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WinCC

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Automation Solution 2
Integrating WinCC into
the SIMATIC Manager 3

Creating the Blocks 4

SIMATIC Configuration of the
General Example Screen Management 5
Functions

Application General Configuration of

Faceplates 6
Configuring Technology
7
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Subfunctions

Descriping the Sample

Project 8

Links & Literature 9

History 10

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Preface
Objective of this application
This document describes how STEP 7 and WinCC are used to solve an automation
task.
The sensors (binary and analog values) and the actuators (valves, motors) of a
plant are the basic components for each automation project. Technology blocks
required for the configuration of basic automation tasks are not included as
standard features in the scope of delivery of STEP 7 and WinCC. Basic automation
tasks include the following functions:
• Processing of the information received from sensors and actuators
• Controlling the actuators
Configuring the basic automation functions is the prerequisite for the configuration
of higher-level automation tasks, e.g. control functions or step chains.

Structure of the application

This application includes:
• an example project that demonstrates the use of STEP 7 blocks and faceplates
and
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• the individual configuration examples of the blocks for usage in your own
projects.
The table below shows all blocks included in this application:
Table 1-1
Block No. Description
BST_DIGITAL FB650 Visualization and operation of digital signals.
BST_ANALOG FB640 Visualization and operation of analog signals.
BST_COUNT FB654 Numerical rectangle integrator, e.g. simulation of a fill
level. (without faceplate)
BST_FF FB653 Visualization and operator control of a FlipFlop
BST_ILOCK FB651 Visualization and operator control of a logic gate
AND/OR with 8 inputs
BST_VALVE FB630 Visualization and operator control of a binary valve
BST_MOTOR FB620 Visualization and operator control of a motor with fixed
speed and rotational direction
BST_SIMODIR FB611 Visualization and control of the motor management
system SIMOCODE Pro as direct starter.
BST_SIMOREV FB610 Visualization and control of the motor management
system SIMOCODE Pro as reversing starter.
BST_MM4 FB681 Visualization and control of the MICROMASTER 440
frequency converter
BST_SINAG120 FB680 Visualization and control of the SINAMICS G120
frequency converter.
BST_PIDCTRL FB670 Visualization and operator control of a software-
implemented PID controller for regulating technical
parameters with continuous input and output values.
BST_LAG FB656 Simulation of a controlled system (without faceplate)
BST_SPLITR FB657 Splitting an actuating signal for two opposing actuators,
e.g. heating and cooling (without faceplate)
BST_SIPART FB690 Visualization and control of the positioner SIPART PS2
PA.

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Main contents
This application describes the creation and configuration of basic automation
functions. It provides detailed information on the configuration of technology
blocks, for example, blocks for the processing of binary and analog values and for
the control of valves and motors. The structure of these technology blocks enables
plant operation in different modes (local, manual, automatic and simulation mode).
Furthermore, it describes how these technology blocks are called and interlinked in
STEP 7 and WinCC. To do so, an example plant has been configured which
includes several binary and analog values, valves and motors. This example
project also shows how the individual technology blocks are interconnected (basic
automation). Higher-level automation functions (two-step and PID control) are also
configured.
Based on the example plant, this application describes how the automatic functions
can be tested without real connection to the process with minimum effort. In this
way, automatic functions can be tested already during the configuration phase (e.g.
in the office). For this purpose, the technology blocks are provided with a
“Simulation ON” function. The feedback signals from sensors and actuators are
simulated by the technology blocks themselves. It simulates, for example, the
“Valve OPEN” feedback after the output of the “Valve OPEN” control command.
Furthermore, individual blocks for the simulation of different control functions are
available, e.g. to simulate the temperature or filling level of a container.
WinCC V7.0 or a later version also includes the “Faceplate type” object type. This
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application describes how the “Faceplate type” object type can be used to variably
design block icons in process pictures.

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Table of Contents
Warranty and Liability ................................................................................................. 4
Preface .......................................................................................................................... 5
1 Task Description ................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Requirements ....................................................................................... 9
1.2 Requirements for the control program ............................................... 10
1.3 Requirements to the visualization ...................................................... 11
2 Automation Solution ....................................................................................... 14
2.1 WinCC in the SIMATIC Manager integrated with CFC ...................... 14
2.2 Alternative solutions ........................................................................... 17
2.2.1 WinCC integrated in the SIMATIC Manager without CFC ................. 17
2.2.2 Separate configuration of WinCC and SIMATIC Manager................. 17
2.2.3 Using the “Basic Process Control” option .......................................... 18
2.2.4 Using PCS 7 ....................................................................................... 18
2.3 Hardware requirements ...................................................................... 19
2.4 Software components used ................................................................ 19
3 Integrating WinCC into the SIMATIC Manager.............................................. 22
3.1 Installing WinCC ................................................................................. 22
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3.2 Creating message classes and message types in WinCC ................ 22

3.3 Setting up the user text blocks in WincCC ......................................... 22
4 Creating the Blocks ......................................................................................... 23
4.1 Interfaces ............................................................................................ 23
4.2 High-byte, low-byte change ................................................................ 24
4.3 Standard functions ............................................................................. 25
4.4 Alarm messages................................................................................. 26
4.4.1 Chronological reporting (S7-400) ....................................................... 26
4.4.2 Bit alarm procedure (S7-300) ............................................................. 27
5 Configuration of the Screen Management Functions .................................. 28
5.1 WinCC pictures for screen management ........................................... 28
5.1.1 Start picture ........................................................................................ 29
5.1.2 Desktop .............................................................................................. 30
5.1.3 Header ................................................................................................ 31
5.1.4 Work area ........................................................................................... 31
5.1.5 Footer ................................................................................................. 32
5.2 Picture change during runtime ........................................................... 33
6 General Configuration of Faceplates............................................................. 34
6.1 Loading and visualizing a faceplate ................................................... 35
6.2 General layout of the WinCC faceplates ............................................ 36
6.3 Configuring the faceplates ................................................................. 37
6.3.1 The pictures of a faceplate ................................................................. 37
6.3.2 Configuring block views...................................................................... 39
6.3.3 Configuring operator messages ......................................................... 39
6.4 Configuring the block icons ................................................................ 40
6.4.1 Dynamizing with WinCC status displays ............................................ 40
6.4.2 Centrally changeable block icon by “faceplate types” ........................ 41
6.4.3 Configuring the process tag display ................................................... 45
7 Configuring Technology Subfunctions ......................................................... 46
7.1 Overview of data exchange between controller and WinCC.............. 46
7.2 Display of process states in the WinCC process display ................... 47

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7.3 Logging of messages in the WinCC Alarm Logging .......................... 48

7.4 Triggering switching commands in the WinCC process display ........ 50
7.5 Processing of switching commands in the controller ......................... 52
8 Descriping the Sample Project ....................................................................... 53
8.1 S7 program......................................................................................... 53
8.1.1 Unit 100 .............................................................................................. 54
8.1.2 Unit 200 .............................................................................................. 55
8.1.3 Unit 300 .............................................................................................. 56
8.2 Process pictures ................................................................................. 57
8.2.1 Plant process picture .......................................................................... 58
8.2.2 Alarm picture ...................................................................................... 59
8.2.3 Block overview ................................................................................... 60
8.2.4 PC System Information ...................................................................... 61
8.3 Scenarios of the example plant .......................................................... 62
8.3.1 Filling and emptying the containers.................................................... 62
8.3.2 Temperature control of Unit 100 ........................................................ 62
8.3.3 Transferring the medium .................................................................... 63
8.3.4 Controlling actuator groups ................................................................ 64
9 Links & Literature ............................................................................................ 66
9.1 Bibliography........................................................................................ 66
9.2 Internet links ....................................................................................... 66
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10 History............................................................................................................... 67

