WinCC Control Center

WinCC Control Center
Manual
C79000-G8276-C106-01
Edition August 1997
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Table of Contents
1 The Control Center of the WinCC System ...............................
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Entries in the Start Menu of the Operating System ......................... System Properties.......................................................................... Functionality................................................................................... Structure ........................................................................................ Client-Server Functionality.............................................................. Summary ....................................................................................... Menus of the Control Center........................................................... Toolbar........................................................................................... Pop-Up Menus ............................................................................... Feedback Documentation...............................................................
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The Menu Description of the Control Center ..........................

2.1 2.1.1 2.1.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.3.7 2.4 2.4.1 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 File Menu ....................................................................................... ...New ............................................................................................ Creating a New Project................................................................... ...Open........................................................................................... Close.......................................................................................... Activate ...................................................................................... Print Feedback Documentation................................................... ...View Feedback Documentation ................................................... ...Exit ............................................................................................. ...Shut Down .................................................................................. Edit Menu....................................................................................... ...Undo ........................................................................................... ...Cut .............................................................................................. ...Copy ........................................................................................... ...Paste .......................................................................................... ...Delete ......................................................................................... ...Properties ................................................................................... View Menu ..................................................................................... ...Toolbar........................................................................................ ...Status Bar ................................................................................... ...Large Icons ................................................................................. ...Small Icons ................................................................................. ...List .............................................................................................. ...Details......................................................................................... ...Update ........................................................................................ Editors Menu.................................................................................. ...Editors ........................................................................................ Tools Menu .................................................................................... ...Language.................................................................................... ...Status of Driver Connections....................................................... ...Status of Multi-User Operation ....................................................
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Help Menu...................................................................................... ...Contents ..................................................................................... ...Find ......................................................................................... ...Index........................................................................................... ...Glossary...................................................................................... ...Using Help .................................................................................. ...Tutorial........................................................................................ ...About Control Center...................................................................
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Project Description ...................................................................

3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 General Information About Projects................................................ Project Properties........................................................................... "General Information" Tab.............................................................. "Update Cycle" Tab........................................................................ "Hot Keys" Tab...............................................................................
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Project Window in the Control Center .....................................

4.1 4.2 4.3 General Information about the Project Window............................... Project Navigation Window............................................................. Data Window..................................................................................
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Project Components in the Control Center ............................

5.1 5.2 5.2.1 5.3 5.3.1 5.4 5.5 5.5.1 General Information About Project Components............................. Structure of the "Computer" Project Component............................. Properties of the "Computer" Project Component........................... Structure of the "Tag Management" Project Component................. Properties of the "Tag Management" Project Component............... Structure of the "Data Types" Project Component .......................... Structure of the "Editor" Project Component................................... Properties of the "Editor" Project Component .................................
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Computer ...................................................................................
6.1 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.4 6.5 General Information About a Computer .......................................... "General Information" Tab.............................................................. Input Box "Computer Name"........................................................... Selection Box "Computer Type"...................................................... List Box "Client-Server List"............................................................ "Startup" Tab.................................................................................. Sequence When Starting the WinCC Runtime Module.................... Additional Tasks/Applications......................................................... "Parameters" Tab........................................................................... "Graphics Run Time" Tab...............................................................
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Communication Drivers ............................................................

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 General Information About the Communication Drivers................... Properties of a Communication Driver ............................................ Accepting a New Communication Driver......................................... Deleting a Communication Driver ...................................................
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Channel Unit ..............................................................................

8.1 8.2 8.2.1 8.3 8.3.1 8.3.2 General Information about a Channel Unit...................................... "System Parameters" Dialog .......................................................... System Parameters for the " SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4" Communication Driver.................................................................... "Channel Unit Properties" Dialog.................................................... "Connections" Tab.......................................................................... "General Information" Tab..............................................................
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Connection.................................................................................
9.1 9.2 9.2.1 9.2.2 9.2.3 9.2.4 General Information About a Connection........................................ "Connection Properties" Dialog....................................................... "General Information" Tab.............................................................. "Groups" Tab ................................................................................. "Tag" Tab....................................................................................... Channel-Specific Tab.....................................................................
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Tags ............................................................................................
10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.6.1 10.6.2 10.6.3 10.7 10.8 10.8.1 10.8.2 10.8.3 10.8.4 10.8.5 10.8.6 10.8.7 10.8.8 10.8.9 10.8.10 10.8.11 10.8.12 10.8.13 10.8.14 General Information About Tags..................................................... Independent Tags in a Connection................................................. Tags in a Tag Group within a Connection....................................... Internal Tags for an Entire Project .................................................. Internal Tags in a Tag Group for an Entire Project.......................... "Tag Properties" Dialog .................................................................. "General Information" Tab for Process Tags................................... "General Information" Tab for Internal Tags.................................... "Limits/Reporting" Tab.................................................................... Cutting, Copying, or Deleting Tags................................................. Standard Data Types ..................................................................... "Binary Tag" Data Type.................................................................. "Signed 8-Bit Value" Data Type...................................................... "Unsigned 8-Bit Value" Data Type.................................................. "Signed 16-Bit Value" Data Type.................................................... "Unsigned 16-Bit Value" Data Type................................................ "Signed 32-Bit Value" Data Type.................................................... "Unsigned 32-Bit Value" Data Type................................................ "Floating-Point Number 32-Bit IEEE 754" Data Type...................... "Floating-Point Number 64-Bit IEEE 754" Data Type...................... "Text Tag 8-Bit Character Set" Data Type ...................................... "Text Tag 16-Bit Character Set" Data Type .................................... "Raw Data Type" Data Type........................................................... "Text Reference" Data Type........................................................... "Structure Types" Data Type ..........................................................
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"Raw Data Tags" Are a Special Form of Tags ................................ Addressing a Process Tag ............................................................. Addressing by Means of the Pop-Up Menu..................................... Addressing by Means of the Properties of a Tag ............................ "Address Properties" Dialog ........................................................... "Address" Tab for "SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF" ................................ "Select Tag" Dialog ........................................................................
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Tag Group ..................................................................................

11.1 11.1.1 11.1.2 11.1.3 11.2 11.2.1 11.2.2 General Information About a Tag Group......................................... Creating a Tag Group in a New Connection.................................... Creating a Tag Group in an Existing Connection ............................ Cutting, Copying, or Deleting Tag Groups ...................................... "Tag Group Properties" Dialog........................................................ "General Information" Tab.............................................................. "Tag" Tab.......................................................................................
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The Control Center Editors ......................................................

12.1 12.2 12.2.1 12.2.1.1 12.3 12.4 12.4.1 12.4.2 12.4.2.1 12.4.2.2 12.4.2.3 12.4.2.4 12.4.2.5 12.4.3 12.4.3.1 12.4.3.2 12.4.3.3 12.4.3.4 12.4.3.5 12.4.3.6 12.4.4 12.4.4.1 12.4.4.2 12.4.4.3 12.5 12.6 Editor "Alarm Logging" ................................................................... Editor "User Administrator"............................................................. Editing the Properties of the User Administrator ............................. "Properties" Dialog ......................................................................... Editor "Text Library" ....................................................................... Editor "Report Designer" ................................................................ "Properties" Dialog ......................................................................... Layouts in the Report Designer ...................................................... Creating a New Layout in the Report Designer............................... Opening an Existing Layout in the Report Designer........................ Renaming an Existing Layout in the Report Designer..................... Deleting an Existing Layout in the Report Designer ........................ Viewing the Properties of an Existing Layout in the Report Designer............................................................................. Print Jobs in the Report Designer................................................... Creating a New Print Job in the Report Designer............................ Deleting an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer..................... Activating a Print Preview in the Report Designer ........................... Printing an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer...................... Editing the Properties of an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer............................................................................. Renaming an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer.................. "Properties" Dialog for Print Jobs.................................................... "Print Job" Tab ............................................................................... "Selection" Tab............................................................................... "Printer Specification" Tab.............................................................. Editor "Global Scripts" .................................................................... Editor "Tag Logging" ......................................................................
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Editor "Graphics Designer"............................................................. Loading a New Picture in the Graphics Designer............................ Opening an Existing Picture in the Graphics Designer.................... Editing the Properties of the Graphics RUNTIME ........................... Viewing the Properties of a Picture................................................. Linking New Objects in the Graphics Designer ............................... "Object OLL" DLL........................................................................... Converting Pictures or Libraries......................................................
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13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 General Information about the DDE-Server .................................... Integrating Tags via DDE ............................................................... Local DDE-Connection................................................................... DDE-Connection via a Network...................................................... Special DDE-Connection to Excel...................................................
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Find Function In the Context Menu .........................................

14.1 14.1.1 14.1.2 14.1.3 14.2 14.3 Preparing Search Conditions.......................................................... "Name" Tab.................................................................................... "Date of Change" Tab .................................................................... "Additional Options" Tab................................................................. Starting the Find Procedure............................................................ Stopping the Search Process .........................................................
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15.1 15.2 Adapting the Formats of Data Types .............................................. Terms/Abbreviations ......................................................................
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Preface
Purpose of the Manual This manual is a reference which introduces you to the functions of each of the software components and their operation. You can use the table of contents or the index to find the necessary information quickly. Naturally, this is also available to you in the on-line help in a con text-sensitive manner or by means of the on-line help contents.
General Overview and You can find a total overview of WinCC and a configuration example in Configuration which you can execute the significant functions of the individual components Example in a practical manner in the Getting Started Manual.
Additional Assistance If you have technical questions, please contact the Siemens representative in your area. You can find the addresses in the Siemens Worldwide appendix of the S7-300 Programmable Controller System, Hardware and Installation Manual, catalogs, and on CompuServe (go autforum). In addition, you can use our hotline at 011-49 (911) 895-7000 (Fax 7001). You can find additional information on the Internet at www.aut.siemens.de/coros/html_00/coros.htm. Information about SIMATIC products Up to date information about SIMATIC products can be obtained: * from the Internet under http://www.aut.siemens.de/ * via fax# 08765-93 02 77 95 00 In addition, the SIMATIC Customer Support provides current information and downloads that can be beneficial for the utilization of SIMATIC products: * from the Internet under http://www.aut.siemens.de/support/html_00/index.shtml * via the SIMATIC Customer Support Mailbox under phone# +49 (911) 895-7100 * To address the mailbox, use a modem with up to V.34 (28.8 kBaud), which parameters must be set as follows: 8, N, 1, ANSI, or dial up through ISDN (x.75, 64 kBit). The SIMATIC Customer Support can be reached by phone under the number +49 (911) 895-7000 and by fax under the number +49 (911) 895-7002. Inquiries can also be made via Internet mail or mail addressed to the above mailbox.
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1 The Control Center of the WinCC System
Positioning the Control Center within the WinCC System:

The Control Center represents the top layer within the WinCC system (Windows Control Center).All of the modules of the entire WinCC system are started from here. The Control Center Manual provides information about the following items:
Functionality Structure The standard editors
The manual also provides a summary of its most important topics.
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WinCC - The Interface between Man and Machine in Automation Design:

WinCC is an industrially and technologically neutral system used to handle graphics display and control system tasks in production and process automation. This system offers industrially suitable function modules for graphic display, messages, archives, and reports. Its powerful driver interface, rapid picture updating, and secure archiving functions guarantee a high availability. In addition to the system functions, WinCC offers open interfaces for user solutions. These interfaces make it possible to integrate WinCC into complex, company-wide automation solutions. Access to archive data is integrated by means of the standard interfaces ODBC and SQL. Insertion of objects and documents is integrated by means of OLE2.0 and OLE Custom Controls (OCX). These mechanisms make WinCC a competent, communicative partner in the Windows environment. WinCC is based on the 32-bit operating system MS-Windows 95 or MS-Windows NT. Both are capable of preemptive multi-tasking, which guarantees quick reaction to process events and security against loss of data in to a high degree. Windows NT also offers functions created for security and serves as the basis for the operation of servers in a WinCC multi-user system. The WinCC software itself is a 32-bit application which was developed with the most modern, object-oriented software technology.
1.1 Entries in the Start Menu of the Operating System

The installation of WinCC creates several links to help programs in the \Simatic\WinCC folder of the start menu.
WinCC - Database Upgrade Beginning with WinCC V4.0, the data of the configuration and runtime systems will be kept in different databases. The database of project created with an earlier version of WinCC can be divided accordingly via the "WinCC - Database Upgrade" program. WinCC - Project Duplicator If you want to work with a redundant project, the same, or at least functionally the same, project has to be created on both redundancy servers. The "WinCC - Project Duplicator" program allows you to automatically copy all project data to the redundant server partners after finishing the configuration. WinCC - Project Switcher In a redundant project, one server is always designated the master and the other the slave. The "WinCC - Project Switcher" program allows you to switch the master designation of the servers, meaning the current master will become the slave-server and the current slave will become the master-server.
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1.2 System Properties

Printer Output:
If unfavorable color combinations are used, e.g. for the configuration of the message system, some colors can not be displayed by a black and white printer.
1.3 Functionality
The functionality of the Control Center can be described as follows:
The Control Center contains all the management functions for the entire WinCC system. Within the Control Center, you can configure and start the run-time module. Note: If you want to edit or create a project, the run-time module must be inactive. You can find out if the run-time module is active by looking under the "File" - "Activate" menu items.
Task of the Data Manager:

The data manager provides the process image with tag values. The data manager is a part of the Control Center. All of the activities of the data manager run in the background.
Tasks of the Control Center:

The major tasks of the Control Center are the following:
Complete configuration Guided introduction to the configuration (Tutorial) Customized assigning, calling, and storing of projects Management of projects, including opening, saving, moving, and copying Network-capable editing functions for multiple users (Client-Server environment) on one project. This means there is consistent data management when multiple editors are working on one project. Version management (property of each file object) Graphic representation of the configuration data Control and configuration of the picture hierarchy/system structure, for example, by means of a tree display Global Setup settings, for example, language, system/user path setting Configuration of user location-specific functions (server properties)
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Creation and editing of cross references Feedback documentation Reporting system states Destination system setting (project property) Switching between run time and configuration Test mode/simulation/operation help for configured data, including picture shift, tag simulation, state display, and message creation
1.4 Structure
System Structure of the Control Center
The Control Center has the following structure:
Control Center WinCC Explorer within the Control Center Graphic interface for configuration under Windows 95 and Windows NT Data manager Provides the process image with tag values in the following manner: cyclically cyclically with change event-driven one time Transmits data which the data manager gets from automation systems in the following ways: By receiving By requesting
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Function Modules Graphic system (Graphics Designer) Displays and connects the process graphically. Action editing (Global Scripts) Makes a project dynamic to your specific requirements. Message system (Alarm Logging) Outputs messages and acknowledgments Measurement value archiving and editing (Tag Logging) Edits measurement values and stores them long term Edits user-oriented data and stores them long term Report system (Report Designer) Reports system states
The Control Center makes it possible for you to navigate through the WinCC applications and their data with only a few operations. The Control Center is similar in look and operation to the Explorer in Windows 95.
Components of the Control Center

The Control Center consists mainly of the following components:
Menu Bar Toolbar Project Window
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1.5 Client-Server Functionality

General Description of a WinCC Client-Server Environment:
By means of the integrated client-server functionality in WinCC, multiple users can access the same database of a project at the same time. Note: WinCC offers you the opportunity to link 1 Server with up to 63 Clients. WinCC must be installed on all of the clients as well as the server.
WinCC can be implemented as a multi -user system (client-server structure).
General Description of a WinCC Client-Server Installation:

To use the full extent of the functions of a WinCC client-server environment, the following notes are very important: The WinCC multi-user license must be installed on each computer (all clients and the server). In addition, it is logical to create a project path on the server on which to load all of the WinCC projects. This path (for example, "<DR>:\Projects") should not be on the WinCC program path (separation of data and programs). Experience shows that it is better to store project data on a separate hard disk. Note: You must set the enable and required authorizations for the newly created project path for the users who need to work with the WinCC projects.
On the WinCC server, the "aplip" path "within the WinCC installation path is generally enabled with the name "SCRIPTFCT". You cannot change the enable command or the enable name. All of the global scripts from action programming (Global Scripts)are loaded on the "aplib" path.
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After you install WinCC on the server, start the Control Center (MCP.EXE ). During the start procedure, the "Control Center" dialog opens automatically (only the first time you start WinCC).
Select "Multi-User System" in the dialog and use the "OK" button. In the "Create New Project" dialog that then appears, set the storage location for the project data. In the "Project Path" box, activate the "<DR>:\Projects" path you loaded. Enter the name of your new project in the "Project Name" box. The entry in the "Project Name" box is updated at the same time in the "New Subfolder" box. To finish, click the "Create" button to have WinCC create a new path with all of the required project data under the path that you selected. Note: If you want to change the project type of an existing project, use the Project Properties ("General Information" tab).
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After the project data have been created, the Control Center opens up with the new project file. You can adapt this project file to your own special requirements.
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1.6 Summary
The following terms have a special meaning within the Control Center:
Multi-User System (Client-Server) Menu Bar Toolbar Project Window Feedback Documentation Project Navigation Window Project Components Computer Tag Management Communication Drivers Channel Unit Connections Process Tags and Internal Tags Tag Groups Data Types Editor Alarm Logging User Administrator Text Library Report Designer Global Scripts Tag Logging Graphics Designer Data Windows Pop-Up Menus Terms/Abbreviations
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1.7 Menus of the Control Center

The Menu Bar contains all of the commands available in the Control Center. These commands are arranged logically in groups and assigned to different menus. To execute a command, open the appropriate menu, click on the command, and, if necessary, set the parameters in the dialog box which opens. If you have not yet opened a project, only the following menu items and icons are available to you:
If you have already opened a project, the following menu items and icons are available to you:
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1.8 Toolbar
The Toolbar has the following structure:
These icons make it possible for you to carry out actions more quickly. You do not need to select your way through the menu until you reach the required function. As an example, look at the steps for creating a new project file: How to Create a New Project: In the Toolbar, click on the or Click on "New" in the "File" menu. You can find more information about this example under "File" "New". The following icons are available to you: "File" "New" "File" "Open ..." "File "Activate "File "Activate "Edit" "Cut" "Edit" "Copy" "Edit" "Paste" "View" "Large Icons" "View" "Small Icons" "View" "List" "View" "Details" "Edit" "Properties" "Help" "Find" icon.
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1.9 Pop-Up Menus

The pop-up menus are a very important and useful means of help within the Control Center. You receive these menus for each selected object within the project window. You need only hit the right mouse button to open the pop-up menus. For example, you receive the following window when you select the "Computer" object and hit the right mouse button. The "Search" and "Properties" menu items are offered for every object. The other menu items depend on which object is selected. In this example, the pop-up menu for the project component "Computer" was opened.
1.10 Feedback Documentation

For the Control Center, a predefined system print job exists within the Report Designer for the feedback documentation. All configured computers, tags, and connections are printed out by means of this print job or displayed on the screen.
The following project data are output by means of the feedback documentation:
Computer Computer name Computer type
Server or Client
Tag management Tag name Data type (user data type) Connection (name of the logical connection) Channel (communication driver) Channel unit (channel unit of the communication driver used) Connections Connections (name of the logical connection) Unit (channel unit of the communication driver used) Parameters (current parameters of the channel unit)
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How To...
...Print the Feedback Documentation for the Control Center:

Use the "File" "Print Feedback Doc..." menu command to print the current project settings. or 1. Double click in the project navigation window on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click on the "Report Designer" editor. 3. Click on "Print Job" to view all of the available system print jobs in the project data window. 4. Click the right mouse button on the entry @Feedback Documentation Control Center. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Print Print Job" item to start the system print job for the feedback documentation of the Control Center.
...View the Feedback Documentation for the Control Center on the Screen:
Use the "File" "Preview Feedback Doc" menu command to view the current project settings on the screen directly. or 1. Double click in the project navigation window on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click on the "Report Designer" editor. 3. Click on "Print Job" to view all of the available system print jobs in the project data window. 4. Click the right mouse button on the entry Feedback Documentation Control Center. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Print Preview" command to display the system print job for the feedback documentation of the Control Center on the screen.
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2 The Menu Description of the Control Center

2.1 File Menu
2.1.1 ...New
Use the "New" menu item to open a dialog window in which you can open a new project. How to Create a New Project: 1. Click on the or Click on "New" in the "File" menu. or Use the keystroke combination "Ctrl + N." 2. You have the following four options when creating a new project.
Single User System Multi-User System with server utilities Project Wizard
icon in the Toolbar
3. You can also open an existing project. Opening an existing project
This example shows you the dialog window for creating a new project. 4. Click on "OK." 5. This selection opens a window entitled "Create New Project" in which you can enter all of the declarations required for your new project.
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2.1.1.1 Creating a New Project

How to Create a New Project:
Box Project Name New Subfolder Folder Project Path Drive Explanation Enter the name of your new project in this location. WinCC suggests that you use the same name for "New Subfolder." Select the folder in which your "New Subfolder" is to be loaded. The path under which your project is stored is displayed here. Select the drive on which your new project is to be stored.
This example shows you the "Create New Project" dialog window.
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How to Map a Network Drive:

Box Drive Path Value/Meaning Use this value to connect a drive letter to the network drive path. Here you can enter the path of the enabled folder to which you want to establish a connection. Normally, you have to enter the path in the following format: \\Computername\Foldername This setting allows to you specify that the network drive connection is reestablished every time the system starts up. If the setting is active, it is represented by the icon.
Reconnect at Logon
2.1.2 ...Open
You can open an existing project using the "Open ..." menu item. How to Open an Existing Project: 1. Click on "Open" in the "File" menu. or Click on the or Use the keystroke combination "Ctrl + O." 2. Select the drive as well as the folder and the desired file name. 3. Click the "Open" button. Note: Generally, only the program-related files (file name extension *.MCP) are listed. icon in the Toolbar.
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2.1.3 Close
Use the "Close" menu item to close the open project and remove it from the screen.
How to Close a Project:

Click on "Close" in the "File" menu. This selection closes all of the project-related files. The Control Center remains open and you can open and edit another project.
2.1.4 Activate
Use the "Activate" menu item to trigger the Start/Stop of the process control (runtime) of the current project. This menu allows you to switch between the process control and configuration. If you activate the run-time module, this is noted within the "File" menu in the following manner:
A check mark is in front of the "Activate" menu item The name of the current project is identified with the term "Active" within the Control Center title bar.
Note:
You can also activate/deactivate a project with the buttons and from the toolbar.
How Can You Start a Configured Picture (Graphics Designer) Automatically When WinCC (Control Center) Starts?
If you make the following settings, the run-time module of the Control Center as well as an existing picture in the Graphics Designer are started automatically when the WinCC program starts. 1. Within the "Computer" project component, activate the Properties of the Computer and switch to the Graphics Runtime tab. Enter the desired start picture in the "Start Picture" box. or Use the "Find" button to find the desired start picture and link to it. 2. Open the Startup tab and activate the "Graphics Runtime" box. This box is active as a default. 3. Use the "File" "Activate" menu item to start the Control Center run -time module. Note: The run-time modules of a computer with an active check box in the Start-up List are started when you activate a project.
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Behavior of the WinCC System following the "Activation" of a Project:

When you have activated a project, you cannot delete configured tags or connections. If you attempt to, the "Delete an Object" message window appears. This window informs you that you cannot delete an object within an active project.
Behavior of WinCC while exiting Runtime:

If you exit WinCC while a project is still activated, this project will be activated again if you start WinCC the next time. If you hit the key combination <Strg> + <Shift> while the Control Center is loading, you can halt the project activation. WinCC will then start with the configuration system.
Note:
The key combination for halting the activation of a project works for a single user system and for the server of a multi-user system, but not for the clients of a multi-user system.
2.1.5 Print Feedback Documentation

Use the "Print Feedback Documentation" menu item to print the current project settings. Note: The functions of the feedback documentation use the system print job "@Documentation Control Center." This print job is located in the Control Center in the Project Navigation Window under "Editor" "Report Designer" "Print Job."
2.1.6 ...View Feedback Documentation

Use the "View Feedback Documentation" menu item to print the current project settings. Note: The functions of the feedback documentation use the system print job "@Documentation Control Center." This print job is located in the Control Center in the Project Navigation Window under "Editor" "Report Designer" "Print Job."
2.1.7 ...Exit
Use the "Exit" menu item to exit the Control Center. This command closes all of the files of the open projects.
How to Exit a Project:

Select "File" "Exit" in the menu bar and the "OK" button in the "Exit Control Center" dialog window. This selection closes all of the project-related files. During this phase, the storage process is displayed in the "Exit Control Center" window.
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2.1.8 ...Shut Down

Use the "Shut Down" menu item to exit the Control Center and shut down Windows 95 or Windows NT or log on under another name. This menu item offers the following options:
This is the shutdown window of the Control Center.
How to Exit a Project and the Current Windows Session:

Select "File" "Shutdown" in the menu bar. In the dialog window that opens, make the selection with which you want to exit Windows. When you then click on the "OK" button, all of the project-related files close and the system shuts down or switches to another state from which a different user can log on.
2.2 Edit Menu

2.2.1 ...Undo
Use "Undo" to take back the last command used.
How to Undo the Last Command:

Click on "Undo" in the "Edit" menu. or Use the keystroke combination "Ctrl + Z."
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2.2.2 ...Cut
Use the "Cut" menu item to remove objects from the project and place them on the Clipboard. The objects are stored on the Clipboard until a new "Cut" or "Copy" replaces them. Note: You can cut out objects that you highlight within the project data window.
How to Cut Out Objects: 1. Highlight the objects you want to cut out. 2. Click on "Cut" in the "Edit" menu. or Click on the or Use the keystroke combination "Ctrl + X." icon in the Toolbar.
2.2.3 ...Copy
Use the "Copy" menu item to create copies of objects and store them on the Clipboard. The object is stored on the Clipboard until a new "Cut" or "Copy" replaces it. Note: You can copy objects that you highlight within the project data window.
How to Copy Objects: 1. Highlight the objects you want to copy. 2. Click on "Copy" in the "Edit" menu. or Click on the or Use the keystroke combination "Ctrl + C." icon in the Toolbar.
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2.2.4 ...Paste
Use the "Paste" menu item to copy the contents of the Clipboard into your project. The contents of the Clipboard do not change. Note: You can only paste an object if you have copied it to the Clipboard. Therefore, you must cut or copy something within the Control Center in order to paste it in your project. If you used another tool (for example, Word or Excel) to export something to the Clipboard, you cannot paste that item.
How to Paste Objects from the Clipboard: Click on "Paste" in the "Edit" menu. or Click on the or Use the keystroke combination "Ctrl + V." icon in the Toolbar.
2.2.5 ...Delete
Use "Delete" to delete the selected object.
How to Delete Objects:

Click on "Delete" in the "Edit" menu. or Use the keystroke "Del"
2.2.6 ...Properties
Use the "Properties" menu item to edit the contents of the properties of the current object. How to Edit the Properties of the Current Object: Click on "Properties" in the "Edit" menu. or Click on the or Open the pop-up menu by clicking the right mouse button and select the "Properties" menu item. icon in the Toolbar.
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2.3 View Menu

2.3.1 ...Toolbar
Use the "Toolbar" menu item to turn the Toolbar on and off depending on your need.
How to Display/Hide the Toolbar:

Click on "Toolbar" in the "View" menu. A check mark to the left of the "Toolbar" menu item shows that the Toolbar is active.
2.3.2 ...Status Bar

Use the "Status Bar" menu item to turn the Status Bar on and off depending on your need. The Status Bar is displayed on the lower border of the Control Center main window. The left side shows general program information. For example, if you select "File" "New" with the mouse button, "Creates a new document" appears in that area of the Status Bar.
Look of the Status Bar Within the Control Center:
If you select a menu item or an icon on the Toolbar, a brief help text is displayed.
The number of objects contained in each selected node within the project navigation window is displayed.
This area displays the keyboard status:

"CAPS" Caps Lock is active. "NUM" The numeric keypad, located on the right side of the keyboard, is active. "SCRL" Scroll Lock is active.
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Note:
If the keyboard status boxes are not visible, this is due to the current window size of the Control Center. You can make these boxes visible by enlarging the size of the window.
You can change the window size by clicking on this box.
How to Display/Hide the Status Bar:

Click on "Status Bar" in the "View" menu. A check mark to the left of the "Status Bar" menu item shows that the Status Bar is active.
2.3.3 ...Large Icons

