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This makes it necessary for the system to be operated simultaneously from several operator stations by different employees, or for data from different systems. to be collected and evaluated centrally. The use of a WinCC Client-Server System is recommended for this purpose. In systems of this type, the WinCC Server handles communication via the process bus with the system controllers and provides the user data and visualization data for the WinCC Clients. There are two different types of WinCC Clients: + WinCC Clients without user-defined configuration, + WinCC Clients with user-defined configuration Furthermore, WinCC also offers web-based Clients: + WebNavigator Clients ‘= WebUX Clients Web-based Clients are addressed separately in the following article. htlos://support,industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109760754/1 16650945291 Client without its own project Note If the WinCC Client is intended to access only one Server, or a redundant Server pair and its project, it is advisable to create a Client without its own project. All process data is stored on the Server and is linked to the Client. Like all WinCC projects, the Client without its own project has predefined local tags. These are marked with the prefix “@" in the table of tags. These enable different users to be logged in to the various WinCC stations, or for various process screens to be accessed, You can find further information on redundant Servers under the following link: httos://support,industry,siemens,com/cs/ww/en/view!109772627 Every user that is configured on the Server can log in to the Client and operate the system as usual. It is also possible for several users to work on the same project, simultaneously. This can be very helpful for expansive projects. Multiuser configuration is only possible if the Clients and the Server are located in the same subnet. A Client with its own project Ifa Client accesses the data of several Servers or several redundant Server pairs, or if the Client is to have other functions than the actual Server Project (screens, scripts, tags), use of a WinCC Client with its own configuration is recommended. Like the Client, this accesses the process values of the Server without its own project, but can have different configuration data (screens, scripts, tags, User Administrator). Furthermore, it can access the data from several Servers simultaneously or be used as a dedicated web Server. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Enty 0: 109771695, V1.0, 03/20202 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 4 Introduction. Example configuration The following Figure shows an example of a WinCC Client-Server System with different types of Clients and a redundant Server. The design can vary from automation system to automation system, The configuration of several Servers and controllers has been omitted in this example. Figure 1-1 Wince-client WincC-clientswithout Projects with Projects Terminal us Router wince-Server =n Processus SIMATICPLCS GBenorner ie 1.2 Components Used ‘The following hardware and software components were used to create this application exampl Table 1-1 ‘Components tem number Note Windo V75 GAVES.1-...75. Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Entry ID: 10971695, V1.0, 03120202 Engineering 2 Engineering 24 Network Setting Properties on the Server and Client For the communication between Server and Client, different system-side settings must be observed on both the Server and the Client. You can find more detailed information in the following article. httos://support,industry.siemens,com/cs/ww/en/view/868014 IP addressing Fundamentally, all stations that are to communicate with each other must be located in a physical network. Computers can also communicate with each other across subnets, but for this, the SIMATIC Shell settings must be adjusted (see section below). Make sure that the Server and Clients are on the same subnet. For this, itis necessary to adjust the subnet mask and the IP address in each compulter’s |pV4 settings, You can find the IPv4 settings under “Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings”. If a computer has several network interfaces, be sure to select the correct one. Note If possible, leave the IPvé protocol enabled and in the default configuration. Since this protocol is also used by some Windows services, these settings can benefit the performance of your system. ‘An example for addressing your network computers is shown in the following table. : Table 24 : Foti tbe at aaa aR : WinCC Server 192,168.13.10 255.255.255.0 2 Win Client 192,168.18.11 255,255,255 0 Wine GlantZ 192.168,7812 725.255.2550 To ensure the correct configuration, you can use the ping command “ping + IP address of the computer to be pinged’. To do this, open the command prompt, via Windows Search > cmd” and enter the corresponding command for each computer. Note Using the command “ping -4 " in the command prompt, you can directly test the connection of computers using the IPv4 protocol. Ifthe ping was successful, the TTL (Time to Live), ie. the transmit time of the sent packets, is displayed in the command prompt. If every computer in the network can be reached via a ping from every other computer, all stations are connected. Ifthe ping fats, you must check the entire network configuration and Parameterization again. The “ipconfig” command can be helpful for troubleshooting, If this is entered into the command prompt, you will receive information about active network interfaces and their configurations from the respective computer, lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 68g 2 Engineering Name resolution Note Note ‘These settings are required if you do not use DHCP service in connection with DNS in your network. This service is responsible for answering requests for name resolution of computers on the network. Pay attention to the guidelines in the WinCC manual when assigning the individual computer names for Clients and