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1 Task Description
1.1 Requirements
For automating a process engineering plant with STEP 7 and WinCC it makes
sense to describe the individual automation functions in detail prior to project start.
The following information for a process engineering plant should always exist
before the project start:
• Process flowsheets
In one or several process flowsheets the plant is represented with the
individual process tags. The individual aggregates and the respective pipes are
represented. In the process flowsheet the individual process tags are included
with the process tag names. The process flowsheets normally form the basis
for generating the WinCC process pictures.
• Process tag list
The process tag list contains all process tags with name and respective
detailed information.
Example:
The process tag name is “TIC120”, for example. The name contains the
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following information.
– “T”  The recorded physical variable is a temperature.
– “I”  The temperature is recorded as analog value.
– “C”  The temperature is used for regulation.
– „120“  The process tag has the unique number “120”.
The detailed information contains, for example, the following information:
Process tag comment (short description e.g. temperature of Tank 120)
Manufacturer of the field device.
Type of measuring transmitter (e.g. 4..20mA)
Value range (value range top and bottom)
Unit of measurement.
• Interlock list
The interlock list contains the information of those process tags which must be
interlocked under certain conditions. If a process tag is locked the respective
device of the process tag takes on the safety position.
Example
The supply valve of a container must be closed if the filling level monitoring of
the container sends the “Container full” signal or if the process tag for filling
level monitoring has failed.
• Signal flow charts, function descriptions
Signal flow charts or function descriptions often describe production processes.
This information often provides the basis for creating automation functions or
step chains.

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1.2 Requirements for the control program

Here some requirements for the program of the controller:

Simple program structure

The control program should have a simple structure. An independent chart, which
contains the program code for a process tag, shall be generated for each process
tag. The name of the chart shall contain the actual process tag name. This enables
the programmer or the later maintenance staff to quickly find the program for a
process tag.

Reusable program code

Recurring program code shall be programmed as a complete block. The completed
block shall be called up in the places where the program code is required. This
ensures that always recurring tasks are solved in the same way. This saves time
and avoids errors.

Using operated and monitored blocks

The control program shall be designed so that important program functions can be
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operated and monitored during WinCC runtime.

Example
During runtime the lock conditions of a valve or motor shall be displayed. This
informs the operator of the reasons why the valve cannot be opened or why the
motor cannot be switched on. In the commissioning phase it is very useful if the
interlock conditions can be cancelled or set.

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1.3 Requirements to the visualization

Normally, process technological engineering processes can be visualized in one or
several process pictures. The process pictures usually correspond to the process
flow charts.
The figure below shows a WinCC process picture in process automation.

Figure 1-1
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Using this process picture, some requirements regarding the visualization shall be
explained.

Centrally changeable block icons

The dynamic parts of a process picture shall be executed as block icons. The block
icons are generated separately, tested and then installed into the process pictures.
It shall be possible to change the block icons centrally.
Centrally changeable means:
If a block icon shall be changed later on, it is not necessary to edit all process
pictures in which the block icon has already been used. The modification shall
occur once at a central location.

Space-saving block icons

Since as many process tags as possible shall be displayed in process pictures, the
block icons must be configured with minimum space requirement. Therefore, the
block icons are represented as follows:
• No frame used for the process tag
• The process tag is not permanently displayed in the picture. The process tag
name can be displayed and hidden again on demand during runtime. The
process tag name additionally appears as tooltip text.

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• The classic WinCC group display shall not be used in the user project. For the
classic group display the icons for the different message types are displayed
next to each other. This may waste valuable space. The display of a group
warning, for example, is not important if a group alarm or process tag error
occurs simultaneously. The individual information of a group display shall, if
possible, be superimposed according to priority. This may considerable reduce
the size of a block icon. For example, the display of a warning can be
superimposed by the display of an alarm or process tag failure.

Multi-stage operating concept

Operator intervention into the process shall not be possible directly in the process
picture but only by opening an additional faceplate. In the faceplate, certain control
elements (buttons, input fields) can be enabled for operation according to user
authorization of the currently logged-in user. Additionally, a check of the operator
authorization may occur directly when executing the action (e.g. in the script).

Uniform representation
Equal functions (e.g. simulation ON/OFF, manual/automatic, ...) in different blocks
shall each be displayed in the same way.
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Generating WinCC configuration data

It shall be possible to generate the main configuration data of the WinCC project
from the control program. In case of an “integrated” WinCC project the WinCC
tags, alarms/messages, texts and archive tags are generated automatically by the
compilation process in the WinCC project. This prevents configuration errors and
saves configuration time.

Simple and time-saving configuration

Configuration parts, which are not automatically generated, shall be executed as
simple as possible, to prevent errors and save time.

Reducing external WinCC tags

The number of external WinCC tags shall be kept as low as possible to minimize
licensing costs.
Example:
The bits of a status word shall not be transferred individually to WinCC as a BOOL
tag, but as a BYTE, WORD or DWORD tag.

Short picture opening times

The process pictures shall be configured so that the picture opening times are as
fast as possible. A picture opening time refers to the time from clicking a button to
changing the picture, until the picture is loaded and all variable changes have been
updated. In practice, picture opening times of less than 2 seconds are required.

Supporting several screens in Runtime (Multi-VGA)

If the WinCC station has several screens (Multi-VGA), these shall be supported by
Runtime.

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Supporting WinCC multi-clients

The WinCC configuration shall be made so the WinCC clients (multi-clients) are
supported.

Supporting WinCC web-clients

The WinCC configuration shall be performed in a way so that WinCC clients are
supported.

Displaying invalid process states

Invalid process states shall be represented clearly visible. Invalid process states
may occur, for example, if:
• the connection to the controller has been interrupted.
• the address of an external WinCC tag has been configured incorrectly.
• the variable change in the picture has errors.
• a picture is selected and the variable changes have not yet been updated.
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2 Automation Solution
2.1 WinCC in the SIMATIC Manager integrated with CFC
In this application WinCC is used as integrated project. The WinCC project has
been integrated in the SIMATIC Manager (STEP 7). The process tags of an
automation project are configured in the CFC of STEP 7. Each process tag is
generated in a separate CFC chart. In the CFC the message texts as well as texts
for process tag names, process tag comments and units are configured. The
information is then transferred to WinCC by means of a compilation process.
Prior to the start of the configuration the existing process tags are grouped together
according to different process tag types. For example, there are binary values,
analog values, valves and pumps. A separate block (block type) is created for each
process tag type. For most block types of this application an additional block icon
and faceplate is created for operator control and monitoring.
In the course of this application the following technology blocks have been created:

Table 2-1
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Block Description
BST_DIGITAL Binary value display

Display of a binary signal with the option of time delay, negation of the
input signal and simulation.
BST_ANALOG Analog value display

Preparation and display of an analog signal, limit value monitoring and

simulation.
The block can be interconnected with the raw data of S7 analog
modules or with S7 real values.
The analog signal can be monitored for exceeding or falling short of 4
limit values and a respective message be triggered.
BST_MOTOR Operating and monitoring the motor

Monitoring, controlling and simulating a motor with fixed speed and

rotational direction. The motor can be monitored for status feedback
and motor protection. Monitoring a dry-running protection is planned.
Feedback monitoring can be switched off.
BST_VALVE Operating and monitoring the valve

Monitoring, controlling and simulating a valve with two states

(open/closed). The motor can be monitored for status feedback.
Feedback monitoring can be switched off.
BST_SIMOREV SIMOCODE reversing starter

Monitoring, controlling and simulating the SIMOCODE Pro motor

management system as reversing starter.