Use the "Large Icons" menu item to display the icons at full size in the right side of the window. When you select this view, all of the objects within the data window are displayed as follows:
This example shows you the objects within a connection. How to Change the Display of the Icons: Click on "Large Icons" in the "View" menu. or Click on the icon in the Toolbar.
The icons are displayed in full size on the right side of the window.
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2.3.4 ...Small Icons

Use the "Small Icons" menu item to display the icons in miniature on the right side of the window. When you select this view, all of the objects within the data window are displayed as follows:
This example shows you the objects within a connection. How to Change the Display of the Icons: Click on "Small Icons" in the "View" menu. or Click on the icon in the Toolbar.
The icons are displayed in miniature on the right side of the window.
2.3.5 ...List
Use the "List" menu item to display the icons in a list format on the right side of the window. When you select this view, all of the objects within the data window are displayed as follows:
This example shows you the objects within a connection. How to Change the Display: Click on "List" in the "View" menu. or Click on the icon in the Toolbar.
The icons are displayed in a list on the right side of the window.
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2.3.6 ...Details
Use the "Details" menu item to display the information on the right side of the window in a detailed format. The data window looks like the following picture when "Details" is selected:
This example shows you the objects within a connection. How to Change the Display : Click on "Details" in the "View" menu. or Click on the icon in the Toolbar.
The icons are displayed in a detailed list on the right side of the window.
2.3.7 ...Update
Use the "Update" menu item to update the information within the project window.
How to Update the Project Window Display:

Click on "Update" in the "View" menu. or Use the function key <F5>.
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2.4 Editors Menu

2.4.1 ...Editors
Use this menu item to add additional menu items during runtime as long as this is supported by the DLL of the application.
Example:
This example shows you the currently connected editors. The application DLLs of the editors support this connection capability by means of the "Editors" menu item.
Selecting and Activating Menu Items Under "Editors":

1. Click on "Editors" in the Menu Bar. 2. Select a menu item. 3. From the sub menu that opens, select the menu item you want to activate. Note: Every menu item within the "Editors" contains the "Open" menu item. Multiple menu items can be present. The available menu items correspond to the structure of the pop-up menu for each individual editor which is located in the Project Navigation Window under the "Editor" project components.
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2.5 Tools Menu

2.5.1 ...Language
Note: This menu item is available only if you installed more than one language when you installed WinCC. Generally, WinCC provides the following three languages:
German English French
How to Activate a Specific Language:

1. Click on "Options" in the menu bar. 2. Select the "Language" menu item. 3. In the "Language" dialog, you can select the language with which you want to work from the list of installed languages. To do this, simply select the desired language and then click the "OK" button. This action activates the selected language.
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2.5.2 ...Status of Driver Connections

Use the "Status of Driver Connections" menu item to view current information about the run-time module. Note: In order to see the current run-time status, the run-time module must be activated. Use the "Activate" menu item in the "File" menu to determine whether the run-time module is active.
How to Scan the Current Runtime Status:

Click on "Status of Driver Connections" in the "Tools" menu. This action open the "Status - Logical Connections" window. The current logical connections and their current status are displayed in seven columns in this window. Column Name Status Error Tags Read Tags Written Read Requests Explanation Name of the logical connection Status of the logical connection Number of errors which occurred in the logical connection Total number of tags read in the logical connection since the start of the project Total number of tags written in the logical connection since the start of the project Number of read requests of the logical connection still open. If there are no read requests, there is a 0 at this location. Any other number value shows you that there are read requests that have not been concluded. Each activated read request increases the counter by 1. If the read request is completed, the number is decreased by one. Number of write requests of the logical connection still open. If there are no write requests, there is a 0 at this location. Any other number value shows you that there are write requests that have not been concluded. Each activated write request increases the counter by 1. If the write request is completed, the number is decreased by 1.
Write Requests
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This is the "Status - Logical Connections" window. Within this window, the seven columns provide an overview of the current status of the logical connections.
How to Influence Updating of the Runtime Status:

Box Name Update Cyclic Update Activates cyclic updating. The cycle interval is executed in steps of 250 ms. The standard value for the update is 1 s (4 x 250 ms). Use the up-down controls to adjust the time interval. You can enter a value between 4 and 99 in the text box. Update Up you do not select a cyclic update, you can use the "Update" button to execute a current update of all of the connections. Explanation
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2.5.3 ...Status of Multi-User Operation

Use the "Status of Multi-User System" menu item to view the current status of the multi-user system. This shows you, for example, which computers are currently accessing the project. The dialog window is divided into the two following tabs:

Process Data Server Process Data Clients You CANNOT edit the boxes in the individual tabs. In case of an error, the information here is very helpful for the WinCC hotline.
Note:
The status of a multi-user system can also be viewed from the clients, but only the information pertaining to the client making the request will be displayed.
The "Process Data Server" tab provides the following information: Area Name Supported Network Protocols UUID Meaning This list box contains all of the available network protocols. This abbreviation stands for Universal User Identification. A unique identifier for the entire project is displayed in this box. The network endpoint is assigned dynamically by the operating system. This box contains two values that are separated by a slash and have the following significance: The first value is the minimum number of threads that are running and the second value is the maximum number of threads that are running on the server.
Network Endpoint Properties
The "Process Data Clients" tab provides the following information about a special client. You can select the client by means of the drop-down list box.
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Area Name UUID
Meaning This abbreviation stands for Universal User Identification. A unique identifier for the entire project is displayed in this box. This box displays the protocol that the client is using to communicate with the server. This box displays the 12-digit Ethernet address of the server network card to which a connection was made. The network endpoint is assigned dynamically by the operating system.
Network Protocol
Network Address
Network Endpoint
Note:
If you view the status of the multi-user system from a client, all the information pertaining to this client will be displayed. Information about the server and other clients can not be viewed.
2.6 Help Menu

2.6.1 ...Contents
Use the "Contents" menu item to access the global on-line help of the Control Center. This help window gives you access to all of the help topics for the entire WinCC system (projects and tools).
How to Call Up the Global On-Line Help:

Click on "Contents" in the "Help" menu.
You can find more information on this procedure in the Windows 95 or Windows NT description.
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2.6.2 ...Find
Use the "Find" menu item to view the help text for a specific term. How to Find a Specific Term in On-Line Help: 1. Click on "Find" in the "Help" menu. The mouse pointer is changed by having a question mark attached. or Click the or Use <Shift> + <F1> to activate the Help mode. 2. Click on the menu command, editing box, or the button about which you want further information. Note: Select the <Esc> key to exit Help mode. help button the Toolbar.
2.6.3 ...Index
Use the "Index" menu item to call up the index for the Control Center on-line help. A window with three tabs (contents, index, and find) opens. The last tab that was opened is the one that you see when you activate the menu item.
How to Call Up the Index of On-Line Help:

Click on "Index" in the "Help" menu. You can find more information on the procedure in the Windows 95 or Windows NT description.
2.6.4 ...Glossary
Use the "Glossary" menu item to call up the glossary.
How to Call Up the Glossary:

Click on "Glossary" in the "Help" menu. You can find more information on the procedure in the Windows 95 or Windows NT description.
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2.6.5 ...Using Help

Use the "Using Help" menu item to receive information about how to use the on-line help.
How to Find Out How to Use On-Line Help:

Click on "Using Help" in the "Help" menu.
2.6.6 ...Tutorial
Use the "Tutorial" menu item to start the interactive tutorial. This program teaches you to handle WinCC and provides a case example in which you can execute a project in its entirety. In this case example, you become familiar with all of the important points for creating a project.
How to Start the Tutorial:

Click on "Tutorial" in the "Help" menu.
2.6.7 ...About Control Center...

Use the "About Control Center" menu item to receive detailed information about the Control Center. The information window contains the current version number and the copyright information. In addition, you can see a window segment with a list of all of the installed optional modules.
How to Receive Further Information about the Control Center:

Click on "About Control Center" in the "Help" menu.
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3 Project Description
3.1 General Information About Projects
Structure of a Project in the Control Center:
A project consists of multiple components which are directly dependent on each other. You can find the individual components of a project in the project navigation window.
Editing/Viewing the Project Properties: If you want to view or edit the project properties, you must select the current project in the project navigation window. Then you must open the corresponding pop-up menu and select the "Properties" menu item or use the button in the Toolbar.
The pop-up menu of the current project is displayed in the data window.
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3.2 Project Properties

How to Edit the Project Properties: 1. In the project navigation window, click the right mouse button on the project name which you can recognize by the *.MCP file extension. In the pop-up menu that t hen appears, click on the "Properties..." menu item. A dialog box with the following tabs appears:
or Use the button in the Toolbar.
2. You can select among the three tabs in the "Project Properties" dialog box.
The individual tabs have the following meaning:

Tab General Information Update Cycles Explanation General project data. Set the project-related time interval for updating the process image. Assign a hot key to certain actions in the WinCC system.
Hot Keys
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3.2.1 "General Information" Tab

How to Edit the "General Information" Tab:
In the "General Information" tab, click on the box you want to edit. You can edit the boxes shown in the following table. The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name Type Explanation The current project type is displayed in this box. You can manage a project as a "Single-User System" or a "Multi-User System." Use this box to change the project type also. The name of the project creator is entered in this box. This name corresponds to the user name that the creator of a project under Windows 95 or Windows NT used to log on to the system. The date the project was created is entered in this box. This date corresponds to the system date on the computer on which the project was created. The name of the editor of the project is entered in this box. The date of the last change to the project is entered in this box. This date corresponds to the system date on the computer on which the project was edited. The number of the current project version is entered in this box. Alphanumeric characters can be used here. The project ID number is loaded in this box. A new number is created for each project. This identification is necessary for database handling. You can enter comments concerning the current project in this box. Alphanumeric characters can be used here.
Creator
Creation Date
Changed By Last Change
Version
GUID
Comment
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This picture shows you the screen structure of the "General Information" tab.
3.2.2 "Update Cycle" Tab
Note:
The "Update Cycles" tab contains preset cycles and cycles you can define yourself. You can recognize the definable cycles by their standard identification "User Cycle n," where "n" corresponds to a range between 1 and 5. This means that you can assign a maximum of 5 definable user cycles.
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How to Select a Preset Update Cycle:

1. Click on the "Update Cycles" tab. 2. Select the update cycle required for your project. 3. Use the "OK" button to apply the selected update cycle.
This example shows you some of the possible preset update cycles.
How to Set an Update Cycle You Can Define Yourself:

1. Click on the "Update Cycles" tab. 2. Select one of the available (maximum 5) user cycles. (The user cycles you can define yourself are located at the end of the list).
This example shows you the user cycles you can define yourself. The boxes that can be edited are located on the lower border. 3. If you want to change the name, click on the left box (for example, "User Cycle 1" as seen in the example) and change the name.
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4. If you want to change the update cycle, click on the right box (for example, "2000" as shown in the example) and change the value. You can enter a value from 100 ms to 3600000 ms (100 ms to 10 hr) in this box. The value entered is rounded up to the next value divisible by 100 (for example, if you enter 2111, the value is rounded up to 2200 when you hit a key). 5. Use the "OK" button to apply the selected update cycle. Note: If a user cycle is changed while the project is running in run time, the change does not affect the run time. The change does not take effect until you DEACTIVATE/ACTIVATE the project.
3.2.3 "Hot Keys" Tab

How to Use the "Hot Keys" Tab to Assign a Hot Key to Specific Actions:
1. Click on the "Hot Keys" tab. 2. In the "Actions" box, select the action to be activated with a hot key. 3. The current hot key is displayed in the "Previously Assigned" box. If no hot key has been assigned, this box contains "None." In order to assign a hot key to the selected action, proceed as follows: a. Click on the "Previously Assigned" box. b. Now use the keys that you want to correspond to the hot key (for example <Shift> + <F6> or <Alt> + <F4>). 4. Use the "Assign" button. You can activate the selected action with the hot key you set. Note: With the hot keys for the "Log-on" and "Log-off" actions, you can log on to or off of a running run -time module. For example, if you assign the keystroke combination <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <N> to the "Logon" action, you must log on to a running run -time module using this keystroke combination. You can fine more detailed information in the manual for the " User Administrator."
If you want to execute the "Hardcopy" action by means of a hot key, you must connect the "PrtScr.exe" program in the Computer Startup ListComputer "Startup" tab (Control Center). The "PrtScr.exe" program is located in the "\bin" path of WinCC (for example "C:\WinCC\Bin or C:\Siemens\WinCC\Bin").
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4 Project Window in the Control Center

4.1 General Information about the Project Window
When you start the Control Center and open a project, a project window opens. This window is divided into two halves. The left side contains the project navigation window, in which you can move easily through your entire project. Each position change in the project navigation window causes a direct change in the data window which is located on the right side of the screen.
This window corresponds to the "Project Window." The "Project Navigation Window" is on the left side and the "Data Window" is on the right.
4.2 Project Navigation Window

The Project Navigation Window is Structured as Follows:
There is a main node in the project navigation that is represented by the
project name, for example, . Use the to display or hide the levels beneath the project name.
A project consists of the following components:
or
buttons
Note:
You can edit the properties of each project component by selecting the "Properties" menu item in the appropriate pop-up menu. Each project component can contains additional sub-items.
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Project Component Computer
Explanation All of the workstations and servers that are assigned to a project are managed in this area. All channels, logical connections, process and internal tags, and tag groups are managed in this area. All data types and the tags assigned to them are mirrored in this area and are even available to other channels. All of the available editors are listed in this area. This includes the graphic system (Graphics Designer), action processing (Global Scripts), message system (Alarm Logging), measurement value archiving and editing ( Tag Logging), report system (Report Designer), user authorization ( User Administration), and the text library ( Text Library). These modules are all a part of the WinCC system but they do not all have to be installed.
Tag Management
Data Types
Editor
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You Can Move As Follows in the Project Navigation Window:

Note: You can use the mouse or the keyboard to move in the project navigation window. Keystroke commands correspond to those used in Windows 95 or Windows NT (for example, arrow keys, plus and minus on the numeric keypad). Each change in position triggers an immediate update of the data window on the right side of the screen. or button to display
1. In the project navigation window, click on the or hide an additional level.
2. Double click on a name in order to open or close an additional level (for example, double click on "Computer" to open the next level).
This picture shows you the structure of the project navigation window.
How to Set the Optimal Window Width for the Project Navigation Window:
1. Position the mouse pointer on the dividing line between the project navigation window and the data window. The mouse pointer changes to . 2. Click the left mouse button and hold it down while moving the mouse to the left or right. This action changes the width of the window. 3. When you release the mouse button, the display is changed to the new window width.
This example shows you the window dividing line that separates the project navigation window from the data window.
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4.3 Data Window

You Can Move as Follows in the Data Window:
Note: You can use the mouse or the keyboard to move in the data window. Keystroke commands correspond to those used in Windows 95 or Windows NT (for example, arrow keys).
1. Double click on a name to open a list or an object. 2. When you select an object and click the right mouse button, the pop-up menu of the object opens. 3. If you click the right mouse button in an empty area of the window, the pop-up menu for the corresponding list element in the project navigation window opens.
This example shows the data window.
The Data Window is Constructed as Follows in the "Large Icons," "Small Icons," and "List" Views:
Each object is represented by the corresponding icon and its name. The following example shows the computer objects in the "Large Icons" view:
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The Data Window Has the Following Structure in the Details View:
Note:
Use the "Name," "Type," "Parameter," and "Last Change" buttons to sort the contents of the data window in rising or falling order.
The data window is divided into the following four columns: Project Component Name Explanation This column displays name of the object, a tag, or a file. (The file name is assigned to a specific editor). This column displays the type of the object. For example, in the case of a computer, this column could contain "Server." With tags, the data type of each tag is displayed.
Type
Parameter
This column displays the address descriptions for external tags: for example, the data block number (DB) and the data word address (DW). In the case of internal tags, "Internal Tags" is entered in this location. This column displays the date and time of the last change.
Last Change
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How to Set the Optimal Column Width for the Details View:
There are two ways to change the column width:
Position the mouse pointer on the dividing line between the individual . Click the left columns. The mouse pointer then changes to mouse button and hold it down. If you move the mouse to the left or right, the column width changes. When you release the mouse button, the display changes to the new column width.
Position the mouse pointer on the dividing line between the individual . If you double click columns. The mouse pointer then changes to the left mouse button, the display changes to the optimal column width. The optimal column width is determined by the column with the longest value.
This example shows the dividing lines in the Details view in the data window.
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5 Project Components in the Control Center

5.1 General Information About Project Components
What are Project Components, Where Are They Located, and How Can You Edit Them?
A project is made up of the following components:
Computer Tag Management Data Types Editor
The project navigation window lists all of the components that belong to the project.
How to Edit or View the Properties of Each Project Component:

Select the project component whose properties you want to edit and click the right mouse button. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Properties..." menu item.
5.2 Structure of the "Computer" Project Component

The "Computer" Project Component Has the Following Structure:
There are no sub-items to this component. All of the computers assigned to the project are listed in the data window.
This example shows you a configured computer of the server type under the "Server Computer" project component.
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5.2.1 Properties of the "Computer" Project Component

How to Edit the Properties of the "Computer" Project Component:
1. In the project navigation window, click the right mouse button on "Computer." In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Properties..." menu item. 2. In the "Computer List Properties" dialog box, you can start the following actions:
Use the "Delete" button to delete the selected computer from your current project management. In order to be able to edit a project, at least one computer must be available. Use the "Properties" button to edit the properties of the selected computer.
Use the "OK" button to apply all of the settings you make, or use "Cancel" to reject those settings. Use the "Help" button to access the help system.
5.3 Structure of the "Tag Management" Project Component

This Is the Way the "Tag Management" Project Component Is Structured:
This component can have multiple sub-items. Communication drivers, which manage process tags, and "Internal Tags" are managed in the "Tag Management" project component.
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This example shows you six installed communication drivers and their channel units under the "Tag Management" project component. Each communication driver can be made up of the following sub-items:
1 to n channel units 1 to n logical connections. All tag groups and tags in the logical connection are managed and displayed in this area. 1 to n tag groups. All tags of the tag group in the logical connection are displayed and managed in this area. 1 to n independent tags. All tags that do not belong to a tag group are managed and displayed in this area.
This example shows you the "SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4" communication driver with the "S5-Transport (CP1413-1)" channel unit as well as its logical connections and tag groups.
5.3.1 Properties of the "Tag Management" Project Component

How to Edit the Properties of the "Tag Management" Project Component:
1. In the project navigation window, click the right mouse button on "Tag Management." In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Properties..." menu item. 2. You can start the following actions in the "Properties List of the Communication Driver" dialog box:
Use the "New" button to link new communication drivers to your current project management. Use the "Delete" button to delete the selected communication driver from your current project management. You can also delete multiple communication drivers at once.
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5.4 Structure of the "Data Types" Project Component

This Is the Way the "Data Types" Project Component Is Structured:
All the standard data types are listed in this area. When you select a data type, the data window displays all of the tags related to the project.
This example shows you all of the available data types under the "Data Types" project component.
This example shows you all of the "Signed 16-Bit Value" data type tags related to the project under the "Data Types" project component.
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Creating New Tags:

You can also use the "Data Types" project component to create new tags. To create a new tag, proceed as follows: 1. In the project components, select the data type for which you want to create a new tag. 2. Open the pop-up menu and select the "New" menu item. 3. The "Tag Assignment" dialog window opens. 4. Select the connection or tag group in which you want to include the new tag. You can also create a new internal tag. 5. After you click on the "OK" button, the "Tag Properties" dialog window opens in which you can make the settings for the new tag. 6. Once you have made all the settings, click on the "OK" button to create the new tag. Note: In the "Tag Assignment" dialog window, you can recognize the configured tag groups by the icon in front of the connection.
5.5 Structure of the "Editor" Project Component

This Is the Way the "Editor" Project Component Is Structured:
All installed editors are listed in this area. During the WinCC system installation, you can determine which editors you will find in this area. The following picture shows you all of the available editors, the default editors as well as the optional editors:
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This example lists all of the editors of the WinCC system listed under the "Editors" project component.
The "Report Designer" area offers the following additional functions:
The "Global Script" area offers the following additional functions:
5.5.1 Properties of the "Editor" Project Component

How to Edit the Properties of the "Editor" Project Component:
1. In the project navigation window, click the right mouse button on "Editor." In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Properties..." menu item. 2. You can start the following actions in the "Properties of Tools" dialog box:
Use the "New" button to link new editors to your current project management. Use the "Delete" button to delete the selected editor from your current project management. Use the "Properties" button to view or edit the properties of the selected editor.
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6 Computer
6.1 General Information About a Computer
General Information About the "Computer" Project Component:
Use the "Computer" project component to manage all of the computers that can access the current project. You can configure each computer individually.
Structure of the "Computer Properties" Dialog Window:

The "Computer Properties" dialog window is divided into the following four tabs:
Click the "OK" button to apply all of the settings you made, or click "Cancel" to reject them. Use the "Help" button to access the help system.
6.2 "General Information" Tab

You Can Edit the Following Boxes in the "General Information" Tab:
This example shown you the "General Information" dialog window within the "Computer Properties" window.
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6.2.1 Input Box "Computer Name"

How to Edit the "Computer Name" Input Box:
Click on the "Computer Name" box and enter the name of the computer that should have access to the WinCC System.
Note:
You can determine which computers are accessible over the network by using the Windows 95 Explorer. All of the current computers are listed in the "Network Environment" node.
6.2.2 Selection Box "Computer Type"

Use this selection box to assign a specific function within the current project to the selected computer. Box Name Server Client Explanation Central computer for data storage and global management of the WinCC system. A "Client" is also identified as a workstation. The Control Center is loaded locally on each of these computers. This computer serves in a purely monitoring capacity. No projects can be edited on this computer.
Engineering Station
How to Edit the Selection Box:

Simply click on the appropriate selection box. An active selection box is
displayed with the icon appears. Note:
icon. If the selection box was deactivated, the
If a server exists already and you click on the "Server" selection box for a configured client computer, the "Select Process Data Server" message window appears. This window notifies you that a server exists. If you click "OK" in the message window, the selected client computer is changed to a server and the current server (the name of the server is in the message window) changes to a client. This change does not take effect until after you restart WinCC.
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6.2.3 List Box "Client-Server List"

This list box displays all of the configured client and server computers. Depending on whether you select the client or server computer type, the title of the list box changes to the following:
Client Server
"Name of the Server" "Names of the Clients"
List Box "Name of the Server":

Sets the location of the data source (project database) for each client
List Box "Name of the Clients":

The client list displays the clients that have access to the server and to the data source (project database) available there.
Meaning of the Buttons of the List Boxes:

Select a server in the server list and edit the list using the following buttons: Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to change the sequence of the servers in the server list. Use the "Properties" button to edit the properties of the selected computer. Use the "Add" button to add a new computer to the current list. Use the "Delete" button to delete a computer from the current list.
6.3 "Startup" Tab

General Information about the "Startup" Tab:
You can enter programs in the "Startup" tab that are to be loaded automatically when the Control Center starts. You can activate the default WinCC run -time modules or include programs from other manufacturers. The following two window areas within the "Startup" tab are arranged above and below each other:
1. Sequence When Starting the WinCC Runtime Module This window contains a list of all of the default WinCC run-time modules. 2. Additional Tasks/Applications The applications that are not in the "Sequence When Starting the WinCC Runtime Module" window but must still be started are managed in this window.
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This example shows you the "Startup" tab within the "Computer Properties" dialog window. In this example, all of the WinCC run -time modules have been activated and three applications were connected in the "Additional Tasks/Applications" list box. Note: When you create a new project, only the Graphics Run Time is activated in the startup list.
6.3.1 Sequence When Starting the WinCC Runtime Module

General Information About this Selection Window:
This window lists all of the default WinCC runtime modules . You cannot delete any of the available modules in this list box. You can only activate or deactivate these modules. When you activate a module, the selected module is loaded automatically when the WinCC system starts. As a default, all of the modules are activated and started automatically.
How to Activate/Deactivate a Specific Runtime Module:

You must click on the box in front of the module name to activate or deactivate the run-time module. You can recognize an activated module by
the
icon in front of the corresponding module name.
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How to Assign an Optional Parameter to a Specific Runtime Module:

In the list box, select a WinCC run -time module. Click on the "Edit" button to open the "Edit Application" dialog window. You can edit the "Parameters" input field in this dialog.
Note:
In the "Edit Application" dialog window, you can only edit the "Parameters" input field.
This example shows you that the "Parameters" field is the only area that can be changed for the "Report Run Time."
6.3.2 Additional Tasks/Applications

General Information About This Selection Window:
The applications that are not available in the "Sequence When Starting the WinCC Runtime Module" window but should be started are managed in this window.
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Structure of the Selection Window:

In this dialog window, you can enter the required settings for the applications you want to add. The input fields in this dialog have the following meaning: Field Name Application Meaning Enter the exact name of the desired application in this input field. You must also input the exact path for this application. The simplest way to enter a new application is to use the "Browse" button. After you click on the "Browse" button, the "Find File" dialog window opens. As a default, this dialog searches along the paths on which you installed the WinCC system (for example, C:\WinCC\Bin). You should enter executable programs in this field. You can recognize such programs by the *.EXE, *.COM, or *.BAT file extensions. Note: If you do not make any entries in this field and then click the "OK" button, an error message window appears. Use this input field to enter the required parameters of the application. You can determine which parameters can be entered here by looking in the manual for the corresponding application. Use this input field to set the working directory in which all of the files necessary for the application are located. The simplest way to enter a working director in this input field is to use the "Browse" button. After you click on the "Browse" button, the "Working Directory" dialog window opens in which you can find the required working directory and transfer it to the "Working Directory" input field.
Parameters
Working Directory
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Project Folder
Click on the "Project Folder" check box to set the current project folder as the working directory. Normally, all of the project folders are arranged within the path on which you installed the WinCC system (for example: <Drive>:\WINCC\BIN\). When you have activated the project folder, this is identified with the icon. The correct syntax for the Control Center project folder is as follows: "<Drive>:\WINCC\BIN\<Projectname>"
In this example, the project folder is "<Drive>:\WINCC\BIN\HJB1". Note: If you have activated this check box, the "Working Directory" input field and the "Browse" button are gray and you cannot use them. Window Size Use this field to set the window size of the application at the start of the program. You can select from the following three settings: Minimized Under Windows 95, the program is loaded as an icon on the Start Bar. Under Windows NT, the program is loaded as an icon on the screen. Under Windows 95 and Windows NT the program is displayed in the full screen mode which is standard for the program. This value is also the default setting. Under Windows 95 and Windows NT the program is displayed in full screen view after it starts.
Standard
Maximized
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This example shows you the "Add Application" dialog window.
Editing the "Additional Tasks/Applications" List Box:

Select an application from the list box. Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to set the start sequence of the applications. Use the "Add" button to add a new application to the list box. Use the "Remove" button to delete a selected application from the list box. Use the "Edit" button to edit the settings of the selected application.
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6.4 "Parameters" Tab

You can affect the following "Parameters":
These settings affect the working method of the selected computer. Box Key Combinations Lock Ctrl+Alt+Del You cannot close any running application in Windows 95. You cannot open the Windows NT security window in Windows NT. You cannot switch to another application. In Windows 95, you cannot open the Start menu. In Windows NT, you cannot open the task list. You cannot switch to another application. Explanation
Alt+TAB Ctrl+Esc
Alt+Esc Priority Normal
With this setting, the program occupies the processor until a program with a higher priority requests access. With a high priority, the program occupies the processor by itself. Other programs cannot access the processor until the program releases it.
High
Language Setting at Run Time This location displays the current language setting for the configuration of the run-time module. Start Information Use this value to open a new properties window within the "Parameters" tab. This only functions when the program to be connected does not support any MFC functions. If the connected program supports this possibility, the "Edit" button is enabled for activation.
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If you "Lock a Key Combination," this action is identified by the icon. Depending on which "Priority" you select, it is identified by the
icon.
This example shows you the "Parameters" tab within the "Computer Properties" dialog window.
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6.5 "Graphics Run Time" Tab

Use this tab to change the appearance as well as the edit mode for the run-time module.
Structure of the "Graphics Run Time" Tab:

