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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 System requirements................................................................................................................................. 7
3 Installation of the Archive ConfigurationTool.............................................................................................. 9
4 Quick start ............................................................................................................................................... 11
5 Operating WinCC Archive........................................................................................................................ 19
5.1 Operating WinCC Archive............................................................................................................19
5.2 Creating an archive folder............................................................................................................19
5.2.1 Creating an archive folder............................................................................................................19
5.2.2 Creating a new archive folder ......................................................................................................20
5.2.3 Reading an existing archive.........................................................................................................21
5.2.4 How to add a new table ...............................................................................................................23
5.3 Configuring a process value archive............................................................................................24
5.3.1 Configuring a process value archive............................................................................................24
5.3.2 Configuring the archive parameters.............................................................................................25
5.3.3 Configuring the archive tag parameters (binary and analog) ......................................................28
5.3.4 Configuring archive tag parameters (process-controlled)............................................................35
5.3.5 Using the dialog for tag selection.................................................................................................38
5.4 Configuring a compressed archive ..............................................................................................40
5.4.1 Configuring a compressed archive ..............................................................................................40
5.4.2 Configuring the archive parameters.............................................................................................40
5.4.3 Configuring the archive tag parameters.......................................................................................43
5.5 Checking the archive data ...........................................................................................................47
5.5.1 Checking the archive data ...........................................................................................................47
5.5.2 Checking the archive data ...........................................................................................................47
5.5.3 Using the error dialog...................................................................................................................50
5.5.4 Error list........................................................................................................................................51
5.6 Creating, modifying and deleting .................................................................................................53
5.6.1 Creating, modifying and deleting .................................................................................................53
5.6.2 Creating a complete archive ........................................................................................................53
5.6.3 Deleting archives .........................................................................................................................55
5.6.4 Creating and modifying individual archive tags ...........................................................................56
5.6.5 Deleting individual archive tags ...................................................................................................59
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 61

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Introduction
The WinCC Archive ConfigurationTool is an Excel add-in. The tool enables simple high-
performance configuration of bulk data for archiving WinCC process values.
It enables the handling of quantity structures for which the tag logging editor provides
insufficient support.

Working with the WinCC Archive ConfigurationTool

The WinCC Archive ConfigurationTool offers the possibility of creating a new archive. In
addition, existing archives can be read out and edited. In cases where extensive
modifications must be made, it is recommended to delete existing and recreate a complete
archive. In addition, it is possible to rewrite minimal modifications into the WinCC project
selectively.
An archive is configured within an Excel sheet. The Excel sheet consists of an archive table
and one or more archive tag tables. The archive table serves to configure the general
properties of the archive. The archive tag tables serve to configure the archive tags and their
properties.
WinCC Archive is not a full substitute for the tag logging editor. The configuration of the
timers and the archive configuration (tag logging fast and slow) must still be completed in the
tag logging editor.
The data is not checked during entry. However, a check of the entire archive is offered with
regard to various aspects. These aspects include the general correctness of the parameters
set, the uniqueness of the names used and the existence of the defined objects (tags, times,
etc.).

Comparison

Tag logging editor WinCC Configuration Tool WinCC Archive

ConfigurationTool
Purpose Standard configuration Easy-to-use planning High performance
interface for the archive interface for complete configuration interface for
system. WinCC projects. archives with exceptionally
high quantity structures.
Configuring the The archive system is The archive system is One archive, respectively,
archive system completely completely configurable can be configured.
configurable. except for the archive
configuration (tag logging
fast and slow).

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Tag logging editor WinCC Configuration Tool WinCC Archive

ConfigurationTool
Quantity Implementation of up to Implementation of up to Implementation from
structure approx. 100 -200 approx. 10,000 - 30,000 approx. 10,000 archive
recommendation archive tags. archive tags. tags.
Data input Data input via property Data input in tabular form Data input in tabular form
dialogs and table with comprehensive with restricted support.
interfaces with limited support (default values,
use. combo boxes, dialogs,
Office Assistant).
Data check Data are checked Data are checked during Data are checked prior to
during entry. entry. writing into the WinCC
project. Various checks
can also be deactivated.
Expandability None. Can be extended by VBA Can be extended by VBA
macros. macros.

See also
Quick start (Page 11)
System requirements (Page 7)

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System requirements
● Windows XP SP2 / Windows Vista
● Microsoft Excel XP, Office 2003
● Internet Explorer 6 or 7

Note
You will need the "Office Assistant" in Excel, so that the warning messages of the
configuration tool will be output.

Working without WinCC

It is possible to use WinCC Archive without WinCC installed. In this case, however, data
cannot be read from or written to WinCC. The full scope of configuration options using Excel
remains available.

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The WinCC Archive Configuration Tool can be installed in two different ways.
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Procedure
1. During WinCC setup, select "WinCC V7.0 complete" from the "Programs" dialog.
WinCC is installed together with SmartTools, the WinCC ConfigurationTool and WinCC
Archive ConfigurationTool.
Start the WinCC Archive ConfigurationTool by selecting "SIMATIC" > "WinCC" > "Tools".

Alternative procedure
It is also possible to install the WinCC Archive ConfigurationTool from the WinCC DVD.
1. Switch to the WinCC DVD directory "InstData\WinCC\setup\Products\WinCCArchive".
2. Double-click setup.exe.
3. Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes.
The WinCC Archive ConfigurationTool is installed.

