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Table of contents
Legal information .............................................................................................................................. 2
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Motivation and overview ............................................................................................ 5
1.2 Applies to ................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Approved operator devices ........................................................................................ 5
1.2.2 HMI Option+ IPC runtime system requirements ........................................................ 5
1.2.3 Engineering system requirements ............................................................................. 6
1.3 Hardware setup ......................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Components used...................................................................................................... 7
2 Initial commissioning ............................................................................................................. 8
2.1 SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC installation ...................................................................... 8
2.2 Enabling OPC UA server in WinCC Runtime Advanced ........................................... 8
2.3 Inserting library elements ........................................................................................10
2.3.1 Integrating library .....................................................................................................10
2.3.2 Inserting general library elements ...........................................................................12
2.3.3 Activate style template from the library (optional) ...................................................13
2.3.4 Integrate HMI templates (optional) ..........................................................................14
2.4 Requirements for using the HMI Option+ IPC configuration ...................................16
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3 Configuring SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC functions .............................................................17

3.1 General settings (Settings) ......................................................................................17
3.1.1 Service file for technical support ..............................................................................17
3.2 System Information ..................................................................................................18
3.2.1 Configuration – OS Information ...............................................................................18
3.2.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced – OS Information ......................................21
3.2.3 Configuration – DiagMonitor Information .................................................................21
3.2.4 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced – DiagMonitor Information ........................27
3.3 Uptime .....................................................................................................................30
3.3.1 TIA Portal configuration ...........................................................................................30
3.3.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................32
3.4 Memory Usage ........................................................................................................33
3.4.1 TIA Portal configuration ...........................................................................................33
3.4.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................34
3.5 CPU Usage ..............................................................................................................36
3.5.1 TIA Portal configuration ...........................................................................................36
3.5.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................38
3.6 Removable media (Storage Control) .......................................................................39
3.6.1 TIA Portal configuration ...........................................................................................39
3.6.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................41
3.7 RFID logon (PM-LOGON Basic)..............................................................................42
3.7.1 Configuration: Adding users via TIA Portal .............................................................42
3.7.2 Configuration: Adding users via WinCC Runtime Advanced ..................................44
3.7.3 Configuration: Automatic logon/registration using RFID cards ...............................46
3.7.4 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................49
3.8 QR/barcode reader (barcode scanner) ...................................................................52
3.8.1 Configuration in TIA Portal ......................................................................................52
3.8.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................53
3.9 Remote access monitoring (Sm@rtService Monitor) ..............................................54
3.9.1 Configuration in TIA Portal ......................................................................................54
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3.9.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................57

3.10 IP Address ...............................................................................................................59
3.10.1 Configuration in TIA Portal ......................................................................................59
3.10.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced ...................................................................61
3.11 Certificates ...............................................................................................................62
3.11.1 TIA Portal configuration ...........................................................................................62
4 Error handling .......................................................................................................................65
5 Optional functions in the example project .........................................................................66
6 Using the example application ............................................................................................68
7 Appendix ................................................................................................................................70
7.1 Service and support .................................................................................................70
7.2 Industry Mall ............................................................................................................71
7.3 Links and literature ..................................................................................................71
7.4 Change documentation ...........................................................................................71
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1 Introduction
1.1 Motivation and overview
Increasing digitalization of manufacturing processes is expanding the requirements for
convenient yet reliable configuration of IT-related functions in HMI systems within manufacturing
environments.
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC supports the following WinCC runtimes:
• WinCC Runtime Advanced
• WinCC Runtime Professional
• WinCC Unified PC Runtime
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC lets users access a wide range of functions from the WinCC runtime
on their SIMATIC IPC. These include, among other things:
• Advanced system information
– Serial numbers, device identifier, item numbers
– BIOS version, Windows version, TIA Portal version
– Uptimes, time point of most recent project transfer
• Advanced interface configuration
– Set IP addresses and default gateway
– Enable/disable network adapters
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– Integrate USB storage media

• Visualize CPU and memory usage
• User authentication, reading of user data using RFID cards
• Support for SIMATIC MV320/MV325 QR and barcode readers and direct writing to tags
• Easy handling of OPC UA and SIMATIC logon certificates
• Communication between SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC and operating system via OPC UA
This document builds on the "Option+ IPC – Base document" under the same article ID. The
"Option+ IPC – Base document" contains a description of how to install and set up Option+ IPC.
In this document you will learn how to use Option+ IPC in conjunction with WinCC RT
Advanced.

1.2 Applies to
This document describes the configuration steps required in SIMATIC WinCC Advanced to use
the features of SIMATIC HMI Option+ in connection with the SIMATIC WinCC Advanced
Runtime on SIMATIC IPCs.