Box Project File Start Picture Meaning This box displays the name of the current project file. You cannot edit this box. Use this box to set a start picture. You can use one of the following means to enter the file name of the start picture: Enter the name of the desired start picture manually. Click on the "Browse" button to open the "Start Picture" dialog. Use the dialog to connect the start picture you want to use. Note: In the "Start Picture" box, you must enter the name of the start picture without a path specification. The path of the start picture consists of the project path and "GraCS," for example, "C:\WinCC\Bin\<Projectname>\GraCS." If you use the "Browse" button to connect a start picture, you must be sure that the start picture is located in the default folder "GraCS."
Window Attributes Title Border Click on this box to view the title bar of the window. Click on this box to provide the window with a border. Click on this box to view the button for maximizing the window. Click on this button to view the button for minimizing the window.
Maximize Minimize
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Full Screen
Click on this box to open the window in full screen mode. This mode uses the entire screen for the display. Click on this box to assign a scroll bar to the window. Click on this box to assign a status bar to the window. Click on this box to adapt the configured window structure to the current window size.
Scroll Bar Status Bar Adapt Picture
Turn Off ALT-F4 Click on this box to deactivate the <Alt> + <F4> hot key for closing the window. Click on this box to deactivate the ability to use the window border to change the size of the window Click on this box to make it impossible to move the window. Click on this box to deactivate the button for minimizing the window. Maximize Click on this box to deactivate the button for maximizing the window. Close Click on this box to deactivate the button for closing the window. Optimized View Click on this box to turn off the optimized screen structure for the individual elements. This means that the window structure occurs in steps. You can recognize the step-by-step window structure when the affected element flashes. If this box is not active, the window is not updated in steps. This is achieved by displaying the entire contents of the window at once (external screen construction within the RAM and then copied to the video storage).
Change Size
Move Minimize
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Hot Keys
To create a hot key, select the box you want by clicking the mouse on it. Then use the key or keystroke combination you want to assign to the box. The selected box displays the hot key you choose as a series of keystrokes, for example,
Switch Windows
Tab Order / Alpha Cursor
By configuring picture windows within a picture, you can set specific window areas. To switch among the individual window areas, define a hot key here. By configuring within picture windows in the "Graphics Designer" picture, you can group specific areas into a "Tab Order Sequence" or an "Alpha Cursor Sequence." You can define a hot key for switching between the "Tab Order Sequence" and "Alpha Cursor Sequence." All buttons are grouped within a "Tab Order Sequence." All I/O fields are grouped within an "Alpha Cursor Sequence." Depending on which sequence is active, you can use the "Tab" key to move from one box to another. Use the "Tab" key to move to the next box or use "Shift" + "Tab" to move to the previous box. Use this box to set a hot key to turn the Tab Order or Alpha Cursor sequence that is currently active on or off. Use these boxes to set the keys or keystroke combinations for moving the cursor UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT. If you also activate one or more of the Ctrl, Alt, or Shift boxes, you must use the corresponding key or keys in addition to the key you set in the UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT boxes. If you activate the "Start at Startup" box, the cursor control for the configured keys is turned on each time the run -time system starts.
Run Time Cursor
Cursor Control: Keys
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Cursor Control: Behavior
Use these selection boxes to influence the behavior of the cursor control in run time: This box is activated as a default and has the following effect on the cursor control: Once the cursor reaches the outer fields of the cursor group, the cursor will jump to the first field within the row in which the cursor has been moved, if you continue to use the cursor keys that move the cursor outwards. If you activate this box, the cursor control behaves as follows: Once the cursor reaches the outer fields of the cursor group, it will remain at that position, even if you continue to use the cursor keys that move the cursor outwards. If you activate this box, the cursor control behaves as follows: You can move the cursor up to the outside positions. Once the cursor reaches the farthest position, the cursor moves to the first position within the next row or column.
Normal
Normal without Rollback
Expanded
This example shows the "Graphics Run Time" tab within the "Properties of a Computer" dialog.
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How to Activate/Deactivate the Individual Selection Boxes within "Window Attributes" and "Turn Off":
Simply click on the appropriate selection box. An active selection box is
identified by the identified by the
icon. If the selection box has been deactivated, it is icon.
The settings in the "Cursor Control" selection box have the following effect on the behavior of the cursor in run time:
Selection box "Normal": (default setting):
You can move the cursor up to the outermost positions. Once the outermost position has been reached, the cursor will jump to the first position within the current row or column.
Selection box "Normal without Rollback":
You can only move the cursor to the outside positions. Once the outside position has been reached, the cursor will remain at that t position. The cursor can then be moved only towards the inside.
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Selection box "Expanded":
You can move the cursor to the outside positions. Once the outside position has been reached, the cursor jumps to the first position within the next row or column.
How to Apply or Reject the Settings You Made:

You can accept all of the settings into your project by clicking the "OK" button or reject them by clicking "Cancel." Use the "Help" button to access the help system.
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7 Communication Drivers
7.1 General Information About the Communication Drivers
What Are Communication Drivers?
A communication driver is the interface between a subordinate PLC system and WinCC.
Which Communication Drivers Does the WinCC System Contain?

You can find out which communication drivers WinCC supports by looking in the Channel DLL, Communication Drivers manual. The Channel DLL, Communication Drivers manual provides you with the following information:
The prerequisites that you need to access process tags by means of a PLC The general procedures for connecting to external tags An introduction to the specific configuration of the Channel DLL (communication driver)
How To Install New Communication Drivers:

1. In the Project Navigation Window, click the right mouse button on the project component "Tag Management" or Click the right mouse button on an empty screen area in the data window. 3. In the pop-up menu, select the "Add New Driver..." menu item. The "Open the Communication Driver" dialog window opens.
The Pop-Up Menu of the Communication Driver Contains the Following Items:
Menu Item Find... Delete Properties Explanation Use this menu item to set and start a search action within the entire WinCC system. Delete the selected communication driver. View the properties of the selected communication driver.
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7.2 Properties of a Communication Driver

How to View the Properties of a Communication Driver:
Note: You can only view the properties of a communication driver. You cannot edit these values.
1. In the Project Navigation Window, double click on the project component "Tag Management." You then receive a list of all of the installed communication drivers. 2. From the list of available communication drivers, select the communication driver whose parameters you want to view. 3. Open the corresponding pop-up menu. 4. Select the "Properties" menu item. This selection opens a window entitled "Communication Driver Properties" where you can view the current values of the selected driver.
Structure of the "General Information" Tab:

You can only view the "General Information" tab. The following areas are displayed in this tab:
Area
Explanation
The name of the channel file is displayed here (for example, SIMATIC S5 ETHERNET TF). Type The type of communication driver is displayed here. The default display is Channel DLL. The name of the channel file is displayed here (for example, SIMATIC S5 ETHERNET TF.CHN). The size of the channel DLL is displayed here. The size of the channel DLL is displayed in kilobytes and bytes (for example, 135 Kbytes (138240 bytes). The number of channel units in the channel file is displayed here (for example, the SIMATIC S5 ETHERNET TF.CHN channel DLL contains 2 units).
Path
Size
Units
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7.3 Accepting a New Communication Driver

How to Connect a Communication Driver to Your Project Management:
1. Click the right mouse button on "Tag Management" in the Project Navigation Window. or Click the right mouse button on an empty screen area in the data window. 2. The pop-up menu appears, from which you select "Add New Driver." 3. This selection opens a dialog window which lists all of the channel files currently available to you. The standard file extension for the channel files is "*.CHN." 4. Use either of the following steps to select the communication driver you want to connect to your project:
Double click on the file name to copy the file to your project management. Select the file you want to connect. This selection transfers the file name to the "File Name" input box. Then, you click the "Open" button to transfer the selected communication driver to your project management.
Error Message at an Attempt to Reload an Already Installed Communication Driver:

When you attempt to connect an already installed " SIMATIC S5 ETHERNET TF.CHN " communication driver to your project, a message window appears to let you know that the communication driver is already installed. Each communication driver can only be installed once.
7.4 Deleting a Communication Driver

How to Delete a Communication Driver:
If you want to delete a communication driver, you must proceed as follows: 1. Within the data window, select the object you want to delete. 2. Use the right mouse button to open the corresponding pop-up menu and select "Delete." 3. In the "Delete One Object" dialog window which then appears, click on the "Yes" button. The selected object, any sub-objects it may contain, and all of the values contained in them are deleted.
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8 Channel Unit
8.1 General Information about a Channel Unit
What is a Channel Unit?
A WinCC channel is implemented as a Windows DLL and dynamically linked to the system. Each WinCC channel represents access to a specific type of connection parameter with a specific protocol (for example, the SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF channel helps to access a SIMATIC S5 with the TF protocol). One channel DLL can support multiple channel units of the same type. For example, the SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF channel DLL can be driven with a SINEC-H1 unit (CP1413) as well as with a SINECL2unit (CP5412), in some cases at the same time. The WinCC data manager requests process values at run time from the remote PLC through the logical connection. The channel unit carries out the communication steps necessary for requesting the process values by means of the channelspecific connection and thus provides the WinCC data manager with process values. The data which are read in are stored as a process image in the RAM of your computer. All WinCC components access this process image. A channel unit is linked to the communication driver and, therefore, cannot be deleted or installed separately. Logical connections, tag groups, and tags can be assigned to a channel unit.
How to Open the Pop-Up Menu of the Channel Unit:

1. In the Project Navigation Window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers. 2. In the Project Navigation Window or the data window, click the right mouse button on the channel unit for which you want to open the pop-up menu. 3. A corresponding pop-up menu appears. The structure of the menus can be different.
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What Does the Pop-Up Menu of the Channel Unit Contain?

Menu Item New Connection... System Parameters Explanation Use this menu item to set up a new logical connection. Use this menu item to open the dialog window for the system parameters of the channel unit, for example, bus parameters or device names. This menu item is not supported by all of the channel units. Use this menu item to set and start a search action within the entire WinCC system. This menu item is not available for a channel unit. Use this menu item to view or edit the properties of the selected channel unit.
Find... Paste Properties
8.2 "System Parameters" Dialog

How to View/Edit the System Parameters of a Channel Unit:
The structure of the "System Parameters" dialog window can differ from channel unit to channel unit. This dialog window can be made up of one or more tabs whose structure depends on the channel unit used. System parameters can be set for the channel units of the " SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4" communication driver.
How to View/Edit the System Parameters of a Channel Unit:

1. In the Project Navigation Window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the desired communication driver. This action provides a list of all of the available channel units. 3. Select the desired channel unit and click the right mouse button. 4. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "System Parameters" menu item. 5. The "System Parameters" dialog window opens. In this dialog window, you can edit or view the system parameters of the selected channel unit.
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8.2.1 System Parameters for the " SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4" Communication Driver
Structure of the "System Parameters" Dialog Window for the Channel Units of the "SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4" Communication Driver:
The "System Parameters" dialog window consists of two tabs, "Device Names" and "Transport Parameters." You can affect the values in the tabs by means of the following boxes:
Box Change Name
Value/Explanation You can change the device name displayed in bold and make it fit your current needs. The device name corresponds to the name of the network software.
This example shows the system parameters of an SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 communication driver ("Device Names" tab)
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You can affect the values of the "Transport Parameters" tab by means of the following boxes:
Box PDU Size
Value/Explanation Here you can enter the maximum length of a data package to be transmitted. You can use one of the following values: 512 1024 2048 4096
Setup Attempts Infinite Quantity Duration of Send Repetitions Infinite Time A data package that is not acknowledged is constantly repeated. Set the maximum number of repetition attempts for an unacknowledged data package. The system constantly tries to set up the connection. Set the maximum number of setup attempts.
Job Management Acknowledgment Time Specify the time in seconds to wait for an answer from the remote PLC.
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8.3 "Channel Unit Properties" Dialog

Structure of the "Channel Unit Properties" Dialog Window:
The dialog window contains two tabs with the following contents:
Tab Connections General Information
Contents Create new connections and edit existing connections in the "Connections" tab. Enter general settings affecting the logical connection in the "General Information" tab.
8.3.1 "Connections" Tab

How to Edit the "Connections" Tab:
Select the logical connection you want to edit in the "Connections" tab. Use the "New" button to create a new logical connection. Use the "Delete" button to delete the selected logical connection. Use the "Properties" button to edit the properties of the selected logical connection.
This example shows the "Connections" tab.
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How to View the General Properties of the Selected Channel Unit:
Click on the "General Information" tab in the selected channel unit. All of the properties of the selected channel unit appear. You can determine what the current channel unit is in the "Name" box.
Note:
You can only view the boxes in the "General Information" tab. These boxes show you which functions are supported by the channel unit and which ones are not. All active functions are designated by the icon.
The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name Byte Access Explanation A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it has write access to the remote PLC. Writing to byte addresses means that the low byte of a word can be written without changing the high byte and vice versa. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it has write access to bits. Writing bits means that a bit can be written to the memory range of the remote PLC without changing other bits. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it executes its own watchdog monitoring. When the unit executes its own watchdog monitoring, it guarantees that the communication channel and the remote PLC are ready to communicate. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it automatically shares a start-up with the remote PLC. When an automatic start-up signal is selected, a channel shares its start-up with the remote PLC. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if its API functions are reentrant. A reentrant channel unit guarantees that its API functions can be called simultaneously by multiple threads of the WinCC data manager. If synchronization of the threads by means of operating system resources (such as semaphores or events) is necessary, the channel unit performs the synchronization. If the channel unit is not reentrant, the WinCC data manager synchronizes its threads.
Bit Access
Watchdog
Start-up Signal
Reentrant
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Remote Tag
A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it can access tags that are configured in the remote PLC. Tags that are configured by the remote PLC are identified by means of their names. The channel unit is capable of providing these names to the WinCC data manager when necessary. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it can register additional logical connections if it was started in RUNTIME mode. If a channel unit is started in RUNTIME mode and if this property bit is set, newly configured logical connections are registered immediately with the channel unit by means of the WinCC data manager. The channel unit loads the corresponding specific connection so that the logical connection is capable of operating immediately. A channel unit uses this p roperty bit to determine if it can register additional WinCC tags at run time.
On-Line Connections
On-Line Tags
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Register a Tag
A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it wants WinCC tags that are assigned to the logical connection of the unit to be registered during the initialization phase. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if it contains its own configuration of internal configuration values. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if the channel-specific dialogs are implemented by means of Visual C++ and MFC or standard Windows tools. A channel unit uses this property bit to determine if process data in the remote PLC are in INTEL byte order.
Own Properties
Uses MFC
Intel Byte Order
Four property bits are set in this example ("General Information" tab).
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9 Connection
9.1 General Information About a Connection
What is a Logical Connection?
A logical connection describes the interface between the automation system and the WinCC data manager.
How to Create a New Logical Connection:

1. In the Project Navigation Window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component which provides you with a list of all installed communication drivers. 2. In the Project Navigation Window, double click on the desired communication driver. This action opens up a list of all available channel units. 3. Select the desired channel unit and click the right mou se button. 4. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the " New Connection..." menu item. This selection opens the "Connection Properties" dialog window. Here you can load new tag groups and tags, and set the name of the new connection.
9.2 "Connection Properties" Dialog

Structure of the "Connection Properties" Dialog Window:
The dialog window consists of at least four tabs with the following contents:
Tab General Information Groups Tag Connection
Contents Enter general properties that affect the logical connection in the "General Information" tab. Create tag groups in the " Groups" tab. Groups can be used for a better organization of tags. Create tags in the " Tag" tab. These tags are not assigned to a group. The structure of this tab depends on the communication driver used. There can be different "Connection" tabs for each communication driver. Even the name of the tab can be different.
Use the "OK" button to apply all of the settings you made or use "Cancel" to ignore them. Use the "Help" button to access the help system.
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How to Edit the "General Information" Tab:
In the selected channel unit, click on the "General Information" tab. The system displays the general properties of the selected logical connection.
The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name Value/Meaning Enter the name of the logical connection here. This name cannot have been used within your project at this point. The standard name provided is "New Connection" which you must replace with a unique name. Select the desired channel unit in this box. Each client uses the server list to determine the location of the data source. You determine the location of the data source for the run-time module with the sequence of the individual servers within the server list. Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to change the sequence of the servers in the server list. Use the "Add" button to add a new server to the current server list. Use the "Remove" button to delete a server from the current server list.
Unit Server List
This is a picture of the "General Information" tab.
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9.2.2 "Groups" Tab

What is a Group?
A group combines all of the tags which have a logical connection to each other. For example, you can create the following groups:
This table serves as an example only: Group CPU Furnace Presses Digital I/O Analog I/O Explanation This group combines all of the tags that access the same CPU. This group combines all of the tags that access a furnace. This group combines all of the tags that access the presses. This group combines all of the tags that access all the digital I/Os. This group combines all of the tags that access all the analog I/Os.
This table should serve only as an example.
You Can Execute the Following Actions within the "Groups" Tab:
Use the"New" button to create a new tag group. Use the "Delete" button to delete the selected tag group. Use the "Properties" button to edit the properties of the selected tag group.
This picture displays the "Groups" tab.

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9.2.3 "Tag" Tab

What is a Tag?
WinCC tags are the central element for accessing process values. Within a WinCC project, they receive a unique name and a data type, among other things. A logical connection is assigned to a WinCC tag. This connection determines which channel delivers the process values to the tags using which connection. The WinCC tags are stored in a project-wide data base. When a WinCC machine starts, all of the tags belonging to a project are loaded and the corresponding run-time structures are set up.
You Can Execute the Following Actions Within the "Tag" Tab:
Use the "New" button to create new tags. Use the "Delete" button to delete the selected tag. Use the "Properties" button to edit the properties of the selected tag.
This picture shows the "Tag" tab.
9.2.4 Channel-Specific Tab

What Does the Channel-Specific Tab Contain?
The structure of the channel-specific tab can be different from channel unit to channel unit. Not only are the contents of the tabs sometimes different, even the name of the tab can change. You can find additional information about the structure of this or other tabs in the Channel DLL, Communication Drivers manual.
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10 Tags
10.1 General Information About Tags
What is a Tag?
WinCC tags are the central element for accessing process values. Within a WinCC project, they receive a unique name and a data type. A logical connection is assigned to a WinCC tag. This connection determines which channel delivers the process values to the tags using which connection. The WinCC tags are stored in a project-wide data base. When a WinCC machine starts, all of the tags belonging to a project are loaded and the corresponding run-time structures are set up.
A WinCC tag describes a data cell that is unique within a project and the rules to be followed when this data cell is accessed. For an application, access to the tag utilities of the data manager is transparent. This means an application needs no information about the source or the target of the tags. Generally, the data manager differentiates between the following two types of tags:
Internal Tags External Tags
No addressing in the PLC layer. Assignment to a logical connection and address in the PLC layer. Within the external tags, there is a special form of tags known as "Raw Data Tags."
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Tag names and groups must have unique names throughout the project. The following naming conventions exist:

No key words (per C conventions) like float, type, main, void No special or connecting characters like @ + - / & " [ ] *{}.:<>;=\ No empty spaces There is no differentiation between upper case and lower case letters concerning the naming of tags.
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Within a Project, Tags Can Be Created and Managed at the Following Locations:
Within a connection, as independent tags Within a connection, as tags in a tag group Within the internal tags, as independent tags Within the internal tags, tags as tags in a tag group Within the project component "Data types," new tags in connections, tag groups, or as internal tags
Updating Tags with Process Values

The WinCC server data manager is responsible for providing the WinCC tags with process values at run time. The data manager provides the process values to its local WinCC tags as well as to the tags that belong to the corresponding WinCC client. The data manager transfers the tags to be updated to their logical connection and thus to the appropriate channel. The channel executes the necessary communication steps by means of its process bus in an optimized manner. This way, a minimum of data traffic is necessary on the process bus in order to assign values to all tags.
Logical Connection
Channel
List of Tags to Be Updated
Within a Project, Tags Can be Cut, Copied, or Deleted in the Following Manner:
The procedure for cutting, copying, or deleting tags is the same for independent tags, tags within a group, and internal tags.
Standard Data Types for Tags:

You must assign one of the standard data types to each tag. The tag is stored under this data type in the data manager.
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10.2 Independent Tags in a Connection

How to Create a New Independent Tag:
Note: If the connection does not exist yet, you must first create the logical connection and create the new tag during this process.
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the communication driver you want to view a list of all available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all available logical connections. 4. Select the desired logical connection and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "New Tag..." menu item. 6. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can create a new tag.
How to Edit an Existing Independent Tag:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the communication driver you want to view a list of all available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all available logical connections. 4. Select the desired logical connection. 5. All of the existing tags appear in the data window. Select the desired tag and click the right mouse button. In the pop -up menu that then appears, select the "Properties" menu item. or Double click on the desired tag in the project data window. 6. This action opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can edit existing tags.
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10.3 Tags in a Tag Group within a Connection

How to Create a New Tag within a Tag Group:
Note: If there is no tag group within a connection, you must first create a tag group.
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the communication driver you want to view a list of all available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all available logical connections. 4. Double click on the desired logical connection to view a list of all available tag groups. 5. Select the desired tag group and click the right mouse button. 6. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "New Tag..." menu item. 7. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can create a new tag.
How to Edit an Existing Tag within a Tag Group:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the communication driver you want to view a list of all available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all available logical connections. 4. Double click on the desired logical channel unit to view a list of all available tag groups. 5. Select the desired tag group. 6. In the project data window, select the desired tag and click the right mouse button. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Properties" menu item. or In the project data window, double click on the desired tag. 7. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can create a new tag.
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10.4 Internal Tags for an Entire Project

How to Create a New Internal Tag for an Entire Project:
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. In the project navigation window, select the "Internal Tags" project component and click the right mouse button. 3. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "New Tag..." menu item. 4. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can create a new tag.
How to Edit Existing Internal Tags for an Entire Project:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Click on the "Internal Tags" project component to view a list in the project data window of all available tag groups and independent tags. 3. In the project data window, select the desired tag and click the right mouse button. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Properties" menu item. or In the project data window, double click on the desired tag. 4. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can edit an existing tag.
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10.5 Internal Tags in a Tag Group for an Entire Project

How to Create a New Internal Tag for an Entire Project within a Tag Group:
Note: If there is no tag group in the internal tags, you must first create a tag group.
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Click on the "Internal Tags" project component to view a list of all available tag groups. 3. Select a tag group and click the right mouse button. 4. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "New Tag..." menu item. 5. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can create a new tag.
How to Edit an Existing Internal Tag for the Entire Project within a Tag Group:
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Click on the "Internal Tags" project component to view a list of all available tag groups. 3. Select a tag group and click the right mouse button. 4. In the pop-up menu that t hen appears, select the "Properties" menu item. or In the project data window, double click on the desired tag. 5. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box in which you can edit an existing tag.
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10.6 "Tag Properties" Dialog

Structure of the "Tag Properties" Dialog Box:
Note: If the selected tag was created by means of an external program and if a creator identifier (see Open Developers Kit (ODK)) was used in its creation, it is possible that you can view the tag within WinCC but not edit it (read only). If this is the case, you can recognize it by the following: The dialog window title includes a "read only" entry and the "OK" button is displayed in gray and cannot be used. You can only use the "Cancel" button. You can neither delete nor rename tags with this kind of creator identifier. You can only copy these tags which makes the copied tag completely editable again. The dialog box contains two tabs with the following contents: Tab General Information Contents General settings for the tag are set in the "General Information" tab. The structure of this tab differs with "Process Tags" and "Internal Tags ." You can set the limits of the tag and set triggers for reporting certain events in the "Limits/Reporting" tab.
Limits/Reporting
Use the "OK" button to apply all of the settings you made, or use "Cancel" to reject those settings. Use the "Help" button to access the help system.
10.6.1 "General Information" Tab for Process Tags

What Are External Tags?
In the WinCC system, external tags are also known as process tags. External tags are linked to a logical connection. In order to mirror the address information of the various PLC systems, external tags consist of a general section which contains information like name, type, and limit values, and a connection-specific section whose interpretation depends on the logical connection. The data manager always provides the specific section of external tags to the applications in a text format.
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Structure of the "General Information" Tab for Process Tags:

The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name/Button Name Data Type Explanation Enter a unique tag name here. Data type of the tags. The selected data type also influences whether you can edit the fields "Adapt Format and "Address, as well as the settings in the "Limits/Reporting" tab. You can change the length of the selected data type in this box. This box can only be edited for the "Text Tag..." data type.
Length
Address
The structure of this window depends on the data type and the selected channel-DLL. This field can be edited via the "Select button. This button opens the "Address Properties dialog window. You can set the precise address of the tag, in the subordinate PLC, in this dialog. You can convert the selected data type to another data type (for example, data type "Unsigned 8-Bit Value" adapt format to "CharToUnsignedByte"). The first format marks the data type in WinCC, the second format the data type in the PLC. If this option is selected, the value range of a process tag can be mapped to an internal value range, which allows you to scale the process tag. Set the process value range of the tags to be scaled by entering the minimum and maximum values. Set the value range in which the process tag will be mapped by entering the minimum and maximum values.
"Select Button
Adapt Format
Linear Scaling
Process Value Range
Value Range of Tag
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Note:
Since several editors internally do not work with the tag names but with the tag identifiers, a renaming of a tag would cause, for example, a loss of an already configured message assignment. If the renaming of a tag is unavoidable, the individual messages in "Alarm Logging should be exported before the renaming and be imported afterwards to link them to the tag again. If you change the data type of an already existing external tag, its defined address will be deleted. This action is justified by the fact that a data type change also changes the PLC address.
10.6.2 "General Information" Tab for Internal Tags

What Are Internal Tags?
Internal tags do not have an address in the supporting PLC systems and are therefore provided by the data manager inside WinCC for the entire network. Internal tags are used to store general information like current date, time, current layer, and currently logged in user. In addition, internal tags enable a transparent data exchange between applications in order to implement interprocess communication in a centralized and optimized manner.
Structure of the "General Information" Tab for Internal Tags:

The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name/Button Name Explanation Enter a unique tag name in this box.
Update for Entire Project Update on Local Computer Data Type
The "Internal Tag" is updated for the entire project. The "Internal Tag" is only updated in the local workstation. Data type of the tags. The selected data type also affects whether you can edit the "Limits/Reporting" tab or the "Adapt Format" and "Address Parameters" boxes in the "General Information" tab. You can change the length of the selected data type in this box. This box can only be edited for the "Text Tag ..." data type.
Length
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10.6.3 "Limits/Reporting" Tab

Structure of the "Limits/Reporting" Tab:
The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name High Limit Explanation Set the maximum high limit for the tags. If the high limit value is exceeded, the value is NOT written. In this event, only a message flag is set. Set the minimum low limit for the tags. If the low limit value is exceeded, the value is NOT written. In this event, only a message flag is set. Presettings with a start value, for example, for counters. If an event makes the implementation of a substitute value necessary, select this option.
Low Limit
Start Value Substitute Value
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Use Substitute Value At High Limit
Determine when the substitute value is used. When the value of the high limit is exceeded, the substitute value should be used. When the value falls below the low limit, the substitute value should be used. The substitute value is used as the start value, for example, when a connection is interrupted. When connection errors occur, the substitute value should be used. Determine at which event a report entry is generated. Tag value of the high limit is exceeded. Tag value falls below the low limit. An error occurs when converting the data type. For each application, report the write access to a tag. For each process, report the write access to a tag.
At Low Limit
As Start Value
For Connection Errors Generate Report Entry For Violation of High Limit Violation of Low Limit Conversion Error Write Access Applications Write Access Process
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10.7 Cutting, Copying, or Deleting Tags

To cut, copy, or delete tags, you must select the tags first. You can select tags using either of the two procedures described below.
How to Select Multiple Tags in a List:

1. Highlight the first tag. 2. Click the left mouse button. 3. Press the <CTRL> key and hold it down. 4. Then select the next tags and click the left mouse button on each one. 5. When all of the tags you want to select are highlighted, release the <CTRL> key.
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How to Select a Block of Contiguous Tags in a List:

1. Highlight the first tag. 2. Click the left mouse button. 3. Press the <SHIFT> key and hold it down. 4. Then select the last tag in the list that you want to highlight and click the left mouse button. 5. Release the <SHIFT> key. All of the tags between the two selected tags are highlighted.
How to Cut, Copy, or Delete One or More Tags:

Note: The task sequence for cutting, copying, or deleting is the same for all tags.
1. First, you must select the tags as described above. You can find the tags under the "Tag Management" project component. Within this node, the tags can be in groups, can be assigned to internal tags, or can be executed as independent tags. 2. Highlight the tags and click the right mouse button. 3. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Cut," "Copy," or "Delete" menu item. If you want to paste one or more cut or copied tags: 4. Select the target area to which you want to copy the selected tags. 5. Click the right mouse button in the data window. 6. Select "Paste" in the pop-up menu that appears. 7. This action copies all of the selected tags to the target area. You must be aware of the following fact in this copy procedure:
Each of the copied tags receives a sequential number as is shown in the following examples.
The "BinVarS5TF" tag is renamed to "BinVarS5TF_1" after it is copied. The "BinVarS5TF_1" is renamed to "BinVarS5TF_2" after it is copied. The "BinVarS5TF_DB70" is renamed to "BinVarS5TF_DB71" after it is copied.
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If you want to delete one or more tags: 4. The "Delete nnn Object(s)" window appears if you select the "Delete" pop-up menu item. Click the "Yes" button in this window. The selected tags are deleted. (nnn is the number of selected objects). Note: If a tag is copied and pasted, configured tag assignments, like a message assignment, might not be copied.
This example shows you the tags before the copy procedure.
This example shows the tags after the copy procedure.
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10.8 Standard Data Types

The following data types are available in WinCC:
You must assign one of the following data types to each of the configured tags. The assignment of the data type to a tag is executed while creating new tags. The data type of a tag is independent of the tag type (for example, process or internal tag). Certain data types can be converted to other data types in WinCC by adapting the format. The following table contains all of the standard data types.
Note:
If you change the data type of an already existing external tag, its defined address will be deleted. This action is justified by the fact that a data type change also changes the PLC address.
Data Types Binary Tag Signed 8-Bit Value Unsigned 8-Bit Value Signed 16-Bit Value Unsigned 16-Bit Value Signed 32-Bit Value Unsigned 32-Bit Value Floating-Point Number 32-Bit IEEE 754 Floating-Point Number 64-Bit IEEE 754 Text Tag 8-Bit Character Set Text Tag 16-Bit Character Set Raw Data Type Text Reference Structure Types
Format Adaptable No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
10.8.1 "Binary Tag" Data Type

Description of the Data Type:
This data type accepts both the TRUE or FALSE states. This data type is one byte long and corresponds to a bit. When you create a new tag of this type, the "Length" and "Adapt Format" boxes are inactive and are therefore gray in the display.
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10.8.2 "Signed 8-Bit Value" Data Type

This data type is one byte long and has a sign (plus or minus). When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "CharToSignedByte" as the standard. The number range is between -128 and +127.
Note:
You can adapt the format of this data type. Number Range -128 to +127 (no conversion) 0 to 127 0 to 127 0 to 127 -128 to +127 -128 to +127 -127 to +127 -127 to +127 -128 to +127 0 to 99 0 to 127 0 to 127 -9 to +9 -128 to +127 -128 to +127 -79 to +79 -128 to +127 -128 to +127 0 to 99 0 to 127 0 to 127 -9 to +9 -128 to +127 -128 to +127 0 to 99 0 to 127 0 to 127 -9 to +9 -128 to +127 -128 to +127
Adapt Format CharToSignedByte CharToUnsignedByte CharToUnsignedWord CharToUnsignedDword CharToSignedWord CharToSignedDword CharToMSBByte CharToMSBWord CharToMSBDword CharToBCDByte CharToBCDWord CharToBCDDword CharToSignedBCDByte CharToSignedBCDWord CharToSignedBCDDword CharToExtSignedBCDByte CharToExtSignedBCDWord CharToExtSignedBCDDword CharToAikenByte CharToAikenWord CharToAikenDword CharToSignedAikenByte CharToSignedAikenWord CharToSignedAikenDword CharToExcessByte CharToExcessWord CharToExcessDword CharToSignedExcessByte CharToSignedExcessWord CharToSignedExcessDword
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10.8.3 "Unsigned 8-Bit Value" Data Type

This data type is one byte long and does not have a sign. When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "ByteToUnsignedByte" as the standard. The number range is between 0 and 255. Note: You can adapt the format of this data type. Number Range 0 to 255 (no conversion) 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 127 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 99 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 99 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 99 0 to 255 0 to 255
Adapt Format ByteToUnsignedByte ByteToUnsignedWord ByteToUnsignedDword ByteToSignedByte ByteToSignedWord ByteToSignedDword ByteToBCDByte ByteToBCDWord ByteToBCDDword ByteToAikenByte ByteToAikenWord ByteToAikenDword ByteToExcessByte ByteToExcessWord ByteToExcessDword
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This data type is two bytes long and has a sign (plus or minus). When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "ShortToSignedWord" as the standard. The number range is between -32768 and +32767.
Note:
You can adapt the format of this data type. Number Range -32768 to +32767 (no conversion) 0 to 255 0 to 32767 0 to 32767 -128 to +127 -32768 to +32767 -127 to +127 -32767 to +32767 -32768 to +32767 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 32767 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -32768 to +32767 -79 to +79 -7999 to +7999 -32768 to +32767 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 32767 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -32768 to +32767 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 32767 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -32768 to +32767
Adapt Format ShortToSignedWord ShortToUnsignedByte ShortToUnsignedWord ShortToUnsignedDword ShortToSignedByte ShortToSignedDword ShortToMSBByte ShortToMSBWord ShortToMSBDword ShortToBCDByte ShortToBCDWord ShortToBCDDword ShortToSignedBCDByte ShortToSignedBCDWord ShortToSignedBCDDword ShortToExtSignedBCDByte ShortToExtSignedBCDWord ShortToExtSignedBCDDword ShortToAikenByte ShortToAikenWord ShortToAikenDword ShortToSignedAikenByte ShortToSignedAikenWord ShortToSignedAikenDword ShortToExcessByte ShortToExcessWord ShortToExcessDword ShortToSignedExcessByte ShortToSignedExcessWord ShortToSignedExcessDword
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This data type is two bytes long and has no sign. When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "WordToUnsignedWord" as the standard. The number range is between 0 and 65535.
Note:
You can adapt the format of this data type. Number Range 0 to 65535 (no conversion) 0 to 255 0 to 65535 0 to 127 0 to 32767 0 to 65535 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 65535 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 65535 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 65535 0 to 999
Adapt Format WordToUnsignedWord WordToUnsignedByte WordToUnsignedDword WordToSignedByte WordToSignedWord WordToSignedDword WordToBCDByte WordToBCDWord WordToBCDDword WordToAikenByte WordToAikenWord WordToAikenDword WordToExcessByte WordToExcessWord WordToExcessDword WordToS5Counter
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This data type is four bytes long and has a sign (plus or minus). When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "LongToSignedDword" as the standard. The number range is between -2147483647 and +2147483647.
Note:
You can adapt the format of this data type. Number Range -2147483647 to +2147483647 (no conversion) 0 to 255 0 to 65535 0 to 2147483647 -128 to +127 -32768 to +32767 -127 to +127 -32767 to +32767 -2147483647 to +2147483647 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 -79 to +79 -7999 to +7999 -79999999 to +79999999 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 10...9990000
Adapt Format LongToSignedDword LongToUnsignedByte LongToUnsignedWord LongToUnsignedDword LongToSignedByte LongToSignedWord LongToMSBByte LongToMSBWord LongToMSBDword LongToBCDByte LongToBCDWord LongToBCDDword LongToSignedBCDByte LongToSignedBCDWord LongToSignedBCDDword LongToExtSignedBCDByte LongToExtSignedBCDWord LongToExtSignedBCDDword LongToAikenByte LongToAikenWord LongToAikenDword LongToSignedAikenByte LongToSignedAikenWord LongToSignedAikenDword LongToExcessByte LongToExcessWord LongToExcessDword LongToSignedExcessByte LongToSignedExcessWord LongToSignedExcessDword LongToS5Timer
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This data type is four bytes long and has no sign. When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "DwordToUnsignedDword" as the standard. The number range is between 0 and 4294967295.
Note:
You can adapt the format of this data type. Number Range 0 to 4294967295 (no conversion) 0 to 255 0 to 65535 0 to 127 0 to 32767 0 to 2147483647 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 10 to 9990000
Adapt Format DwordToUnsignedDword DwordToUnsignedByte DwordToUnsignedWord DwordToSignedByte DwordToSignedWord DwordToSignedDword DwordToBCDByte DwordToBCDWord DwordToBCDDword DwordToAikenByte DwordToAikenWord DwordToAikenDword DwordToExcessByte DwordToExcessWord DwordToExcessDword DwordToS5Timer
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10.8.8 "Floating-Point Number 32-Bit IEEE 754" Data Type

This data type is four bytes long and has a sign (plus or minus). When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "FloatToFloat" as the standard. The number range is + -3.402823e+38.
Note:
For every "Float ToDword" format adaptation, only the first seven places are considered. The Float data type only allows seven places. When you use an S7 connection the number range for the "Float To Float" adapt format is +-3.402823e+38. Number Range +-3.402823e+38 (no conversion) 0 to 255 0 to 65535 0 to 4.294967e+09 -128 to +127 -32768 to +32767 -2.147483e+09 to +2.147483e+09 +-3.402823e+38 -127 to +127 -32767 to +32767 -2.147483e+09 to +2.147483e+09 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 9.999999e+07 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 -79 to +79 -7999 to +7999 -7.999999e+07 to +7.999999e+07 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 9.999999e+-07 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 9.999999e+07 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 10 to 9990000 +-1.701411e+38
Adapt Format FloatToFloat FloatToUnsignedByte FloatToUnsignedWord FloatToUnsignedDword FloatToSignedByte FloatToSignedWord FloatToSignedDword FloatToDouble FloatToMSBByte FloatToMSBWord FloatToMSBDword FloatToBCDByte FloatToBCDWord FloatToBCDDword FloatToSignedBCDByte FloatToSignedBCDWord FloatToSignedBCDDword FloatToExtSignedBCDByte FloatToExtSignedBCDWord FloatToExtSignedBCDDword FloatToAikenByte FloatToAikenWord FloatToAikenDword FloatToSignedAikenByte FloatToSignedAikenWord FloatToSignedAikenDword FloatToExcessByte FloatToExcessWord FloatToExcessDword FloatToSignedExcessByte FloatToSignedExcessWord FloatToSignedExcessDword FloatToS5Timer FloatToS5Float
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10.8.9 "Floating-Point Number 64-Bit IEEE 754" Data Type

This data type is eight bytes long and has a sign (plus or minus). When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box displays "DoubleToDouble" as a standard. The number range is +1.79769313486231e+308
Note:
With the "Double to Float" format adaptation, only the first seven places are considered. The float data type only allows seven places. Number Range +-1.79769313486231e+308 (no conversion) 0 to 255 0 to 65535 0 to 4294967295 -128 to +127 -32768 to +32767 -2147483647 to +2147483647 +-3.402823e+38 -127 to +127 -32767 to +32767 -2147483647 to +2147483647 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 -79 to +79 -7999 to +7999 -79999999 to +79999999 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 0 to 99 0 to 9999 0 to 99999999 -9 to +9 -999 to +999 -9999999 to +9999999 10 to 9990000 +-1.701411e+38
Adapt Format DoubleToDouble DoubleToUnsignedByte DoubleToUnsignedWord DoubleToUnsignedDword DoubleToSignedByte DoubleToSignedWord DoubleToSignedDword DoubleToFloat DoubleToMSBByte DoubleToMSBWord DoubleToMSBDword DoubleToBCDByte DoubleToBCDWord DoubleToBCDDword DoubleToSignedBCDByte DoubleToSignedBCDWord DoubleToSignedBCDDword DoubleToExtSignedBCDByte DoubleToExtSignedBCDWord DoubleToExtSignedBCDDword DoubleToAikenByte DoubleToAikenWord DoubleToAikenDword DoubleToSignedAikenByte DoubleToSignedAikenWord DoubleToSignedAikenDword DoubleToExcessByte DoubleToExcessWord DoubleToExcessDword DoubleToSignedExcessByte DoubleToSignedExcessWord DoubleToSignedExcessDword DoubleToS5Timer DoubleToS5Float
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10.8.10 "Text Tag 8-Bit Character Set" Data Type

This data type is 0 to 255 8-bit bytes long. When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box is inactive and appears gray.
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You cannot adapt the format of this data type.
10.8.11 "Text Tag 16-Bit Character Set" Data Type

This data type has a variable length of 0 to 255 16-bit words. When you create a new tag of this type, the "Adapt Format" box is inactive and appears gray.
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10.8.12 "Raw Data Type" Data Type

From a general point of view, a tag of the raw data type corresponds to a data message frame on the transport level. A tag of this type is not interpreted by the data manager. There is no limit to the length of this data type. When you create a new tag of this type, the "Length" and "Adapt Format" boxes are inactive and appear gray.
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10.8.13 "Text Reference" Data Type

You can load only INTERNAL tags in this data type. The tag created in this manner refers to an entry within the "Text Library" ("Text ID" box). Note: You cannot adapt the format of this data type.
Assigning a Text ID Number:

Activate the "Start Value" check box in the "Tag Properties" dialog window and enter the text ID number. The number you enter here must agree with the "Text ID" within the "Text Library."
Creating a New Text Reference Tag:

Use the following steps to create a new text reference tag: 1. In the Project Navigation Window, double click on the "Data Types" component to view a list of all data types. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Text Reference" data type. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "New Text Reference Tag" menu item. 4. The "Tag Properties" dialog opens and you can edit the properties of the new text reference tag.
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10.8.14 "Structure Types" Data Type

Description of the "Structure Types" Data Type:
Use this data type to create a data structure that is oriented to your needs. You can combine different default data types with each other so that the new data structure forms a logical unit.
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You cannot adapt the format of this data type. You can only adapt the format of individual data types within the data structure. You can only edit an existing data structure if you have not configured any tags with the data type. If you want to change an existing data structure, you must first delete the configured tags. The "Structure Properties" dialog window notifies you of the presence of a configured instance (tag) by means of the following text in the window title bar: "(Instances Still Present! Read Only)."
This examples shows you the structure of the "NewStructure" data structure.
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Creating a New Structure Type:

Use the following steps to create a new structure type: 1. In the Project Navigation Window, double click on the "Data Types" project component to view a list of all data types. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Structure Types" data type. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "New Structure Type" menu item. 4. The "Structure Properties" dialog window opens and you can create the structure of the data structure.
Structure and Editing Possibilities within the "Structure Properties" Dialog Window:
The dialog window consists of a tab ("General Information") that is divided into the following three areas: OS (Operator Station): The data structure is created in this area. You can connect a new data structure to the supported formats of a unit via the listbox "Use Formats from Unit. If you select a unit, the "Adapt Format listbox will only display formats supported by the selected unit. Each entry within the data structure can be adapted to either an external or an internal tag. If you activate the "External Tag" check box, you can undertake a special format adaptation if necessary. To adapt
the format of an existing data type, use the button and select the new data type from the list box. You cannot adapt the format of an "Internal Tag." The beginning of this area contains the name of the data structure. The default name is "NewStructure." You can also change this name by selecting the "NewStructure" box and opening the pop-up menu. Select the "Rename" menu item from the pop-up menu and edit the name of the structure.
If you want to add a new data type to the data structure, use the "New" button. You can add a new data type to the existing data structure in the two following ways: Select the name of the data structure and use the "New" button to connect the "SHORT NewTag" data type as a default.
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Within the existing data structure, select the data type of which you want to create an additional entry and use the "New" button to connect the data type of the selected entry. If you use this means to create a new data type, beware of the following: Not only the data type of the selected entry is transferred, but also the "external/internal tag" setting. To delete an entry in this data structure, select the entry and use the "Delete" button.
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To change the data type, use the following steps:
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Select the structure element you want to change. Open the pop-up menu and select the new data type. The following data types are listed in the pop-up menu as a default: BIT CHAR BYTE SHORT WORD LONG DWORD FLOAT DOUBLE TEXT8 TEXT16 TEXTREF (only for internal tags)
PLC:
If you activated "External Tag" within the OS area for a structure element, you can use the "Offset" input box to enter the required offset value for the database. The "Length" of the selected data type is also displayed in this area of the window. You can only edit this value if you selected the "TEXT8" or "TEXT16" data type.
Linear Scaling Linear scaling maps the value range of the process tag to an internal value range. The input fields " Process Value Range From/To and "Value Range of Tag From/To set the value ranges. The linear scaling check-box is only enabled for external tags.
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Using the BIT Data Type:

BIT tags always have a structure of 16-bit words. Therefore, bit positions 0 to 15 are the only positions possible. To use every single BIT of a 16-bit word, proceed as follows: 1. Select the last entry in the structure list and use the "New" button. 2. Select the new structure element and click the right mouse button to open the pop-up menu. Select the BIT data type. 3. Select the structure element again and click the right mouse button to open the pop-up menu. Select the "Rename" menu item. 4. Enter a logical name (for example, "Tag_Bit_00") for the structure element. The numeric entry "00" is very sensible for automatic numbering. Note the offset value because you must enter that value later in the structure elements "Tag_Bit_01" to "Tag_Bit_15." 5. Now use the "New" button 15 times to load the "Tag_Bit_01" to "Tag_Bit_15" structure elements. The correct offset value (from "Tag_Bit_00") as well as the required bit numbers are entered automatically.
Addressing the Database of a Configured Structure Tag:

If you create a new tag of the "Structure" type within a connection, you can use this tag to set the address of the database. 1. In the Control Center Project Navigation Window, double click on "Tag Management." 2. Double click on the required communication driver. 3. Double click on the required channel unit . 4. Select the necessary connection in the Project Navigation Window to view a list of all of the configured tags in the data window. 5. In the Data Window, select the structure tag with the "Structure" type. 6. Open the pop-up menu and select the "Addressing" menu item. 7. The "Address Properties" dialog window opens in which you can set the address of the database.
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Deleting a Configured Structure Tag:

If you want to delete a configured structure tag, proceed as follows: 1. In the Control Center Project Navigation Window, double click on "Data Types." 2. Double click on "Structure Types." 3. Select the required configured structure which contains the tag you want to delete. 4. In the Data Window, select the structure tag. 5. Open the pop-up menu and select the "Delete" menu item. 6. The "Delete an Object" dialog window opens. Click the "Yes" button in this window to delete the configured tag in the configured connection.
Changing the Name of a Configured Structure Tag:

If you want to change the name of a configured structure tag, proceed as follows: 1. In the Control Center Project Navigation Window, double click on "Data Types." 2. Double click on "Structure Types." 3. Select the required configured structure that contains the tag whose name you want to change. 4. In the Data Window, select the structure tag. 5. Open the pop-up menu and select the "Properties" menu item. 6. The "Tag Properties" dialog window opens in which you can enter the new name in the "Name" box. The new name of the tag is also updated in the configured connection. Note: If you want to change the name within a configured connection, the "Rename Object" message window opens. This window notifies you that you CANNOT change the name of the tag at this location.
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10.9 "Raw Data Tags" Are a Special Form of Tags

What Are Raw Data Tags?
In addition to process tags, the data manager manages so-called raw data tags. From a general point of view, a raw data tag corresponds to a data message frame on the transport level. A raw data tag is not interpreted by the data manager. In order to achieve a certain preselection depending on the additional processing of raw data tags, a raw data tag has a specific type.
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A tag of this type cannot be displayed in the "Graphics Designer." Raw data tags are only used in the following applications in the WinCC system: "Alarm Logging," "Tag Logging," and "Global Scripts."
For example, the communication driver "SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite" :

The "SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite" channel DLL differentiates among the following raw data types: RDT_EVENT RDT_ARCHIV RDT_BSEND RDT_S7PDU
Event processing Archive data connection Sending/receiving a data block Transparent communication
A message system usually sends a message for an "RDT_EVENT" raw data type. Process data acquisition accesses tags of the "RDT_ARCHIV" and "RDT_BSEND" types. The "RDT_S7PDU" raw data type is planned for independent use. This way, S7 PDUs that cannot be edited with the channel DLL or the S7 PMC DLL (for example, Object Management System (OMS) and Test and Startup (TIS) functions), can be edited with an (external) WinCC application. The channel DLL selects received S7 Protocol Data Units (PDUs) by means of the PDU header and transmits the corresponding PDUs to the corresponding raw data tags. The WinCC application transmits the raw data tag to a conversion DLL independent of the channel type and raw data type. In an S7 channel, the "RDT_EVENT" and "RDT_ARCHIV" raw data types are transmitted to the S7 Process Monitoring Control (PMC) DLL. Terminology: PDU PMC OMS TIS Protocol Data Unit Process Monitoring Control Object Management System Test and Startup
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10.10 Addressing a Process Tag

General Information about the Address of a Process Tag:
Note: Process tags are also called external tags in the following discussion.
Each external tag has a channel-specific address description of the source of the process value. The type of address description depends on the type of the remote PLC of the channel unit. External tags are linked to a logical connection. In order to mirror the address information of the different PLC systems, external tags consist of a general section which contains information like name, type, and limit values, and a connection-specific section, whose interpretation is the responsibility of the logical connection.
How Can One Address a Process Tag?

There are two ways to provide the necessary address information to a process tag: Use the pop-up menu of a selected tag. Use the properties of a selected tag.
10.10.1 Addressing by Means of the Pop-Up Menu

How to Address a Process Tag:
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the desired communication driver to view a list of all of the available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all of the available logical connections.
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4. If the tag you want to edit is an independent tag or is located in a tag group, you must proceed as follows:

If the tag you want to edit is an independent tag:

Click on the desired logical connection.
If the tag you want to edit is in a tag group: a. Double click on the desired logical connection in the project navigation window to view a list of all available tag groups and independent tags. b. Click on the desired tag group.
5. In the data window, select the desired tag and click the right mouse button. 6. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the " Addressing..." menu item. 7. This selection opens the "Address Properties" dialog box in which you can address the process tag.
10.10.2 Addressing by Means of the Properties of a Tag

How to Address a Process Tag:
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the desired communication driver to view a list of all of the available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all of the available logical connections. 4. If the tag you want to edit is an independent tag or is located in a tag group, you must proceed as follows:

If the tag you want to edit is an independent tag:

Click on the desired logical connection.
If the tag you want to edit is in a tag group: a. Double click on the desired logical connection in the project navigation window to view a list of all available tag groups and independent tags. b. Click on the desired tag group.
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5. In the data window, select the desired tag and click the right mouse button. 6. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the " Properties" menu item. 7. This selection opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box. 8. In the "Tag Properties" dialog box, click the "Select" button. 9. This action opens the "Address Properties" dialog box in which you can address the process tags.
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10.11 "Address Properties" Dialog

Significance of the "Address Properties" Dialog:
Use this dialog to set the address of the process tags within the connected remote PLC.
Structure of the "Address Properties" Dialog Window:

The dialog window contains one tag ("Address") whose contents depend on the current communication driver.
You can find additional information about this dialog window in the Channel DLL, Communication Driver manual.
10.11.1 "Address" Tab for "SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF"

Structure of the "Address Properties" dialog box for the "SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF" communication drivers:
The dialog box contains 1 tab ("Address") with the following contents: Box Address Description CPU Enter the number of the CPU in the remote PLC system from which the data are read. You can use a number between 1 and 4. This box is only available for multi-processor systems. In all other cases, this box is inactive and looks gray. This box is dependent on the selected data type and represents a set data area in the RAM of the control unit (PLC). You can choose from the following data areas: DB (data block) DX (extended data block) Bit memory Input Output This box is dependent on the selected data type and the selected data area. You can choose from the following addressing types: Bit Byte Left Byte Right Byte Word Double Word Explanation
Data Area
Addressing
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This area (see the "Address Properties" figure below) is used only by "Raw Data Type" tags. Additional boxes are located in this area. You can specify the block length of the raw data as well as the type of raw data.
In this box, you can enter the start address of the tags. This number value corresponds to the offset to the data base within the RAM. To the left of this box, the data area and possibly the type of addressing are identified with one or two letters.
In this example, "DL" is made up of the "DB" (data block) data range and the "Left Byte" addressing. The first letters from the "Data Area" and "Addressing" boxes are used as the identifiers. The "Bit" addressing is an exception. If this type of addressing is set, only one letter is displayed, the one from the "Data Area" box.
In this example, "D" is taken from the "DB" (data block) data area. Pay attention to the following: you must enter the word address in the "D" box.
The "Bit" box is only visible when the "Bit" addressing is selected. You can enter a number between 0 and 15 in this box. The number range depends on the selected data range (for example 0 to 7 or 0 to 15).
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You can enter the data block number in this box. The "DB No." box is only visible when you are dealing with a data block (data area DB or DX). For an S5 communication driver, you can choose from a number range from 0 to 255. For an S7 communication driver, you can choose from a number range of 0 to 65535.
This picture shows you the standard structure of the "Address Properties" dialog box.
This picture shows you the additional boxes in the lower area of the "Address Properties" dialog box for the "SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite" communication driver.
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This picture shows you the additional boxes in the lower area of the "Address Properties" dialog box for the "SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF" communication driver.
Structure of the Lower Window Area:

Box Raw Data Explanation If you activate this box , the "Raw Data Type" area and the "Length" box are enabled. You can enter the maximum expected block length in this box. The length unit for this box is byte.
Length
Raw Data Type Send/Receive Block This option button is displayed for the S5 and S7 communication drivers. With an S5, this box is active as a default. The process data acquisition uses this raw data type as a rule. This option button is only displayed for an S7 communication driver. If you activate this button, all of the boxes in the "Address Description" area become inactive and are displayed in gray. A message system uses this raw data type as a rule. This option button is only displayed for an S7 communication driver. If you activate this button, all of the boxes in the "Address Description" area become inactive and are displayed in gray. The process data acquisition uses this raw data type as a rule.
Event
Archive Data Link
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10.11.2 "Select Tag" Dialog

The tags configured in the Control Center can be accessed by the editors via the "Select Tag dialog.
Structure of the "Select Tag" Dialog:

Field Project Tag Filter Description Displays the path and name of the current project. In this field, set a search condition for the tag name via the wild characters "? and "*. If you exit the field via the "TAB key, only tags conforming to the search criteria will be displayed. This button allows you to create a new tag. This button sets the display type "Small Icons for the window. This button sets the display type "Detailed View for the window.
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11 Tag Group
11.1 General Information About a Tag Group
What Is a Logical Tag Group?
A logical connection describes the interface between the automation system and the data manager. Each tag group is assigned to a channel unit. A channel unit can contain multiple tag groups.
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The name of the tag group must be unique in the entire project. If this requirement is not fulfilled, a window appears with the name of the tag group that was already assigned in the project.
There are three ways to create a tag group:

Note:

The third item also deals with deleting tag groups.
Create a new connection and assign a tag group to it.
Assign a tag group to an existing connection.
Cut, copy, or delete one or more tag groups.
11.1.1 Creating a Tag Group in a New Connection

How to Create a Tag Group When You Create a New Connection:
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the desired communication driver to view a list of all available channel units. 3. Select the desired channel unit and click the right mouse button. 4. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the " New Connection..." menu item. 5. This selection opens the "Connection Properties" dialog box in which you can create new logical connections.
6. In the "General Information" tab, enter the name of the logical connection in the "Name" box.
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7. Switch to the "Groups" tab.
8. Click the "New" button. This selection opens the "Tag Group Properties" dialog box in which you can create the new tag group.
11.1.2 Creating a Tag Group in an Existing Connection

How to Create a Tag Group in an Existing Connection:
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers. 2. Double click on the desired communication driver to view a list of all available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all available logical connections. 4. Select the desired logical connection and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the " New Group..." menu item. 6. This selection opens the "Tag Group Properties" dialog box in which you can create new tag groups.
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11.1.3 Cutting, Copying, or Deleting Tag Groups

How to Cut, Copy, or Delete One or More Tag Groups in an Existing Logical Connection:
Note: The task sequence for cutting, copying, or deleting is the same for all tag groups.
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Tag Management" project component. This action provides a list of all of the installed communication drivers and internal tags. 2. Double click on the desired communication driver to view a list of all available channel units. 3. Double click on the desired channel unit to view a list of all available logical connections. 4. Select the desired logical connection in the project navigation window. The data window then displays all the configured tags and tag groups. 5. Highlight the tag groups and c lick the right mouse button. Note: You can highlight tag groups using either of the two procedures described below.
How to Select Multiple Tag Groups in a List: 1. Highlight the first tag group. 2. Click the left mouse button. 3. Press the <Ctrl> key and hold it down. 4. Then select the next tag groups you want to highlight and click on each one with the left mouse button. 5. When all of the tag groups you want to select are highlighted, release the <Ctrl> key. How to Select a Block of Contiguous Tag Groups in a List: 1. Highlight the first tag group. 2. Click the left mouse button. 3. Press the <Shift> key and hold it down. 4. Then select the last tag group in the list you want to highlight and click the left mouse button. Release the <Shift> key. 5. All of the tag groups between the selected tag groups are highlighted. 6. In the pop-up menu that then appears, select the "Cut," "Copy," or "Delete" menu item.
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If you want to paste one more cut or copied tag groups: 6. Select the target area to which you want to copy the selected tag groups. 7. Click the right mouse button in the data window. 8. Select "Paste" in the pop-up menu that appears. 9. This action copies all of the selected tag groups to the target area. You must be aware of the following in this copy procedure: Each of the copied tag groups and their tags receive a sequential number as is shown in the following examples:
The "BinVarGroupS5TF" tag group is renamed "BinVarGroupS5TF_1" after it is copied. The "BinVarGroupS5TF_1" tag group is renamed "BinVarGroupS5TF_2" after it is copied. The "BinVarS5TF" tag that may be located in a tag group is renamed "BinVarS5TF_1" after it is copied. The "BinVarS5TF_1" tag that may be located in a tag group is renamed "BinVarS5TF_2" after it is copied. The "BinVarS5TF_DB70" tag that may be located in a tag group is renamed "BinVarS5TF_DB71" after it is copied.
If you want to delete one or more tags: 6. In the following dialog window "Delete nnn Object(s)," click the "Yes" button. The selected tag groups with the tags contained in them are deleted (nnn is the number of selected objects).
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11.2 "Tag Group Properties" Dialog