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Block Description
BST_SIMODIR SIMOCODE direct starter

Monitoring, controlling and simulating the motor management system

SIMOCODE pro as direct starter.
BST_ILOCK Visualizable AND/OR gate

Monitoring 8 binary input signals for AND/OR logic. Input and output
can be simulated separately and negated.
This block for example, is called by other faceplates to display
interlock conditions during runtime.
BST_FF Visualizable RS-Flip-Flop

Controlling a binary signal with storage behavior.

BST_COUNT Counter/integrator

This block can be used as simple counter as well as integrator. It has

several counter and control inputs. It can be used, for instance, to
simulate the filling level of a container based on different valve states
(influx/drain).
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BST_PIDCTRL Visualizable software PID controller

Software PID controller for controlling analog actuators. The controller

can monitor raw data of S7 analog modules or S7 real values.
Actuators can be addressed directly via input of a manual setting. For
the calculation the P, I and D part can be switched on and off
separately.
BST_LAG PT1 element (delay 1st order)

This block can be used for simulation of self-regulating processes (e.g.

temperature in a container). In addition to the constants of the PT1
element it has further inputs for convenient simulation of a controlled
variable based on valves.
BST_SPLITR SPLITRANGE

This block splits the output signal of a PID controller (0%..100%) into
two analog or binary output signals.
This enables, for example, using the output signal of a PID controller
to control a controller with two actuators. (e.g. temperature control with
heating and cooling circuit)
BST_MM4 MICROMASTER 440

Monitoring, controlling and simulating the MICROMASTER 440

frequency converter.
BST_SINAG120 SINAMICS G120

Monitoring, controlling and simulating the SINAMICS G120 frequency

converter.

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The technology blocks described above are provided with the respective sources.

Note Before using the blocks in your own projects, check their proper functioning and
adjust them to your individual requirements where necessary. The blocks
described in this application are only intended as a template for creating your
own blocks.

The example project of this application shows the use of technology blocks by
means of an example plant.
The example plant consists of several binary and analog values, valves and
motors. For each process tag an independent CFC chart was generated in STEP 7
in which the respective block type is called and interconnected. Higher-level
automation functions (two-step and PID control) are also configured.
The following figure gives an example of the work screen on a configuration system
for STEP 7 and WinCC.

Figure 2-1
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This screen contains the following components of the configuration:

• SIMATIC Manager
In the workspace of the SIMATIC Manager the configured sources of the blocks
are displayed.

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• Editor CFC
The right side of the screen contains an opened CFC chart. It displays the
interconnection of two valve blocks (BST_VALVE) in test mode. The signals can be
monitored and controlled online.
• WinCC Runtime
WinCC Runtime is visible in the back. Some block icons and pipes are displayed in
the process picture. The bottom left corner contains an opened faceplate of the
“BST_MOTOR” block type.

2.2 Alternative solutions

2.2.1 WinCC integrated in the SIMATIC Manager without CFC

Using the STEP 7 option CFC (Continuous Function Chart) is not necessary. The
STEP 7 configuration may occur in the conventional way in STL, LAD or FBD. If
the WinCC project has been integrated in the STEP 7 project, the following
configuration data from the STEP 7 project can be transferred to the WinCC
project:
• Tags (Tag Management)
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• Alarms, messages (Alarm Logging)

• Curve configuration (Tag Logging)
Using SCL is not necessarily required.
However, there are restrictions compared with the application of CFC:
• Some block attributes are only available when using the CFC (S7_comment,
S7_unit). For example, the texts for process tags, process tag comments, units
cannot be transferred to WinCC without great effort. The FAQ with entry ID
27147567 describes how alternatively the “S7_enum” S7 block attribute can
be used to transfer texts of enumerations from STEP 7 to WinCC.
• The “Charts” folder is not available without the STEP 7 option CFC. The
process tags are programmed directly in the STEP 7 blocks in LAD, FBD or
STL. CFC has the advantage that each process tag can be configured in an
own chart. This is not possible without CFC.

2.2.2 Separate configuration of WinCC and SIMATIC Manager

The procedure for configuring the technology blocks described in this application
can also be applied to projects where WinCC has not been integrated in the
SIMATIC Manager. The main differences are:
• Configuration data (tags, messages, texts) for WinCC are not automatically
transferred to WinCC by a compilation process of STEP 7.
• The chronological alarm reporting (e.g. ALARM_8P) cannot be used. The bit
alarm procedure must be used.

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2.2.3 Using the “Basic Process Control” option

The WinCC “Basic Process Control” option provides functions for picture
management and for calling up faceplates. The “Basic Process Control” option is
available free of charge as of WinCC V6.0, it can be selected during the installation
of WinCC.
The layout of the runtime, for example, (number and resolution of the screens) can
be configured. The process pictures can be filed in order in the picture tree. The
configuration occurs as in PCS 7.
The WinCC “Basic Process Control” option (process control options) contains no
technology blocks (e.g. motor, valve). These must be generated by the user. The
procedure in this document can be used.

Note The WinCC “Basic Process Control” option can also be used if WinCC has not
been integrated in the SIMATIC Manager. However, the overview area of
Runtime then contains WinCC group displays which are not supplied with valid
values. A possible remedy is omitting the “Basic Process Control” or proceeding
according to the FAQ with entry ID 17778440.
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2.2.4 Using PCS 7

When using PCS 7 the user is provided with additional functions:

PCS 7 standard library

The PCS 7 standard library already contains technology blocks. For example, there
are blocks for displaying a binary or analog value or for operating and monitoring a
valve or motor.

Plant hierarchy
Without PCS 7 only the “Component view” is available to the user in the SIMATIC
Manager. All charts for configuring the process tags are filed in the “Charts” folder.
When using PCS 7 there are additional views in the SIMATIC Manager. In the
“Plant view”, for example, it is possible to create hierarchy folders. This enables
structuring the plant, e.g. “Plant > Unit > Function”. The configured Plant Hierarchy
is displayed by the picture tree (Picture Tree Manager) during runtime.

Graphic Object Update Wizard

Block icons can be automatically integrated into the process pictures or updated.
During the configuration of the process tags in CFC it is already defined which
block icons shall be used in the process pictures.

Faceplate Designer
The faceplate designer is only available for PCS 7. It is an aid for configuring
faceplates.

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Additional functions in the Graphic Designer

• Advanced status display
The advanced status display can be used alternatively to the WinCC group
display for displaying alarms and messages in the process picture.
• Advanced analog display

2.3 Hardware requirements

Table 2-2
Component Qty.
Development system 1 PC for the configuration of the control functions and of
WinCC. The usual hardware requirements for STEP 7
and WinCC apply.
S7-400 CPU 1 The technology blocks of this application use the
chronological message procedure (ALARM_8P).
Therefore an S7-400 CPU is required.
Alternatively, the controller can also be simulated with
PLCSIM.
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2.4 Software components used

Table 2-3
Component Note
STEP 7 V5.5 SP3 S7-PLCSIM and S7-SCL are included in the scope of
Professional delivery.
• S7-PLCSIM can be used for simulation.
• S7-SCL is used for the creation of control blocks.
CFC V8.0 SP2 CFC is used for the easy interconnection of blocks.
Additionally, CFC offers the option to transfer texts (process
tag comment, units, interlock information, …) to WinCC.
WinCC V7.2 Install AS-OS Engineering and Object Manager as well
WinCC WebNavigator V7.2
SIMATIC PDM V6.0 SP3 Used to configure the special field devices, SIMOCODE pro,
MICROMASTER 440 and SINAMICS G120.
SIMOCODE ES 2007 SP1 Used to configure a special field device: SIMOCODE pro.