Servers’ https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view!109762744/1 15635069579, The computer name must be set before the WinCC installation and should not be changed afterwards. If this service is not used, name resolution must be performed via the host For this, itis necessary to adapt the Imhosts file. The Imhosts file Windows 10 in the path °C: > Windows > System32 > drivers > et administrator rights for the respective computer are required. Ifyou have never made changes to the Imhosts file, it has the file extension "SAM" (Sample File). You must rename this file to “Imhosts"; otherwise, it has no effect on the system. Open the Imhosts file with Notepad. Enter the individual computers with their IP address and computer name in the Imhosts file. To further optimize name resolution in the network, add the keyword "#PRE” after each entry. Entries marked with this abbreviation are loaded into the cache directly when the system is started. In the case that not all host names could be resolved, first the cache and then the Imhosts file is referenced during IP address resolution, ‘The following screen shows an example configuration of the Imhosts file with two registered computers, Figure 2-1 located in For this, the “ inhosts - Notepad File Edit Format View Help 172,16.42.141 DESKTOP-V3EA98 #PRE 172.16.42.143DESKTOP-U6@T7UN ‘$PRE ‘Windows (CRL_Ln4, Colt 100% The Imhosts file is used in workgroups for name resolution. It performs the same task as the hosts fle does in domain networks. Therefore, if you are running a local network, you would change the Imhosts file; otherwise, adjust the hosts file in domain networks. You can adapt the Imhosts file to any computer on your system. The changes to the file become effective after a restart of the respective computer. You can use the ping command in the command prompt to test whether the name resolution is valid. Fundamentals of the ping command are described in the section above lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Enty 0: 109771695, V1.0, 03/20202 Engineering In the command prompt, enter the ping command “ping + computer name of the computer to be pinged”, If the ping was successful, the TTL (Time to Live), ie. the transmit time of the sent Packets, is displayed in the command prompt. If every computer in the network can be reached via a ping from every other computer in the network using the computer name, then all stations are connected—and the computer names were resolved correctly, Workgroupidomain All SIMATIC WinCC stations must either be registered in the same workgroup or in the same domain. You can change a computer's membership in a domain ‘Control Panel > System and Security > System” in the and workgroup settings" section, 1 workgroup under computer name, domain, Note Adomain environment was not considered in this application example, More detailed information about using WinCC in a domain environment is available under the following link: https://support, industry siemens com/cs/ww/en/view/78346833 Operating system You can find out which SIMATIC WinCC version and operating system are required under the Entry ID 64847781. (Here, you can also find out which WinCC. Client/Server environments are possible.) hitlos://support. industry siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view!64847781 Windows groups Allusers of a computer that runs WinCC must be able to authenticate each other. To do this, all local users must be members of the “SIMATIC HMI" Windows group. This Windows group is created automatically when WinCC is installed, 8g You can find the groups under “Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Local Users and Groups > Groups’ in the Control Panel. So that a Client can successfully access the WinCC project on the Server, itis, necessary to add the Client's users to the Server, as well as the Windows group *SIMATIC HMI". Please note that the user name and password are identical on the Client and the Server. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 82 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2 Engineering Terminal bus Its important that the terminal bus is configured in the SIMATIC Shell for the correct network adapter. If a computer has several network adapters, itis possible ‘that the SIMATIC Shell will select the wrong one for WinCC communication. Note Make sure that the WinCC terminal bus is physically separated from other Communication networks. 1, To configure the SIMATIC Shell, open My Computer and double-click the SIMATIC Shell folder in the “Devices and drivers” area (1), Right-click the SIMATIC Shell (2) and select “Settings...” from the context menu (3). Figure 2-2 Dismal “(om Tm Sa sonrece for ret compa Wecernjes ska $ Downe ‘nance ecco stom at [samen vies Vincerjet— DoxTrset comet skeet | We 2. The SIMATIC Shell configuration menu opens. Activate “Remote Communication” Figure 2-3 cate ——— By oe ere siintnt owed Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Entry ID: 10971695, V1.0, 0312020 92 Engineering 3. When “Remote Communication” is activated for the first time, you will be asked to enter a password for communication encryption in a separate window. If this window does not open, you can open it manually by clicking "Set..." Note The security key must be identical on all computers; otherwise, the stations. cannot be seen by, or communicate with, each other. Enter and confirm a password (1). Click “OK” to confirm (2) Figure 2-4 Ras 4, Click to select the network adapter you want to use for communication (1). Adjust the “Multicast Time to Live" setting based on your network architecture (2). Note When analyzing your network architecture, the input command “tracert + " can be helpful With this command, you can see how often the signals have been rooted on the path from one computer to another. When all settings of the SIMATIC Shell are ready, click “OK" (3) to confirm the configuration. Figure 2-5 rhentcmeaton lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 102 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2 