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Table of contents

1 Welcome.................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Welcome ........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Classification ..................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Requirements for this Getting Started ...........................................................................................7
2 Creating a multi-user system ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 What is a multi-user system?.........................................................................................................9
2.2 Creating the plant configuration ...................................................................................................11
2.3 Setting up communication............................................................................................................17
2.4 Configuring the HMI user interface on the WinCC server ...........................................................23
3 Setting up time synchronization ............................................................................................................... 27
3.1 What is time synchronization? .....................................................................................................27
3.2 Setting up time synchronization ...................................................................................................29
4 Accessing process data via the Internet/Intranet ..................................................................................... 33
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................33
4.2 Setting up Web access on the WinCC server..............................................................................35
4.3 Configuring users for Web access ...............................................................................................38
4.4 Compiling and loading the project on the server .........................................................................42
4.5 Operating the plant via the Internet/Intranet ................................................................................45
4.5.1 Setting up the Web Navigator client ............................................................................................45
4.5.2 Monitoring the plant via the Internet ............................................................................................47
4.6 Displaying process values in the WebCenter ..............................................................................50
4.6.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................50
4.6.2 Setting up the DataMonitor client.................................................................................................52
4.6.3 Setting up the WebCenter............................................................................................................54
4.6.4 Creating the WebPart ..................................................................................................................57
5 Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 61

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1.1 Welcome
Welcome to the "Getting Started Runtime Professional, Advanced Configuration Options".
You will learn how to set up a distributed client/server plant (multi-user system) including
time synchronization. You will then learn how you can use options to access your plant via
the Internet/Intranet, operate the plant and evaluate data.

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These options include:

● Operating the plant using WinCC WebNavigator
● Evaluating process values and alarms using WinCC DataMonitor
The chapter "Accessing process data via the Internet/Intranet" provides a summary of these
options.

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1.2 Classification

1.2 Classification
This Getting Started is intended for advanced users proficient in WinCC V11/V12 and in the
configuration of operator control and monitoring solutions. General concepts of HMI
configuration are not covered in this Getting Started.

Position in the information landscape

This Getting Started introduces you to additional configuration options, in particular with
respect to distributed plants and operator control/monitoring by means of Web browser.
Basic information with regard to the configuration of the controller and integration of control
and visualization, for example, is provided in other Getting Started documents.
● "Getting Started WinCC Runtime Professional V12" shows you the structure of a
complete executable project.
You can use this project as the basis if you wish to reproduce the steps shown in this
Getting Started yourself.
Link to download (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/72927729)
If you are also interested in PLC programming and/or diagnostics along with the "Operator
control and monitoring" topic, you can use the following Getting Started documents to
familiarize yourself with the color mixing plant from the control viewpoint:
● Getting Started STEP 7 Professional / WinCC Advanced V11 for sample project Filling
Station
Link to download (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/54430386)
● Getting Started SIMATIC S7-1500 and TIA Portal V12
Link to homepage (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/71704272)

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1.3 Requirements for this Getting Started

HMI devices and controllers used

You need the following components to reproduce the example:

Component Type Object name Computer name IP address Function

Configuration PC - - 192.168.2.10 Configuring and accessing the
PC WinCC server via the
Office PC Internet/Intranet
IPC627 C PN/I Box PC Server SERVER 192.168.1.1 Provides the runtime data and
E 192.168.2.1 communicates with the PLCs.
IPC427 C PN/I Box PC Client_HMIMixing1 MIXING1 192.168.2.21 Operator control and monitoring of
E color mixing system 1
IPC427 C PN/I Box PC Client_HMIMixing2 MIXING2 192.168.2.22 Monitoring of color mixing system
E 2
IPC427 C PN/I Box PC Client_HMIPackagi PACKAGING 192.168.2.23 Operator control and monitoring of
E ng the palletizing system
CPU 1511-1 PLC (S7- PLC_Mixing1 - 192.168.1.21 Controls the color mixing system
PN 1500) 1
CPU 1511-1 PLC (S7- PLC_Mixing2 - 192.168.1.22 Controls the color mixing system
PN 1500) 2
CPU 1511-1 PLC (S7- PLC_Packaging - 192.168.1.23 Controls the palletizing system
PN 1500)

You may also use other HMI devices.

The configuration may deviate from the steps shown if you are using an HMI device with
different functionality.
Use SIMATIC WinCC Professional as engineering system.

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1.3 Requirements for this Getting Started

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2.1 What is a multi-user system?

