SIMATIC WinCC Unified is scalable from single-user systems to complex, distributed applications. Thanks to a standardized software platform and the use of modern web technologies, WinCC Unified already meets the requirements of a visualization system of the future.
Functionalities with TIA Portal
WinCC Unified Collaboration
Use WinCC Unified Collaboration to increase flexibility for the system architecture of your automation solution. This integrated mechanism makes it extremely easy to exchange data with other devices that are also based on WinCC Unified.
WinCC Unified View of Things
WinCC Unified View of Things facilitates the implementation of a lean web visualization on the SIMATIC S7-1500. It also offers a convenient drag and drop editor for configuring the operating screens. View of Things is based on WinCC Unified technology – once created, operating screens can also be used for visualization on panel and PC.
Advanced Remote Operation for Unified Comfort Panels
Remote access independent of the operation on-site. The HTML5 web client for the Unified Comfort Panels enables flexible remote access to the visualization, regardless of on-site operation on the device itself.
Key features of the WinCC Unified System that allow for standardization
Structure of Distributed Collaboration
With collaboration, screens and alarm from other panel- or PC-based WinCC Unified station in the TIA Portal are linked directly to their own visualization. Seamless integration and uniform usability, e.g. in line visualization.
Zero Installation Client
The user interface is consistently based on the HTML, SVG, and JavaScript technologies. An up-to-date web browser is all that is needed to access the visualization – no need to install separate apps or plug-ins.
Comprehensive set of controls
The user interface has been completely revamped to provide a consistent usability across all platforms, controls with significantly more functionality, and integrated operator control concepts
Comprehensive scripting
The JavaScript scripting language gives WinCC Unified one integrated scripting engine for all platforms. All functions of the language for data handling, object creating, and the use of classes as well as inheritance are available for scripting in WinCC Unified.
One file for variety of possibilities
With SVG graphics, you get optimal image quality regardless of the screen resolution you choose. WinCC Unified supports not only static but also dynamic SVG graphics that can easily be animated and dynamized depending on process values from the system.
Automate the Engineering
To reduce costs in engineering, you can have the visualization generated automatically on the basis of the PLC program using the TIA Portal option “SiVArc”. For maximum flexibility in automating engineering, TIA Portal Openness provides you with an API for the TIA Portal.
Open for extensions
Fully integrate web-based tools, controls, or application in the visualization of WinCC Unified. One user interface for the operator – no more switching between different tools.
Easily connect to IT-systems
To exchange data from the automation with the IT environment, WinCC Unified provides, though its “Open Pipe” interface and easy means for exchanging available data.