Engineering You can verify that the network is correctly configured by listing of the individual ‘computers and their WinCC projects in the SIMATIC Shell. The lock symbols on the icons of the individual computers indicate that the communication is encrypted. Figure 2-6 Tismaeoa - a x on ME me smc i [wean ae Honest * ree oe Toner Dm fcintnnne bene. Eon fee sea. i ret teense Ber soos bower etmsae Network visibility (required for Clients with their own project) So that a Client with its own project can access the folder structure and thus the Server data, it may be necessary to activate Windows services on the computers. (Open the Windows services by typing “Services” in the Windows search, Select an entry in the list of offered services and type “F”, You will be directed to the services that begin with the letter “F”. Start the Function Discovery Provider Host and the Function Discovery Resource Publication services (framed in red below). Figure 2-7 les imo Rada pene a aa Somer cone re ‘dentate Tw nie Met tat averse ween eae teerroemeeens ee Gurnunamnentiaghas ror Simmer =r. Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 "2 Engineering In addition, activate “Network discovery” and “File and printer sharing’ in the Control Panel. You can find them in the path “Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Advanced sharing settings” Figure 2-8 Order of the network adapters. Note ‘The order of the network adapters determines the order in which the network. services access them, It must be ensured that the network adapter that you use as the terminal bus is in the first position (Open the Network Connections page under “Control Panel > Network and Intemet > Network Connections”. Depending upon the operating system used, it may be necessary to display the menu bar to access the advanced settings. To do this, click “Organize” (1). In the context menu, choose Layout (2) and activate the menu bar (3). ‘As of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, this setting is no longer required and is therefore not available. Figure 2-9 —— =a] = = (Bh =e As of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, you can manually set the metrics such as the prioritization of the network interfaces. You must implement these settings in the IPv4 and IPV6 protocol lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 122 Engineering 1. Todo this, open the IPv4/IPvé settings in the network interface properties under "Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings". 2. Click “Advanced” in the IPv4/IPvé settings. Figure 2-10 — ae 3. Inthe advanced TCP/IP settings of IPv4 and IPv6, disable the “Automatic metric’ option (1) and assign the same number in both protocols. (2) Click "OK" to complete the configuration 4, Perform the previous steps for all network interfaces on your computer. Note Please note that the network adapter with the lowest metric has the highest priority for communication. The network adapter that handles the communication with WinCC should always have the lowest mettic. Figure 2-11 Result You have successfully set the priority order of the network adapters. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 132 Engineering 2.2 Server Configuration This chapter describes what should be considered when configuring your WinCC. V7.5 project to be used as a Server Project. The configuration is expiained by means of a ready-made sample project. Create a new Server project When creating a new Server Project, it is necessary to select the Multi-User Project, option in the configuration dialog, Figure 2-12 By ommerane eminence ae BB Cowen Alter this is done, the configuration computer is classified as a Server in the project's computer list. You can subsequently add Clients to this project. You can configure your system as you normally would and make the necessary changes afterwards. ‘Adding Clients to the project is explained using the sample Server project. Setting up the example Server project 8g This section explains how to commission the Server Project. 1. First, download and unpack the Server Project from the article page to the ‘computer you want to use as the WinCC Server, 2. Save the project in the WinCC projects folder of your system. The default path for storing WinCC projects is *C: > Users > Public > Documents > Siemens > WinCCProjects", 3, Open the Server Project with the WinCC Explorer. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Enty 0: 109771695, V1.0, 03/2020 “42 Engineering 4. Click WinC Computer Management to open it (1). The Explorer window shows all computers that belong to the project. The list currently only contains the configured Server. You must adjust the name of the Server to match the name of your WinCC Server before running the project. Right-click the displayed Server (2) and select “Properties” from the context menu (3). Figure 2-13 5. Replace the Server name in the input field with that of your WinCC Server (1), or use the button below it to automatically adapt the computer name, then click "OK" (2) to confirm the change. Figure 2-14 —_ =e 6, The changes only take effect after restarting the WinCC Explorer, Save your project and close the WinCC Explorer. 7. Start the WinCC Explorer and open your project again Result You have successfully adapted your project and can now use it normally. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 152 Engineering Add Client computers to the Server System (only for Clients without their own project) This section shows you how to add Clients to the Client-Server system. This is explained using the sample Server project. 1. Open your project with the WinCC Explorer. 2. Click WinCC Computer Management to open it (1). Right-click an empty space in the Explorer window (2). Select the “New Computer...” entry from the context menu (3). Figure 2-15 Bite 3. The resulting dialog asks you to give the “SIMATIC HMI" Windows group full access to the project directory if Clients are used in the project. Allow this request by clicking "Yes" Figure Wot Note This prompt only appears when setting up the first Client. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 162 Engineering 4. The properties window for the newly created computer opens. In the “General” area, enter the computer name of the Client computer (1). Click "OK" (2) to confirm the configuration, Figure 2-17 {> Result ‘The new computer has been added to the Computer Management of your WinCC project. Note You can add more computers to the project. Repeat the steps in this section for ‘each individual Client you wish to add. Assi 1g a Start Screens to Clients Each Client must be assigned a Start Screen before operation. Each Client can use a different screen of the project as the Start Screen. The following instructions, describe how to assign a Start Screen to a Client. 1. Click WinCC Computer Management to open it (1). Right-click the Client in the Explorer window to which you want to assign a Start Screen (2). Select the Properties” entry in the context menu (3). Figure 2-18 Stesnras i a = lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 172 Engineering 2. The Computer Properties window opens. Click to select the “Graphics Runtime” tab (1). In the "Start Screen” area, click the button with the three dots (2). Another window opens with the screen selection. All screens of the Server Project are displayed. Click to select the screen you want to set as the Start ‘Screen for this Client (3) and click “OK" (4) to confirm your selection. Click “OK’ to close the Computer Properties. Figure 2-19 CSOERE [fees hae E tnccomese famnnsae fh homey at) oe Tinntmen Result You have defined the Start Screen for a Client. Repeat these instructions for each additional Client. Optional: save screens locally on the Client For larger projects with many screens, it is recommended to save the Project ‘Screens from the Server locally on the Client. This reduces loading times and improves performance, especially in networks with low data throughput, 1, Save the Server Screens in a folder on the Client machine, 2. Open your project in the WinCC Explorer. 3. Open the computer list and right-click the Client that has the Server Screens stored locally. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 182 Engineering 4. The properties of the Client computer open. Switch to the “Runtime” tab (1). Click the button with the three dots next to the “Screen cache path” entry (2). In the window that opens, browse for the folder containing the Application ‘Screens. Click “OK" (3) to confirm your selection. Note Make sure that the screens on the Client are not automatically synchronized with those on the Server. You must update the current screens in the Client's cache directory after each change. If the screens on the Client are not updated, the data is retrieved from the Server normally. Figure 2-20 fone 8g Result You have successfully configured the Application Screens and the access path for the Client. The Client will retrieve the screen information locally as long as itis currently available, requiring less data traffic Adjusting the User Administrator rights A Client needs specific permissions, or rights, to connect to the WinCC Configuration or Runtime. The possible rights are: + ID 1000: Activate Remote: With this right, the user can start the Server Runtime via the Client. This right is also required if Runtime is to be started via Windows. + 1D 1001: Configure Remote: With this right, the user can use the Client to access the WinCC Explorer on the Server and configure the project. Furthermore, this right is required to access Runtime via the SIMATIC Shell lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 192 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2 Engineering These rights are preconfigured in WinCC and can be assigned via the User Administrator to users that can connect via Clients. Note Users are deactivated if you are using Simatic Logon, so you must instead assign these rights to the WinCC user groups. This section shows you which rights you need for which purpose and how to assign them, 1. Double-click the “User Administrator” entry in the WinCC Explorer to open the User Administrator. Figure 2-21 2, Click the user to assign permission to connect to WinCC via a Client (1). Depending on your requirements, check the rights that the user needs for operating WinCC (2). Perform these steps for all Client users. Note The sample project users have already received predefined passwords. You can find these in section 3.2. Figure 2-22 Feat SO Eon iy —= = a= fee a Result You have configured the users for access to WinCC via the Client computers. Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 202 Engineering Generating Server data This section shows you how to generate Server data. This data is provided by the Server for the Clients. The Server communicates with the Clients via this data and synchronizes the process data. Note This data is automatically loaded by Clients without a project. Clients with a project must load this data once during configuration and update it necessary. For this reason, itis absolutely necessary to generate the data for a functioning Client-Server structure. 