Structure of the "Tag Group Properties" Dialog Box:
Note: The number of tabs depends on the action to be carried out. If you are creating a new group, only the "General Information" tab appears. If you are editing the properties of an existing tag group, a dialog box appears with the "General Information" and "Tag" tabs.
The dialog box contains one or two tabs with the following contents: Tab General Information Contents You can create a new tag group or edit the name of an existing tag group in the " General Information" tab. You can delete a tag or create a new tag in the "Tag" tab.
Tag
This example shows you the Title Bar of the dialog box when you are creating a new tag group (standard group name is " NewGroup").
This example shows you the Title Bar of the dialog box when you are editing an existing tag group (current group name: " Machine").
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Structure of the "General Information" Tab:
The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name Name Explanation Unique name of the tag group. If you do not assign a unique name, an error message appears. Number of tags assigned to the tag group. You cannot edit this box.
Number of Tags
This example shows the dialog box when you are creating a new tag group (standard group name " New Group"). Use the "OK" button to apply all of the settings you made, or use "Cancel" to reject those settings. Use the "Help" button to access the help system.
Message Box for a Name Match:

If the name you selected for the tag group already exists, the following dialog box appears.
In this example, the WinCC system has determined that the name " Milch" was already assigned to another tag group.
The individual buttons mean the following:
Button Yes No
Explanation Click this button to have the WinCC system create a unique name. Click this button to exit the dialog box without creating a new tag group.
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11.2.2 "Tag" Tab

Structure of the "Tag" Tab:
The individual areas have the following meaning: Box/Button Tags "New" Button Explanation All of the current tags in the tag group are listed in this box. Use this button to add new tags to the current tag group. Selecting this button opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box. Use this button to delete the selected tag. Use this button to edit or view the properties of the current tag. Selecting this button opens the "Tag Properties" dialog box.
"Delete" Button "Properties" Button
This examples shows you all of the tags in the current tag group " Maschine"
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12 The Control Center Editors

What are Editors and Where Are They Located?
Use the editors to edit and control a complete project. The following list contains all of the standard editors of the WinCC system. In the Control Center, the editors are located in the "Editor" project component which is located in the project navigation window.
WinCC is Delivered With the Following Editors:

Editor Alarm Logging Explanation Accepts messages from processes in order to prepare, display, acknowledge, and archive those messages. Controls access authorizations for groups and users. Contains language-dependent text that you create. Provides an integrated reporting system that you can use to report user data, current and archived process values, current and archived messages, and your own system documentation. Enables you to make a project dynamic according to your specific requirements. This editor allows you to create C functions and actions that can be used throughout the project or across multiple projects depending on their type. Processes measurement values and stores them long-term. Provides graphic displays and connections to the process.
User Administrator Text Library Report Designer
Global Scripts
Tag Logging Graphics Designer
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12.1 Editor "Alarm Logging"

Alarm Logging Offers the Following Features:
Comprehensive information about error and operating states Early recognition of critical situations Avoidance and reduction of down time Increase in product quality Its own on-line help
How to Open Alarm Logging:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "A larm Logging" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open" menu item. 4. This selection starts "Alarm Logging" and you can initialize the functions to accept messages from processes and prepare, display, acknowledge, and archive those messages.
12.2 Editor "User Administrator"

The User Administrator Offers the Following Features:
Assignment and management of access authorization Protection of data from unauthorized access Its own on-line help.
How to Open the User Administrator

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "User Administrator" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open" menu item. 4. This selection starts the "User Administrator" and you can assign the user and group authorizations.
How To...
Edit the properties of the "User Administrator."
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12.2.1 Editing the Properties of the User Administrator

You must use the following work steps to edit the properties of the User Administrator.
How to Edit the Properties of the "User Administrator":

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "User Administrator" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Properties" menu item. 4. This selection opens the "Properties" dialog box. Use this dialog box to view the properties of the "User Administrator."
12.2.1.1 "Properties" Dialog

Significance of the "Properties" Dialog Box:
Use this dialog box to set up the connection port for a chip card reader. Note: The "Chip Card Reader" tab is only available if you activate the "Chip Card" check box under the "Options" point in the "Subcomponents" dialog box during installation.
Structure of the "Properties" Dialog Box:

The dialog box contains two tabs. The individual tabs have the following meaning: Tab Version Explanation This tab contains only general statements regarding the current program version as well as a copyright notice. You can set the connection port of the card reader in this tab. As a default, a serial interface is supported. Use the button to select the necessary interface (pay attention to the remarks box). Use the "Apply" button to accept the selected connection port into your current project.
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12.3 Editor "Text Library"

The Text Library Offers the Following Features:
Assignment of user text to individual messages within the "Alarm Logging" editor The ability to prepare user texts for different languages
This picture shows you the languages installed as defaults (German and English) in the Text Library.
Use the "Properties of a Computer" dialog to determine which of the configured languages should be used in RUNTIME mode.
Its own on-line help
How to Open the Text Library:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Text Library" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open" menu item. 4. This selection opens the "Text Library" and you can view or edit the configured user text.
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12.4 Editor "Report Designer"

General Information about the Report Designer:
WinCC offers an integrated report system with which you can create reports about user data, current and archived process values, current and archived messages, and your own system documentation.
The Report Designer Offers the Following Features:

Convenient and simple user interface with tool and graphic palettes Support of different reporting methods Support of the output media supported by Windows Page-by-page display of reports that are already archived Support of the OLE 2.0 interface A 32-bit application that can run under Windows 95 and Windows NT Standard system layouts and print jobs Its own on-line help for page layout and for line layout
Note:
In the data window in the Control Center, the system layouts and system print jobs of the Report Designer are identified with the "@" symbol. The system layouts and system print jobs can be edited.
There are three sub-items in the project navigation window for the Report Designer:

Page Layout Line Layout Print Job
Behavior of the Report Designer in RUNTIME Mode:

Use the "Properties" dialog to set the behavior of the Report Designer when errors occur in RUNTIME mode.
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12.4.1 "Properties" Dialog

The Report Designer allows you to use the "Properties" dialog to determine the behavior of the editor in case of errors during RUNTIME mode. The dialog box consists of a tab ("Behavior in RUNTIME") with two selection boxes. Note: As a default, both of these selection boxes are activated within the dialog.
The individual selection boxes have the following meaning: Selection Box Display Status Dialog Explanation If you deactivate this selection box, the second selection box ("Display Print To Dialog") is also deactivated. If you activate this selection box, the "PrintIt" status dialog is displayed. This selection box is only available if the first selection box ("Display Status Dialog") was activated.
Display "Print To" Dialog
How to Set the Behavior of the Report Designer during an Error in RUNTIME Mode:
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Report Designer" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Properties" menu item. 4. The "Properties" dialog box opens and you can make the desired settings.
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12.4.2 Layouts in the Report Designer

The Report Designer enables you to release a report when certain events occur. You can create the layout of this report yourself. You can assign the layout you create to a print job.
The Following Report Layouts Are Available:

Page Layout Line Layout
This picture shows you the structure of the "Report Designer" in the project navigation window. The following topics describe the general work sequence for editing a report layout.
How To:

Create a new layout Open an existing layout Rename an existing layout Delete an existing layout View the properties of a layout
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12.4.2.1 Creating a New Layout in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for creating a new page layout or line layout.
How to Create a New Layout:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view the installed "Page Layout," "Line Layout," and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click the right mouse button on one of the "Layout" sub-items. 4. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "New Layout" or "New Line Layout" menu item. 5. In the data window, the file "NewRPLnn.RPL" is loaded under the "Page Layout" project component. or The file "NewRP1nn.RP1" is loaded under the "Line Layout" project component. The files are sequentially numbered "nn" (number ra nge between 0 and 99). 6. You can then open the new layout by double clicking on it. This action starts the Report Designer with the selected layout and you can edit the layout. Note: You should rename the newly created, "NewRPLnn.RPL" or "NewRP1nn.RP1" with a recognizable name (for example, "Alarm1.RPL" or "Alarm2.RP1").
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12.4.2.2 Opening an Existing Layout in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for opening an existing page layout or line layout.
How to Open an Existing Layout:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view the installed "Page Layout," "Line Layout," and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Page Layout" or "Line Layout" sub-item. The data window then displays all of the available layouts. 4. In the data window, select the desired layout and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open Layout" or "Open Line Layout" menu item. 6. This selection starts the "Report Designer" with the selected layout. You can edit the layout.
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12.4.2.3 Renaming an Existing Layout in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for renaming an existing page layout or line layout.
How To Rename an Existing Layout:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Page Layout," "Line Layout," and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Page Layout" or "Line Layout" sub-item. The data window then displays all of the available layouts. 4. In the data window, select the desired layout and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Rename Layout" or "Rename Line Layout" menu item. 6. This selection opens the "New Name:" dialog. 7. Change the name of the selected layout and use the "OK" button. The new name is then applied to the selected layout.
12.4.2.4 Deleting an Existing Layout in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for deleting an existing page layout or line layout.
How to Delete an Existing Layout:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Page Layout," "Line Layout," and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Page Layout" or "Line Layout" sub-item. The data window then displays all of the available layouts. 4. In the data window, select the desired layout and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Delete Layout" or "Delete Line Layout" menu item. 6. The selected layout is then deleted. Note: When you select the "Delete Layout" or "Delete Line Layout" menu item, the selected layout is deleted immediately.
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12.4.2.5 Viewing the Properties of an Existing Layout in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for viewing the properties of an existing page layout or line layout.
How to View the Properties of a Layout:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Layout" and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Layout" sub-item. The data window then displays all of the available layouts. 4. In the data window, select the desired layout and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Properties" menu item. 6. This selection opens a dialog box with the data about when the layout was created and when the last change was made. You can also see a page preview of the selected layout. Use the "OK" button to close the dialog box.
This example shows you the "Page Layout" properties dialog box. The dialog box for a "Line Layout" has an identical structure.
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12.4.3 Print Jobs in the Report Designer

The Report Designer allows you to print out print jobs with a specific layout. You can create the layout for the report yourself. The following topics describe the work sequence for editing a print job. Note: When you have created a print job, the "Parameter" column in the data window identifies the output location of the report with the abbreviations (F), (F,P), or (P). (F) means output to a file and (P) means output to a printer. If (F,P) is displayed, the output goes to a file and to a printer.
This example shows you the identifiers for several print jobs in the data window.
How To:

Create a new print job Delete an existing print job Activate the print preview for a print job Print out an existing print job Edit the properties of a print job Rename an existing print job
12.4.3.1 Creating a New Print Job in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for creating a new print job.
How to Create a New Print Job:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Layout" and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click the right mouse button on the "Print Job" sub-item. 4. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "New Print Job" menu item. 5. This selection opens the "Properties" dialog box where you can create a new print job.
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12.4.3.2 Deleting an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for deleting a print job.
How to Delete an Existing Print Job:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Layout" and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Print Job" sub-item to view a list in the data window of all of the available print jobs. 4. In the data window, select the desired print job and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Delete Print Job" menu item. 6. This selection opens a dialog box. This box contains the name of the selected print job and asks if you want to delete it. Use the "Yes" button to delete the selected print job.
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12.4.3.3 Activating a Print Preview in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary to activate a print preview of a print job.
How to Activate a Print Preview of a Print Job:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Layout" and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Print Job" sub-item to view a list in the data window of all of the available print jobs. 4. In the data window, select the desired print job and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Preview Print Job" menu item. 6. This selection opens a dialog box. The name of the selected layout is displayed in the title bar of the dialog box. A preview of the print job is also displayed in this box. Use the "Print" button to print the selected print job immediately. Use the "Close" button to end the print preview. Use the other buttons to zoom the preview or select another page.
This example shows you the print data preview.
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12.4.3.4 Printing an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for printing a print job.
How to Print a Print Job:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Layout" and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Print Job" sub-item to view a list in the data window of all of the available print jobs. 4. In the data window, select the desired print job and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Print the Print Job" menu item. 6. The selected print job is printed. Note: Use the "PrintIt" dialog box to cancel the current print job or view the current status of the print job. If you want to interrupt the current print job, use the "Cancel" button.
"Print It" dialog box for a print out to a printer:
This example shows you the "PrintIt" dialog box in which you can view the status of the print job.
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12.4.3.5 Editing the Properties of an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer
The following steps are necessary for editing the properties of an existing print job.
How to Edit the Properties of a Print Job:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Layout" and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Print Job" sub-item to view a list in the data window of all of the available print jobs. 4. In the data window, select the desired print job and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Properties" menu item. 6. This selection opens the "Properties" dialog box. Use this dialog box to edit all of the settings that affect the selected print job.
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12.4.3.6 Renaming an Existing Print Job in the Report Designer

The following steps are necessary for renaming an existing print job.
How to Rename an Existing Print Job:

1. In the project navigation window double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Double click on the "Report Designer" project component to view all of the installed "Layout" and "Print Job" sub-items. 3. Click on the "Print Job" sub-item to view a list in the data window of all of the available print jobs. 4. In the data window, select the desired print job and click the right mouse button. 5. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Properties" menu item. 6. This selection opens the "Properties" dialog box. 7. Select the "Print Job" tab. 8. Edit the "Name" box in this tab.
12.4.4 "Properties" Dialog for Print Jobs

General Information about This Dialog Box:
In the Control Center, each configured print job has a "Properties" dialog box. You can use this dialog box to assign special settings to each print job. The box contains the following three tabs: Tab Print Job Selection Printer Specification Contents You can enter general data about the print job in this tab. You can enter data about the page range and the time range of the print data in this tab. Use this tab to set the output unit for the print job. You can also send the print job to a file.
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12.4.4.1 "Print Job" Tab

Structure of the "Print Job" Tab:
The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name Name Explanation Enter the name of the print job here. The name must be unique within a project and must conform to Windows conventions. The project name with a complete path for the print job is displayed here. You cannot edit this box. Assign a report layout to the print job here. The layout must be available already. If you have not entered a layout in this area and if you attempt to open one of the other tabs, the "PRTRTAPI" dialog box appears. This dialog box notifies you that you are working with a system print job to which a layout must be assigned. Use this selection button to send all of the reports as line layouts to a line printer. You must input a previously configured line layout (<Filename>.RP1) in the "Layout" box. All of the values in the "Start Parameter" area are displayed in gray and are therefore not available. In the tab, the icon changes from to . Note: This check box is enabled only for the system print job "@Report Alarm Logging RT Message sequence."
Project
Layout
Line Layout for Line Printer
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Last Printout On
The date of the last printout of this print job is displayed here. You cannot edit this box. It is only used to describe the print job status. The date of the next printout of this print job is displayed here. You cannot edit this box. It is only used to describe the print job status.
Next Printout On
Start Parameter Start Time Cycle Set the start time and date of the print job. You can set the cyclic startup of the print job here. You must first have set the start time and date of the print job. The following cycle ranges are available for selection: <NONE> Hourly Daily Weekly Monthly Set the trigger of the print job dependent on an event.
Event
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Note:
You see this icon in the Control Center data window when you activate "Start Time."
You see this icon in the Control Center data window when you activate "Start Time" and "Cycle."
This example shows you the "Print Job" tab.
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12.4.4.2 "Selection" Tab

Structure of the "Selection" Tab:
The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name Page Range All Pages from nnn to nnn Time Range All of the pages of the print job are printed. Set the print job to print out individual pages or a page range. You can select between a relative or an absolute time range. The active time range is identified by the option button. The passive time range is displayed in gray. Relative (back from start time) Use this option button to define a relative time range going back from the start time. The following possibilities are available for a relative time range: All Years Months Weeks Minutes Days Hours Here you can set the size of the time range. Values between 1 and 100 are possible. Explanation
Number
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Absolute
Click on this option button to define an absolute time range going back from the print start time. Set the time range and date for the print job.
From nnn To nnn
This example shows you the "Selection" tab.
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12.4.4.3 "Printer Specification" Tab

Structure of the "Printer Specification" Tab:
The individual boxes have the following meaning: Box Name Print Output On... Printer When you click on this check box to activate it, the "Printer Priorities" boxes are enabled and you can set the printer you want to use. Explanation
Printer Priorities 1.) Enter the first printer here. The system always attempts to access this printer. If this printer is not ready, the second printer provided is activated. Note: If you activated the "Line Layout for Line Printer" selection box in the "Print Job" tab, you can enter the desired parallel interface in this box (for example, LPT1). Boxes 2 and 3 within the printer priorities are deactivated. Enter the second printer here. The system always attempts to access this printer if the first printer is not ready. If this printer is not ready either, the third printer provided is activated. Enter the third printer here. The system always attempts to access this printer if the first and second printers are not ready. If you click on this check box to activate it, the print jobs which occur are sent to a file. In the "Archive" box, enter the name of the path on which the file is to be loaded. The name of the path is constructed as follows: from the project path (like C:\VFSWinCC\PRT\") as well as <Archive> + <YYYYMMDDHHMM> (JJJJ = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day, HH = Hour, MM = Minute).
2.)
3.)
File (*.emf)
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Note:
If you load, for example, the "Archive" box with "Pdata,, WinCC will load the following path structure within the project directory for the print job. You would find one or more files named "Page<nnn>.emf" (<nnn> being sequential numbers) in this folder. If you do not make any entries in the "Archive" box, WinCC loads the path <YYYYMMDDHHMM>. You cannot enter a back slash (\) in the "Archive" box to set additional subpaths.
Note:
If the printer malfunctions during a cyclic report, WinCC might halt. Solution: Deactivate the setting "Store Print Jobs in Clipboard in Windows (e.g. in "Win95\Control Panel\ Printer\Details\Connection Settings).
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12.5 Editor "Global Scripts"

General Information about Global Scripts:
Global Scripts is the general term for C functions and actions that can be used throughout a project or even in other projects.
The Global Scripts Editor Offers the Following:

The capability to create C functions and actions The capability to implement these C functions and actions through the entire project or even in other projects Its own on-line help
How to Open Global Scripts:

Note: If you want to view or edit specific "Global Scripts," you can call them up directly from the Control Center. In the project navigation window, you select the folder with the desired script and open the pop-up menu. In the pop-up menu, select the "Open" menu item. The "Global Scripts" module is then loaded with the selected script.
1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on "Global Scripts." 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open" menu item. 4. "Global Scripts" starts and you can view or edit the configured scripts.
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12.6 Editor "Tag Logging"

Tag Logging Offers the Following Features:
Optimized, efficient use of the system Transparency of the operating procedures Increase in productivity Increase in product quality Optimized delay cycles Its own on-line help
How to Open Tag Logging:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Tag Logging" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open" menu item. 4. This selection starts "Tag Logging" and you can initialize the data values and the properties of the connection.
12.7 Editor "Graphics Designer"

The Graphics Designer Offers the Following Features:
Easy-to-use, simple interface that maintains the Windows operating philosophy Streamlined configuration with an integrated icon library Open interfaces for importing graphics and supporting the OLE 2.0 interface Configurable dynamic behavior of picture objects with support from an assistant (Dynamic Wizard) Links to additional functions by means of powerful script configuration Links to graphic objects that you can create yourself Its own on-line help
The following describes the sequence for editing a picture or the available graphic objects.
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How To:

Load a new picture Open an existing picture View the properties of an existing picture Edit the properties of the "Graphics Run Time" Link new objects to the "Graphics Designer" Convert pictures or libraries
12.7.1.1 Loading a New Picture in the Graphics Designer

The following steps are necessary for loading a new picture.
How to Load a New Picture:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Graphics Designer" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "New Picture" menu item. 4. This selection starts the "Graphics Designer" and you can create a new picture.
12.7.1.2 Opening an Existing Picture in the Graphics Designer

The following steps are necessary for opening an existing picture.
How to Open an Existing Picture:

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click on the "Graphics Designer" editor. 3. In the data window, select the desired picture and click the right mouse button. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Open Picture" menu item. This selection starts the "Graphics Designer" and you can edit the selected picture. or In the data window, double click on the desired picture. This action starts the "Graphics Designer" and you can edit the selected picture.
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12.7.1.3 Editing the Properties of the Graphics RUNTIME

The following steps are necessary for editing the properties of a picture in Graphics RUNTIME.
How to Edit the Properties of a picture in "Graphics RUNTIME":

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Computer" project component to view a list of all of the configured computers. 2. In the data window, click the right mouse button on the computer whose properties you want to edit. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Properties" menu item. 4. This selection opens the "Computer Properties" dialog. In this dialog, select the "Graphics RUNTIME" tab in which you can set the behavior of the selected start picture in RUNTIME mode.
12.7.2 Viewing the Properties of a Picture

The following steps are necessary to view the properties of a picture within the Graphics Designer. This dialog window provides the following information:
A preview of the picture in the left half of the window Date and time when the picture was created Date and time when the last change was made Size of the PDL file in bytes Configured picture size in pixels (for example, 80*155) Number of configured objects in the picture
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How to View the Properties of a Picture in the "Graphics Designer":

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Graphics Designer" editor. 3. In the data window, select the PDL file whose properties you want to view. Click the right mouse button. 4. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Properties" menu item. 5. This selection opens the "nnn.PDL" dialog box (nnn stands for the file name). Use this dialog to view the properties of the selected picture.
This example shows you the properties of a "WinCC_R1.pdl" picture.
12.7.2.1 Linking New Objects in the Graphics Designer

The following steps are necessary for linking new objects in the "Graphics Designer."
How to Link New Objects in the "Graphics Designer":

1. In the project navigation window, double click on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Graphics Designer" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the "Graphic OLL" menu item. 4. This selection opens the "Object-OLL" dialog box. Use this dialog box to link new objects in the "Graphics Designer."
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12.7.3 "Object OLL" DLL

Purpose of the Dialog Box:
Use this dialog box to add additional objects to the "Graphics Designer." These objects expand the "Graphics Designer" by adding elements for visualizing a process. These additions can be text objects, button objects, or OLE objects.
Structure of the "Object OLL" Dialog Box:

Note: There is a context-sensitive help in the "Object OLL" dialog box. Use the button to activate this help function. If you have clicked on this button, the cursor changes to an arrow with a question mark attached. Select the area or button about which you want more information. The dialog box is divided into three screen areas. The individual areas and buttons have the following meaning: Area/Button Available GraphicOLLs Explanation All of the OLLs that are not yet linked to the "Graphics Designer" are listed in this area .
Selected GraphicOLLs
All of the OLLs that are already linked to the "Graphics Designer" are listed in this area . If you select an OLL in this area and click the "Preview" button, all of the objects of the selected OLL are displayed in area .
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Use these buttons to shift individual OLLs from one area to another.
Use these buttons to shift all of the OLLs in one area to another area. "Have Disk" Use this button to link additional OLL files. These files can be on a diskette, hard disk, or network. In this dialog, use the "Browse" button to access the "Graphic OLL" dialog box in which you can search for the required OLL files.
Use the "OK" button to apply all the settings you made, or use the "Cancel" button to reject those settings.
This picture shows you the standard structure of the "Object OLL" dialog box.
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12.7.4 Converting Pictures or Libraries

You can convert older pictures or libraries to the current format of the Graphics Designer. Use these options to not only convert pictures and libraries, but also compress existing ones.
How to Convert Pictures or Libraries:

1. Double click in the project navigation window on the "Editor" project component to view a list of all of the installed editors. 2. Click the right mouse button on the "Graphics Designer" editor. 3. In the pop-up menu that appears, select the required menu item. You can activate one of the following menu items:.
"Convert Pictures" Use this command to convert all configured pictures. "Convert Global Library" Use this command to convert the global library. "Convert Project Library" Use this command to convert the project library.
Note:
In Graphics Designer, use the "View" "Library" menu items to edit your current libraries.
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13 DDE-Server
13.1 General Information about the DDE-Server
General Information about the DDE-Server:
The WinCC DDE-server is an independent application for WinCC. It requires WinCC to be in runtime in order to assign the configured tags of a WinCC project to any DDE-clients. The DDE-server is only required for the data exchange through the network.
Operating the DDE-Server:

The operation of the DDE-server takes place via the "WinCC DDEServer" dialog window. This dialog window is only visible, if the parameter "/v" has been indicated within the start-up list of the computer. The dialog window will be opened while runtime is activated.
Structure of the "WinCC DDE-Server" Dialog Window:

The individual elements of the dialog window have the following meaning:
Field Name Settings Server ready
Description
The DDE-server can be deactivated via this check-box. If the server is deactivated, no new connections can be established to the DDE-server, additionally, no data transfer will take place on the existing connections. The writing of the tags can be locked via this check-box.
Lock writing Select Tag "Tag List"
If WinCC runtime has been activated, the tag selection dialog of the Control Center can be called up via this button. All the configured tags are listed within the " Select Tag" dialog. The DDE-address of the selected tag will be copied into the clipboard in a DDE-link format. This address can then, for example, be inserted directly into Excel as a link. Note: This button is only enabled, if WinCC runtime has been activated.
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13.2 Integrating Tags via DDE

This chapter describes how a configured WinCC tag can be directly integrated into Excel. There are two ways to establish a DDE-connection:
Local DDE-Connection WinCC runs on a local computer as a single-user system, or on a server computer as a multi-user system. DDE-Connection via a Network It is not required to start WinCC on the local computer to establish a DDE-connection.
Both methods require the program " DDEServ.exe" to be added to the WinCC computer start-up list with the parameters " /v /nohold /noconfirm". Note: The parameters "/nohold /noconfirm" have the following meaning: If WinCC is exited, the DDE-server will be deactivated without requiring acknowledgment by the user. The parameter "/v" opens the "WinCC DDE-Server" dialog window. Note the correct entry of these parameters. A blank character (space) must be inserted between the parameters.
13.3 Local DDE-Connection

To establish a local DDE-connection, one of the following requirements must be met:
WinCC running on a local computer... as a single-user system
or
as a multi-user system on a server computer.
Within WinCC, the following preparatory measures must be performed:

Within the computer start-up list, the DDE-server must be incorporated. The DDE-server is located in the WinCC installation path (e.g. "C:\SIEMENS\WINCC\BIN\DDESERV.EXE"). The DDE-server must be started with the parameters " /v /nohold /noconfirm". The"/v" parameter opens the dialog window of the DDE-server. This dialog windows allows you to select a project tag.
Within Excel, a WinCC tag can be integrated in the following way:
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Change to the DDE-server. Display the tag list of the current WinCC project by clicking on the "Tag List button. A tag can be selected from this dialog and be copied into the clipboard, as the DDE-reference, by clicking on the "OK" button.
Activate the Excel program. Select the cell, in which you want to display the value of the WinCC tag. Enter an equal sign = in the Excel formula bar. Copy the DDE-reference into the formula bar via the < Ctrl > + < V > key combination. Hit the return key to accept the value of the WinCC tag into the Excel cell.
This example displays an Excel table. The value of the WinCC tag DDEVar1, which is contained in the Test2.mcp project, will be displayed in cell A1.
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13.4 DDE-Connection via a Network