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Introduction
This description enables a quick start for using the Excel add-in WinCC Archive. The most
important available functions are introduced briefly.

Creating new archives

Procedure
1. Open Excel. The Excel add-in WinCC Archive is automatically started at the same time.
The Excel menu contains the "WinCC Archive" item. Select "New Archive" from this menu
item.

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2. A dialog opens in which to define the basic properties of the archive to be created. Enter
a name for the archive. Select the desired archive type. This description explains the
creation of a process value archive. Click the "OK" button.

3. A new Excel sheet is created which serves to configure the new archive. The new Excel
sheet contains the following list of tables:
– "Archive": Table to define the properties of the archive.
– "Archive tags (1)": Table to configure binary and analog archive tags.
– "Archive tags (2)": Table to configure process controlled archive tags.

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4. Define the archive properties in the "Archive" table. All the cells can be edited as
required. In the case of several parameters, input is simplified by the availability of a
combo box. Double-click in the cell, for example, to enter the "Archiving at system start"
parameter. A combo box appears containing the possible values for this parameter.

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5. Change to the "Archive tags (1)" table. Up to 65634 binary and analog archive tags can
be configured in this table. All the cells can be edited as required. In the case of several
parameters, input is simplified by the availability of a combo box. If a WinCC project is
already open, a further dialog is available in which to select the WinCC tags. Open this
dialog by double-clicking in the data area of the "Tag" column.

6. The dialog for selecting WinCC tags includes the multiple selection function. When the
dialog is open, it is still possible to work in the Excel table. Select the tags required from
the dialog. Select the cells in the Excel table from which the name of the selected tags
are to be inserted. Click the "Paste" button in the dialog. The dialog remains open. The
names of the selected tags are inserted in the Excel table. Click "Close" to close the
dialog.
7. Specify the names of the new archive tags in the "Archive tag name" column. These
names must be unique within the archive. Define the correct type of the new archive tags
in the "Archive tag type" column. The input for this parameter is supported by a combo
box. Define the remaining properties of the new archive tags.

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8. No checks are made when entering the data in the Excel table. Select the menu items
"WinCC archive" > "Check archive". A dialog opens to check the entire archive. It is
possible to restrict the archive properties to be checked. Activate all the relevant
checkboxes and click the "OK" button.

Note: If no configuration has yet been carried out for the WinCC project in the tag logging
editor, the necessary cycle times are not available yet. They are displayed in the Tag
Logging editor but are only stored in the database following a change in the configuration
data. To trigger the tag logging editor to store the cycle times, simply rename the cycle
time "500 ms" into "_500 ms" and save the project. Of course, you can then reset the
name of the cycle time to the original value.

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9. The test result is displayed. If faults are found, the user is prompted to state whether a list
of the faults should be displayed. Confirm the prompt with "Yes". A dialog opens
containing a list of the faulty objects together with the respective cause of the fault. By
double-clicking an entry in the list, the system skips directly to the faulty object in the
Excel table and the fault is cleared. The "Error text" column of the corresponding object
also contains the cause of the fault. The cause of the fault has the following structure:
"Column: Error". Clear all the errors found and run the test again.

10.Select the menu items "WinCC archive -> Create archive". A dialog opens for creating the
entire archive. Click the "OK" button. If an archive with the same name as the one to be
created already exists, it must be deleted. For this reason, a corresponding prompt
appears. Confirm the prompt by clicking "OK". The archive is created in the WinCC
project. Close the Excel sheet.

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11.The newly created archive cannot be opened in the tag logging editor. The only possibility
to edit the archive is to read it back into an Excel table. Select the menu items "WinCC
archive -> Read archive". A dialog opens containing a list of all the archives available in
the WinCC project. Select the archive to be read and click the "OK" button. A new Excel
sheet is created. The data is read into it from the selected archive.

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12.The properties of the archive or properties of the individual archive tags can then be
modified. The modifications carried out can be transferred to the WinCC project
selectively. Select the relevant objects which have been modified. Open the context menu
by clicking the right mouse button and select the menu item "WinCC - write selection".
Before the archive tags are written, a dialog opens in which to define the test criteria.
Confirm the dialog by clicking "OK".

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5.1 Operating WinCC Archive

Introduction
This section provides details of all the aspects of operating WinCC Archive.

See also
Creating, modifying and deleting (Page 53)
Checking the archive data (Page 47)
Configuring a compressed archive (Page 40)
Configuring a process value archive (Page 24)
Creating an archive folder (Page 19)

5.2 Creating an archive folder

5.2.1 Creating an archive folder

Introduction
This section describes general procedures for creating and operating archive folders. The
archive folder relates to an Excel sheet which is created by WinCC Archive. An archive
folder serves to configure the properties of an archive and the associated archive tags.

See also
How to add a new table (Page 23)
Reading an existing archive (Page 21)
Creating a new archive folder (Page 20)

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5.2.2 Creating a new archive folder

Introduction
This description explains the procedure for creating a new archive folder.

Procedure
1. Open Excel. The Excel add-in WinCC Archive is automatically started at the same time.
The Excel menu contains the "WinCC Archive" item. Select "New archive" from this menu
item.