1.2.1 Approved operator devices

SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC is approved for all SIMATIC IPCs. In order to use the diagnostic
information, the DiagMonitor software must be installed (link for this can be found in chapter 7.3
\8\).

1.2.2 HMI Option+ IPC runtime system requirements

Table 1-1
Type Software
Operating system • Microsoft Windows 10 (64 Bit)
Packages • Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable
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Type Software
SIMATIC software • SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced V17

1.2.3 Engineering system requirements

Table 1-2
Type Software
Operating system • Microsoft Windows 10 (64 Bit)
Packages • Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable
SIMATIC software • SIMATIC WinCC Advanced V17
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1.3 Hardware setup

This application example was run with the following hardware setup:
Figure 1-1

SIMATIC IPC SIMATIC MV320/MV325

SIMATIC RF1040R/
SIMATIC RF1060R/
SIMATIC RF1070R

USB

1.4 Components used

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The following hardware and software components were used to create this application example:
Table 1-3
Component Qty. Item number Note
SIMATIC IPC 647E 1 6AG4112-3LT78-5BY1 Alternatively, any other
IPC may be used so long
as it meets the
requirements from
section 1.2.
SIMATIC RF1060R 1 6GT2831-6AA50 RFID card reader
SIMATIC RF200 1 6GT2890-0CA00 Card holder for RF
1060R
MDS D400 transponder 3 6GT2600-4AD00 RFID card
Alternatively, any other
RFID card can also be
used (standard: ISO
15693, ISO 14443 A/B
(MIFARE)).
SIMATIC MV320 1 6GF3320-0HT01 Alternatively, you can
also use the SIMATIC
MV325 hand reader.
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SIMATIC WinCC 1 6AV2102-0AA07-0AA5 -
Advanced V17 (TIA Portal)
WinCC Runtime Advanced 1 Link to the download:
V17 https://support.industry.si
emens.com/cs/de/en/vie
w/109793105
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC 1 - -
V1.1.13
Windows LTSC 2016 1

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2 Initial commissioning
In order to use SIMATIC HMI Option+, IPC the following steps must be carried out for the initial
commissioning:
1. Install SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC on your IPC
2. Enable services in WinCC Runtime Advanced
3. Integrate the necessary libraries
The following sub-chapters guide you through the detailed steps necessary for initial
commissioning.

2.1 SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC installation

You can find information on this in the base document.

2.2 Enabling OPC UA server in WinCC Runtime Advanced

You must enable the OPC UA server in the Runtime settings so that information can be
exchanged between WinCC Runtime Advanced on the SIMATIC IPC and SIMATIC HMI
Option+ IPC. The steps below show you what is necessary in order to accomplish this.
1. Enable OPC UA Server
a. In the TIA Portal Project tree in WinCC Runtime Advanced, open the "Runtime settings"
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(1).
b. Open "Services" (2) in the navigation area.
c. Check the box for "Operate as OPC server" (3).
d. Select the "OPC UA Server" option (4).
Figure 2-1

2. Save the changes.

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3. Optional: Change OPC UA port

In some cases it may be necessary to change the port for the OPC UA communication in
your WinCC Runtime Advanced. Follow the steps below:
a. Click "OPC settings" in the navigation area (1).
b. Enter the new port in the "Port number" field (2).
Figure 2-2

Note If you modify the default port for the OPC communication, you must also specify
it in the configuration dialog for SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC (see chapter 3.1).
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2.3 Inserting library elements

In order to use the functions from SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC for the runtime, this application
example includes a library that already has pre-configured faceplates, screens and data types.
This chapter will show you how to integrate the individual elements into your project.

2.3.1 Integrating library

1. Download the library from this application example and unzip it.
2. Open library
a. Open the "Libraries" tab in TIA Portal.
b. Click the "Open library" button.
c. Navigate to the unzipped library "LSimaticHmiOptionPlusIPC" and select it.
d. Then click "Open".
Figure 2-3
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3. Integrate types into the project library

a. Right click on the "Types" folder in the library (1).
b. Select "Update types > Library..." from the context menu (2).

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Figure 2-4

4. Add types to the project library

Leave the preselection "Update project library" and confirm the selection with "OK".
Figure 2-5
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Note An "Update library" dialog appears. Wait until the window closes and the update
of the project library is complete.

5. Inserting master copies into the project library

Select the folder "01_HMI" in the global library under "Master copies" and drag it into the
folder "Master copies" in the project library.