1, Right-click the "Server data” entry in the WinCC Explorer project directory (1) and select “Create...” from the context menu, 2. Awindow with the data properties is opened. A symbolic Server name and the computer name of the Server are automatically entered in this window. If a redundant Server was configured, the third input field is filled with the computer name of the redundant Server. Confirm the creation of the data by clicking "OK" (Figure 2-24), Note If you want to use the Client Project on a Client with its own project, you should Use the symbolic name of the Server in the sample project, (WinCC_Client_Ser_DESKTOP-BV3EA98), Otherwise, you must adjust the names of the various screen objects and scripts in the Client Project that access Server data. Figure 2-24 B ccs nero emits = 5 lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 212 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2 Engineering 3. A pop-up notification will then inform you that the data has been successfully generated. Click “OK" to confirm your acknowledgement. Figure 2-25 Wincor x A reese ssenanico Result The Server data was generated successfully and is displayed in the "Server data’ area of the WinCC Explorer (outlined in red). Figure 2-26 ‘rtm cone Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Entry ID: 10971695, V1.0, 0312020 222 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2 Engineering ‘Automatic update of the Server data During the configuration phase, the data provided by the Server may change. To have these changes automatically reflected in the Server data, you can configure when the Server data should be updated, 1, Open your Server project with the WinCC Explorer. Right-click the “Server data" entry (1). Select the "Implicit Update...” entry from the context menu (2). Figure 2-27 2, The Implicit Update Configuration window is opened. At this point you can define when the Server data should be updated for the configuration and Runtime. Check the relevant check boxes and click “OK" to confirm your entry, Figure 2:28 tegen imps asap Fmeeces Trametes store haan mancreetieney inane ae rose nae Taine erevont en Tp Sr dee 7 Aton talereneetaens Note _ In order for the data to be updated correctly, the “Automatic Import” option must be activated, Result You have successfully configured the automatic update of your Server data on the Server. Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 232 Engineering 2.3. Connecting the Client to the Server Project This section explains how to connect your Client computer to the Server Project. Note Ensure that a user that is known to the Server is logged in to the Client computer (See Chapter 2.1, "Windows groups” section), 1. The SIMATIC Shell is displayed as a folder in the Client computer's "My Computer” folder in the "Devices and Drives” area, Double-click the folder to open the SIMATIC Shell Figure 2-29 — A - ooo i 2. The SIMATIC Shell window opens. This window displays various information. For example, it shows which computers are connected via the SIMATIC Shell and which projects are accessible via these. In the projects status field, you can see whether the project is open on the Server and whether itis in *Configuration” or “Runtime” status. 8g ‘The project is opened on the Client in the same way itis opened on the Server at the time of connection. If the WinCC configuration on the Server is active, Runtime can be started on the Server by the Client. The configuration can be accessed by the Client as long as it is open on the Server. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Enty 0: 109771695, V1.0, 03/2020 242 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2 Engineering Right-click the project that you want to access from the Client (1). Then click the “Interconnect” entry in the context menu (2). Figure 2-30 ewes ae eer se ee 20 aaa ase errs na ieee & 3. Alogin dialog opens in which you are asked to og in. Enter the user name (1) and password (2) of a WinCC user in the input fields. Click “OK” (3) to confirm your entry. The WinCC Explorer or Runtime is opened automatically after a short time, Note Although the login data of a WinCC user has already been queried, you are not ‘automatically logged in if you access Runtime. To access the functions of Runtime, the user must re-login Figure 2-31 Result ‘You have successfully connected to your Server project. The WinCC Explorer is. opened with the current project. Runtime is activated shortly after it is active on the Server. ‘You can login to the Client with any WinCC user and operate or start and stop Runtime, as well as configure the project via the WinCC Explorer. Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 252 Engineering 2.4 Configuring a Client without a Project Ifall the settings of Chapter 2.1 have been implemented correctly, itis possible to configure the WinCC Server Project with the Client computer and operate Runtime. 2.5 Configuring a Client with a Project This chapter describes what must be considered when configuring your WinCC V7.5 project to be able to use it as a Client Project. The configuration is explained by means of a ready-made sample project. (ing a new Client Project When creating a new Client Project, tis necessary to select the “Client Project” option in the subsequent configuration dialog. Figure 2-32 Then the configuration computer is classified as the Client in the computer list of the project. You may configure your Client as you normally do. Note You can use Server scripts on the Client with your own project, despite having your own configuration. These must first be copied to the Client, as they are not part of the Server data. ‘The sample Client Project on the article page explains how to add Servers to the project. Commissioning the sample Client Project This section explains how to commission the Client Project. 1. First, download and unpack the Client Project from the article page to the computer you want to use as the WinCC Client. 2. Save the project in the WinCC projects folder of your system. The default path for storing WinCC projects is “C: > Users > Public > Documents > Siemens > WinCCProjects" lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 262 Engineering 3. Open the Client Project with the WinCC Explorer. 4. Click WinCC Computer Management to open it (1). The Explorer window shows the computer that belongs to the project. You must adjust the name of, the Client to match the name of your WinCC Client before running the project. Right-click the displayed Client (2) and select “Properties” from the context menu (3). Figure 2-33 5, Replace the Client name in the input field with that of your WinCC Client (1) and click “OK" (2) to confirm the change. Optionally, you can also use the “Use Local Computer Name" button. Figure 2-34 6. The changes take effect after restarting the WinCC Explorer. Save your project, and close the WinCC Explorer. 