2. A dialog opens in which to define the basic properties of the archive to be created. Enter
a name for the archive. Select the desired archive type.
Two different types of archives can be configured using WinCC Archive. These are
process value archives and compressed archives. he archive folder created is dependent
on the archive type selected. Archive folders for process value archives and for
compressed archives differ as to the structure of the tables contained.
3. Click the "OK" button.

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4. A new Excel sheet is created which serves to configure the desired archive type.
An archive folder, by default, contains a table with the name "Archive". The archive
properties are defined in it. Definition of the archive properties occurs in the first line of
the table data area (Line 3).
An archive folder contains at least one table named "Archive tags" and a consecutive
number. These tables serve to configure the archive tags associated to the archive. The
entire data area (from the third line) of the table can be used for configuring the archive
tags. It is possible to add further archive tag tables to the archive folder.

Note
Microsoft Excel interprets texts which begin with, or include, certain special characters as
equations. This can cause problems when working with the configuration tool.
These special characters are "=", "+" and "-". Therefore, these characters should not be used
as a part of object names (group names, tag names, texts, etc.).

See also
How to add a new table (Page 23)
Reading an existing archive (Page 21)

5.2.3 Reading an existing archive

Introduction
This description explains the procedures for reading an archive from the WinCC project.

Procedure
1. Open Excel. The Excel add-in WinCC Archive is automatically started at the same time.
The Excel menu contains the "WinCC Archive" item. Select "Read archive" from this
menu item.

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2. A dialog opens containing a list of all the archives available in the WinCC project. Select
the archive to be read and click the "OK" button.

3. A new archive folder is created. The data is read into it from the selected archive. The
type of the archive folder to be created is dependent on the type of the archive being
read. WinCC Archive can be used to edit process value archives and compressed
archives.
An archive folder contains a table with the name "Archive". This contains the archive's
properties. The archive folder also contains at least one table named "Archive tags" and a
consecutive number. These tables contain the archive tags associated to the archive.

See also
How to add a new table (Page 23)
Creating a new archive folder (Page 20)

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5.2.4 How to add a new table

Introduction
This description explains the procedure for adding a new table to an archive folder.

Procedure
1. Open the archive folder to which a new table is to be added. Select the menu items
"WinCC Archive -> New table".

2. A dialog opens in which the type of the new table can be selected. The following table
types are available.
– Standard table: Normal Excel table.
– Archive table: Table to define the properties of the archive. This type is only available
for selection when the existing archive table has been deleted.
– Archive Tag table: Table to configure archive tags. In the case of process value
archives, there are two different types of archive tag tables available for selection. In
the case of compressing archives, only one type is available for selection.

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Select the desired type and click the "OK" button.

3. A new table has been added to the archive folder. This can be renamed, if so required.

See also
Reading an existing archive (Page 21)
Creating a new archive folder (Page 20)

5.3 Configuring a process value archive

5.3.1 Configuring a process value archive

Introduction
This section describes the general procedure for configuring a process value archive using
WinCC Archive.

See also
Using the dialog for tag selection (Page 38)
Configuring archive tag parameters (process-controlled) (Page 35)
Configuring the archive tag parameters (binary and analog) (Page 28)
Configuring the archive parameters (Page 25)

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5.3.2 Configuring the archive parameters

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of the archive parameters. The archive parameters
are explained individually.

Procedure
1. Activate the archive table. It normally has the name "Archive". The name of the table can
be changed.

2. The archive parameters must be defined in the first line of the archive table's data area.
Only the content from this line is evaluated by WinCC Archive.

Archive parameter
The following table lists all the parameters which must be entered for the process value
archive.

Column List Parameters Description

1 Archive name Specify the name of the archive here.

2 Comments Enter a comment on the archive here.

3 Archiving at Define whether archiving after the system is

system start started should be "enabled" or "disabled".
4 Start/enable Specify an action which must be executed
action when archiving is started.
5 Size Specify the number of data records to be stored
in the archive. This parameter is only relevant
for archives in the main memory.

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Column List Parameters Description

6 Memory location Define the memory location of the archive. You
can choose between "Hard disk" or "In the main
memory".
The following section explains the significance of the symbols used in the "List" column.

Double-click to open a combo box.

Tag logging editor

The following diagrams depict the relationship between the configuration using the Tag
Logging editor and the configuration using WinCC Archive. In addition to the parameters to
be set in the Tag Logging editor, the respective columns in WinCC Archive are specified.
1. The following diagram illustrates the "Process value archive properties" dialog. The
"General" tab has been selected. The corresponding column in the table structure of
WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter.

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2. The following diagram illustrates the "Process value archive properties" dialog. The
"Memory location" tab has been selected. The corresponding column in the table
structure of WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter.

See also
Configuring archive tag parameters (process-controlled) (Page 35)
Configuring the archive tag parameters (binary and analog) (Page 28)

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5.3.3 Configuring the archive tag parameters (binary and analog)

Introduction
This description explains the configuration of binary and analog archive tags. The
parameters which must be defined for binary and analog archive tags are explained
individually.

Procedure
1. Activate the table for configuring the binary and analog archive tags. This normally has
the name "Archive Tags (1)". The name of the table can be changed. Since the
parameters of binary and analog archive tags are very similar, both are configured within
the same table structure.

2. The entire data area of the table is available for configuring the archive tags. As a result,
up to 65534 archive tags can be configured on the table. If this is insufficient, further
tables can be added.