Introduction
"Getting Started Runtime Professional" introduced you to the basic configuration of the
operation of two color mixing stations and the corresponding palletizing system. A single HMI
device was used for operator control and monitoring. You learned about the screen window
technology used to switch between the plant parts.
A multi-user system is a client/server solution in which the server plays the central role:
● Centralized data management
All configuration and runtime data is stored on the server.
● Computing and communication load on the server
The server handles tasks such as logging process data and communication with the
controller. On the clients, you may use lower-performance HMI devices which are more
cost-effective.

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Tasks
1. Creating the plant configuration
2. Setting up communication
3. Configuring the HMI user interface on the WinCC server

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2.2 Creating the plant configuration

Introduction
Your network configuration provides the necessary requirements for communication. You
map the real plant in the project by networking the PCs, the HMI devices and the controllers.

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Procedure
1. In WinCC, create a new project named "GS_RTProfessional_Options".
2. Create the HMI device which is to operate as the server:

3. Create three HMI devices to operate as clients:

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4. Network the server and PLCs:

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5. Network the server and clients:

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6. Then, enter the IP addresses for the individual devices:

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7. As a final step, rename the devices to facilitate their identification in the project
navigation:

Result
You have networked the plant and entered the IP addresses of the individual devices.

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2.3 Setting up communication

Introduction
After mapping the physical networking of the components in the project, configure the
communication:
● The server communicates with the three controllers via HMI connections.
● Client/server communication is defined by means of relations.
The "relation" defines the physical and logical connection between a server and a client.

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Procedure
1. Add the "WinCC RT Professional" application to the server:

2. Add a "WinCC Client" application to each client HMI device:

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3. Add the connections between the server and the PLCs.

You need one connection per PLC:

 

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4. Add the client/server relations:

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5. Finally. assign the following computer names so that you can clearly identify the HMI
devices within the network:
– Client_HMIMixing1: "MIXING1"
– Client_HMIMixing2: "MIXING2"
– Client_Packaging: "PACKAGING"
– Server: "SERVER"

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Result
You have now configured the following items:
● Relations between the WinCC clients and the WinCC server
● HMI connections between the WinCC server and each PLC

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2.4 Configuring the HMI user interface on the WinCC server

Introduction
You need a separate start screen on each client for each part of the color mixing station.

Procedure
1. On the "Server" HMI device, add the start screens for the three clients:

2. Specify the desired start screen for each client:

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3. You configure the authorizations of the user groups on the server so that users can log
on to the server later:
– "Operate": User may log on to the server.
– "Enable remote control": User may start a project on the server.

4. Create the following users:

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5. You also need to create these users in the Windows user administration of the server so
that these users can log on to the server:

Result
The three start screens for the clients are configured on the server and assigned to the
clients.
You can, for example, configure the operator control and display objects for visualization of
the color mixing station from the Getting Started Runtime Professional in the
"HMIixing1_Start" screen.

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3.1 What is time synchronization?

Introduction
There is a variety of components that exchange data with one other in distributed plants. In
most plants, information and processes are coordinated with one another. Documentation of
the chronological order of events poses additional requirements.

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3.1 What is time synchronization?

Time synchronization
Time synchronization means that one component of a system (time master) provides the
precise time for all other components (time slaves). The time information (date/time) is either
distributed by the time master or queried by the time slaves. For the overall task, all system
components need to evaluate this time information.

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① Atomic clock, generating a time signal that is transmitted via the DCF77 long-wave transmitter.
② Receiving the time signal, variant 1:
A server receives the time signal and makes this available via Network Time Protocol (NTP). Transmission via the
Internet may possibly delay the time signal. This delay is dependent on the number of NTP servers routing the time
signal.
Use "Variant 2" if your automation solution needs ultra-precise time information in the millisecond range.
③ Receiving the time signal, variant 2:
A radio-controlled clock receives the time signal directly from the DCF77 long-wave transmitter. This time is
transferred to the time master. An example of such a radio-controlled clock is SICLOCK TC400.

Application example
In this example, the WinCC server takes over the role of time master. The local time of the
WinCC server is used. The MS Windows operating system receives the time signal via the
"Windows Time Service". This service communicates with an NTP server.

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3.2 Setting up time synchronization

Procedure
1. Configure the settings for time synchronization of the WinCC server in the inspector
window:
– Specify the time source and a cyclic time signal:

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– Use the system bus for time synchronization in order to ensure that the time signal is
sent close to the plant:

– Specify the time format:

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2. In the Control Panel of the WinCC server, select the server that provides the time signal:

Result
The WinCC server is set up as time master. The time signal is sent to the time slaves at
regular intervals.

