vicinity.
Do not transfer the "Getting Started" S7 program to the PLC of a real plant or machine.
The PLC used for the "Getting Started" may not be connected to a functioning plant or
its parts. The "Getting Started" S7 program was intended solely for use as part of this
tutorial on a separate SIMATIC S7 controller.
Using the project

1. Start the power supply of the S7-CPU and the HMI device and wait until the start process
has been completed.
2. If the S7 program and your project were transferred successfully, you can operate the
configuration on the HMI device, observe the change in fill levels and track the status
messages in the alarm window.
Result
● By transferring the project to the HMI device you have successfully carried out the tasks
in "Getting Started - First-Time Users" and created a runnable project.
● You have become familiar with the basic use of your project by connecting the HMI
device with the controller. You are now able to reproduce all steps of the simulation with
an HMI device and PLC.


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Welcome 1

SIMATIC HMI Getting Started Basic Panels

Transferring and using a

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Welcome to WinCC flexible "Getting Started - First Time Users."

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2.1 2.1 Projects in WinCC flexible

2.2 2.2 Creating a project

The Project Wizard

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2. Create a new project.

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4. Configure the scenario.

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2.3 2.3 The new project

The WinCC flexible interface

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The new project

The error alarm window shows pending faults in the plant.

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Customizing the template

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1. Open the "Template" screen with a double click:

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Setting up the workbench area

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Resetting window arrangement

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3.1 3.1 Function of the screens

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3.2 3.2 Configuring fill level displays

Configuring fill level displays

Creating fill level tags

2. Configure the tag:

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3. In the same way, create the tags "FillLevel_Concentrate", "FillLevel_Sugar" and

Creating a new screen to show fill levels

2. Use "FillLevels" as the new names:

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Creating an output field for numeric fill level display

2. Configure the output format of the IO field in the Properties view:

3. Resize the IO field:

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Creating a bar graph for displaying the fill level graphically

2. Configure the bar graph in the Properties view:

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– Deactivate the scale indicator:

Creating a text field to label the fill level display

2. Enter a "W" for water in the Properties view:

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