Archive tag parameters

The following table lists all the parameters which must be defined for binary and analog
archive tags.

Column List Parameters Description

1 Tag This is used to enter the name of the tag
to be archived.
2 Archive tag name This is used to specify the name of the
archive tag here. This must be unique
within the archive.
3 Archive tag type This is used to specify the type of the
archive tag. It must be defined according
to the type of tag to be saved, "analog" or
"binary".
4 Comment This is used to enter a comment on the
archive tag.

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Column List Parameters Description

5 Archiving at system This is used to define whether archiving
start after the system is started should be
"enabled" or "disabled".
6 Supplying tags Define the type of supplying tags. Select
"System" or "Manual input".
7 Acquisition type This is used to define the type of
acquisition of the archive tags. Select
between "acyclic", "cyclic-continuous",
"cyclic-selective" or "Upon change".
8 Acquisition cycle This is used to specify the cycle at which
the value of the tag is to be requested.
9 Archiving cycle This is used to specify the cycle at which
the value of the tag should be archived.
10 Archiving cycle factor This can be used to specify a factor for the
archiving cycle. The cycle at which the tag
value should be archived results from the
product of "Archiving cycle" and "Archiving
cycle factor".
11 Also write in tag The name of a tag can be specified in
which the archived value should also be
written.
12 Editing This is used to specify how the compiled
tag values are to be processed. The
"Actual value" "Average value", "Sum",
"Minimum value", "Maximum value" and
"Action" options are available for selection.
13 Action for processing This can be used to specify an action for
process the tag values. To do this, enable
the "Action" option in the "Processing"
column.
14 Unit This is used to specify a unit for the
archived tag values.
15 Archiving on change This is used to specify that archiving
should only occur when the tag value
changes.
16 Hysteresis This is used to define the type of
hysteresis when "Archiving on change"
has been activated. You can select
between "Absolute" and "In percent".
17 Hysteresis value This is used to define the number value of
the hysteresis when "Archiving on change"
has been activated.
18 Archiving on This is used to specify when to archive
binary archive tags. The settings "every
signal change", "always, "on signal change
0 ->1" and "on signal change 1->0" are
available.
19 Save on error This is used to define which value to save
in the event of a fault. You can select
between "Last value" and "Replacement
value".

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Column List Parameters Description

20 Number of values This can be used to specify the number of
leader values which must be taken into account
before the moment of archiving.
21 Number of values This can be used to specify the number of
trailer values which must be taken into account
after the moment of archiving.
22 Representation limit, This can be used to specify the lower limit
lower limit of the value range of the archive tags.
23 Representation limit, This can be used to specify the upper limit
upper limit of the value range of the archive tags.
24 Start event This can be used to specify a function as
an action which starts archiving.
25 Start tag This can be used to specify as an action a
binary tag which starts archiving.
26 Stop event This can be used to specify a function as
an action which stops archiving.
27 Stop tag This can be used to specify as an action a
binary tag which stops archiving.
28 Relevant long term You can define here whether the archive
tag is to be written to the archive on the
central archive server (WinCC CAS).
29 Archive after segment It can be determined here whether the
change acyclic archived tags are archived during a
segment change.
30 AD Status The status of an archive can be displayed
here.
31 AE Error text You can define an error text here.
The following section explains the significance of the symbols used in the "List" column.

Double-click to open a combo box.

Double-click to open a combo box. A WinCC project must be open.

Double-click to open the tag dialog. A WinCC project must be open.

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Tag logging editor

The following diagrams depict the relationship between the configuration using the Tag
Logging editor and the configuration using WinCC Archive. In addition to the parameters to
be set in the Tag Logging editor, the respective columns in WinCC Archive are specified.
1. The following diagram illustrates the "Process tag properties" dialog. The "Archive tag"
tab has been selected. The corresponding column in the table structure of WinCC Archive
is displayed for each parameter.

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2. The following figure shows the parameters of the "Archiving" tab. The corresponding
column in the table structure of WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter.

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3. The organization of the "Parameters" tab differs for binary as compared to analog archive
tags. The structure with respect to analog archive tags is depicted. In the case of binary
archive tags, the "Processing", "Unit" and "Archiving on change" areas are not available.
The corresponding columns in the WinCC Archive table structure must be left empty for
binary archive tags. In the case of binary archive tags, on the other hand, an area named
"Archiving on" exists. This area is assigned to column "R" in the WinCC Archive table
structure. This column is irrelevant in the case of analog archive tags and must remain
empty then.

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4. The following figure shows the parameters of the "Display" tab. The corresponding
column in the table structure of WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter. The
"Display" tab is not available for binary archive tags. The corresponding columns in the
WinCC Archive table structure must be left empty for binary archive tags.

See also
Configuring the archive parameters (Page 25)
Using the dialog for tag selection (Page 38)
Configuring archive tag parameters (process-controlled) (Page 35)

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5.3.4 Configuring archive tag parameters (process-controlled)

Introduction
This description explains the configuration of process controlled archive tags. The
parameters which must be defined for process controlled archive tags are explained
individually.

Procedure
1. Activate the table for configuring the process controlled archive tags. By default, it has the
name "Archive tags (2)". The name of the table can be changed.