To establish a DDE-connection via a network, it is not required to start WinCC on the local computer. Note: The following description uses the terms client and server. The server is the computer on which WinCC is running. The local computer is the client, which accesses a WinCC tag from the server computer via the network.
It is important to know under which operating system (Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0) the client and the server operate. Additionally, note if WinCC is running as a single- or multi-user system on the server. To access a WinCC tag, follow these steps:
The program "NetDDE.exe" must be started on both the client and the server. Windows 95: Under Windows 95, the program "NetDDE.exe" must be included in the start-up folder. The " NetDDE.exe" program is located in the path, in which Windows 95 has been installed (e.g. " C:\WIN95" or "C:\WINDOWS"). Windows NT 4.0: Method 1: Include the program "NetDDE.exe" in the start-up folder. The "NetDDE.exe" program is located in the path, in which Windows NT 4.0 has been installed (e.g. " C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32"). Method 2: Under Windows NT 4.x, the NetDDE has been integrated as a system service and been set with the start type Manual. The start type Manual has the following effect: The system service will only be started, if a corresponding request is made by a program (e.g. WinCC). If the server uses Windows NT 4.0 and WinCC has been installed as a multi-user system, it is not required to change the default start type (Manual) of the system service.
If a WinCC multi-user system is run on a Windows NT computer, the NetDDE system service will automatically be started once runtime is activated. If a WinCC single-user system is run on a Windows NT computer, the NetDDE system service will not automatically be started once runtime is activated. To activate this system service, double click on Services in the control panel. The Services dialog will be displayed. Select the NetworkDDE-Service entry from the dialog and click on the Start button. Windows NT will then attempt to start the system service.
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"Services" dialog window under Windows NT 4.0

A DDE-share must be configured on the client and the server via the "DDEShare.exe" program. Windows 95: Under Windows 95, the "DDEShare.exe" program must be started and configured as follows: On the task bar, click on " Start" and then on Run. In the Run dialog window, enter the text "DDEShare.exe" in the Open entry field and click on "OK". Within the "Network DDE Share Manager" dialog window, a DDE-share can be configured via the < F2 > function key or via the "Share" menu and "New" entry.
The following values must be entered: in the "Share Name" entry field enter "PROJECT", in the "Application Name" entry field enter "WINCC", and in the "Topic Name" entry field enter "project".
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"Share Properties" dialog window under Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0: Under Windows NT 4.0, the "DDEShare.exe" program must be started and configured as follows: On the task bar, click on " Start" and then on Run. In the Run dialog window, enter the text "DDEShare.exe" in the Open entry field and click on "OK". Within the dialog window "DDE-Share on <Computer Name>", a DDE-share can be configured via the "Share" menu and the "DDE-Shares" entry. Activate the button Add a Share.
The following values must be entered in the DDE-Share Properties dialog window: In the "Share Name entry field enter "PROJECT", in the "Static" entry field under "Application Name" enter "WINCC", and in the "Static" entry field under "Topic Name" enter "project".
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"DDE-Share Properties" dialog window under Windows NT 4.0

Select the newly created DDE-share in the DDE-Shares dialog window and click on the Trust-Share button. Activate the Initiate to Application Enable check-box in the Trusted-Share Properties dialog window. Click on the buttons Set and OK to accept the settings.
"Trusted-Share Properties" dialog window under Windows NT 4.0
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Within Excel, a WinCC tag can be integrated in the following way:

Activate the Excel program. Select the cell, in which you want to display the value of the WinCC tag. Enter an equal sign = in the Excel formula bar. Enter the following text after the equal sign: '\\CmputerName\ndde$'|PROJECT!DDEVar1
The ComputerName entry must be replaced by a valid computer name (e.g. \\WINCC_SERVER). Note that the \\ComputerName\ndde$ entry must be enclosed by single quotation marks.
This example displays an Excel table. The value of the WinCC tag DDEVar1, which is contained on the computer \\DIS_BULST project, will be displayed in cell A1.
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13.5 Special DDE-Connection to Excel

This chapter describes how WinCC tags can be placed in several tables of an Excel workbook. The following description illustrates how a WinCC tag can be updated from Excel in runtime. It is also possible to update a WinCC tag in Excel from the WinCC runtime. The following requirements must be met before a WinCC tag within an Excel book can be addressed.
A connection must be configured (e.g. "EXCEL_1") within the communication driver Windows DDE". For this connection, the following addressing, within the DDE-Connection tab, is required: Computer Name Application Topic
the current computer name (optional) Excel [dde.xls]Table1
Note:
The "Excel" entry under Application is required. This entry sets the name of the required application. The entries under Topic have the following meaning: The complete name of the desired Excel file must be entered within the square brackets. Immediately following the file name, the "Table1" entry, where the value 1 can be replaced by any other number, must be entered. The Table1 entry determines the memory location within an Excel book.
Within the connection (e.g. " EXCEL_1") a new tag must be created (e.g. "dde_bool1" of the data type "Binary Tag"). While creating the tag, activate the Select button in the General Information tab. The "Address Properties" dialog window will be displayed. Select the "DDETag" tab and enter the position values (Excel manages all values via rows, which in turn are divided into rows and columns) for the Excel table in the "Tag Name" field (e.g. "z1s1", this means z1=row 1 and s1=column 1 within the table). Determine the required data type via the " Data Type" field. Open Excel and create a blank workbook which must be saved under the name (e.g. "dde.xls") entered within the square brackets of the Topic field of the Connection Properties dialog of the DDE-Connection.
Note:
If you created the file "dde.xls" in Excel via the Save As command, you can continue to work in Excel and read in the WinCC tag values.
To have Excel automatically open the required workbook (e.g. "dde.xls") while WinCC runtime is activated, make the following settings in the computer start-up list:
Switch to the WinCC Control Center and select the required computer under the Computer project component. Activate the Computer Properties dialog window via the context menu entry "Properties"
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Switch to the "Start-Up" tab and click on the "Add" button to display the "Add Application" dialog. In the "Application" field, enter the complete program path and name of Microsoft Excel or the corresponding link (e.g. "C:\MSOffice\Excel\EXCEL.EXE "). In the "Parameter" field, the complete program path and name of the Excel workbook must be entered (e.g. "D:\Project\DDEFolder\dde.xls"). Note: If you activate Excel and the workbook via the computer start-up tab, note the following: If the workbook (e.g. "dde.xls") is loaded, the data contained in the workbook will be transferred to the WinCC runtime system and be processed. Additionally, note that before activating runtime, the Excel workbook (e.g. "dde.xls") should not be open, otherwise the workbook would be opened write-protected.
This example shows the interaction of Excel, the WinCC Control Center, and the WinCC Runtime System.
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14 Find Function In the Context Menu

14.1 Preparing Search Conditions
General Information:
You can set the start of the search within the project navigation window . Select the point from which the search starts. This way you can limit the search result.
How to Find Objects or Tags:

Note: This help tool is offered in all of the context menus of the Control Center.
1. In the project window, click the right mouse button on a list or an object, or click on an empty space in the data window. 2. In the context menu that then appears, click on the "Find" menu item.
3. In the window that then appears, you can enter your search conditions in one of several tabs. Tab Name Date of Change Explanation Enter the term you want to find. Enter the date of change to further limit the search conditions for the objects. You can limit the search conditions even further in this tab.
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4. If you have entered the term you want to find, click the "Start," or "New Search" button. This selection activates the find function.
14.1.1 "Name" Tab

How to Edit the "Find What?" Input Box:
Note: The search terms you entered are available only during WinCC run time.
1. Click on the "Find What?" box and enter the name of the object that you want to find.
In this example, the system is searching for the " NewTag" object. button and select the name of the object you want to find. 2. Click on the The names displayed are only available at run time in the Control Center.
In this example, the system has already searched for the " NewTag" and "*.RPL" objects. 3. Once you have entered the name, click the "Start" or "New Search" button to activate the find function.
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14.1.2 "Date of Change" Tab

How to Change the Options in the "Date of Change" Tab:
1. Click on the "Date of Change" tab. 2. The default setting is "All objects." 3. You can choose between the following two main groups:
"All objects" "All objects that were created or changed"
4. Activate the individual options by clicking on the
option button.
How to Use the "Date of Change" Tab to Find All Objects:

1. Click on the "Date of Change" tab. 2. Click on the "All objects" option button. Note: All of the entries you made in the "All objects that were created or changed" area are not considered during the search.
3. Once you have entered the name of the object you are searching for, click the "Start" or "New Search" button to activate the find function.
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How to Use the "Date of Change" Tab to Find All Objects That Were Created or Changed:
1. Click on the "Date of Change" tab. 2. Click on the "All objects that were created or changed" option button. 3. You can search in one of the following three time frames:
Between Within the last month(s) Within the last day(s)
How to Use the "Date of Change" Tab to Find an Object that was Created or Changed Within a Specific Time Frame:
1. Click on the "Date of Change" tab. 2. Click on the "Between" option button. 3. You can now enter a time frame in which to search.
4. Once you have entered the name of the object you want to find, click the "Start" or "New Search" button to activate the find function.
How to Use the "Date of Change" Tab to Find an Object That Was Created or Changed Within the Last Month(s):
1. Click on the "Date of Change" tab. 2. Click on the "Within the last month(s)" option button. 3. You can enter a value between 1 and 12 manually or with the buttons.
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How to Use the "Date of Change" Tab to Find an Object That Was Created or Changed Within the Last Day(s):
1. Click on the "Date of Change" tab. 2. Click on the "Within the last day(s)" option button. 3. You can enter a value between 1 and 99 manually or with the buttons.
4. Once you have entered the name of the object you want to find, click the "Start" or "New Search" button to activate the find function.
14.1.3 "Additional Options" Tab

How to Use the "Additional Options" Tab to Further Limit the Find Operation:
1. Click on the "Additional Options" tab. button in the "Type" box and select the type you want to 2. Click on the find. The default type setting is "All Object Types."
3. You can enter a parameter value for the selected type in the "Parameter Text" box. This parameter value limits the search even more. 4. Once you have entered the name of the object you want to find, click the "Start" or "New Search" button to activate the find function.
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14.2 Starting the Find Procedure

How to Start the Current Search or a New Search: 1. Once you have entered all of the terms you want to find, click on the "Start" or "New Search" button to activate the find process. 2. If the search for the object in the "Find What?" box is successful, the window is expanded and all of the objects found are displayed.
3. If you want to activate one of the objects found, you can double click on the appropriate object or use the right mouse button to open the pop-up menu and click the "Go To" button to select the object you choose in the project navigation window. 4. If you want to stop the search process, click on the "Stop" button.
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14.3 Stopping the Search Process

How to Stop the Search Process That Is Running: 1. Click the "Stop" button. or button in the upper right corner of the window to close the Use the dialog box.
2. You can change the search conditions that you set and start a new search process.
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15 Appendix
15.1 Adapting the Formats of Data Types
In WinCC, you can convert certain data types to other data types by adapting the formats. You can find an explanation of the individual target data types in the corresponding technical literature.
15.2 Terms/Abbreviations
API C Application Programming Interface Higher programming language that was developed as a system development language (for example, for the UNIX operating system) and also as a universal programming language Central European Daylight Saving Time Central European Time PC plug in for connecting a PLC to the system bus Time signal transm itter in Frankfurt/Mainflingen, Germany. Provides the exact official time of the Federal Republic of Germany with a maximum deviation of 1 s in 1 million years. Dynamic Data Exchange Dynamic Link Library Drive letter of a storage medium (for example, "C" or "D" for a hard disk) Daylight Saving Time Global Positioning System - Satellite system which determines precise position on the earth. Individual GPS satellites circle the earth at an approximate height of 20,000 km on different paths. Each satellite contains a very precise atomic clock (precision of a minimum of 1 x 10-12). The data transmitted by the satellites are used to calculate the time. Local Area Network Microsoft Foundation Classes Man-Machine Interface Open Database Connectivity WinCC Open Developers Kit (optional description of the programming interface)
CEDST CET CP5412 A2 DCF77
DDE DLL DR DST GPS
LAN MFC MMI ODBC ODK
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OLE OLX OMS OS PDU PLC PMC RS232 RT RTC SQL ST Thread TIS UTC Wizard
Object Linking and Embedding OLE Custom Controls Object Management System Operator Station Protocol Data Unit Programmable Logic Controller Process Monitoring Control Serial interface Run Time Real-Time Clock (battery backed CMOS clock chip in the PC) Structured Query Language, Data manipulation language for relational databases Standard Time A thread is a sub-function of a program that handles a very specific task. Test and Startup International time scale ( Universal Time Coordinated) Auxiliary program for handling complex tasks (Assistant)
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Index
Create new project 2-1; 2-2
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@Feedback Documentation Control Center See Feedback Documentation
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Data Window See WinCC Project DDE-Server Dialog Field Lock writing 13-1 Dialog Field Server ready 13-1 Dialog Field Tag List 13-1 Dialog Window 13-1 General Information about the DDE-Server 13-1 Integrating tags 13-2 MS-Excel-Workbook 13-9 NetDDE.exe 13-4 Operating the DDE-Server 13-1
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Alarm Logging See Editors in the Control Center aplip See Client-Server Functionality Automatic project start 2-4
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Channel-DLL See Communication Driver Channels See Communication Driver Channel-Unit See Channel-Unit Pop-up menu 8-1 Properties 8-5 Tab Connections 8-5 Tab General Information 8-6 SINEC-L2 8-1 System parameters 8-2; 8-3 CHN See Communication Driver Client-Server Functionality 1-6 Client-Server-List 6-1; 6-3 Communication Driver Channel-Unit 8-1 Connect to project 7-3 Delete from a project 7-3 File extension *.CHN 7-3 Installation 7-1 Logical connection 8-1 Pop-up menu 7-1 Properties 7-2 Within WinCC 7-1 Computer See Project Component Computerr Computer Name 6-1; 6-2 Computer Type 6-1; 6-2 Connection See Connection Create logical connection 9-1 Logical Connection 9-1 Properties 9-1 Tab Connection 9-4 Tab General Information 9-2 Tab Groups 9-3 Tab Tag 9-4 CP5412 See terms / abbreviations
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Editors in the Control Center 12-1 Alarm Logging 12-2; 12-4 Global Scripts 12-25 Graphics Designer 12-26 Converting Pictures/Libraries 12-32 Create new picture 12-27 Linking new objects (OLL) 12-29 Open picture 12-27 Properties (Picture) 12-28 Properties (Runtime) 12-28 Report Designer 12-5 Create Print Job 12-12 Delete layout 12-10 Delete Print Job 12-13 Layout Properties 12-11 Layouts 12-7 New layout 12-8 Open layout 12-9 Preview Print Job 12-13 Print Job Properties 12-16; 12-17; 12-18; 12-21; 12-23 Print Jobs 12-12 Print Print Job 12-15 Properties 12-6 Renaming layout 12-10 Renaming Print Job 12-17 Tag Logging 12-26 Text Library 12-4 User Administrator 12-2 Properties 12-3 End project 2-6 Index-1
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Preemtive Multi-Tasking 1-2 Printfeedback documentation 2-5 Process control (runtime) 2-4 Production and Process Automation 1-2 Project See WinCC Project Project Component 5-1 Project Component Computer 5-1 Properties 6-1 Tab General Information 6-1 Tab Graphics Runtime 6-11 Tab Parameters 6-9 Tab Startup 6-3 Project Component Data types 5-4; 10-15 Project Component Editor 5-5 Properties 5-6 Tag Management 5-3 Project Component Tag Management 5-2; 10-1 Project Window See WinCC Project Project-Navigation-Window See WinCC Project
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Global Script See Editors in the Control Center Graphics Designer See Editors in the Control Center
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Logical Connection See Connection Log-on and log-off the computer 2-6
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Report Designer See Editors in the Control Center Runtime Information Connection 2-15 Multi-user system 2-17 Runtime-Cursor 6-13 Expanded 6-16 Normal wihout Rollback 6-15 Normal with rollback 6-15
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MCP See WinCC project MCP.EXE (Control Center) 1-7 Multi-user system 2-1
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OCX See Terms / Abbreviations ODBC See Terms / Abbreviations OLE See Terms / Abbreviations Online-Help ...Contents 2-18 ...Find 2-19 ...Glossary 2-19 ...Index 2-19 ...Operation 2-20 ...Tutorial 2-20 Open project 2-1; 2-3
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SCRIPTFCT See Client-Server Functionality Shut down the computer 2-6 SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF 8-1 SINEC-L2 See Channel-Unit Single-user system 2-1 Start Picture 6-11 System Properties of WinCC 1-3
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Tab Order/Alpha Cursor 6-13 Tag group See under WinCC-Tags See WinCC-Tags create 11-1; 11-2 cut, delete or copy 11-3 Properties 11-5 Tab General Information 11-6 Tab Tag 11-7 Tag Logging See Editors in the Control Center Tag Management See Project Component Tag Management Tags See WinCC-Tags Assigning names 10-1 Tasks of the Control Center 1-3 Tasks of the data manager 1-3 Terms / Abbreviations 15-1 Text Library See Editors in the Control Center
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User Administrator See Editors in the Control Center
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Viewfeedback documentation 2-5
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WinCC Project Data Window 4-4 File Extension *.MCP 3-2 Project Properties 3-2 Tab General Information 3-3 Tab HotKeys 3-6 Tab Update Cycle 3-4 Project Window 4-1 Project-Navigation-Window 4-1 View/Edit 3-1 WinCC Runtime-Module (Additional Tasks/Applications) 6-5 WinCC Runtime-Module (by default) 6-4 WinCC-Channel 8-1 WinCC-Tags 10-1 Addressing a Structure Tag 10-29 Addressing Process-Tags 10-32; 10-33 copy 10-2; 10-13 cut 10-2; 10-13 delete 10-2; 10-13 external 10-1
in a connection 10-3 in a tag group 10-4; 10-6 internal 10-1; 10-5 Name Change of a Structure Tag 10-30 Naming conventions 10-1 Properties 10-7 Tab General Information 10-7; 10-9 Tab Limits/Reporting 10-10 Raw Data 10-1 Standard data types 10-2; 10-15 Binary Tag 10-15 Data Type-BIT 10-29 Floating Point Number 32-Bit IEEE 754 10-15; 10-22 Floating Point Number 64-Bit IEEE 754 10-15; 10-23 Raw Data 10-15; 10-24; 10-31 Signed 16-Bit Value 10-15; 10-18 Signed 32-Bit Value 10-15; 10-20 Signed 8-Bit Value 10-15; 10-16 Structure Types 10-15; 10-26 Text Reference 10-15; 10-25 Text Tag 16-Bit Character Set 10-15; 10-24 Text Tag 8-Bit Character Set 10-15; 10-24 Unsigned 16-Bit Value 10-15; 10-19 Unsigned 32-Bit Value 10-15; 10-21 Unsigned 8-Bit Value 10-15; 10-17 Update 10-2 WinCC-Tags: 10-39 Windows Control Center 1-1 Functionality 1-1; 1-3 Global Scripts 1-6 Menu Bar 1-10 Pop-Up Menus 1-12 Standard Editors 1-1 Status Bar 2-9 Structure 1-1; 1-4 Summary 1-1; 1-9 Toolbar 1-11; 2-9
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Table of Contents
1 2 3 4 Overview .................................................................................... Requirements ............................................................................ Procedure................................................................................... Configuring the Communication Driver ..................................
4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.5 4.5.6 4.5.7 4.5.8 4.5.9 4.5.10 SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R Communication Driver .......................... Data Type of Tags.......................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. S5-RK512 (3964R) Channel Unit.................................................... SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 Communication Driver....... Data Type of Tags.......................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. S5-AS511 Channel Unit ................................................................. SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 Communication Driver..................... Data Type of Tags.......................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. System Parameters for S5 Transport (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit..... S5 Transport (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit ......................................... SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF Communication Driver............................ Data Type of Tags.......................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. System Parameters for S5 Application (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit... S5 Application (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit ....................................... SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite Communication Driver......................... Setting the logical Device Name..................................................... Data Type of the Tags.................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. The Raw Data Tags of the S7 Communication Driver..................... Data Exchange with S7 Function Blocks......................................... S7 MPI Channel Unit...................................................................... SINEC PROFIBUS Channel Unit.................................................... SINEC Industrial EthernetChannel Unit .......................................... SINEC-Slot PLC Channel Unit........................................................ SINEC-TCP/IP Channel Unit ..........................................................
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SIMATIC TI505 Serial Communication Driver................................. Data Type of Tags.......................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. SIMATIC TI505 Unit #1 Channel Unit ............................................. SIMATIC TI505 Ethernet Layer 4 Communication Driver................ Data Type of Tags.......................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. System Parameters for the TI505 Ethernet (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit............................................................... TI505 Ethernet (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit ...................................... Windows DDE Communication Driver............................................. Data Type of Tags.......................................................................... Address of Tags............................................................................. DDE Channel Unit..........................................................................
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Preface
Purpose of the Manual This manual introduces you to the functions of each software component and their operation in a reference manual format. You can find the information you need quickly by using the table of contents or the index. Naturally, the information is also available to you in the on-line help in either a context-sensitive fashion or in the on-line help contents.
Total Overview and Configuration Example
The "Getting Started" manual, which is part of the WinCC package, contains a total overview of WinCC and a configuration example in which the most significant functions of the individual components are followed through in a practical application.
Additional Support
If you have technical questions, please address them to your Siemens contact partner, located in the businesses responsible for your location. You can find the addresses in the attachment entitled Siemens Worldwide, in "S7-300 Automation System Structure in an S7-300," in catalogs, and on CompuServe (go.autforum). In addition, you may call our Hotline at 011-49-911-895-7000 (Fax 7001). You can find additional information on the Internet under the address www.aut.siemens.de/coros/html_00/coros.htm.
Information about SIMATIC products
Up to date information about SIMATIC products can be obtained: * from the Internet under http://www.aut.siemens.de/ * via fax# 08765-93 02 77 95 00 In addition, the SIMATIC Customer Support provides current information and downloads that can be beneficial for the utilization of SIMATIC products: * from the Internet under http://www.aut.siemens.de/support/html_00/index.shtml * via the SIMATIC Customer Support Mailbox under phone# +49 (911) 895-7100 * To address the mailbox, use a modem with up to V.34 (28.8 kBaud), which parameters must be set as follows: 8, N, 1, ANSI, or dial up through ISDN (x.75, 64 kBit). The SIMATIC Customer Support can be reached by phone under the number +49 (911) 895-7000 and by fax under the number +49 (911) 895-7002. Inquiries can also be made via Internet mail or mail addressed to the above mailbox.
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1 Overview
In this document, you will become acquainted with:
The requirements that are necessary for accessing process tags by means of a programmable logic controller. The general procedure for connecting external tags. The specific configuration of a communication driver.
Notes: In the Control Center Manual and in the on-line help for the Control Center, you will find detailed information on the operations necessary for implementing the process driver connection. This document provides you with supplementary information on the special features of the communication drivers used (tag addressing in the PLC and assignment of communication parameters for the logical connection). To implement the process driver connection, you need to have knowledge of the PLC and the communication being used. If you did not configure the PLC yourself, familiarize yourself with the technical documentation on this topic. In addition, the hardware required for communication as well as the drivers needed by the operating system must be completely installed already in the WinCC system. You should also consult the technical documentation to familiarize yourself with these items.
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From WinCC, you can access process tags (external tags) in a PLC. However, before you configure the process driver connection in WinCC, you should use a check list to see if the following requirements have been met:

The PLC must be equipped with a communication interface that WinCC supports by means of a communication driver. This interface in the PLC must be properly configured such that the control program can access the interface by means of the communication calls. The configuration parameters for the communication hardware must be known. The addresses of the tags (depending on the PLC used) that WinCC is supposed to access must be known. The appropriate communication hardware (communication port COM1, ... or module) must be installed in the WinCC system. If a module is installed, the accompanying operating system driver must have been installed. The hardware or software settings for the communication module must be known. Depending on the communication module you use in the WinCC system, you may have to make additional configurations for communication (such as creating a local database for Industrial Ethernet or PROFIBUS). These communication parameters must also be known.
The following requirements must also be fulfilled in the RUNTIME mode to access tags:

The PLC must be connected to the process. The physical connection between the PLC and the WinCC system must be installed and be functional.
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3 Procedure
Process communication between the WinCC system and the PLC is structured as follows:
If you want to connect external tags, you must proceed as follows: 1. Select the communication driver that supports the desired driver connections. Depending on the PLC that is connected, the communication driver contains one or more channel units. 2. Select the desired channel unit . 3. Configure a logical connection for the channel unit. 4. Define the tags or the tag groups with their tags and the system-specific addresses of the tags in each particular PLC. The address configuration for the communication driver used is explained in the section called "Configuring the Communication Driver". 5. Configure the communication-specific properties of the connection. This configuration is described in more detail for each particular channel unit in the section called "Configuring the Communication Driver". 6. Check the status of driver connections in the RUNTIME mode. You install the communication driver, configure a logical connection for a channel unit, and define the tag or tag group with the help of the Control Center. These procedures are described in detail in the Control Center Manual.
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Communication Driver
To access external tags, you have to install the communication driver for the communication with the remote PLC. Depending on the driver, the communication driver contains one or more channel units . By means of the operating system interface and the hardware driver, a channel unit supports the hardware component (communication port or PC module) necessary for communication.
Channel Unit (Driver Connection)
The channel unit is a part of the communication driver. It is necessary for communication with the operating system interface of the communication hardware. The logical connections are operated by means of the channel unit. The logical connections provide access to the tags. Note: It is possible that a communication driver also has system parameters (such as device names or protocol parameters) for a channel unit. These parameters are handled separately for the channel units of the corresponding communication drivers.
Logical Connection
The logical connection handles the communication with the PLC that enables access to the external tags in the process. The name of the connection is unique. For the logical connection, you must define the tags of the remote PLC subsequently. You can configure individual tags as well as groups of tags. The address information necessary for configuration always refers to the PLC that you want to access by means of the logical connection. Finally, you must specify communication parameters for this connection (such as the bus address of the PLC). These parameters depend on the channel unit (driver connections) of the communication driver being used. The channel unit handles access to the communication interface of the operating system. You can call up and change the properties of the connection (configured groups, configured tags, and communication parameters). The Control Center (menu "Options" - "Status of Driver Connections") lets you check the status of driver connections in the RUNTIME mode.
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Group (Tag Group)
A group (tag group) groups tags to make them easier to manage. In this group, you can configure tags that you can then access by means of the logical connection. You can call up and change the properties of the group (configured tags).
Tag, Group Tag
The analysis and control of the process is handled by tags that are stored at a defined address and in a specific length in the PLC. You configure these process values in WinCC as tags or group tags with a name, the data type, and the address in the PLC. For the standard data types, the length is derived implicitly from the type; for string tags, you must specify the length. The assignment to the PLC is made by means of the logical connection. For the logical connection, you specify the parameters that are necessary for the communication in a tab for specific communication. You can call up and change the properties of tags (data type, address, and, where necessary, length).
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4 Configuring the Communication Driver

WinCC provides the following communication drivers for the process driver connection:
SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R for serial communication with SIMATIC S5 by means of the channel unit (driver connection): S5-RK512 (3964R)
SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 for serial communication with SIMATIC S5 by means of the channel unit (driver connection): S5-AS511
SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 for communication with SIMATIC S5 (Industrial Ethernet) by means of the channel unit (driver connections): S5-Transport (CP1413-1) (transport protocol of layer 4) S5-Transport (CP1413-2) (transport protocol of layer 4)
SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF for communication with SIMATIC S5 (Industrial Ethernet) by means of the channel units (driver connections): S5 Application (CP1413-1) (TF protocol of layer 7) S5 Application (CP1413-2) (TF protocol of layer 7)
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite for communication with SIMATIC S7 by means of the channel units (driver connections): S7-MPI PROFIBUS Industrial Ethernet Slot PLC TCP/IP
SIMATIC 505 Serial for serial communication with SIMATIC 505 by means of the channel unit (driver connection): 505 Unit #1
SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 for communication with SIMATIC 505 (Industrial Ethernet) by means of the channel units (driver connections): 505-Ethernet (CP 1413-1) (transport protocol of layer 4) TI-Ethernet (CP 1413-2) (transport protocol of layer 4)
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Windows DDE for communication by means of a Windows DDE interface: DDE
In addition to these communication drivers included with WinCC, the following communication drivers are available as options:
PROFIBUS FMS for communication with PLCs by means of the channel unit (driver connection): PROFIBUS-FMS
Allen Bradley Serial DF1 for communication with Allen Bradley by means of the channel unit (driver connection): AB 1
ModBus Serial for communication by means of the ModBus with the channel units (driver connections): Modbus Unit #1 Modbus Unit #2 Modbus Unit #3 Modbus Unit #4 Modbus Unit #5 Modbus Unit #6 Modbus Unit #7 Modbus Unit #8
Applicom Multi Protocol Interface for external connections (such as Tlmcanique, ModBus, ...) by means of the channel unit (driver connection): Applicom 1
SIPART DR for communication with the controllers DR19, DR20, DR21, DR22 and DR24 by means of the channel unit (driver connection): SIPART
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4.1 SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R Communication Driver