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Example project
The figure below shows the setup of the example project: Only an S7-400 and a
SIMATIC PC station are used for configuring and starting WinCC Runtime. The S7-
400 can alternatively be simulated with PLCSIM.

The following list includes all files and projects used in this example.

Table 2-4
Component Note
BST_EXAMPLE.zip This zip archive contains the example project.
The file was generated with the “Archive…” function of
the SIMATIC Manager and can be extracted again with
the “Retrieve…” function.
BST_EXAMPLE_DOC_e.pdf This document.
BST_FILES.zip This ZIP archive contains the block library for STEP 7
as well as all necessary WinCC pictures and scripts to
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be used in individual projects.

BST_DOCU_en.zip This ZIP archive contains a description in pdf format for
all blocks. In this document the interface, operation as
well as configuration in individual projects is explained.
To use the example project, proceed as follows:
• Unzip the archived “BST_EXAMPLE.zip” project with the SIMATIC Manager
(File > Retrieve…).
• Open the retrieved project.

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The following screenshot shows the opened STEP 7 “BST_Example” project in the
SIMATIC Manager.
Figure 2-2
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The project contains the following stations:

• SIMATIC 400 Station “PLC400”
This station contains the program of the controller including the source code for
S7-400 CPUs.
• SIMATIC PC Station “HMI_SRV”
This station contains the WinCC “BST” server project. The WinCC
configuration is explained using this project.
• S7 program “BST_PRG_300”
This program contains the source code and the compiled blocks for S7-300
CPUs. These blocks are not further used in the example program.

Note The “Sources” folder of the S7 programs contains the sources of the technology
blocks.
The “Blocks” folder contains the completely compiled and preconfigured blocks
(with alarms, messages and units).
The “Charts” folder contains the CFCs. The CFCs represent the configuration of
an example plant. It is shown how the technology blocks are interconnected to
configure a plant.

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3 Integrating WinCC into the SIMATIC

Manager
This application requires the integration of WinCC into the SIMATIC Manager.

3.1 Installing WinCC

To be able to use WinCC as integrated project in the SIMATIC Manager you have
to install the WinCC components: AS-OS Engineering and Object Manager.

Note General notes on the integration of WinCC into the SIMATIC Manager are
available:
• in the FAQ with entry ID 11841504
How do you integrate an existing WinCC project into a STEP 7 project?
• in the FAQ with entry ID 22272911
How should you proceed when "chronological reporting" is to be used, but
WinCC has been installed before STEP 7?
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• in the WinCC Information System at “Working with WinCC > Integration

of WinCC into the SIMATIC Manager >“

3.2 Creating message classes and message types in

WinCC
This application does not use the OS project editor. Therefore, proceed as
described in entry ID 31622970 to create the message classes.

Note To determine the correlation between message classes in STEP 7 and WinCC
the independent “GETMSGCLAS” PC station was created the SIMATIC
Manager.

3.3 Setting up the user text blocks in WincCC

This application does not use the OS project editor. Therefore, proceed as
described in entry ID 30550239 to set up the message texts.

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4 Creating the Blocks

This chapter describes how the blocks were created using SCL. When creating the
blocks it was ensured that equal functions (manual/automatic, simulation) were
also programmed equally. For this reason a standard source (“BST_DUMMY_400”)
was generated. This source already contains tags and functions which can be used
on demand for all blocks.

4.1 Interfaces
The following interfaces have been standardized for all blocks and can be used on
demand:
Table 4-1
Name In I/O Out Type Description
LOCK x BOOL Interlock
ERR_EXTERN x BOOL External error
LIOP_SEL x BOOL Connection or operation selected
L_AUT x BOOL (linked) manual/automatic mode
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L_REMOTE x BOOL (linked) local/remote mode

L_SIM x BOOL (linked) process/simulation
L_RESET x BOOL (linked) reset error
SAMPLE_T x REAL Sampling time
MSG1_EVID x DWORD Alarm 8P ID (only S7-400)
MSG2_EVID x DWORD Notify 8P ID (only S7-400)
OP_dwCmd x DWORD Command tag WinCC
QdwState x DWORD Status tag WinCC
QMAN_AUT x BOOL Status manual/automatic
QREMOTE x BOOL Status local/remote
QSIM x BOOL Status process/simulation
QLOCK x BOOL Interlock error
QERR x BOOL General error
QERR_EXT x BOOL External error
QwAlarm x WORD Alarm tag (only S7_300)

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4.2 High-byte, low-byte change

WinCC treats the bytes of a 32 bit tag (DWORD) in opposite sequence. To ensure
the function in a simple way, the bytes were exchanged internally.
One internal tag each was created in PLC and HMI format:
Figure 4-1

The bytes are changed via the following instructions:

Figure 4-2
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Thereafter the individual bits can be used in the usual order of bit[0] to bit[31].

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4.3 Standard functions

The following functions have been standardized for all blocks and can be used on
demand: The inputs used as well as the bits of the HMI command tags are identical
for all blocks:
Table 4-2
Manual / automatic operation
By setting the “L_AUT” input or by operating the “OP_dwCmd [Bit16]/[Bit17]” operator, the
“QMAN_AUT” output is set or reset. For further processing in the source code the value of
“QMAN_AUT” is used.
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Local/ remote operation
The “QREMOTE” output is set or reset by setting the “L_REMOTE” input or by operating
the “OP_dwCmd [Bit18]/[Bit19]” operator. For further processing in the source code the
value of “QREMOTE” is used.
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Process / simulation mode

The “QSIM” output is set or reset by setting the “L_SIM” input or by operating the
“OP_dwCmd [Bit20]/[Bit21]” operator. For further processing in the source code the value
of “QSIM” is used.

Reset operation (resetting error)

The “OP_RESET” output is set and reset in the second cycle by setting the “L_RESET”
input, or by operating the “OP_dwCmd [Bit24]” operator. For further processing in the
source code the value of “OP_RESET” is used.

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4.4 Alarm messages

The blocks for S7-400 CPUs use the “chronological reporting” and the blocks for
S7-300 CPUs “bit alarm procedure”.

4.4.1 Chronological reporting (S7-400)

The blocks “Alarm8P” and “Notify8P” are called for the chronological reporting.
Signals 5 to 8 of “Alarm8P” are each reserved for standard error messages and of
“Notify8P” for standard status messages. Signals 1 to 4 respectively are available.
Figure 4-3
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Figure 4-4

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4.4.2 Bit alarm procedure (S7-300)

For the bit alarm procedure the signals are transmitted to the “QwAlarm” HMI alarm
tag. The messages must be created in the WinCC Alarm Logging and be
configured with the respective bits of “QwAlarm”.
Bits 4-7 of “QwAlarm” are reserved for standard error messages and bits 12-15 of
“QwAlarm” are reserved for standard status messages. Bits 0-3 (error) and bits 8-
11 (status) are at free disposal.
Figure 4-5
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5 Configuration of the Screen Management

Functions
This section describes how to commission WinCC Runtime so it is divided into
overview area, workspace and keyset. The functions for screen navigation (screen
change) are provided. It is also described how systems with several monitors are
used. The functions for calling faceplates are described in the next section.