2. The entire data area of the table is available for configuring the archive tags. As a result,
up to 65534 archive tags can be configured on the table. If this is insufficient, further
tables can be added.
When configuring process controlled archive tags, the format DLL to be used must be
specified. WinCC Archive only supports the configuration of process controlled archive
tags for the format DLL "nrms7pmc.nll".

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Archive tag parameters

The following table lists all parameters which must be defined for process controlled archive
tags.

Column List Parameters Description1

1 Tag This is used to specify the name of the raw data tag
by means of which the archiving is performed.
2 Archive tag Specify the name of the archive tag here. This must
name be unique within the archive.
3 Comment This is used to enter a comment on the archive tag.

4 Format DLL Set here the format DLL to be used. Only the format
DLL "nrms7pmc.nll" is supported.
5 Format DLL With "nrms7pmc.nll": AR_ID
parameter 1
6 Format DLL With "nrms7pmc.nll": AR_ID Subnumber
parameter 2
The following section explains the significance of the symbols used in the "List" column.

Double-click to open a combo box.

Double-click to open the tag dialog. A WinCC project must be open.

Process controlled archive tags are provided with a parameter "Archive tag name". This is
available in the WinCC Archive table structure. In addition, process controlled archive tags
have an internal archive tag name. This cannot be processed by the user directly and,
therefore, has not been included in the WinCC Archive table structure. The internal archive
tag name is automatically assigned during transfer to the WinCC project.

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Tag logging editor

The following diagrams depict the relationship between the configuration using the Tag
Logging editor and the configuration using WinCC Archive. In addition to the parameters to
be set in the Tag Logging editor, the respective columns in WinCC Archive are specified.

Tab
1 The following diagram illustrates the "Properties of process controlled tag" dialog. The
corresponding column in the table structure of WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter.

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Tab
2 The following diagram depicts the "nrms7pmc.nll" dialog. It can be opened by clicking the
"Options" button in the "Properties of process controlled tag" dialog. A condition for this,
however, is that "nrms7pmc.nll" is defined as the "Format DLL" (refer to Step 1). The
corresponding column in the table structure of WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter.

See also
Using the dialog for tag selection (Page 38)
Configuring the archive tag parameters (binary and analog) (Page 28)
Configuring the archive parameters (Page 25)

5.3.5 Using the dialog for tag selection

Introduction
The first parameter to enter when configuring an archive tag is the name of the WinCC tag to
be archived. This parameter can be entered directly in the corresponding cell, as can all the
other parameters. In addition, WinCC Excel provides the option of using a special dialog to
select tags. It offers all the tags in the WinCC project currently open for selection. If no
WinCC project is open, the dialog is not available.

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Procedure
1. Ensure that a WinCC project is open. Open or create an archive folder to configure a
process value archive. Activate any archive tag table. Double-click the data area in a cell
of the "Tag" column. The Tag selection dialog opens.

2. The Tag selection dialog does not inhibit the operation of Excel. This means that work in
the archive folder can continue even when the Tag selection dialog is open.
Select the cell in the archive tag table in which to insert the name of a WinCC tag. Select
the desired WinCC tag in the Tag selection dialog. Click the "Paste" button in the Tag
selection dialog. The name of the WinCC tag selected is inserted in the archive tag table.
The Tag selection dialog remains open.
Pasting individual WinCC tags can also be performed by double-clicking the desired tag
in the selection list.
3. The Tag selection dialog supports multiple selection. This means several WinCC tags
can be selected at a time by simultaneously holding the Ctrl or Shift keys.
Select the cell in the archive tag table from which to insert the names of the WinCC tags.
Select the desired WinCC tag in the Tag selection dialog. Click the "Paste" button in the
Tag selection dialog. The names of the WinCC tags selected are pasted in the archive
tag table. The Tag selection dialog remains open.
4. The number of WinCC tags displayed in the Tag selection dialog can be restricted by
entering filter criteria.

Enter the required filter criterion in the "Filter" input field. For example, when entering "B*"
as a filter criterion, only those tags are displayed whose name begins with the letter B.
Click the button to apply the filter criteria. Only WinCC tags, the names of which
match the selected filter criteria, are shown.
Enter "*" as the filter criterion to display all available WinCC tags again.
5. Click the "Close" button to terminate work using the Tag selection dialog.

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See also
Configuring archive tag parameters (process-controlled) (Page 35)
Configuring the archive tag parameters (binary and analog) (Page 28)

5.4 Configuring a compressed archive

5.4.1 Configuring a compressed archive

Introduction
This section describes the general procedures for configuring a compressed archive using
WinCC Archive.

See also
Configuring the archive tag parameters (Page 43)
Configuring the archive parameters (Page 40)

5.4.2 Configuring the archive parameters

Introduction
This section describes the configuration of the archive parameters. The archive parameters
are explained individually.

Procedure
1. Activate the archive table. It normally has the name "Archive". The name of the table can
be changed.

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2. The archive parameters must be defined in the first line of the archive table's data area.
Only the content from this line is evaluated by WinCC Archive.

Archive parameters
The following table lists all the parameters which must be entered for the process value
archive.