This communication driver is used for the serial connection to a SIMATIC S5 PLC.
Channel Unit
This communication driver has a channel unit that makes it possible to operate a COM port for serial connection. The following application is available: Channel Unit S5-RK512 (3964R) for serial communication by means of the 3964R or 3964 protocol.
4.1.1 Data Type of Tags

You define the tags necessary for a logical connection. WinCC enables you to access the following data types:

Binary tag Unsigned 8-bit value Signed 8-bit value Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value 32-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number Text tag 8-bit character set
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4.1.2 Address of Tags

You enter the tag address according to the address structure of SIMATIC S5.
How to Enter the Tag Address:

1. Select the tag and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. In the "General Information" tab, select the desired data type (for example, signed 8-bit value). 3. Click on the "Select" button. The "Address Properties" dialog window opens. 4. Select the Address tab.
5. In the "Data Area" box, select whether the tag is located in a data block, in an extended data block, in a bit memory (flag) area, or in an input or output area. 6. If the tag is in a data block, the "DB No." box is also displayed. Enter the number of the data block here. 7. The "Addressing" box indicates the type of addressing. Usually you can accept the default. 8. Enter the address in the appropriate box (for example, "DL").
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Note: Do not use any data word addresses that are greater than 255. Because of a system property of the RK 512, only data word addresses from 0 to 255 are permitted. You can configure larger addresses; however, this results in data corruption on all configured tags of this connection. Access to the memory locations of a PLC can often take place only by byte or word. If binary or 8-Bit tags are used, the Address Properties dialog will contain an additional tab, through which individual bits, in the PLCs memory locations, can be changed. For that reason, every write instruction reads the addressed memory location from the PLC and changes the corresponding bits/bytes. Afterwards, the data is written back into the PLC. Note: Changes to the read data, made by the PLC, will be overwritten during the write back. Depending on the tag type, access, to the memory locations of a PLC, is carried out either by bit or by byte
Setting the by Bit Access:

1. Right mouse button click on the desired tag to open its pop-up menu, and select Properties. 2. Open the General Information tab and select the Binary Tag data type. 3. Click on the Select button to open the Address Properties dialog.
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4. Via the checkbox, the By Bit accessing method can be selected. 5. Select the addressing method of the PLC memory locations from the list box. 6. Select the number of the bit to be changed list box. Note: In the S5 PLC, markers, inputs, and outputs can be addressed by byte, and data blocks (DB, DX) can be addressed by word.
Setting the by Byte Access

1. Right mouse button click on the desired tag to open its pop-up menu, and select Properties. 2. Open the General Information tab and selec t the Unsigned 8-Bit Value or Signed 8-Bit Value data type. 3. Click on the Select button to open the Address Properties dialog.
4. Via the checkbox, the By Byte accessing method can be selected. 5. Select the addressing method of the PLC memory locations from the list box. 6. Select the number of the bit to be changed from the list box.
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4.1.3 S5-RK512 (3964R) Channel Unit

The process driver connection by means of serial connection is possible with the SIMATIC S5 PLC. In the PLC, the CP 544 or a second plug-in serial interface is used on the CPU module (card slot SI2). No additional communication module is needed in the WinCC system. Communication takes place by means of one of the standard COM ports in the system.
How to Configure the Communication Parameters:

1. Select the connection and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. Select the "Serial 3964R" tab.
3. In the "Interface" box, select the communication interface (COM1 or COM2) for serial connection. 4. In the "Procedure-Parameters" area, in the "Baud Rate" box, set the data transmission speed to the value used. You set the priority in the event of an initiation conflict (simultaneous send request from WinCC and the PLC) in the "Priority" box. Note: It is mandatory to set the priority to something different than is set for the SIMATIC S5.
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5. In the "Procedure Data" area, select either the "3964" or "3964R" transmission protocol. Default values for the procedure data (such as timeout and character delay time) should only be changed in exceptional cases. If you change them, make sure that they match the parameters in the PLC. 6. Now select the "Options" tab.
7. In the "Options" tab you can turn off the cyclic life-beat monitoring and suppress the automatic connection setup.
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4.2 SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 Communication Driver

This communication driver is used for serial connections to a SIMATIC S5 PLC by means of a TTY interface.
Channel Unit
This communication driver contains a channel unit that makes it possible to operate a COM port for serial connection. The following application is available:
Channel Unit S5-AS511 for serial communication by means of a "Siemens-specific" protocol.


Binary tag Unsigned 8-bit value Signed 8-bit value Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value 32-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number Text tag 8-bit character set


1. Select the tag and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. In the "General Information" tab, select the d esired data type (for example, signed 8-bit value). 3. Click on the "Select" button. The "Address Properties" dialog window opens.
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4. Select the "SYSVAR" tab.
5. Click on an option button to indicate whether the tag should transmit the type of controller ("PLC Type"), the current status ("PLC Status"), or other data ("PLC Data").
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6. If you select "PLC Data," you must also click on the "Address" tab to specify the S5 address of the tag.
7. Select the "Data Area," that is, whether the tag is in a data block, in an extended data block, in a bit memory (flag) area, or in the input or output area. 8. If the tag is in a data block, the "DB No." box is also displayed. Enter the number of the data block here. 9. The "Addressing" box indicates the type of addressing. Usually you can accept the default. 10. Enter the address in the appropriate box (for example, "DW"). Access to the memory locations of a PLC can often take place only by byte or word. If binary or 8-Bit tags are used, the Address Properties dialog will contain an additional tab, through which individual bits, in the PLCs memory locations, can be changed. For that reason, every write instruction reads the addressed memory location from the PLC and changes the corresponding bits/bytes. Afterwards, the data is written back into the PLC. Note: Changes to the read data, made by the PLC, will be overwritten during the write back. Depending on the tag type, access, to the memory locations of a PLC, is carried out either by bit or by byte
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4. Via the checkbox, the By Bit accessing method can be selected. 5. Select the addressing method of the PLC memory locations from the list box. 6. Select the number of the bit to be changed from the list box. Note: In the S5 PLC, markers, inputs, and outputs can be addressed by byte, and data blocks (DB, DX) can be addressed by word.
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1. Right mouse button click on the desired tag to open its pop-up menu, and select Properties. 2. Open the General Information tab and select the Unsigned 8-Bit Value or Signed 8-Bit Value data type. 3. Click on the Select button to open the Address Properties dialog.
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4.2.3 S5-AS511 Channel Unit

The process driver connection by means of serial connection is possible with the SIMATIC S5 PLC. The AS 511 communication processor is used in the PLC. No additional communication module is needed in the WinCC system. Communication takes place either by means of the TTY interface of a PG 760 programming device or by means of one of the standard COM ports in the system. In this case, a V.24/V.28 <---> TTY interface converter is necessary.

1. Select the connection and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. Select the "AS511" tab.
3. In the "Interface" box, select the communication interface (COM1 to COM4 or COMx) for serial connection. Note: Only if you select "COMx" as the interface can you make entries manually in the "I/O Port" and "Interrupt" boxes in the "Resources" area. In all other cases, the software specifies these values.
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4.3 SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 Communication Driver

This communication driver is used for the connection to such PLCs as the SIMATIC S5-115U/H, SIMATIC S5-135U, and SIMATIC S5-155U/H by means of the ISO transport protocol.
Channel Units
This channel DLL has two channel units that make it possible to operate a maximum of two CP 1413s. The functionality of the channel units is identical. They differ only in their logical device names. You can change the logical device name by means of the system parameters of the channel unit. Here you can also set the parameters for the ISO transport protocol. The following applications are available:

Channel Unit S5 Transport (CP 1413-1) for the communication modules for SIMATIC Industrial Ethernet (such as CP 1413). Channel Unit S5 Transport (CP 1413-2) for the communication modules for SIMATIC Industrial Ethernet (such as CP 1413).


Binary tag (read only) Unsigned 8-bit value Signed 8-bit value Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value 32-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number Text tag 8-bit character set Raw data tag
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1. Select the tag and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. In the "General Information" tab, select the desired data type (for example, signed 16-bit value). 3. Click on the "Select" button. The "Address Properties" dialog window opens. 4. Select the Address tab.
5. In the "Data Area" box, select whether the tag is located in a data block, in a bit memory (flag) area, or in an input or output area. 6. If the tag is in a data block, the "DB No." box is also displayed. Enter the number of the data block here. 7. The "Addressing" box indicates the type of addressing. Usually you can accept the default. 8. Enter the address in the appropriate box (for example, "DBW").
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Note: If the tag of a word-oriented data area is to be written, the start address must be in the left byte and the length of the tag must be an even number. Access to the memory locations of a PLC can often take place only by byte or word. If binary or 8-Bit tags are used, the Address Properties dialog will contain an additional tab, through which individual bits, in the PLCs memory locations, can be changed. For that reason, every write instruction reads the addressed memory location from the PLC and changes the corresponding bits/bytes. Afterwards, the data is written back into the PLC. Changes to the read data, made by the PLC, will be overwritten during the write back. Depending on the tag type, access, to the memory locations of a PLC, is carried out either by bit or by byte

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4. Via the checkbox, the By Bit accessing method can be selected. 5. Select the addressing method of the PLC memory locations from the list box. 6. Select the number of the bit to be changed list box. Note: In the S5 PLC, markers, inputs, and outputs can be addressed by byte, and data blocks (DB, DX) can be addressed by word.

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4.3.3 System Parameters for S5 Transport (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit

The process driver connection by means of the Industrial Ethernet is possible with the SIMATIC S5-115U/H, S5-135U, and S5-155U/H PLCs. The communication module CP 1430 TF is used in the PLC. Communication takes place by means of the ISO transport protocol. The communication module CP 1413 is used in the WinCC system. Because communication takes place by means of the ISO transport protocol, it is not necessary to configure the logical connection in the local database.
How to Configure the System Parameters:

1. Select the channel unit and use the pop-up menu to open the "System Parameters" dialog box. 2. Select the "Device Names" tab.
3. Select the device name displayed in bold type and click in the name box to change the device name. Note: The device name is specified when the hardware driver is installed. Only if you assigned a different name then (which, however, is not a good idea) do you have to change the device name here also.
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4. Select the "Transport Parameters" tab.
5. Set the value in the "PDU Size" box to the value that was also configured on the CP 1430 TF. 6. In the "Setup Attempts" box, specify how often an attempt should be made to set up a connection. 7. In the "Duration of Send Repetitions" area, select "Infinite." 8. In the "Acknowledgment Time" box, enter the value 30 so that you are informed after no more than 30 seconds by means of the tag status that the remote PLC did not answer within this time (for example, PLC is in the STOP mode).
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4.3.4 S5 Transport (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit

For a logical connection, WinCC sets up one connection each for reading (READ) and writing (WRITE) in the transport layer. The logical connection is not designated as set up until both of these connections have been established.

1. Select the connection and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. Select the "Connection" tab.
3. In the "Ethernet Address Controller" box, enter the station address of the SIMATIC S5 on the Industrial Ethernet bus. 4. Specify the parameters for the READ function in the WinCC system. They depend on the request used in the SIMATIC S5. WinCC Side FETCH Active (Request "READ Active") FETCH Passive (Request "WRITE Passive") SIMATIC S5 Side READ Passive (Request "READ Passive") WRITE Active (Request "WRITE Active")
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5. In the "Own TSAP-ID" box, enter the value that was configured for the CP 1430 TF as "TSAP" under the heading of "Remote Parameters." 6. In the "External TSAP-ID" box, enter the value that was configured for the CP 1430 TF as "TSAP" under the heading of "Local Parameters." 7. Enter the appropriate parameters for "Own TSAP-ID" and "External TSAP-ID" for the WRITE function. WinCC Side Request "WRITE Active" SIMATIC S5 Side Request "WRITE Passive"
4.4 SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF Communication Driver

This communication driver is used for the connection to the SIMATIC S5-115U/H, SIMATIC S5-135U, and SIMATIC S5-155U/H PLCs by means of the Industrial Ethernet with the TF (Technological Functions) protocol.
Channel Units
This channel DLL has two channel units that make it possible to operate a maximum of two CP 1413s. The functionality of the channel units is identical. They differ only in their logical device names. You can change the logical device name by means of the system parameters of the channel unit. The following applications are available:

Channel unit S5 application (CP 1413-1) for the communication modules for SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet (for example, CP 1413). Channel unit S5 application (CP 1413-2) for the communication modules for SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet (for example, CP 1413).


Binary tag (read only) Unsigned 8-bit value Signed 8-bit value Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value 32-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number Text tag 8-bit character set
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1. Select the tag and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. In the "General Information" tab, select the desired data type (for example, signed 32-bit value). 3. Click on the "Select" button. The "Address Properties" dialog window opens.
4. In the "CPU" box, select the CPU in which the data area for the tag is located. 5. In the "Data Area" box, select whether the tag is located in a data block, in an extended data block, in a bit memory (flag) area, or in an input or output area. 6. If the tag is in a data block, the "DB No." box is also displayed. Enter the number of the data block here. 7. The "Addressing" box indicates the type of addressing. Usually you can accept the default. 8. Enter the address in the appropriate box (for example, "DD").
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Note: If the tag of a word-oriented data area is to be written, the start address must be in the left byte and the length of the tag must be an even number.
4.4.3 System Parameters for S5 Application (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit

The process driver connection by means of Industrial Ethernet is possible with the SIMATIC S5-115U/H, S5-135U, and S5-155U/H PLCs. The communication module CP 1430 TF is used in the PLC. Communication takes place by means of the TF protocol. The communication module CP 1413 is used in the WinCC system. The logical connection must be configured in the local database.

1. Select the channel unit and use the pop-up menu to open the "System Parameters" dialog box. 2. The "System Parameters" dialog box with the "Device Names" tab opens.
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4.4.4 S5 Application (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit

1. Select the connection and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. Select the "TF Connection" tab.
3. In the "Name" box, enter the name of the application relationship. Note: The name of the application relationship must be configured in the WinCC system in the local database. To do this, use the "COML 1413 TF" program from the "TF-NET 1413/Windows 95" or "TF-NET 1413/Windows NT" package. You also specify your own TSAP-IDs and external TSAP-IDs here. For example, for a connection to SIMATIC S5, these IDs must correspond to the "TSAP" values under the headings "Remote Parameters" and "Local Parameters" from the configuration of the CP 1430 in SIMATIC S5. 4. In the "Type Remote" box, select the remote PLC for communication.
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5. In the "Setup Type Layer 7," specify the connection that should be set up in the application layer. Note: This value must be configured similarly in the remote PLC system. The following variants in setup type are permitted: WinCC None Active Passive Remote PLC System None Passive Active
6. Select the check box "Remote is GRACIS" in case the remote PLC system is a GRACIS system and enter the "Node ID" in the appropriate box.
4.5 SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite Communication Driver

The communication driver is used for connecting to the SIMATIC S7 -300 and SIMATIC S7-400 PLCs, and contains five different channel units.
Channel Units
Depending on the installed WinCC communication hardware, the following applications are available:
MPI for connecting via an internal MPI interface (e.g. PG 760/PC RI45) or MPI module, as well as the communication component CP 5511 (PCMCIA card), PROFIBUS for the communication modules of the SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS (e.g. CP 5412/A2), Industrial Ethernet for the communication modules of the SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet (e.g. CP 1413). Slot PLC for the communication to the PLC card, which is a PC card located in your PC. TCP/IP for the communication via networks with a TCP/IP protocol.
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4.5.1 Setting the logical Device Name

Communicating to the S7 takes place via the logical Device Name. This name will be assigned during the installation of the communication card. Depending on the installed communication card, the following pre-defined settings have been established:
MPI-Unit: MPI PROFIBUS Unit: CP_L2_1
Industrial Ethernet Unit: CP_H1_1 Slot-PLC Unit: Slot-PLC

TCP/IP Unit: CP-TCPIP
If a communication card is used, which does not support these name conventions, the preset logical device names can be changed in the System Parameter dialog of the channel unit.
Changing the logical Device Name of a Channel Unit

From the pop-up menu of the channel unit, select the System Parameter entry. The dialogs for setting the system parameters are identical for all channel unit types. The following example explains the System Parameter - S7-MPI dialog.
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Field CP-Type/Bus Profile
Explanation Displays the selected channel unit type. Enter the logical device name either directly or select one from the list box. If this checkbox is selected, starting runtime will initiate a check to see if only one communication card is installed for this communication type. If this is the case, the configured name of the channel unit will be replaced by the existing one.
Logical Device Name
set automatically
If a logical device name is selected, which is not contained in the list box, the system will display the following message:
Click on OK to accept the selected device name. The available device names (that can be selected from the list-box) are determined by the Setting the PG/PC Interface tool, located in the Windows95/NT4.0 Control Panel. If this tool is not installed, only the currently entered device name will be displayed. If you set a different logical device name, the following message will be displayed:
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4.5.2 Data Type of the Tags

Define the necessary tags for a logical connection. The following data types are available in WinCC:

Binary tag Unsigned 8-bit value Signed 8-bit value Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value 32-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number 62-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number Text tag 8-bit character set Text tag 16-bit character set Raw data tag
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Enter the tag address according to the address structure of SIMATIC S7.

1. Right mouse button click on the desired tag to open its pop-up menu, and click on "Properties" to display the Tag Properties dialog window. 2. In the "General Information" tab, select the desired data type (e.g. signed 16-bit value). 3. Click on the "Select" button - the "Address Properties" dialog will open:
4. In the "Data Area" field, select whether the tag is to be located in a data block, a bit memory (flag) area, or an input/output area. 5. If the tag is located in a data block, the "DB No." field will also be displayed - enter the data block number in this field. 6. Select the addressing type in the "Addressing" field. In most cases the default address can be accepted. 7. Enter the word-address in the corresponding field (e.g. "DBW"). 8. If the tag is of the Binary type, enter the bit address in the Bit field.
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How to Enter the Address of a Tag of the Raw Data Type:

1. Right mouse button click on the desired tag to open its pop-up menu, and click on "Properties" to display the Tag Properties dialog window. 2. In the "General Information" tab, select the "Raw Data Type" from the "Data Type" list box. 3. Click on the "Select" button - the "Address Properties" dialog will open:
4. In the "Data Area" field, select whether the tag is to be located in a data block, a bit memory (flag) area, or an input/output area. 5. If the tag is located in a data block, the "DB No." field will also be displayed - enter the data block number in this field. 6. Select the addressing type in the "Addressing" field. In most cases the default address can be accepted. 7. Enter the address in the corresponding field (e.g. "DBB"). 8. If necessary, specify the length of the raw data block in the "Length" field. Note: The length of the raw data is limited to one data block - it must be possible to completely transfer one raw data block with one PDU (Protocol Data Unit).
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The length of the data blocks that can be transmitted by the S7 communication driver is determined by the block length set during connection setup minus the header and additional information. The following PDU lengths are currently used for SIMATIC S7:
PDU length 240 Bytes (S7-300): raw data block maximum 208 Bytes PDU length 480 Bytes (S7-400): raw data block maximum 448 Bytes
If you use a S7-5412 with a SAPI-S7, the raw data block length is limited to a maximum of 224 Bytes. If an invalid block length is entered, a message will be displayed indicating that your read/write request has been rejected.
4.5.4 The Raw Data Tags of the S7 Communication Driver

In addition to the process tags, the data manager also manages raw data tags. The S7 communication driver differentiates between two types of raw data tags.
Raw data tag for a user-defined application (e.g. BSEND/BRCV data blocks) Raw data tag for processing S7 functions (e.g. message processing)
The raw data tags for processing S7 functions contain S7 specific header and are generally used by the WinCC message and the process data recording systems. To use raw data tags for processing S7 functions, a S7-PMC license is required. The raw data tags for user-defined applications are used to transfer user data blocks from and to the automation system. These raw data tags only handle user data.
Raw Data Tags for User-Defined Applications:

The S7 communication driver currently supports two functionalities for raw data tags for user-defined applications:
Raw data tag as Byte-Array Raw data tag for BSEND/BRCV functions
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Raw Data Tag as Byte-Array

A raw data tag as a Byte-Array corresponds to a regular process tag in the eyes of the S7 channel, and is handled like a process tag by the S7 channel. The Byte-Array can be addressed via an ANY pointer (e.g. DB 100, DW 20 Length 40 Byte). The maximum length of the data blocks that can be transferred by the communication driver depends on the sustained block length, minus the header and supplementary information, achieved after the connection has been established. This results in the following maximum lengths for the usual S7 PDU lengths: PDU-Length 240 Bytes (usual for AS300): 208 Bytes PDU-Length 480 Bytes (usual for AS400): 448 Bytes Warning: If the SAPI-S7 is used, the maximum data block is limited to 224 Bytes! If larger data blocks are to be transferred, the user must carry out the blocking of the data himself.
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Configuration of a Raw Data Tag as a Byte-Array

The raw data tags for transferring data blocks are configured as raw data of the type Block send/receive and include an address and length indication. Example of a configuration for a data range 40 Bytes long in data block 100, starting from data word 20:
Reading a Raw Data Tag as a Byte-Array

The process of reading a raw data tag as a Byte-Array is the same as the reading of a regular process tag. The corresponding data block is requested by the PLC and will be transferred to the user, once the data has been received. A transfer is always initiated by WinCC. A sporadic or event-driven data receival initiated by the PLC is not possible via a raw data tag.
Writing to a Raw Data Tag as a Byte-Array

The process of writing a raw data tag as a Byte-Array is the same as the writing of a regular process tag. After sending the data block and the receival of a positive acknowledgment by the PLC, the data block will be transferred to the image of the data manager. Since this is a tag change, all applications, requesting this tag, will be continued with the changed tag. 4-34
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Raw Data Tag for PBK BSEND/BRCV Functions

This type of raw data tag allows you to use the PBK functions BSEND/BRCV. These functions are currently only available for the AS400 (not for the AS300 !!!). The BSEND/BRCV functions allow you to exchange data blocks, with a length of up to 16 Kbytes, with the PLC via S7DOS. The partner sending data always initiates the data transfer, which allows the realization of sporadic or event-driven data block transfers via the BSEND/BRCV functions. The BSEND/BRCV functionality is not supported by the SAPI-S7!
Configuration of a BSEND/BRCV Connection

The BSEND/BRCV functions can only be used via a fixed, configured connection. To configure this connection, a connection resource (Hexa: 10 ... DF) must be indicated. This connection resource will be assigned by STEP7 during the configuration of the connection to the PLC. On the PLC side, the connection must be configured as a passive connection end point. Example of a connection configuration for an H1 connection:
Via a fixed, configured connection, regular read and write requests can also be carried out. If very large data ranges are being transferred, the data blocks will be transferred into multiple PDUs. For performance reasons, it might be practical to create a specific connection for the BSEND/BRCV functions.
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Raw Data Tag for BSEND/BRCV Functions

The raw data tags for transferring BSEND/BRCV data blocks are configured as raw data of the type BSEND/BRCV with a R_ID. The data length results implicitly from the sent/received data amount. Example of a configuration of a BSEND/BRCV raw data tag:
For the BSEND/BRCV functionality, a 32 Bit long R_ID must be indicated as a hexadecimal number. The R_ID serves for the differentiation of multiple data block transfers via one connection. The send and receive calls to the subordinated communication sub-system (S7DOS) are always indicated in reference to the R_ID. A raw data tag, therefore, is always assigned to an unique R_ID. For resource reasons, the number of BSEND/BRCV raw data tags should be kept small.
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Receiving a BSEND/BRCV Raw Data Tag

BSEND/BRCV raw data is sent sporadically to the communication driver, because of the PLC initiative. An explicit reading of S7 raw data tags is therefore not possible. The BSEND/BRCV functionality contains no functions for the synchronization. If, during the start-up phase, no user has logged on to receive the data, the data blocks sent by the PLC will be discarded. The user has to take care of the synchronization himself, e.g. enable the sending direction to the PLC by setting flags in a data word.
Sending a BSEND/BRCV Raw Data Tag

The process of sending a BSEND/BRCV raw data tag is the same as the writing of a regular process tag. After sending the data block and the receival of a positive acknowledgment by the PLC, the data block will be transferred to the image of the data manager.
4.5.5 Data Exchange with S7 Function Blocks

To transfer process data to a WinCC measured value archive via the S7 CPUs integrated function block SFB 37 AR_SEND, the data has to be prepared in a specific WinCC format. Such a data telegram can be divided into two sections:
The header contains information about the cycle, the process values, and possibly a time stamp. The user data area contains the actual process values. The size of the user data area is limited to a maximum of 16000 Bytes.
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Header Type
The header type determines whether the data block header contains a time stamp or not. Header Type = 0: Header contains no time stamp Header Type = : Header contains no time stamp The time stamp contains the date and time in the SIMATIC-S7-BCD format. The weekday entry is not utilized by WinCC. Cycle - in which the process values are read - in time units. 1 2 3 The process values are read in equal time intervals. Each process value contains a time stamp. Each process value contains a time difference in time units.
Time Stamp
Cycle Unit (Type)
Unit (Area)
Displays the size of the time units used for the unit (type) = 3 1 reserved 2 reserved 3 Milliseconds 4 Seconds 5 Minutes 6 Hours 7 Days The process values are directly stored in the S7 format. Unit (Type) = 1 The process values are read in equal time intervals: The maximum size of the user data area is 16000 Bytes. This allows the transfer of 8000 process values of the data type WORD or INT, or the transfer of 4000 process values of the data type DWORD, DINT or REAL. A time stamp entry in the header is required. Process values with time stamps: Each element in the user data area consists of a time stamp (8 Bytes) and a value. This allows the transfer of 1600 process values of the data type WORD or INT, or the transfer of 1333 process values of the data type DWORD, DINT or REAL. A time stamp entered in the header will not be valued. Process values with time difference: Each element of the user data area consists of a time difference (4 Bytes) and a value. This allows the transfer of 2666 process values of the data type WORD or INT, or the transfer of 2000 process values of the data type DWORD, DINT or REAL. A time stamp entry in the header is required.
Process Values Number of the following process values
Unit (Type) = 2
Unit (Type) = 3
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4.5.6 S7 MPI Channel Unit

The S7-300 PLC either uses its internal MPI interface and/or the CP 342-5 module. The S7-400 PLC either uses its internal MPI interface and/or the CP 443-5 module. If WinCC is installed on a PG 760/PC RI45, the internal MPI interface can also be used; otherwise, the MPI module must be installed. Alternatively, the CP 5511 (PCMCIA card) can be used. How to Configure the Communication Parameters: 1. Click on the desired connection and select Properties from the pop-up menu (a right mouse button click opens the pop-up menu). 2. Select the "Connection" tab.
3. In the "Station Address" field, enter the bus station address of the SIMATIC S7. 4. Currently, the "Segment ID" field is not supported - the value must remain at "0". 5. If an external communication processor (e.g. CP 443-5) is used, enter the rack number of the CPU to be addressed in the Rack Number field. For an internal MPI interface of a CPU: Rack Number = 0.
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6. If an external communication processor (e.g. CP 443-5) is used, enter the slot number of the CPU in the "Slot Number" field. For an internal MPI interface of a CPU: Slot Number = 0. 7. If you activated the check-box Send/receive raw data block, a connection resource must be indicated. Note: If an invalid rack or slot number is entered, the communication connection will not be set up.
4.5.7 SINEC PROFIBUS Channel Unit

The S7-300 PLC uses the CP 342-5 module. The S7-400 PLC uses the CP 443-5 module. The WinCC system uses the CP 5412/A2 communication module.

1. Click on the desired connection and select Properties from the pop-up menu (a right mouse button click opens the pop-up menu). 2. Select the "Connection" tab.
3. In the "Station Address" field, enter the bus station address of the SIMATIC S7.
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4. Currently, the "Segment ID" field is not supported - the value must remain at "0". 5. In the "Rack Number" field, enter the rack number of the CPU to be addressed. 6. In the "Slot Number" field, enter the slot number of the CPU. 7. If you activated the check-box Send/receive raw data block, a connection resource must be indicated. Note: If an invalid rack or slot number is entered, the communication connection will not be set up.
4.5.8 SINEC Industrial EthernetChannel Unit

The process driver connection via the Industrial Ethernet is only possible with the S7-400 PLC - this PLC uses the CP 443-1 module. Because communication takes place via the ISO transport protocol, the CP 443-1 SEND/RECEIVE interface is used. The WinCC system uses the CP 1413 communication module. Because communication takes place via the ISO transport protocol, it is not necessary to configure the logical connection in the local database.
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3. In the "Ethernet Address" field, enter the Industrial Ethernet bus station address of the SIMATIC S7. 4. In the "Rack Number" field, enter the rack number of the CPU to be addressed. 5. In the "Slot Number" field, enter the slot number of the CPU. 6. If you activated the check-box Send/receive raw data block, a connection resource must be indicated. Note: If an invalid rack or slot number is entered, the communication connection will not be set up. During the configuration of the CP 443-1, do not specify any connection requests to the WinCC system.
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4.5.9 SINEC-Slot PLC Channel Unit

The process connection SINEC- Slot-PLC Channel Unit serves for the communication to the built-in PLC card.