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4.1 Introduction

Introduction
You have the following options for accessing the plant via the Internet or via the Intranet of
your company:
● WinCC WebNavigator
● WinCC DataMonitor

Operating the plant using "WinCC WebNavigator"

You may use the "WinCC WebNavigator" option to operate and monitor the plant via the
Internet or via the Intranet of your company from your PC. When using this option, you do
not need to make any changes to the WinCC configuration data. You may use the "WinCC
Viewer RT" included with your option package or any Web browser to access the plant.

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Evaluating process data using "WinCC DataMonitor"

You may use the "WinCC DataMonitor" option to provide current and historical process data
to all function levels of your company:
● Display and analysis of process values and alarms in trends or tables
● Display of logged process values in an Excel table for analysis and storage on the Web,
or as a print template for reports
● Time- or event-controlled creation of reports
● Creation of user-defined process data views, including integration of static process
screens

Application scenario
With these two options, shift leaders and service technicians can obtain information about
the status of the plant from their workplace.

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4.2 Setting up Web access on the WinCC server

4.2 Setting up Web access on the WinCC server

Introduction
Configure access via the Internet/Intranet on the WinCC server so that the shift leader and
plant manager can access the color mixing station from their workplace:
● Set up a standard Web page.
● Set up the Windows firewall.
For security reasons, shift leaders and operation managers may only display process values
and alarms via a Web browser. This means that only the portal page of the WinCC
DataMonitor is set up as standard Web page. Shift leaders and plant managers use a
separate program to operate the color mixing station.

Requirement
The WinCC DataMonitor1) option is installed on the WinCC server by means of the WinCC
setup program.
1) The WinCC WebNavigator server is installed automatically during the installation of the

WinCC DataMonitor server.

Procedure
1. Launch WinCC Web Configurator on the WinCC server.
This program is available at "C:\Program Files (x86)\Siemens\Automation\Portal
V12\Webnavigator\Server\bin".
2. Create a new Web page:

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3. Configure the Web page settings:

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4. Check the settings for the Windows firewall to verify that the "Secure World Wide Web
Services (HTTPS)" and "World Wide Web Services (HTTP)" services are activated:

 

Result
You have set up the homepage of the DataMonitor portal on the WinCC server.

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4.3 Configuring users for Web access

Requirement
The WinCC DataMonitor1) option is installed on the WinCC server from the "WinCC RT
Professional" DVD.
1) The WinCC WebNavigator server is installed automatically during the installation of the

WinCC DataMonitor server.

Tasks
1. Configure Web access on the WinCC server.
2. Create users and assign these to user groups.

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Configuring Web access in the WinCC project

1. On the WinCC server, create the "WebStart" screen and add a screen change to the start
screens of the three plants:

2. Configure the screens of the WinCC server so that all screens can be displayed via the
Internet/Intranet:

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4.3 Configuring users for Web access

Setting up WinCC users

1. Create the "RemoteOperators" user group and assign a Web start screen and
authorizations to this group:

 

2. Create the "ReportUsers" user group and assign a Web start screen and authorizations to
this group:

 

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3. Create the users for the "ReportUsers" user group:

 

4. Create the user for the "RemoteOperators" user group:

 

Result
You have created the users and set up a Web start screen on the WinCC server. Operators
can now access the respective start screens of the plant parts via the Web start screen.

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4.4 Compiling and loading the project on the server

4.4 Compiling and loading the project on the server

Introduction
You have now met all requirements in your project for using the WinCC WebNavigator and
WinCC DataMonitor options. Start runtime on the WinCC server to be able to connect to the
WinCC server from the Office PC.

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Procedure
1. Compile the WinCC project on the server:

2. Start runtime on the server:

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Result
You can now access process data via the Internet/Intranet.

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4.5 Operating the plant via the Internet/Intranet

4.5 Operating the plant via the Internet/Intranet

4.5.1 Setting up the Web Navigator client

Introduction
Use the "WinCCViewerRT" program to monitor the parts of the color mixing station via the
Internet. The program is included when you install WinCC DataMonitor.
Use the Office PC as client in this Getting Started.

Procedure
1. Install the WebNavigator client on the Office PC from the "WinCC RT Professional" DVD.
2. Create the "WebOperator" user on the Office PC and assign the user to the Windows
user groups.
The Windows groups were created automatically during the installation.

Result
The Office PC is set up as WebNavigator client. The plant manager can now log on to the
WinCC server under the user name "WebOperator" and operate the color mixing station.

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The WebNavigator license is required on the WinCC server.

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4.5.2 Monitoring the plant via the Internet

Requirement
WinCC server is in runtime.

Procedure
1. Run the "WinCCViewerRT" program on the Office PC and connect to the WinCC server.