Column List Parameters Description

1 Archive name Specify the name of the archive here.

2 Comments Enter a comment on the archive here.

3 Archiving at system Define whether archiving after the system is

start started should be "enabled" or "disabled".
4 Start/enable action Specify an action which must be executed
when archiving is started.
5 Processing method This is used to define how the compressed
archive should be processed. The
"Calculate", "Calculate and copy", "Calculate
and delete" and "Calculate, copy, and delete"
options are available for selection.
6 Compression time This is used to specify the cycle at which the
period values in the archive tags are to be
compressed to an entry in the compressed
archive.
The following section explains the significance of the symbols used in the "List" column.

Double-click to open a combo box.

Double-click to open a combo box. A WinCC project must be open.

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Tag logging editor

The following diagrams depict the relationship between the configuration using the Tag
Logging editor and the configuration using WinCC Archive. In addition to the parameters to
be set in the Tag logging editor, the respective columns in WinCC Archive are specified.
1. The following diagram illustrates the "Properties of compressed archive" dialog. The
"General" tab has been selected. The corresponding column in the table structure of
WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter.

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2. The following diagram illustrates the "Properties of compressed archive" dialog. The
"Compression" tab has been selected. The corresponding column in the table structure of
WinCC Archive is displayed for each parameter.

See also
Configuring the archive tag parameters (Page 43)

5.4.3 Configuring the archive tag parameters

Introduction
This description explains the configuration of compressed archive tags. The parameters
which must be defined for compressed archive tags are explained individually.

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Procedure
1. Activate the table for configuring the compressed archive tags. By default, it has the
name "Archive tags (1)". The name of the table can be changed.

2. The entire data area of the table is available for configuring the archive tags. As a result,
up to 65534 archive tags can be configured on the table. If this is insufficient, further
tables can be added.

Archive tag parameters

The following table lists all the parameters which must be defined for compressed archive
tags.

Column List Parameters Description

1 Source archive This is used to specify the name of the archive
in which the archive tags to be compressed are
located.
2 Source archive This is used to specify the name of the archive
tag tag to be compressed.
3 Archive tag name Specify the name of the archive tag here. This
must be unique within the archive.
4 Comments This is used to enter a comment on the archive
tag.
5 Archiving at This is used to define whether archiving after
system start the system is started should be "enabled" or
"disabled".
6 Editing This is used to define how the compressed
archive tag values should be processed. The
"Mean value", "Sum", "Minimum value" and
"Maximum value" options are available for
selection.
7 Unit This is used to enter a unit for compressing
archive tag values.

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The following section explains the significance of the symbols used in the "List" column.

Double-click to open a combo box.

Tag logging editor

The following diagrams depict the relationship between the configuration using the Tag
Logging editor and the configuration using WinCC Archive. In addition to the parameters to
be set in the Tag logging editor, the respective columns in WinCC Archive are specified.

Tab
1 The following diagram illustrates the "Properties of compressed tag" dialog. The "Archive tag"
tab has been selected. The corresponding column in the table structure of WinCC Archive is
displayed for each parameter.

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Tab
2 The following diagram illustrates the "Properties of compressed tag" dialog. The "Parameters"
tab has been selected. The corresponding column in the table structure of WinCC Archive is
displayed for each parameter.

See also
Configuring the archive parameters (Page 40)

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5.5 Checking the archive data

5.5.1 Checking the archive data

Introduction
This section describes the procedures for checking the configured data.
During the configuration, WinCC Archive does not carry out any tests with respect to the
data. As a result, the user can use all the options to enter data. Before transferring an
archive to the WinCC project, it is essential to ensure that the configuration is correct. For
this purpose, WinCC Archive offers special options to check the archive data.

See also
Error list (Page 51)
Using the error dialog (Page 50)
Checking the archive data (Page 47)

5.5.2 Checking the archive data

Introduction
This description explains the options provided by WinCC Archive to check the archive data.

Procedure
1. Open the archive folder to be checked. Select the menu items "WinCC archive" > "Check
archive". The "Check archive" dialog is opened.
The "Check archive" dialog provides options for subjecting the archive data to various
checks. The checks available are explained in brief in the following section.
– Check archive parameters: The settings defined in the archive table are checked. The
check does not involve the archive tag tables.
– Check archive tag parameters: The settings defined in the archive tag tables are
checked. A check is made whether all necessary parameters have been set and have
a value which can be interpreted properly.
– Check object names: The names of the archive tags are checked for uniqueness
within the archive. In addition, a check is made that the names comply to the archive
tag name conventions.
– Check cycle times: A check is made whether the set cycle times are available in the
WinCC project. Another check is made as to whether the values set are valid for the
required use.

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– Check tags: A check is made whether the set tags are available in the WinCC project.
Another check is made as to whether their data types are valid for the required use.
– Check archive tags: This check is offered for compressed archives instead of the
"Check tags" test. A check is made whether all the set archive tags are available in the
WinCC project.

2. Select the required checks by activating the corresponding check boxes. By default, all
the checks are selected. Click the "OK" button.
The checks "Check cycle times" and "Check tags" (or "Check archive tags") can only be
performed if a WinCC project has been opened. A corresponding error message appears
indicating this following incorrect input.

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3. The selected checks are executed in succession. A check is only performed when the
previous one has been completed without error. Every object which is checked and found
to be free of errors is identified in the "Error text" column by "OK". Each erroneous object
is identified in the "Status" column by the value "1". More detailed descriptions of the
errors found appear in the "Error text" column.
If errors are detected during a check, this is indicated by a corresponding message. An
option is provided to open a list of all faults found. This is a particular advantage in the
case of large archives.