7. Start the WinCC Explorer and open your project again Result You have successfully adapted your project and can use it normally lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 272 Engineering User Administrator The Client Project has its own User Administrator, which must be set up separately. For this, you can either create a new User Administrator with new groups, users, and passwords, or use the User Administrator from the Server, depending on your requirements. Ifyou want to create a new User Administrator, configure it as you would normally. Ifyou want to use the Server's User Administrator on the Client, there are several options available. (On the one hand, you can re-create the User Administrator manually, but you will need to ensure that you enter all entries for the user groups and users correctly, including passwords and permissions, Another possibility is to export the User Administrator from the Server and import it, to the Client. This option is faster and less error-prone than manual reproduction. Note When exporting the User Administrator, all configurations of the individual user ‘groups and users are transferred, except for the passwords. You must enter these after importing the User Administrator Note Another possibility would be to use SIMATIC Logon to set up a central User ‘Administrator. You can find more information under the following links: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en!view!109748663 https://support industry siemens.com/es/ww/en!view!109768702 I i 1. To export a User Administrator to WinCC, open it in the WinCC Explorer. Click “Edit’, then click “Export” in the context menu that opens. Figure 2-35 fae fase asinpiamacog | Eos lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 282 Engineering 2 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2. Select a suitable storage location and name for the file in the browser window that opens and click “Export” to confirm the export. Figure 2-36 ove 6 5 + ms mere > cep» 3 2I| pri Neve . Be @| Pomme #* ave Daeroifed ee = | decenns +9 res winccn pane soacaisa0M tr | 3, After the export has been completed, you will be notified that the exporting of the data has completed, Click “OK" to confirm the information box. Figure 2.37 por @ ferring the daa is complete ours Bones rebar ‘adhe eel pot (2, Dathenstors ered Ue dre pre 4, Move the Export file to your Client computer. Open the User Administrator on your Client computer. Click “Edit, then click the “Import” entry in the context ‘menu that opens. Figure 2-38 [ai mca in =a x fe (Blaee op [ms sleet = =| Peper = yaem [sensing mmc = Cpa Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 292 Engineering 5. Select Export file in the browser window that opens and click “Import” to confirm the import, Figure 2-39 vn * ‘5 > THePC > Ontoe > E ¥ aie Nate 720 Dimer Foe . co Lasoo Gn it ae Tsewns [Grune ce Dwwcecens tram "i a room eee a z 6. After the import has been completed, you will be notified that the importing of the data has completed. Click “OK" to confirm the information box. Figure 2-40 Inpor x @ ering te data was competed roupstep unchanged ‘reac tnchange) ‘Athasatan neta unchanged 20, Dathenton beep ncharge (ser Aintree unhonge I i ee Result You have exported the User Administrator from the Server and imported it on the Client, and you can now log in to the Client with the same users as on the Server. Implementing scripts To make the Client Project work properly, it is necessary to copy the scripts from the Server Project into the corresponding folders of the Client Project. 1, Copy the VBS scripts from the Server Project to the Client Project folder of the same name. The VBS scripts are located in the folder "Project name > ScriptLib' 2. Copy the global VBS scripts from the Server Project into the folder with the same name in the Client Project. The global VBS scripts are located in the folder “Project name > ScriptAct” 3. Copy the C scripts from the Server Project to the Client Project folder of the same name. The C scripts are located in the “Project name > Library’ folder lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 302 Engineering 2 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 4. Copy the global C scripts from the Server Project into the folder with the same name in the Client Project. The global C scripts are located in the "Project name > PAS" folder You can also export the C scripts directly to the Client. To do this, open the script to be exported in WinCC’s C Editor and click "Export Action’. In the file browser that opens, you can search for the required storage path in the network and save the script there. Figure 2-41 Result You have successfully stored the scripts in the Client Project and can use them on the Client, Importing Server data This section shows how to load the Server data into the Client Project. 1. Open your Client Project with the WinCC Explorer. Right-click the "Server data’ entry (1). Select the "Loading..." entry in the context menu (2) Figure 2-42 [ect ac anc SACO I TS] [eto oe cc Lice conta ‘ame an ma Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 42 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 2 Engineering 2. The Windows Explorer is opened. Navigate via the network to your Server and the data package provided there. By default, the data is located on the Server under the path "Network > ‘Server name’ > ‘Project name’ > ‘Folder with Server name’ > Packages’ (outlined in red). Click to select the Server data (1) and click “Open’ (2) to confirm the selection. Figure 2-43 3. This is followed by a pop-up dialog indicating that the data has been downloaded successfully. Click “OK” to confirm your acknowledgement. Figure 2-44 ane CBiplne x @O ine sarees You have successfully integrated the Server data package into your Client Project and can use the provided data during the configuration and in Runtime. Figure 2-45 * Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 322 Engineering ‘Automatic updating of the Server data During the configuration phase, the