Note This section is only significant if you are not using the OS project editor. When
using the OS project editor, screen management functions (change process
picture, open faceplate) are available by default.

5.1 WinCC pictures for screen management

The WinCC Runtime of a WinCC station is realized by the “Graphics Runtime”
application (“pdlrt.exe”). For realizing the screen management the following WinCC
pictures are configured in the Graphics Designer.
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• @BST_Main_1M.pdl (Start picture 1 monitor mode)

• @BST_Main_2M.pdl (Start picture 2 monitor mode)
• @BST_DESK.pdl
• @BST_HEAD.pdl
• @BST_WORK.pdl
• @BST_BOTTOM.pdl

Note The “Alarm.pdl” picture does not serve the actual picture management. It can be
loaded into the workspace to display messages.

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5.1.1 Start picture

In the WinCC Control Center you define the WinCC picture, downloaded during the
start of Graphics Runtime, with “Computer properties > Graphics Runtime”. Select
the “@BST_Main_1M.pdl” image for the single monitor mode or the
“@BST_Main_2M.pdl” image for the two monitor mode as start picture.

When using several monitors, the Graphics Runtime is not executed separately for
each monitor, but one Graphics Runtime supplies all monitors. This means that the
picture size of the start screen must fill the entire display area of all monitors.
Figure 5-1
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Example:
If two monitors are used next to each other and each monitor has a resolution of
1280x1024 pixels, the start screen should have a resolution of 2560x1024. In this
case, the following figure shows the configuration of the “@BST_Main_2M.pdl”
start screen in the Graphics Designer.
Figure 5-2

Note The WinCC Web client represents an exception. For a WinCC web client the
WinCC Runtime runs completely within the Internet Explorer, whereby the
Internet Explorer can be executed several times (also with WinCC).

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5.1.2 Desktop

The “@BST_Main_1M.pdl” start picture shows the “@BST_DESK.pdl” picture

window. The “@BST_Main_2M.pdl” start picture is divided so that for each monitor
a separate “@BST_DESK.pdl” picture window is displayed. The “BST_DESK.pdl”
picture in return is divided into several picture windows to represent the
• “@BST_HEAD.pdl” overview area, the
• “@BST_WORK.pdl” workspace and the
• “@BST_BOTTOM.pdl” keyset.

Figure 5-3
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5.1.3 Header

The “@BST_HEAD.pdl” picture displays important information during runtime in

the overview area. The information in the overview area is always displayed
independent of the just selected process picture and are never superimposed by
opened faceplates.
In this application the following information is displayed in the overview area:
• WinCC Alarm Control for display of the last three messages
• Output field for display of the currently registered user
• Output field for display of the current computer name
• WinCC Digital Clock for display of the current data and time
• WinCC Logo

Figure 5-4
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5.1.4 Work area

The “@BST_WORK.pdl” picture in return contains a picture window into which the
actual process picture can be downloaded. The following figure shows the
“@BST_WORK.pdl” picture. During runtime start the “Overview.pdl” process
picture is displayed. In the “@BST_WORK.pdl” picture you define the WinCC
process picture to be displayed during Runtime start.

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Figure 5-5
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During picture change only the picture in the “@BST_WORK.pdl” workspace is

changed, the pictures in overview area and keyset remain. This approach offers
the following advantage:
• Reduced configuration workload, since overview area and keyset are not
configured in each process picture but only once (centrally).
• Improved performance at picture change since fewer screen elements must be
loaded.

Note The “@BST_WORK.pdl” picture contains several superimposed picture

windows. The superimposed picture windows display WinCC faceplates. The
functions for faceplate management are described in the next section.

5.1.5 Footer

The “@BST_BOTTOM.pdl” picture provides the buttons for frequently required

functions as keyset. The buttons in the keyset exist for the following functions:
• Calling the plant display (“Overview.pdl”)
• Calling the WinCC message list (“Alarm.pdl”)
• Calling the faceplate overview (“General.pdl”)
• Calling the PC diagnosis (“PCDiagSysInfo.pdl”)
• Show/hide process tag characteristic
• Change language (planned)
• User login/logoff (planned)
• Hardcopy
• Terminate WinCC Runtime

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Figure 5-6

5.2 Picture change during runtime

The following function is called for the picture change in the workspace:
int BST_WorkfieldOpen(char*, char*)
Parameter
char *lpszPictureName Absolute name of the picture from which the
function was called.
char *lpszPictureNameNew The WinCC picture to be displayed in the
workspace.
Returned value
int When successful the function returns the value
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(int) 0, otherwise it is a value unequal 0 (error

code)

The “BST_WorkfieldOpen()” function is called by clicking a button in the keyset

which executes a picture change.
The functions is used to:
• determine the screen from where the button was clicked,
• set the “Picture name” property of the picture window which displays the new
picture in the workspace.
It is possible to configure further functions for picture management, e.g.
• Previous picture
• Next picture
• Memorize picture
• Restore memorized picture

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6 General Configuration of Faceplates

This section describes the configuration of faceplates and block icons.
Using faceplates, recurring display and operator functions are configured in a
picture. During Runtime the dynamic screen elements of a faceplate are connected
with the process tags of a measuring location.
You can open a faceplate during runtime by clicking a block icon. A faceplate
usually represents a movable, closable picture window which does not cover the
entire workspace.
Separate faceplates are configured for different functions.
Opening a faceplate mainly consists of the following steps:
• Loading and visualizing a faceplate template
• Supplying the dynamic picture elements of the faceplate template with process
data

Note This section is only important if you are not using the OS project editor. When
using the OS project editor, picture management functions (open a process
picture, open a faceplate) are available as a standard. You can then open a
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6.1 Loading and visualizing a faceplate

The “@BST_WORK.pdl” picture contains several picture windows.
Figure 6-1
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The picture windows have the object names “TOP01” to “TOP10”. The following
function is called when clicking a block icon:
int BST_TopfieldOpen(char*, char*, char*)
Parameter
char *lpszPictureName Absolute name of the picture from which the
function was called.
char *lpszObjectName Name of the clicked object.

char *lpszTopPictureName The picture window to be displayed as a faceplate.

The picture name of the faceplate to be opened is
defined in the“BST_FPDEF.h” header file.
Returned value
int When successful, the function returns the value
(int) 0, otherwise it is a value unequal 0 (error
code)

The “BST_TopfieldOpen()” function is used to

• determine the object names of the next free (not displayed) picture window
(“TOP01” to “TOP10”),
• set the “Picture name” property of the picture window with the name of the
block template (WinCC picture),
• determine the tag to which the called object is linked,

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• set the “Tag prefix” property of the picture window with the prefix of the
determined tag and
• set the “Display” property of the picture window to “TRUE”.

6.2 General layout of the WinCC faceplates

The WinCC faceplates have a uniform basic framework.
Figure 6-2
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• Process tag comment

The tag prefix is displayed to which the picture window is connected.
• Button for closing
In each corner of the faceplate, buttons for closing the faceplate are displayed.
• Keyset
At the bottom area of the block icon a keyset is displayed. The keyset contains
buttons to display other views of the faceplate. The keyset is expandable
individually for each picture block.
• Workspace
The workspace is located between the comment line (process tag comment)
and the keyset. The individual views of a faceplate are displayed in the
workspace. When opening the faceplate the default view is displayed.