4. Clear all the errors found and run the test again. Repeat the procedure until no more
errors are detected. In this case, the following message appears.

See also
Error list (Page 51)
Using the error dialog (Page 50)

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5.5.3 Using the error dialog

Introduction
WinCC Archive provides users with a help function in the form of an overview of all the errors
found in the archive data during the tests. The help is provided in the error dialog. This
section describes the error dialog and how it is used.
Procedure
1. A message appears after the archive data has been checked. It provides information on
the result of the test. If errors were found, the message below appears. Click the "Yes"
button to open the error dialog.

2. The error dialog is opened. The error dialog contains a list of all faulty objects. This list
displays each object with its name, the name of the associated table and the associated
row number as well as with the error text.
3. Double-click an object in the list to skip directly to the erroneous object. The object is
marked in the Excel table, the error can be cleared. The error dialog need not be closed
to do this. When the error dialog is open, it is still possible to work in the Excel table.

4. If the error dialog has been closed, it can be reopened by double-clicking in the "Status"
or "Error text" columns. This only applies, however, when the archive folder contains
errors.

See also
Error list (Page 51)
Checking the archive data (Page 47)

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5.5.4 Error list

Introduction
This section contains a list of all errors which could possibly be detected when the archive
data are checked. There is a description of each error and instructions on clearing it.

Status column
The "Status" column may contain the contents listed below.

Status Description
1 The cell is empty. The object in this row has not been checked yet or
the checks were completed successfully.
3 1 The cell contains the value 1. The object in this row was checked. An
error was detected.
The Status column serves to locate erroneous objects quicker. Select any cell, for example,
in the Status column. Press the "End" button. Then press one of the cursor keys, up or
down. The selection skips to the next cell containing the value 1, i.e. to the next erroneous
object.

Error text column

The Error Text column may contain the contents listed below.

Error text Description

1 The cell is empty. The object in this row has not been checked yet.
Archive tags are only checked if a tag is specified to be archived (or
an archive tag in a compressed archive).
2 OK The cell contains the text "OK". The object in this row was checked.
The checks carried out were completed successfully.
3 Processing: Unknown The cell contains an error text. The object in this row was checked.
value. An error was detected. The error text contains, on the one hand, the
name of the column containing the source of the error and, on the
other hand, a more detailed description of the error which occurred.

Error list

Error Description
1 Unknown error An error has occurred which cannot be located more accurately.
2 Wrong data type A different data type is required for this parameter. A text has been
entered, for example, but a numeric value is required.
3 The text is too long The length of the specified text exceeds the permissible value for
this parameter.
4 The value is outside the The specified value is outside the permissible value range for this
permitted limits parameter.

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Error Description
5 Invalid ratio of cycle The ratio between acquisition cycle and archiving cycle is not
times correct. The archiving cycle must be a whole number multiple of the
acquisition cycle.
6 No cycle time specified A cycle time must be specified for this parameter.
7 Unknown value The specified text does not comply to any selectable options for this
parameter. Parameter entry is supported by a combo box.
8 Tag was not found The tag specified was not found in the WinCC project.
9 Cycle time was not found The cycle time specified was not found in the WinCC project.
10 Tag is not analog An analog tag must be specified for this parameter. This is
necessary for the tag parameter, for example, when the archive tag
type is defined as analog.
11 Tag is not binary An binary tag must be specified for this parameter. This is
necessary for the tag parameter, for example, when the archive tag
type is defined as binary.
12 Invalid name The name of the object does not comply with the required
conventions. It may contain e.g. invalid special characters.
13 Name is not unique The name of the object is not unique. It is used several times within
the archive.
14 No name specified No name has been assigned to the object.
15 No raw data tag A raw data tag must be specified for this parameter. This is the
case for the tag parameter concerning process controlled archive
tags.
16 Configuration already in The configuration of this process controlled archive tag is already in
use use. It must be unique, however, within the archive. An internal
archive tag name is generated from the configuration.
17 Invalid source The source of the specified compressed archive tag is not correct. It
is missing completely or partly, for example.
18 Source does not exist The source specified for the compressed archive tag was not found
in the WinCC project. The inherent archive must not be specified as
the source archive.
19 Time value under one A time of greater than or equal to one minute must be specified as
minute the compressing period.

See also
Using the error dialog (Page 50)
Checking the archive data (Page 47)

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5.6 Creating, modifying and deleting

5.6.1 Creating, modifying and deleting

Introduction
This section explains the general procedures for creating, modifying and deleting entire
archives as well as individual archive tags.

See also
Deleting archives (Page 55)
Deleting individual archive tags (Page 59)
Creating and modifying individual archive tags (Page 56)
Creating a complete archive (Page 53)

5.6.2 Creating a complete archive

Introduction
This description explains the procedures to create the archive configured in an archive
folder. Only complete archives can be created using the options described. If the
corresponding archive already exists, it is deleted.

Checking the archive data

The configured data should be subjected to all available tests before an archive is created. In
principle, it is also possible to execute the tests while the archive is being created. In this
case, all the error-free objects are created, the erroneous objects, however, are not. After
clearing the errors found, the complete archive can be created again (all the previously
created objects are deleted beforehand). It is also possible to create the erroneous objects
selectively. As opposed to checking the data before creating the archive, the two other
methods described are much more time-consuming.