data provided by the Server may change. To ensure that these changes are automatically adopted by the Client, you can configure when the Server data should be updated 1. Open your Client Project with the WinCC Explorer. Right-click the "Server data’ entry (1). Select the “Implicit Update...” entry in the context menu (2). Figure 2-46 2, The Implicit Update Configuration window is opened. You can define when the Server data should be updated for the configuration and Runtime. Check the relevant check boxes and click “OK” to confirm your entry. Figure 2-47 # Goiguaimingiaainetnin eee ameccar (> ee You have successfully configured the automatic update of your Server data on the Client, Operating the Client with your own project You can start and run Runtime as usual. The Server Runtime should be active before the Client Runtime is enabled and should not be terminated before the Client Runtime is disabled. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 332 Engineering Other interesting topics about Clients with their own project There are other topics concerning Server and Clients with their own projects which might be interesting for you. A detailed description was not given in this example. You can find this information in the following links in this manual. Setting the standard Server Itis necessary to define a standard Server for different use cases and tasks. For example, you can specify which Server is responsible for displaying alarms and messages. You can also define different default Servers for different tasks. For information on how to assign a default Server to a Client for a specific task, refer to the following link: hittos://support,industry.siemens,com/cs/ww/en/view!109760748/102867679499, Defining a Preferred Server In Client-Server systems with redundant Server pairs, itis recommended to define a Preferred Server for each Client so that the load is shared between the Servers. The Client will receive its data from the Preferred Server, so long as that Server is active. You can find out how to assign a Preferred Server to a Client under the following link: hitlos://suppor,industry.siemens,com/cs/ww/en/view!109760748/102868207627 Using Server Screens on the Client You can not only assign a Client your own sereen as a Start Screen, but also a screen from a Server. You can find out how to assign a screen from the Server to a Client as the Start Screen under the following link: httos://support,industry.siemens,com/cs/ww/en/view!109760748/102900519563, Itis also possible to configure a screen change to a Server Screen. You can find additional information under the following link: httos://support,industry,siemens,com/cs/ww/en/view!109760748/102900929035 8g You can also display screens from different Servers in Screen windows. You can find additional information under the following link https://support,industry.siemens,com/cs/wwien/view/109760748/2439703947 Using data from different Servers You can access data from different Servers simultaneously in the configured Basic Screens of the Client. The following link will show you how to access data from different Servers in one Client screen: hitlos://support,industry. siemens, com/cs/ww/en/view/109760748/2439722123 Displaying and logging messages from different Servers. You can use a Client to display messages from different Servers, There are several options for accomplishing this. You can find out how to configure this under the following link: https://supporindustry,siemens,com/cs/ww/en/view/109760748/81742880907 For output and information on message sequence logs for messages from multiple Servers, see the following link: hittos://support. industry. siemens, com/cs/ww/en/view!109760748/2439461003, lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Enty 0: 109771695, V1.0, 03/2020 342 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 3 Explanation of the Sample Projects 3 3.41 Explanation of the Sample Projects General Use of the Template The template was used in both the Server and Client Projects. For this reason, the navigation and basic operation of the projects are the same One difference between the projects is the User Administrator. A User ‘Administrator has only been set up on the Server. Further details will follow in the description of the Server Project Explanation of the template areas Figure 0-4 ‘Siegzens Industry Online Support 1. Information area: this area contains various information about the creator of the template. Furthermore, a display with the time and date is integrated. 2, Back button: use this button to retum to the previously selected application screens. Home button: this button returns you to the Home screen Navigation area: this area contains buttons for navigation between the individual application screens. Clicking one of the buttons changes the application screen displayed in the work area, Terminate Runtime button: use this button to terminate Runtime. Work area: this area displays the application screen currently being accessed. This is the only non-static area. ae Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 352 Semen Ad 2020 Agra msn 3 Explanation of the Sample Projects 3.2 Server Project This section explains the application screens and functions of the Server Project, Register a WinCC user before starting the project navigation. The login dialog is called up with the "F1” key on your keyboard, Press *F2" to log off the currently logged in user. gue 2 System Login tog [Rae Lo] sesve TC = The following table shows the login data of the configured users: Table 3-4 User name Password User group ‘Administrator ‘Siemensi! ‘Administrators User Siemensi! Users Production screen of the Server Project Figure 3-3 ‘Siemens Industry Online Support Client Server-System WinCC V7.5 Entry ID: 10971695, V1.0, 0312020 SIEMENS 36© Semen A 2020 Agra msn 3 Explanation of the Sample Projects 1, Next job: this area displays the number of goods to be produced in the next job. The number of goods to be produced can be edited with input. 