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6.3 Configuring the faceplates

A faceplate is used for detailed display and control of an object (e.g. analog value,
motor, valve, ...) of the control program.

6.3.1 The pictures of a faceplate

Using the “ANALOG” faceplate, the figure below illustrates which WinCC pictures
compose the faceplate.

Figure 6-3
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The “BST_<TYPICAL>_Main.pdl” picture represents the basic picture of a

faceplate. It contains the comment line, the keyset and the button for closing as
well as the picture window which displays the actual views of the faceplate. The
number of views is variable through adding or removing the buttons as well as the
respective text objects.
A separate picture is configured for each view of a faceplate and an individual
button is provided, e.g.:
Table 6-1
No. Description WinCC Pictures Button
1. Default view BST_<Typical>_STANDARD.pdl

2. Message view BST_<Typical>_MSG.pdl

3. Trend view BST_<Typical>_TREND.pdl

4. Service view BST_<Typical>_SERVICE.pdl

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No. Description WinCC Pictures Button

5. Limit value view BST_<Typical>_LIMITS.pdl

6. Diagnostic view BST_<Typical>_DIAG.pdl

7. Statistic view BST_<Typical>_STAT.pdl

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6.3.2 Configuring block views

The graphic elements of a block are configured in the individual views of a block. In
order make variable changes, the types of dynamization “direct tag connection” or
“dynamic dialog” are used. The following figure shows the variable change of the
display of an error bit with the dynamic dialog.
Figure 6-4
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This picture illustrates the configuration using the tag prefix. For variable changes
in the faceplate no complete tag names are specified, but only the names of the
individual structure elements of a block type. When opening the faceplate the tag
prefix of the faceplate is set via the “BST_TopFieldOpen()” script. This accesses
valid process tags during runtime.

6.3.3 Configuring operator messages

Operator logging is not realized in the example project. A possible procedure for
configuration is described in the FAQ entry 24325381 “How to create user-defined
operator messages in WinCC?”

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6.4 Configuring the block icons

A faceplate is used for displaying the most important features of an object (e.g.
analog value, motor, valve, ...) in the process picture. A mouse-click on the block
icon opens the respective faceplate.

6.4.1 Dynamizing with WinCC status displays

In the block icon mainly WinCC status displays are used for dynamizing.
For the various characteristics (states) of a block, separate status displays are
configured. Although individual blocks differ in their main function, they often
contain similar functions that are displayed in the same way:
• Display local / remote operation
“Remote” operating mode
“Local” operating mode
• Display manual / automatic operation
“Manual” operating mode
“Automatic” operating mode
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• Display simulation on / off

Simulation “on”
• Display failure / warning
General failure
Warning
Alarm
• Display interlock
Interlock pending
Interlock error
For the configuration of the status displays of the block icon a separate
“BST_<TYPICAL>_ICON_Define.pdl” picture has been created in the Graphics
Designer for each block type in this example application.
All default symbols valid for all blocks as well as special symbols of the status
displays of a block type are represented (configured) in this picture. The export
name is displayed for each symbol.

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Figure 6-5
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Note The “Export…” function of the Graphics Designers is used to save the individual
picture files for a status display as a meta file (EMF).

6.4.2 Centrally changeable block icon by “faceplate types”

This application uses a WinCC object of the “Faceplate type” to display a block
icon. WinCC V7.0 or a later version also includes the “Faceplate type” object type.
Alternatively, a block icon can also be configured as “user object”. The main
advantage of a “Faceplate type” as opposed to a “User object” is the central
changeability.
For each block icon of a block there is a WinCC picture of the “FPT” type. The file
name has the structure “BST_<TYPICAL>_ICON.FPT”.
The following screen shows the faceplate types existing in the example project.

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Figure 6-6
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If it is necessary to take into account the alignment in the process picture, two
icons were created. e.g.: “BST_VALVE_ICON.fpt” and “BST_VALVEH_ICON.fpt”.
Figure 6-7

These block icons only differ in the alignment of the status displays. The function is
identical for both.
The faceplate types are configured with different objects: Status displays, graphic
objects, text fields, etc. For each faceplate type an input/output field named
“Trigger_QdwState” has been created. The “Output value” property of the object is
placed outside, below the “QdwState” property name.

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Figure 6-8
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With this property, the “QdwState” process tag is connected. If the value of
“QdwState” changes, a VB script is executed internally which transmits the
individual bits or bit groups from “QdwState” to the internal faceplate tags. The
script has been configured at the event “Selected Properties > Input/Output >
Output value” of the “TRIGGER_QdwState” object.
The following tags of faceplate types are configured using the example of
“BST_ANALOG_ICON.fpt”:

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Figure 6-9
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Note In a faceplate type only the “Direct tag connection” dynamization types and VB
script are possible.
To keep the number of process tags as low as possible (optimizing the licensing
costs) all binary information of a process object is transferred to WinCC in a 32
bit tag (“QdwState”).

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6.4.3 Configuring the process tag display

In order to save space there shall be no static display of the process tag name at
the block icon. The process tag name shall be shown on demand for all block
icons. For example, a screen shot of a process picture can then be created in
which all configured process tags are labeled. Persons with little background
knowledge of the actual process can quickly find certain process tags in the
process pictures with this function. If the process tag names are no longer required,
they can be hidden again.
For this reason, a “szTagName” text object is configured at each faceplate type
and the properties “Display” and “Text” are placed on the outside.
The process tag name is configured at the “szTagNameText” property of the
faceplate type. The “szTagNameVisible” property is connected with an internal
WinCC tag, which is responsible for showing/hiding the text field. In the example
project, the value of the tag is inverted via the “Paper clip” button.
Figure 6-10
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7 Configuring Technology Subfunctions

7.1 Overview of data exchange between controller and
WinCC
This section gives information on data exchange of controller and WinCC. Mainly
the exchange of binary signals is discussed. The signal can be distinguished
according to the signal flow. There are status signals, control signals and
telegrams.
Figure 7-1
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Status signals
The technology blocks (FBs) of this application use the “QdwState” (DWORD)
output to summarize different binary states in a tag (e.g. feedback “Valve OPEN”,
“Valve CLOSED”, “Valve execution time monitoring”) and to transfer it to WinCC.
Using the “QdwState” tag, 32 binary signals (DWORD) can be transferred. The
“QdwState” tag is used for dynamization of the process pictures.

Telegrams (“frames”) for messages

The blocks for S7-400 controllers use the ALARM_8P block (SFB35, “A8P”), to
report failures, alarms or errors in the WinCC Alarm Logging. These messages
requiring acknowledgement can be displayed and acknowledged during runtime in
the WinCC Alarm Control.
The blocks for S7-400 controllers use the NOTIFY_8P block (SFB35, “N8P”), to
report operating messages (e.g. feedback (“Valve OPEN”) in the WinCC Alarm

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Logging. These messages not requiring acknowledgement can be displayed during

runtime in the WinCC Alarm Control.

Control signals
The blocks use the “QdwState” (DWORD) input/output signal to transfer binary
control commands from the WinCC runtime (switching commands of the operator)
to the control program (e.g. commands, “Valve OPEN”, “Valve CLOSED”,
“Simulation On/Off”). In the “OP_dwCmd” tag up to 32 commands can be
summarized.