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Procedure
1. Open the archive folder which contains the archive to be created. The configured data
should be checked beforehand. Select the menu items "WinCC archive -> Create
archive". The "Create archive" dialog is opened.
The "Create archive" dialog displays all checks performed during archive creation. A
major part of the tests is always executed and cannot be deactivated. This concerns all
the checks requiring a comparatively small amount of time.
Checking the tags, or in the case of compressed archives checking the archive tags, can
be deactivated. These checks may be very time-consuming in the case of larger WinCC
projects. If the check was made prior to creating the archive, it is not longer necessary
during writing. It can be deactivated in this case.
2. Define the required settings in the dialog. Click the "OK" button.

3. Before the archive is created, a message appears. It points out that an existing archive of
the same name is deleted. Click the "OK" button to create the archive.

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4. The archive is created. The archive tags are written to the WinCC project in blocks of up
to 256 objects. When the creating process is completed, a message appears. It provides
information as to whether errors have occurred or not. If errors have occurred, use the
error dialog to locate the erroneous objects.

See also
Deleting archives (Page 55)
Deleting individual archive tags (Page 59)
Creating and modifying individual archive tags (Page 56)

5.6.3 Deleting archives

Introduction
This description explains the procedures for deleting any archive from the WinCC project.

Procedure
1. Open Excel. The Excel add-in WinCC Archive is automatically started at the same time.
The Excel menu contains the "WinCC Archive" item. Select "Delete archive" from this
menu item.

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2. A dialog opens containing a list of all the archives available in the WinCC project. Select
the archive to be deleted and click "Delete". The archive is deleted from the WinCC
project. The dialog remains open. Click "Close" to close the dialog.

See also
Deleting individual archive tags (Page 59)
Creating and modifying individual archive tags (Page 56)
Creating a complete archive (Page 53)

5.6.4 Creating and modifying individual archive tags

Introduction
This description explains the procedures for adding individual archive tags to an existing
archive and the procedures for modifying existing archive tags.

Procedure
1. Open the archive folder which contains the archive to be edited. The archive to be edited
can also be read in from the WinCC project using the menu items "WinCC archive ->
Read archive".

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2. Carry out the necessary modifications to the archive. Add new archive tags or modify
existing archive tags. Select the newly added or modified objects. Open the pop-up menu
and select "WinCC - write selection".

3. The "Write archive tags" dialog is opened. The dialog displays all the checks executed
while the archive tags are being written. A major part of the tests is always executed and
cannot be deactivated. This concerns all the checks requiring a comparatively small
amount of time.
Checking the tags, or in the case of compressed archives checking the archive tags, can
be deactivated. These checks may be very time-consuming in the case of larger WinCC
projects. If the check was executed beforehand, it need not be executed again during the
write process. It can be deactivated in this case.

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4. Define the required settings in the dialog. Click the "OK" button.

5. The archive tags are written. When the writing process is completed, a message appears.
It provides information as to whether errors have occurred or not. If errors have occurred,
use the error dialog to locate the erroneous objects.

See also
Deleting archives (Page 55)
Deleting individual archive tags (Page 59)
Creating a complete archive (Page 53)

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5.6.5 Deleting individual archive tags

Introduction
This description explains the procedures for deleting individual archive tags from an existing
archive.

Procedure
1. Open the archive folder which contains the archive to be edited. The archive to be edited
can also be read in from the WinCC project using the menu items "WinCC archive ->
Read archive".
2. Select the archive tags to be deleted. Open the pop-up menu and select "WinCC - delete
selection".

3. The archive tags are deleted. When the deleting process is completed, a message
appears.

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4. The archive tags deleted from the WinCC project are not deleted from the Excel table. To
delete archive tags from the Excel table, press the "Del" button or open the pop-up menu
and select the menu item "Delete content".

See also
Creating and modifying individual archive tags (Page 56)
Deleting archives (Page 55)
Creating a complete archive (Page 53)

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Process-controlled archive tag parameters, 35
Quick start, 11
A Reading archives, 21
Status, 51
Archive ConfigurationTool, 5
System requirements, 7
Tag logging editor, 25, 28, 35, 40, 43
Tag selection, 38
S Using the error dialog, 50
System requirements, 7 Working with WinCC Archive, 5
Working without WinCC, 7
WinCC Configuration Tool, 5
T
Tag logging, 5
Tag logging editor, 5

W
WinCC archive, 5
WinCC Archive ConfigurationTool, 5
Adding tables, 23
analog archive tag parameters, 28
Archive parameter, 25, 40
Archive tag parameters, 28, 35, 43
Archive tags, 53
Binary archive tag parameters, 28
Changing archive tags, 56
Changing archives, 53
Checking, 47
Checking archive data, 47, 53
Configuring a process value archive, 24
Configuring archive parameters, 25, 40
Configuring archive tag parameters, 28, 35, 43
Configuring compressed archives, 40
Configuring parameters, 25, 28, 35, 40, 43
Creating an archive folder, 19, 20
Creating archive tags, 56
Creating archives, 11, 53
Deleting archive tags, 59
Deleting archives, 53, 55
Dialog for tag selection, 38
Error list, 51
Error text, 51
Inserting tables, 23
Operation, 19

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