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2. WinCC RTViewer displays the plant overview screen. Change to the start screen of the
color mixing station:

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3. Return to the plant overview screen and close the WinCC RTViewer.

Result
You have operated the color mixing station via the Internet/Intranet.

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4.6 Displaying process values in the WebCenter

4.6 Displaying process values in the WebCenter

4.6.1 Introduction

Introduction
The "WinCC DataMonitor" option displays process values and alarms by means of the
WebCenter in the browser. You have the following options for displaying this data:
● Report
A report contains data from a selected period in the past. You can select the XLS or PDF
format. In addition, you may create WebPart pages in which you can assemble pre-
configured WebParts as you wish.
You may generate reports automatically and send these by email, for example.
● Online
You display process values and alarms directly in the browser. This data is updated
cyclically.

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Accessing the runtime database

You can access the data of the runtime database with WinCC DataMonitor. Display of
process data by means of WinCC DataMonitor represents an additional option compared to
the display on the client: The color mixing station is operated and monitored with HMI
devices that also access the runtime database. So what happens in the case of
simultaneous access?

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Clients and WinCC DataMonitor may access a segmented circular log at the same time.
However, the time of connection establishment is decisive if data from a backup log is to be
displayed. The first device to connect to the backup log receives access.

Tasks
1. Setting up the DataMonitor client
2. Setting up the WebCenter
3. Creating the WebPart

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4.6.2 Setting up the DataMonitor client

Introduction
Use any browser to display and evaluate the process data and alarms of the color mixing
station via the Internet/Intranet.
Use the Office PC as client in this Getting Started.

Overview of user names and user groups

You need the following user groups and users to work with the DataMonitor client:

User name Member of the Windows Role

group
ReportAdmin SIMATIC HMI Viewer Creating reports
SIMATIC Report
Administrator
ReportUser SIMATIC HMI Viewer Viewing reports
SIMATIC Report User
DBConnector SIMATIC HMI Viewer Creating the connection between DataMonitor client and runtime database

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Procedure
1. Install the DataMonitor client on the Office PC from the "WinCC RT Professional" DVD.
2. Create the aforementioned users on the Office PC and assign them to the Windows
groups listed above.
The Windows groups were created automatically during the installation.

Result
The Office PC is set up as DataMonitor client. Depending on their assigned roles, the plant
manager and user log on to the DataMonitor portal page with one of the created users.
The DataMonitor license is required on the WinCC server.

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4.6.3 Setting up the WebCenter

Introduction
This section illustrates the following steps:
● Creating a connection to the WinCC server
Via this connection, you specify the databases that will be available as information
sources. in this example, you access the runtime database.
● Creating a storage structure and assigning user rights
The reports you create in the WebCenter are saved to the folder structure of the WinCC
server. A storage structure serves two important purposes:
– You can store reports in an orderly manner, e.g. "PDF" or "WebParts".
– You can restrict access to specific folders of the storage structure.
● Setting up a connection to the segmented circular log
Via this connection, you specify the log segments that the WebCenter will access.

Requirement
● WinCC server is in runtime.
● The log folder has been enabled on the WinCC server in the network.

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Procedure
1. Start Internet Explorer on the Office PC and connect to the WebCenter. Use the following
logon information:
– URL: http://192.168.2.1
– User name: DBConnector
2. Set up a connection to the WinCC server:







3. Link the log databases from which data for reports can be read:




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4. Create a folder for storing the reports created in the WebCenter:




5. Specify the access rights for each folder:

Result
The connection to the runtime database as well as the storage structures and user rights
have been set up in DataMonitor. The shift leader and plant manager can now log on to the
DataMonitor portal and create reports.

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4.6.4 Creating the WebPart

Introduction
WebParts are pre-configured elements, such as an alarm table or static process screen,
which you can combine as required in the WebCenter on a WebCenter page.
This section demonstrates how to add an alarm table to a WebPart of a WebCenter page.

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Procedure
1. Log on to the WebCenter with the user name "ReportAdmin":
2. Create a new WebCenter page on the basis of an existing template:

3. Open the WebCenter page:




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4. Add an alarm view to the first WebPart:

 

5. Define the period from which alarms are displayed:

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6. Specify the contents of the alarm view:

Result
The report with alarms from the specified period is displayed as Web Part in the browser:

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This Getting Started was an introduction to the advanced configuration options of Runtime
Professional.
You have configured a multi-user system based on a client/server architecture and set up
time synchronization.
You have been introduced to "WinCC WebNavigator" and "WinCC DataMonitor", two WinCC
options which you can use to operate the plant and evaluate process data via the
Internet/Intranet.

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