7.2 Display of process states in the WinCC process

display
The technology blocks (FBs) of this application use the “QdwState” (DWORD)
output to show the different binary states (e. g. “Valve OPEN”) in the WinCC
process display.
Figure 7-2
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The bit assignment of the “QdwState” tag has been selected for different block
types so that similar signals have the same bit position.
The following bits of “QdwState” are reserved:
Table 7-1
Bit Signal
QdwState [16] 0 = manual 1 = automatic
QdwState [17] 0 = local 1 = remote
QdwState [18] 0 = process 1 = simulation
QdwState [24] General error
QdwState [25] external error
QdwState [26] Error interlock
QdwState [27] Interlock pending

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7.3 Logging of messages in the WinCC Alarm Logging

The blocks for S7-400 controllers use the chronological reporting to store
messages in WinCC Alarm Logging. These messages can be displayed and
acknowledged in runtime with WinCC Alarm Control.
The blocks call the “ALARM_8P” (SFB 35) block for messages requiring
acknowledgement and the “NOTIFY_8P” (SFB 31) block for messages which do
not require acknowledgement. The signal inputs are interconnected with the
various status signals in the S7 program.
Figure 7-3
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The following signals are assigned identically for all blocks:

Table 7-2
Signal Event
A8P [SIG_5] Interlock error
A8P [SIG_6] <no signal>
A8P [SIG_7] external error
A8P [SIG_8] General error
N8P [SIG_5] Interlock pending
N8P [SIG_6] Remote mode
N8P [SIG_7] Automatic mode
N8P [SIG_8] Simulation mode

Signals 1-4 are configured individually for each block.

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The blocks for S7-300 controllers use the bit alarm procedure to store messages in
WinCC Alarm Logging. These messages can be displayed and acknowledged in
runtime with WinCC Alarm Control.
At the output of the blocks, the “QwAlarm” (WORD) tag and internally a 16 bit array
“QabAlarmPLC” were created for this.
Figure 7-4
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The following signals are assigned identically for all blocks:

Table 7-3
Bit Event
QwAlarm [4] Interlock error
QwAlarm [5] <no signal>
QwAlarm [6] external error
QwAlarm [7] General error
QwAlarm [12] Interlock pending
QwAlarm [13] Remote mode
QwAlarm [14] Automatic mode
QwAlarm [15] Simulation mode

Bits 0-3 and 8-11 are configured individually for each block. With this method the
messages are not transferred to WinCC and must therefore be created manually
there for each block.

Note Compared to the bit alarm procedure, the use of the STEP 7 message blocks
“ALARM_8P” and “NOTIFY_8P” considerably reduces the time and effort
required for WinCC message configuration. The messages are generated in the
course of OS compilation with WinCC Alarm Logging.

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7.4 Triggering switching commands in the WinCC process

display
The WinCC “OP_dwCmd” control tag of a block is used to transmit commands from
WinCC to the PLC.
Figure 7-5
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The different control commands of a block type are managed centrally within
WinCC Global Script in the “BST_HEADER.h” header file. The identifiers in
“General BST Commands” are universal and are used by all blocks. They assign
bits 16-31 of the control word. Bits 0-15 of the control word can be used for
individual commands.
Figure 7-6

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If the operator presses the button of a faceplate in WinCC Runtime, the following
function is called up:
int BST_COMMAND(DWORD)
Parameter
DWORD dwCmd Contains the respective command bit for the command to be
executed.
The identifiers of the command bits are defined in the
“BST_FPDEF.h” header file.
Returned value
int The function always returns the value (int) 0.

The following actions are performed in the script:

• The transferred command bit is written to the “OP_dwCmd” control tag. When
writing the tag, the prefix of the faceplate from which the call is made is always
used.
Example:
When clicking the “Simulation ON” button of a faceplate the following C script is
executed:
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Figure 7-7

The “BST_COMMAND()” function is called and the bit (bit 21) contained in the
“BST_CMD_SIMULATION” identifier is transferred.
Figure 7-8

The command bit is written to the “OP_dwCmd” tag.

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7.5 Processing of switching commands in the controller

The PLC block analyses the control command, executes the desired action and
initiates then a reset of all pending control commands by setting the value of the
“OP_dwCmd” to “0” control tag.

Example:
The control program contains the “Simulation ON” instruction of an operator of
WinCC (control tag “OP_dwCmd” bit 21 was set).
The following program code is executed.
Figure 7-9
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Your block is in the simulation mode (QSIM := TRUE). At the end of the block the
control word is reset.
Figure 7-10

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8 Descriping the Sample Project

The configurastion example shows, how the blocks in a project can be used for
automating a plant. An example plant consisting of three plant sections was
configured. The units consist of containers with agitators, pipes, sensors, actuators
and controls.

8.1 S7 program
The program for the automating system was configured using CFC.
A CFC chart was created for each unit. An additional “General” chart was created
to show an overview of all created blocks in WinCC.
Figure 8-1
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The figure below shows a unit of the “Unit_100_Tank” CFC chart:

Figure 8-2
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8.1.1 Unit 100

Unit 100 represents a simulated tank. The medium in the tank can be filled,
drained, mixed, heated and cooled.
The following respective objects are configured in the “Unit_100_Tank” CFC chart:
Table 8-1
Object Process tag Description
BST_FF_400 Unit_100_Sim Switching simulation mode of the
actuators for Tank 100 on/off
Unit_100_Auto Switching automatic mode of the
actuators for Tank 100 on/off
Unit_100_Lock Blocking actuators for Tank 100.
BST_ILOCK LIOP_SEL Blocking the HMI operation of the
actuators for Tank 100
BST_VALVE_400 V101 Supply valve
V102 Drain valve
V103 Valve heating circuit
V104 Valve cooling circuit
BST_MOTOR_400 E101 Agitators
E103 Pump heating circuit
E104 Pump cooling circuit
BST_ANALOG_400 LEVAN101 Analog value display for filling level
BST_DIGITAL_400 WH_T100 Upper filling level mark
WL_T100 Lower filling level mark
BST_COUNT LEV101 Filling level simulation Unit 100

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BST_PIDCTRL_400 CTU100 Control for container temperature

BST_SPLITR U100_SPLIT Control element for heating and cooling
circuit
BST_LAG U100_TEMP Simulation of the temperature for Unit
100 (PT1 – controlled system)

8.1.2 Unit 200

Unit 200 represents a simulated tank. The medium in the tank can be filled,
drained, mixed and heated.
The following respective objects are configured in the “Unit_200_Tank” CFC chart:
Table 8-2
Object Process tag Description
BST_FF_400 Unit_200_Sim Switching simulation mode of the
actuators for Tank 200 on/off
Unit_200_Auto Switching automatic mode of the
actuators for Tank 200 on/off
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Unit_200_Lock Blocking actuators for Tank 200.