2. Current job: this area displays the number of goods to be produced in the current job. 3, Production area: this area displays the production. The bar undemeath visually represents how far the production of a good has progressed. 4. Already produced: this area displays the number of goods already produced by the system. 5, Operating area: this area contains the buttons for controlling the system, as well as a status display. “Get new Job” button: this button transfers the Next job (1) to the Current job (2). The Current job is overwritten and the Next job is set to 0. “Start” button: this button starts the production of the Current job. “Stop” button: this button pauses the production process. It can be resumed with the “Start” button, “Operating status” display: the box below the label “Operating status” shows the operating status of the system. Green for active and grey for inactive, User Administrator of the Server Project This screen contains only the User Administrator of the project. In contrast to production, only the Administrator has access to it Figure 3-4 ° Ee iE a ee Client Server-System WinCG V7.5 Eniry 1D: 109771695, V1.0, 0312020 373 Explanation of the Sample Projects 3.3 Client Project Figure 3-5 Daily production overview. Current items to produce’ 1. Charts: the diagram on the left graphically displays the number of goods produced and the graph on the right displays the processing of the Current job. ‘The Client receives the information from the Server. 2. New order: this area displays the number of goods of a new order. You can edit the number of ordered goods with input. “Add to do list >>” button: This button adds the number from the field "New orders” to the number of the “Next job". The number of “New orders" is set to 0. 4, Next job: this area displays the number of goods to be produced in the next job. This number is transferred to the field of the same name on the Server. 5. “Operating status” display: the box below the label “Operating status” shows the operating status of the system. Green for active and grey for inactive. The Client receives the information from the Server. lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 388g 4 Appendix 4A Service and Support Industry Online Support Do you have any questions or need assistance? Siemens Industry Online Support offers round the clock access to our entire service and support know-how and portfolio. The Industry Online Support is the central address for information about our products, solutions and services. Product information, manuals, downloads, FAQs, application examples and videos —all information is accessible with just a few mouse clicks: htlos://support.industry.siemens.com Technical Support ‘The Technical Support of Siemens Industry provides you fast and competent support regarding all technical queries with numerous tailor-made offers — ranging from basic support to individual support contracts. Please send queries to Technical Support via Web form: www,siemens,com/industry/supportrequest SITRAIN — Training for Industry We support you with our globally available training courses for industry with practical experience, innovative learning methods and a concept that's tailored to the customer's specific needs. For more information on our offered trainings and courses, as well as their locations and dates, refer to our web page: wwwsiemens.comisitrain Note You will earn about the products used in this application example in the courses: ‘+ SITRAIN course: WinCC V7 (Entry 1D; 109758633) © SITRAIN advanced course: WinCC V7 and WinCC Options (Entry 1D 108758660) Service offer (Our range of services includes the following: + Plant data services © Spare parts services + Repair services © On-site and maintenance services + Retrofitting and modernization services ‘+ Service programs and contracts You can find detailed inform: web page: https://support, industry siemens com/cs/wwien/se Nn on our range of services in the service catalog lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Entry 10: 108771695, V1.0, 03/2020 394 Appendix Industry Online Support app ‘You will receive optimum support wherever you are with the "Siemens Industry Online Support” app. The app is available for iOS and Android: https://support industry.siemens.com/esiww/en/sc/2067 41 Links and Literature Table 41 Ne. Subject WN | Siemens industry Online Support https://support industry. siemens.com 121 | Link to the article page of the Application Example httos:/support industry. slemens.com/esiww/en/view!109771695 18 _| Link manual web-based clients httos:/support industry, siemens.com/es/ww/en/view!109760754/1 16650045291 VA Link Application Example WinCC Redundancy: httos://support industry. slemens.com/es/ww/eniview/109772627 161 _ | Link FAQ WinCC network configuration: hltos:/support industry, siemens,com/es/wwer/view!868014 6 Link Application Example: WinCC in a domain httos://support industry, siemens.comlesiwwlen/view!78346833 Wh _| Link Compatoot hltos:/support industry, siemens, com/es/wwlen/view!64847781 18 _| Link Manual How to configure a standard server hitos://support. industry, siemens.com/es/ww/en/view!109760748/102867679499, 19\_| Link Manual How to Configure a Preferred Server hitos:/support industry siemens. com/es/wwlen/view!109760748/102868207627. W101 | Link Manual Configuring server pictures on the client httos/support industry siemens. com/es/ww/en/view!109760748/102000519563, hltos//support. industry. siemens. com/esiww/en/view!108760748/102900929035. hitos/support industry, siemens.com/es/ww/en/view!109760748/2439703947 WW Link Manual Using Data from Different Servers httos:/support industry, siemens.comlesiwwlen/view/109760748/2439722123 V12\ | Link Manual Displaying and Configuring Messages from Different Servers httos:/support industry, siemens, com/es/wwlen/view/ 109760748/81742880007, hitos //support industry, siemens. com/es/ww/en/view!109760748/2430461003 4.2 Change Documentation Table 4-2 Version Date Change vio 03/2020 _| First version lient Server-Systom WinCC V7.5 Enty 0: 109771695, V1.0, 03/2020 40