1. Click on the desired connection and select Properties from the pop-up menu (a right mouse button click opens the pop-up menu). 2. Select the "Connection" tab. 3. If you activated the check-box Send/receive raw data block, a connection resource must be indicated.
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4.5.10 SINEC-TCP/IP Channel Unit

The process connection SINEC-TCP/IP Channel Unit serves for the communication via networks using a TCP/IP protocol.

3. Enter the Internet protoco l address of the SIMATIC S7 at the TCP/IP bus in the IP Address field. 4. In the "Rack Number" field, enter the rack number of the CPU to be addressed. 5. In the "Slot Number" field, enter the slot number of the CPU. 6. If you activated the check-box Send/receive raw data block, a connection resource must be indicated. Note: If an invalid rack or slot number is entered, the communication connection will not be set up.
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4.6 SIMATIC TI505 Serial Communication Driver

This communication driver is used for the serial connection to the SIMATIC TI505 PLC.
This communication driver has a channel unit that makes it possible to operate a COM port for serial connection. The following application is available:
Channel Unit SIMATIC TI505 Unit #1 for serial communication by means of either the TBP protocol or the NITP protocol.
Note: It is possible to use one channel unit to operate more than one logical connection (by means of different COM ports).


Binary tag Unsigned 8-bit value (supported only by VMS addressing) Signed 8-bit value (supported only by VMS addressing) Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value 32-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number
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You enter the tag address according to the address structure of SIMATIC TI505.

4. In the "Address Type" box, select the location of the tag in the PLC. Depending on the address type that you select, you must supply additional information (for example, in the "Data Element" box for the "V - Variable Memory" address type). 5. If you select the "Read-Only Tag" check box, you can specify that the WinCC system cannot write to the tag. Note: For a description of the address types, consult the technical documentation for SIMATIC TI505.
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4.6.3 SIMATIC TI505 Unit #1 Channel Unit

The process driver connection by means of serial connection is possible with the SIMATIC TI505 PLC. In this PLC, the serial interface on the CPU module is used. No additional communication module is needed in the WinCC system. Communication can take place by means of one of the standard COM ports available in the system.

1. Select the connection and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. Select the "Communication" tab.
3. In the "Serial Port Name" box, select the communication interface (for example, COM1, COM2, or a configured port) for the serial connection.
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4. Select the "Detect Automatically" box if the channel unit should detect automatically the data transmission speed and the protocol used by the controller. or In the boxes "Baud Rate" and "Protocol," set the data transmission speed and protocol used. 5. By selecting the "Optimized Requests" check box, you can optimize the data transmission to be able to transmit several tags with one request. 6. If you select the "Deactivate Connection" box, the logical connection is deactivated. For example, this is a good idea during system startup if you want to interrupt a connection temporarily.
4.7 SIMATIC TI505 Ethernet Layer 4 Communication Driver

This communication driver is used for the connection to such PLCs as the SIMATIC TI505 by means of the ISO transport protocol.
Channel Units
This channel DLL has two channel units that make it possible to operate a maximum of two CP 1413s. The functionality of the channel units is identical. They differ only in their logical device names. You can change the logical device name by means of the system parameters of the channel unit. You can also set the parameters for the ISO transport protocol here. The following applications are possible:

Channel Unit TI505 Ethernet (CP 1413-1) for the communication modules for SIMATIC Industrial Ethernet (for example, CP 1413). Channel Unit TI505 Ethernet (CP 1413-2) for the communication modules for SIMATIC Industrial Ethernet (for example, CP 1413).


Binary tag Unsigned 8-bit value (supported only by VMS addressing) Signed 8-bit value (supported only by VMS addressing) Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value 32-bit IEEE 754 floating-point number
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You enter the tag address according to the address structure of SIMATIC TI505.

1. Select the tag and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. In the "General Information" tab, select the desired data type (for example, signed 16-bit value). 3. Click on the "Select" button. The "Address Properties" dialog window opens. 4. Select the TI505 tab.
5. In the "Address Type" box, select the location of the tag in the PLC. Depending on the address type that you select, you must supply additional information (for example, in the "Data Element" box for the "V - Variable Memory" address type). 6. If you select the "Read-Only Tag" check box, you can specify that the WinCC system cannot write to the tag.
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Note: For a description of the address types, consult the technical documentation for SIMATIC TI505. Access to the memory locations of a PLC can often take place only by byte or word. If binary or 8-Bit tags are used, the Address Properties dialog will contain an additional tab, through which individual bits, in the PLCs memory locations, can be changed. For that reason, every write instruction reads the addressed memory location from the PLC and changes the corresponding bits/bytes. Afterwards, the data is written back into the PLC. Note: Changes to the read data, made by the PLC, will be overwritten during the write back. Depending on the tag type, access, to the memory locations of a PLC, is carried out either by bit or by byte

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4. Via the checkbox, the By Bit accessing method can be selected. 5. Select the addressing method of the PLC memory locations from the list box. 6. Select the number of the bit to be changed from the list box. Note: In the S5 PLC, markers, inputs, and outputs can be addressed by byte, and data blocks (DB, DX) can be addressed by word.

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4.7.3 System Parameters for the TI505 Ethernet (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit
The process driver connection by means of Industrial Ethernet is possible with the SIMATIC TI505 PLCs. These PLCs use the CP 1434 TF communication module. Communication takes place by means of the ISO transport protocol. The WinCC system uses the CP 1413 communication module. Because communication takes place by means of the ISO transport protocol, it is not necessary to configure the logical connection in the local database.

1. Select the channel unit and use the pop-up menu to open the "System Parameters" dialog box. 2. Select the "Device Names" tab.
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4. Select the "Transport Parameters" tab.
5. Set the value in the "PDU Size" box to the value that was also configured on the CP 1434 TF. 6. In the "Setup Attempts" box, specify how often an attempt should be made to set up a connection. 7. In the "Duration of Send Repetitions" area, select "Infinite." 8. In the "Acknowledgment Time" box, enter the value 30 so that you are informed after no more than 30 seconds by means of the tag status that the remote PLC did not answer within this time (for example, PLC is in the STOP mode).
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4.7.4 TI505 Ethernet (CP 1413-x) Channel Unit

For a logical connection, WinCC sets up one connection each for reading (READ) and writing (WRITE) in the transport layer. The logical connection is not designated as set up until both of these connections have been established.

1. Select the connection and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. Select the "Connection" tab.
3. In the "Ethernet Address Controller" box, enter the station address of the SIMATIC TI505 on the Industrial Ethernet bus. 4. Specify the parameters for the READ function in the WinCC system. They depend on the request used in the SIMATIC TI505. WinCC Side FETCH Active (Request "READ Active") FETCH Passive (Request "WRITE Passive") SIMATIC TI505 Side READ Passive (Request "READ Passive") WRITE Active (Request "WRITE Active")
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5. In the "Own TSAP-ID" box, enter the value that was configured for the CP 1434 TF as "TSAP" under the heading of "Remote Parameters." 6. In the "External TSAP-ID" box, enter the value that was configured for the CP 1434 TF as "TSAP" under the heading of "Local Parameters." 7. Enter the appropriate parameters for "Own TSAP-ID" and "External TSAP-ID" for the WRITE function. WinCC Side Request "WRITE Active" SIMATIC TI505 Side Request "WRITE Passive"
4.8 Windows DDE Communication Driver

This communication driver is used for connecting to applications by means of the DDE interface (Dynamic Data Exchange).
Channel Unit
This communication channel has a channel unit that makes it possible to operate the interface. The following application is available:
Channel unit DDE for communication by means of the DDE interface of Windows.


Binary tag Unsigned 8-bit value Signed 8-bit value Unsigned 16-bit value Signed 16-bit value Unsigned 32-bit value Signed 32-bit value Text tag 8-bit character set
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You enter the tag address according to the address structure of the DDE server application.

4. In the "Tag Name" box, enter the name of the tag in the DDE server (for example, with Excel for the cell in the third line and the second column "l3c2"). Letters of the alphabet must always be written in lower case. 5. In the "Data Type" box, also specify the data type in the DDE server (for example, "WORD" for an unsigned 16-bit value). Note: Although the data are generally transmitted in text format ("CF_TEXT") over the DDE channel, it is absolutely necessary to specify matching data types for the DDE client and the DDE server.
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4.8.3 DDE Channel Unit

Data access by means of a DDE channel is possible both locally and remotely. The DDE client sets up a DDE connection to the DDE server and then transmits in Windows standardized DDE commands to access the tags. No additional communication module is needed in the WinCC system. Communication takes place locally by means of a DDE channel in the operating system. If the DDE server is remote, the network function of Windows is employed. In this case, the program "Netdde.exe" and the network adapter of Windows are used.

1. Select the connection and use the pop-up menu to open the "Properties" dialog box. 2. Select the "DDE Connection" tab.
3. If the DDE server is not located on your computer, use the "Computer Name" box to enter the name of the computer from which the data are to be requested by means of the DDE connection. 4. In the "Application" box, enter the name of the server application (in our example, "excel" for the table calculation program Excel).
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5. In the "Topic" box, specify the file being processed by the application (for example, "product.xls table"). 6. In the "Procedure for Reading Tags" area, specify the criteria for reading the tags. The following assignment applies: WinCC Side Always fetch Fetch only after change Fetch automatically upon change DDE Function REQUEST/POKE COLD ADVISE/POKE HOT ADVISE/POKE WARM
7. In the "Response Time" box, you should enter a value greater than 0. 8. In the "Connection Setup Attempts" area, you should select the "Infinite" box. In this case, an attempt will be made to set up the connection until the connection setup is successful. Notes: The DDE server application and the file specified in the "Topic" box must be started in the ONLINE mode during setup of the DDE connection. If you have questions concerning the function of the Windows DDE interface and assigning parameters to the DDE interface for external applications, consult the appropriate documentation from Microsoft and from the manufacturer of the external application.
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Channel DLL 3-2 Channel unit 3-2 Channel unit 505 Ethernet (CP 1413-x) 4-54 Channel unit S5 Application (CP1413-x) 4-25 Channel unit S5-Transport (CP1413-x) 4-21 Communication parameters for SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 4-54 Communication parameters for SIMATIC 505 Serial 4-47 Communication parameters for SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 4-21 Communication parameters for SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF 4-25 Communication parameters for SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite 4-39; 4-40; 4-41 Connection 3-2
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S5-AS511 channel unit 4-14 S5-RK512 (3964R) 4-7 S7 Funktionsbaustein 4-37 S7 MPI channel unit 4-39 SFB 37 AR_SEND 4-37 SIMATIC 505 Unit #1 4-47 SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 channel DLL 4-8 SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 communication parameters 4-14 SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R communication parameters 4-7 SINEC H1 channel unit 4-41 SINEC L2 channel unit 4-40 Status of driver connections 3-2 System parameters for SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 4-52 System parameters for SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 4-19 System parameters for SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF 4-24
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Data types SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 4-48 Data types SIMATIC 505 Serial 4-45 Data types SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 4-15 Data types SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF 4-22 Data types SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 4-9 Data types SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R 4-3 Data types SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite 4-29 Data types Windows DDE 4-55 DDE channel unit 4-57
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Tag 3-3 Tag address SIMATIC 505 Ethernet Layer 4 4-49 Tag address SIMATIC 505 Serial 4-46 Tag address SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 4-16 Tag address SIMATIC S5 Ethernet TF 4-23 Tag address SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 4-9 Tag address SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R 4-3 Tag address SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite 4-30 Tag address Windows DDE 4-56 Tag group 3-3
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Group tag 3-3
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WinCC User Administrator

Manual
C79000-G8276-C106-01
Edition August 1997
Table of Contents
1 2 General Information .................................................................. Functional Principle of the User Administrator ......................
2.1 2.2 2.3 User Administrator Configuration System ....................................... User Administrator Run-Time System............................................. Tasks of the User Administrator .....................................................
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Structure of the User Administrator Configuration System ..

3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.2.1 3.2.2.2 3.2.2.3 3.2.2.4 3.2.2.5 3.2.2.6 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 The Project Window ....................................................................... Navigation Window......................................................................... Table Window ................................................................................ The Menu Bar ................................................................................ "File" Menu..................................................................................... User Menu ..................................................................................... Adding a Group.............................................................................. Adding a User ................................................................................ Copying a User .............................................................................. Deleting a User/Group.................................................................... Changing the Password ................................................................. Changing the Name ....................................................................... Table Menu.................................................................................... Adding a New Authorization Level.................................................. Deleting an Authorization Level ...................................................... "Chip Card" Menu........................................................................... "View" Menu................................................................................... Turning the Toolbar On and Off...................................................... Turning the Status Bar On and Off ................................................. Help Menu...................................................................................... Index.............................................................................................. Using Help ..................................................................................... About WinCC User Administrator ................................................... The Toolbar.................................................................................... The Status Bar ............................................................................... Procedures..................................................................................... Structure of a Password Manager .................................................. Selecting an Authorization Level..................................................... Operating in the Run-Time System.................................................
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4.1 4.1.1 4.2 Menu Addition ................................................................................ Chip Card....................................................................................... Chip Card Reader in Run Time.......................................................
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Preface
Purpose of the Manual This manual is a reference which introduces you to the functions and operation of each software component. You can find the information you need by means of the table of contents or the index. Of course, this information is also available in the on-line help as context-sensitive Help or by means of the Help contents.
General Overview and Configuration Example
In the Getting Started Manual, you can find a general overview of WinCC and a configuration example. The example enables you to carry out the essential functions of the individual components in a practical application.
Additional Assistance
If you have technical questions, please contact the Siemens representative in your area. You can find the addresses in such sources as the Siemens Worldwide appendix of the S7-300 Programmable Controller System, Hardware and Installation Manual; catalogs; and in CompuServe (go autforum).... In addition, our hotline is available at the following telephone number: +49 (911) 895-7000 (Fax 7001). You can find more information in the Internet under the following address: www.aut.siemens.de/coros/html_00/coros.htm.
Information about SIMATIC products
Up to date information about SIMATIC products can be obtained: * from the Internet under http://www.aut.siemens.de/ * via fax# 08765-93 02 77 95 00 In addition, the SIMATIC Customer Support provides current information and downloads that can be beneficial for the utilization of SIMATIC products: * from the Internet under http://www.aut.siemens.de/support/html_00/index.shtml * via the SIMATIC Customer Support Mailbox under phone# +49 (911) 895-7100 * To address the mailbox, use a modem with up to V.34 (28.8 kBaud), which parameters must be set as follows: 8, N, 1, ANSI, or dial up through ISDN (x.75, 64 kBit). The SIMATIC Customer Support can be reached by phone under the number +49 (911) 895-7000 and by fax under the number +49 (911) 895-7002. Inquiries can also be made via Internet mail or mail addressed to the above mailbox.
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1 General Information
The "User Administrator" editor is a module that assigns user authorization for the run-time modules of the individual editors. Access authorizations are assigned to a user by means of a list and then loaded in the data base. The corresponding access authorizations are enabled in the individual editors. If a colleague logs on to the run-time module, his assigned access authorization is checked and the project areas with the corresponding access levels are enabled.
In the "User Administrator" chapter, you learn about the following:
Functionality
Structure Available authorization levels How to work with the "User Administrator."
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2 Functional Principle of the User Administrator

The "User Administrator" module assigns and controls user access authorizations. When you are assigned the appropriate authorizations , you receive access to WinCC. Authorizations are assigned to each individual user . Up to 999 different access levels can be assigned. User authorizations can be assigned during run time. When a user logs on to the system, the User Administrator checks to see if the user is registered. This can apply to the configuration system as well as the run-time system of all editors. If you are not registered, you have no rights in the system. In extreme cases, this means that you cannot call up or view any data. If a registered user calls up a function, the User Administrator checks if there is an authorization for this access. If you do not have the access authorization, the User Administrator refuses you access to the selected function. The User Administrator is divided into two components for assigning user authorizations.
2.1 User Administrator Configuration System

The User Administrator configuration system (User Administrator CS) manages the users. When new users are entered, the system assigns passwords and records the user authorizations in a table.
2.2 User Administrator Run-Time System

The main task of the User Administrator run -time system (User Administrator RT) is to monitor the system logons and access authorizations. This applies on the configuration level as well as the run -time level.
2.3 Tasks of the User Administrator

The User Administrator carries out the following tasks:
Loading and changing users and groups Assigning and managing access authorizations Structure of an access protection Selective protection from unauthorized access to individual system functions Logging off a user after an operating break (you can set the length of the break)
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3 Structure of the User Administrator Configuration System
The "User Administrator" is similar in structure to the other editors in WinCC. The interface contains the following features:
Menu Bar Toolbar A project window divided into two sections (three sections in the last release) Status Bar
3.1 The Project Window

The project window consists of the following two windows:
Navigation window on the left Table window on the right
3.1.1 Navigation Window

The navigation window contains a tree structure view of the groups that are set up and the corresponding registered users . Your user name is entered in the box with the gray background at the top of the navigation window. Click the right mouse button on the selected user or selected user group to open the pop-up menu for the user.
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3.1.2 Table Window

The top of the table window contains the login name or the user identifier . The settings displayed in the table window all relate to this particular user. Directly beneath the name, there is a box for setting an automatic logout . This way, you can block unlimited access to the system by external users after you have made a change. If you enter "0," the access is not closed until after the system is turned off. The bottom area of the table window displays a list of the authorizations that are set up. The numbers are identified as authorization levels. In the "Enable" column, use the left mouse button to assign authorization levels to the selected user. In the presetting, the "User Administration" item is always selected for the administrator group. You cannot delete the authorization level "1." This level of authorization is preset for the users in the "Administrator" group. You must assign authorization levels individually. Multiple authorizations can only be transferred optionally according to the group assignment when you create a new user in a group. There can be 999 levels in the table.
3.2 The Menu Bar

All of the commands available in the User Administrator configuration system are divided logically into groups and assigned to different menus in the Menu Bar. To execute a command, open the appropriate menu, click on the command and, if necessary, set the required parameters.
3.2.1 "File" Menu Exit

Use this menu item to finish your entry in the editor and exit it. The changes are transferred directly when the editor is used.
3.2.2 User Menu

The "User" menu contains all of the menu items needed to set up new users. You can group users that have or will receive the same authorizations. Those users will then receive the same authorizations as the group. This way, you can avoid having to assign the same authorizations within a group manually.
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3.2.2.1 Adding a Group

Use the "Add Group" item in the "User" menu to add a new group. There are no subgroups.
How to Add a New Group:

1. In the "User" menu or the corresponding pop -up menu, select the "Add Group" menu item. A new group is set up in the project navigation window. A text window with a cursor appears next to the group icon.
2. Enter the name of the new group. 3. Assign the desired authorization levels. Note: A group name can only be assigned once.
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3.2.2.2 Adding a User

Use the "Add User" menu item in the "User" menu to add a new user to the selected group. Enter the required parameters in the "Establish New User" dialog window.
Area Login
Description Identification of the user with a length of 4 to 24 characters. It appears as a user name in the tree in the navigation window. User password. It must be between 6 and 24 characters long. Additional entry of the password to check it. Reenter your password. If this check box is selected, all of the group settings are copied.
Password
Retype Password
Copy group settings also
Note:
A user name can only be assigned once.
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3.2.2.3 Copying a User

Use the "Copy User" menu item in the "User" menu to copy the selected user with all of its settings. Enter the required parameters in the "Copy User " dialog box.
Area Login
Description Identification of the user with a length of 4 to 24 characters. It appears as a user name in the tree in the navigation window. User password. It must be between 6 and 24 characters long. Additional entry of the password to check it. Reenter your password.
Password
Retype Password
Note:
A login user name can only be assigned once. It appears in the tree view in the project navigation window.
3.2.2.4 Deleting a User/Group

The selected object is removed.
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3.2.2.5 Changing the Password

Use the "Change Password" menu item in the "User" menu to assign a new password to the selected user. Enter the required parameters in the "Copy User " dialog box.
Area Login
Description Identification of the user with a length of 4 to 24 characters. It appears as a user name in the tree in the navigation window. Old user password. It must be between 6 and 24 characters long. New user password. It must be between 6 and 24 characters long. Additional entry of the password to check it. Reenter your password.
Password
New Password
Retype Password
3.2.2.6 Changing the Name

You can change the name of a user or a group. Changing a name does not affect the password of this user.
3.2.3 Table Menu

Use the "Table" menu to change or expand the user rights in the table window. Only the user administration function cannot be deleted. It is permanently set for members of the "Administrator" group.
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3.2.4 Adding a New Authorization Level

Use the "Insert New Authorization Level" command to add a new line to the table in the table window.
3.2.5 Deleting an Authorization Level

Use the "Delete Authorization Level" command to delete a line from the table in the table window.
The selected line is deleted. Note: If you delete an authorization level, it is deleted for all of the entered users.
3.2.6 "Chip Card" Menu

You can activate this menu only when the "Chip Card" option is installed. You can get additional information from the manual for this option package.
3.3 "View" Menu

Use the "View" menu to change the display of the bars.
3.3.1 Turning the Toolbar On and Off

Use the "Toolbar" command to turn the Toolbar on or off depending on your need.
3.3.2 Turning the Status Bar On and Off

Use the "Status Bar" command to turn the Status Bar on or off depending on your need. The Status Bar is displayed in the main window of the User Administration configuration system on the bottom edge of the window.
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3.4 Help Menu

The "Help" menu contains functions that provide you direct access to on-line help. In the User Administrator configuration system, you can access on-line help with the "F1" function key. Help text for the selected object appears.
3.4.1 Index
Use the "Index" command to call up the User Administrator on -line help index. You can learn more about this procedure from the Windows 95 description.
3.4.2 Using Help

Use the "Using Help" command to get information about how to manage on-line help.
3.4.3 About WinCC User Administrator

Use the "About WinCC User Administrator" command to receive more information about the selected editor and its platform. The current version number and the copyright information is displayed in the information window. You can also see a reference to the operating system platform for which this program was developed.
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3.5 The Toolbar

The Toolbar looks like the following:
These icons allow you to execute actions more rapidly. You do not have to make several selections through the menus until you reach the required function. "User" "Add User" "Group" "Add Group" "User" "Copy User" "User" "Delete" "User" "Change Password" "Context-Sensitive Help"
3.6 The Status Bar

The left side of the Status Bar contains general program information. You can find out about the meaning of the boxes on the right side of the bar from the "Control Center" section of the user manual.
3.7 Procedures
The User Administrator allocates rights to the users in two steps. You can assign each of your colleagues with a password to exactly one group. It is logical to assign users to a group based on the authorizations that the users receive.
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3.7.1 Structure of a Password Manager

How to Construct Your Password Manager:
1. Create the necessary groups. 2. Select the appropriate authorization level for each group. 3. Create the users. Assign the appropriate login names and passwords. Copy the group properties. 4. Select the specific rights for each user. Also, select the time frame in which the system is unprotected following the most recent input. The data are applied without storing them.
3.7.2 Selecting an Authorization Level

If you are working in another editor and call up the User Administrator to assign authorization levels, the following dialog box appears:
It contains the authorization levels in the authorization numbering sequence. If you select an authorization level here, only users that have the appropriate authorization level can access this dialog from the run -time module. 1. Use the "Authorization Level" button to open the dialog box. 2. Select the desired authorization level. 3. Exit the dialog box.
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3.7.3 Operating in the Run-Time System

Start the run -time system. Use the key combination set in the Control Center to open the password dialog box. Enter your login name and your password. The system check the rights assigned to you with the authorization levels in the editors and the attached components. It allows you access if you have the matching authorization. You can find out how to set key combinations in the "Hotkeys Tab" area of the Control Center manual.
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4 WinCC Options for the User Administrator

If WinCC is installed with the "Chip Cards" option, the functionality of the User Administrator is expanded. The "Chip Card Reader" option adds a "Chip Card" item with appropriate functions to the Menu Bar.
4.1 Menu Addition

4.1.1 Chip Card
The User Administrator provides functions to control a chip card reader/writer. You can write and check chip cards in the configuration system. Note: You can only activate this menu if WinCC was installed with the "Chip Card" option.
Writing To a Chip Card
When you write to a chip card, all of the data on the card are deleted. The user (login name) and the password are stored on the chip card.
Note:
You can only activate this menu if WinCC was installed with the "Chip Card" option.
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Checking a Chip Card To check whether the data was entered correctly, you can read from the chip card. The login identification for the card user is entered after "Name:" and the text "Card is valid" also appears. If there is an error when reading the chip card, it is noted in this dialog. No user name is provided. Note: You can only activate this menu if WinCC was installed with the "Chip Card" option.
4.2 Chip Card Reader in Run Time

If you log on to Graphics Designer run time, insert your chip card in the reader and the necessary data are read. When the card is inserted, you cannot log on to the system manually. You remain logged on the system until you remove your card from the reader. The time switch does not log you out when you are working with a chip card. Note: To drive a chip card reader, WinCC must be installed with the "Chip Card" option.
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5 Appendix User Administrator

Standard User Authorizations
When you enter the "User Administrator" editor, the table window is preset with the authorization levels normally used. You can delete or change any of the levels except for user administration. The names of the authorization levels show the area of influence for the corresponding authorization level but do not show how you use them. A member of the "Administrator Group" always receives access to User Administration. The authorization levels are assigned in the configuration system but affect the run-time system exclusively. They can prevent a user who is logged on to the run-time system from having access to all of the system sections. WinCC suggests the following presettings: User Administration If this item is active, you can call up the User Administrator and make changes. If this item is active, you can enter values manually. If this item is active, you can use the Graphics Designer. If this item is active, you can connect configured pictures with the run -time module. If this item is active, you can display configured windows in WinCC. If this item is active, you can create copies of the screen. If this item is active, you can acknowledge messages. If this item is active, you can lock messages. If this item is active, you can enable messages.
Enter Values Configure Picture Select Picture
Select Window Hard Copy Acknowledge Messages Lock Messages Enable Messages
Configure Messages If this item is active, you can configure messages. Start Archive Stop Archive Edit Archive Value Configure Archive Configure Action Project Manager If this item is active, you can configure the start of an archiving process. If this item is active, you can configure the end of an archiving process. If this item is active, you can change values of archive tags. If this item is active, you can configure the Tag Logging editor. If this item is active, you can configure the Global Scripts editor. If this item is active, you can configure the Control Center.
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Index
A
Access authorization 2-1 Access authorizations 1-1 Authorization 2-1 Automatic logout 3-2
U
User 2-1; 3-9 Access level 1-1 Authorization 1-1 Change name 3-6 Groups 3-3 Identifier 3-2 Management 2-1 Name 3-4 User authorization 2-1 Authorization level 3-2; 3-10
C
Chip card 4-1 Test 4-2 Write 4-1
G
Group 3-9 Create 3-10 Groups 3-1 Group settings 3-4
L
Login 3-4; 3-5; 3-6 Login in run-time 3-11 Logout 3-2
M
Management 2-1
P
Password 3-4; 3-5 change 3-6 New 3-6 Set 3-6
S
System logons 2-1
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Project Description ...................................................................

Project Window in the Control Center .....................................

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1 The Control Center of the WinCC System

Positioning the Control Center within the WinCC System:

The manual also provides a summary of its most important topics.

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1.1 Entries in the Start Menu of the Operating System

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1.2 System Properties

Task of the Data Manager:

Tasks of the Control Center:

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Components of the Control Center

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1.5 Client-Server Functionality

WinCC can be implemented as a multi -user system (client-server structure).

General Description of a WinCC Client-Server Installation:

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1.7 Menus of the Control Center

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1.9 Pop-Up Menus

1.10 Feedback Documentation

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...Print the Feedback Documentation for the Control Center:

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icon in the Toolbar

3. You can also open an existing project. Opening an existing project

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