BST_ILOCK LIOP_SEL Blocking the HMI operation of the
actuators for Tank 200
BST_VALVE_400 V201 Supply valve
V202 Drain valve
BST_MOTOR_400 E201 Agitators
BST_ANALOG_400 LEVAN201 Analog value display for filling level
BST_DIGITAL_400 WH_T200 Upper filling level mark
WL_T200 Lower filling level mark
BST_COUNT LEV201 Filling level simulation Unit 100
BST_PIDCTRL_400 CTU200 Control for container temperature
BST_LAG U200_TEMP Simulation of the temperature for Unit
200 (PT1 – controlled system)

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8.1.3 Unit 300

Unit 300 represents a pump station for transferring the medium from unit 200 to
unit 100.
The following respective objects are configured in the “Unit_300_Balance”CFC
chart:
Table 8-3
Object Process tag Description
BST_VALVE_400 V301 Valve
BST_MOTOR_400 E301 Pump
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8.2 Process pictures

In the example project the following WinCC pictures were created which are
displayed in the workspace of WinCC Runtime:
Figure 8-3
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8.2.1 Plant process picture

The picture shows, how the blocks created for this application can be used in a
plant. The process picture is displayed at Runtime start or can be called via the
“Home” button.
The picture is saved in the WinCC project under the name “Overview.pdl”.
Figure 8-4
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8.2.2 Alarm picture

This screen displays all currently pending alarm messages. These can be
acknowledged here at a central location.
The picture is saved in the WinCC project under the name “Alarm.pdl”.
Figure 8-5
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8.2.3 Block overview

This screen displays all blocks of this example application. For a process
connection the “General” CFC chart was created and all S7 blocks were also
configured. In this screen, the blocks are also represented which were not adopted
in the process picture. These are:
• BST_SIMODIR
• BST_SIMOREV
• BST_MM4
• BST_SINAG120
These blocks here can only run in simulation mode.
In this screen you can also have the interfaces and icon configurations displayed
for all blocks.
The picture is saved in the WinCC project under the name “General.pdl”.
Figure 8-6
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8.2.4 PC System Information

This screen is used for system diagnosis. The current values use the special
WinCC “SYSTEM INFO” driver channel. You receive information on the processor
load, storage load as well as load of the data carrier.
The picture is saved in the WinCC project under the name “PCDiagSysInfo.pdl”.
Figure 8-7
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Note This process picture is taken from the example application for monitoring the
SIMATIC PC hardware. The example project is also offered to you in this entry
as a download. However, please note that a complete function requires special
SIMATIC PC hardware.

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8.3 Scenarios of the example plant

8.3.1 Filling and emptying the containers

The filling levels of both containers can be regulated via the inlet valves (V101,
V201) and the outlet valves (V102, V202). As illustrated in the process picture
opening the “V101” valve causes a filling of the “Unit 100” container. The current
filling level is displayed at the bar and as decimal value at the analog block. If the
container is full, this is displayed at the “U100HL” digital block. “U100LL” shows if
the container is empty.
Figure 8-8
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The figure displays the faceplate of the valve (V101). Valve (V101) is opened,
valve (V102) is closed. The tank is filled.

8.3.2 Temperature control of Unit 100

The temperatur of the medium is simulated using the block (U100_TEMP). The
controller (CTU100) uses the block (U100_SPLIT) to control the binary control of
the valves (V103, V104) and pumps (E103, E104). If the setpoint value (SP) is
changed at the faceplate of the control, it controls the valve and the motor
accordingly for cooling or heating. The valves and pumps of the heat exchanger
are for this reason not enabled (local mode and automatic mode).
Raising the temperature opens the valve (V103) and starts the pump (E103). If the
heating circuit is activated, the actuators (V104, E104) of the cooling circuit are
locked (Interlock). They can therefore not be activated by another process.

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Figure 8-9

In the figure the faceplate of the control (CTU100) is opened. The setpoint value
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was raised from 30 °C to 60 °C. The control opens the valve (V103) and starts the
pump (E103). The “heating” operating mode is displayed by the “Heating” icon.

8.3.3 Transferring the medium

Using the valve (V301) and the pump (E301) of “Unit 300” the medium can be
transferred from “Unit 200” to “Unit 100”. The requirement for transferring the
medium is that tank (Unit 100) is not full and tank (Unit 200) is not empty. If one of
both cases has occurred, the valve (V301) cannot be opened (Interlock). The motor
(E301) can only be started if the valve (V301) was opened.

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Figure 8-10
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In the figure the valve (V301) is opened and the motor (E301) is started. The
medium is transferred from “Unit 200” to “Unit 300” until the pump has stopped, the
“Unit 200” tank is empty, or the “Unit 100” tank is full.
The analog displays (U100_VALUE) and (U200_VALUE) show the filling level as
decimal value and are configured with alarm and warning limits. The messages are
visible in the alarm view of the respective faceplates or in the “Alarm picture” of the
project.
If one of the states reaches “Unit 100” full or “Unit 200” empty, valve (V301) and
pump (E301) are blocked and go to the “Interlock error” state. The error must be
reset prior to renewed operation.

8.3.4 Controlling actuator groups

Higher-level automatic functions (controllers, step chains) usually control (valves,

pumps) actuators in order to affect the process.
Section “Process Mode Unit 100” has configured switches which can switch the
groups of actuators jointly to different modes (e.g. simulation, automatic).
The actuators (V101, V102, E101) are interconnected so that the operating mode
can be changed via the switches “Simulation” (Unit_100_Sim), “Automatic”
(Unit_100_Auto) and “Interlock” (Unit_100_Lock).

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Figure 8-11
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The switches Simulation and Automatic are active, the valves (V101, V102) and
the motor (E101) are therefore in simulated automatic mode. As long as one of the
switches is active, the actuators for operation in WinCC are blocked, the “Local
mode” is displayed again with the “HMI Settings locked” signal. If all states
(Simulation, Automatic and Interlock) have been reset again, the respective blocks
must be set manually to remote operation at the faceplate so they can be operated
again.

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9 Links & Literature

9.1 Bibliography
This list is not complete and only represents a selection of relevant literature.
Table 9-1
Topic Title
/1/ STEP7 Automating with STEP7 in STL and SCL
SIMATIC S7-300/400 Author: Hans Berger
Publicis Publishing
ISBN: 978-3895784125

9.2 Internet links

Table 9-2
Topic Title
\1\ Reference to this entry http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/68679830
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\2\ Siemens Industry http://support.automation.siemens.com

Online Support
\3\ Reference to this entry How can an existing WinCC project be integrated into a STEP 7
project?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/11841504
\4\ Reference to this entry How to proceed if “chronological alarm reporting” shall be used
but first WinCC and then STEP 7 were installed?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22272911
\5\ Reference to this entry How are message classes used if WinCC is integrated in the
STEP 7 project?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/31622970
\6\ Reference to this entry How are message texts used if WinCC is integrated in the
STEP 7 project?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/30550239
\7\ Reference to this entry How can the faceplate which is part of a user object be opened
during Runtime?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/24193022
\8\ Reference to this entry How can you have hardware diagnostics information (hard disk
status, temperature, fan status, UPS and WinAC RTX) of
SIMATIC PCs of the "B generation" displayed in WinCC
Runtime?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/29855065
\9\ Reference to this entry How can user-defined operating messages be created?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/24325381
\10\ Reference to this entry How can texts of enumerations (in Shared Declarations in the
SIMATIC Manager) be used for display in WinCC?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/27147567
\11\ Reference to this entry How can messages in the process picture be displayed with the
smart object “Group display“ if the bit message or analog
message procedures are used?
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/17778440

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Topic Title
\12\ Faceplates for Step 7 http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/66839614
V11 and
WinCC Runtime Advan
ced V11
\13\ Faceplates for Step 7 http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/66839614
V11 and
WinCC Runtime Advan
ced V11
\14\ Configuration http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/68014632
instruction to create
faceplates for Comfort
Panels and WinCC
Runtime Advanced
\15\ SENTRON PAC http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/67318600
faceplates for WinCC
Runtime Professional
\16\ Example blocks for http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/31624179
STEP 7 V5.4 and
WinCC V7.0
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\17\ Sample Blocks for http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/36435784

STEP 7 V5 and WinCC
flexible 2008

10 History
Table 10-1
Version Date Modifications
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