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Figure 2-6

Note The "Copy" dialog window opens. Wait until the window closes and the copy
process is complete.
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2.3.2 Inserting general library elements

You still need tags and scripts in order to use all functions from this application example. These
are used globally and cannot be attributed directly to any function of SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC.
1. Insert scripts
a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI >
02_Template > 03_Scripts".
b. Drag and drop the scripts to the "VB scripts" folder in WinCC Runtime Advanced.
Figure 2-7

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2. Insert task
a. Open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 02_Template > 06_CopyManual".
b. Drag and drop the task "ReadUser" into the "Scheduled tasks" folder in WinCC Runtime
Advanced.
Figure 2-8

3. Insert tag tables

a. Open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
04_Tags".
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b. Drag and drop the tag table "01_Option+_General" into the "HMI tags" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (1).
c. Open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 02_Template > 04_Tags".
d. Drag and drop the tag table "00_Template" into the "HMI tags" folder in WinCC Runtime
Advanced (2).
Figure 2-9

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2.3.3 Activate style template from the library (optional)

So that you can see the individual elements in the same layout as seen in this application
example, you can enable the style template from the library in your project.

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Note If you enable the style template from the library, the layout the elements you
already configured (which are tied to a style) will be adjusted to match the new
style.

1. In the project tree under "Common data", open the "Styles" folder (1).
2. Then enable the style "01_Template\HMITemplateSuiteV2.0.0" (2).
Figure 2-10
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2.3.4 Integrate HMI templates (optional)

If you want to use the templates from this application example, you can import them into your
project.
1. Copying templates
a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI >
02_Template" (1).
b. Drag and drop the "TemplateGeneral" and "TemplateSettings" templates from the folder
"00_Templates" and into the "Templates" folder under "Screen management" in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (2).
c. Drag all screens from the "01_Screens" folder into the "Screens" folder of WinCC
Runtime Advanced (3).
d. Drag the pop-up screen from the "02_PopUpScreens" folder into the folder "Pop-up
screens" under "Screen management" in WinCC Runtime Advanced (4).

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Figure 2-11

2. Only add the "TemplateSubNavPic" template from the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI >
01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 00_Templates" to the "Templates" folder in RT
Advanced on the IPC if you wish to import the following preconfigured screens into your
project:
• "10_Systeminformation"
• "11_MemoryUsage"
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• "12_SecurityAndNetwork"
• "13_Sm@rtserviceMonitor"
In this case, also copy the preconfigured screens to the "Screens" folder of your WinCC
Runtime Advanced project.
Figure 2-12

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2.4 Requirements for using the HMI Option+ IPC configuration

To operate the WinCC Runtime Advanced project, you must carry out the following actions in
order:
1. Establish active network connection with the IPC (for further information, see FAQ
109740471).
2. Start WinCC Runtime Advanced
3. Start HMI Option+ IPC Runtime
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3 Configuring SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC functions

This chapter describes the configuration of the features of SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC,
presented in the base document, for Runtime Advanced.

3.1 General settings (Settings)

3.1.1 Service file for technical support

Configuration in TIA Portal

The following configuration steps are necessary to generate a service file for the runtime:
1. Insert script
a. In the project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC
HMI Option + IPC+ > 03_Scripts" (1).
b. Drag and drop the VB script "CreateServiceFile" into the "VB scripts" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-1
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2. Add a button
a. In the project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC
HMI Option+ IPC > 06_CopyManual" (1).
b. Drag the button "btnServiceFile" to any screen (2).

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Figure 3-2

3. Save your project and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

3.2 System Information

3.2.1 Configuration – OS Information
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TIA Portal configuration

1. Insert tag table
a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "02_Option+_Systeminformation" into the "HMI tags" folder
in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-3

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Note The tag table contains "OS Information" as well as "DiagMonitor Information", so
it only has to be copied once.

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2. Create I/O fields

a. Create an I/O field (mode: "Output", display format: "String") (1).
b. In the I/O field properties, open the advanced view under Tag (2).
c. Select the tag "IPC_IpcType" (3) from the tag table "02_Option+_Systeminformation".
d. Confirm the selection (4).
e. Insert a text field above the I/O field and name it according to the tag (5).
Figure 3-4

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3. Additional system information

Repeat Step 2 for the six remaining "OS Information" tags:
– "IPC_Serial"
– "IPC_MLFB"
– "IPC_BiosVersion"
– "IPC_WindowsVersion"
– "IPC_TiaPortalVersion"
– "IPC_LastTransfer“
Figure 3-5

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Note In the example project, the system information has been divided between two
tabs, "Device" and "Version".

4. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.
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Note Alternatively, you can copy the screen "10_Systeminformation" from the folder
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
01_Screens" to the "Screens" folder on the IPC.
Here, all screen elements of the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC "Systeminformation",
"Uptime" and "CPU Usage" functions are already contained and configured.
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3.2.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced – OS Information

If the configuration was successful, the respective information appears in the runtime in the
individual I/O fields. To reach the screens pictured, go to: Hamburger menu (top right) >
Application > SIMATIC HMI Option+ Application.
Figure 3-6
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Note If you do not see the system information right away, this is because the values
are only written to the tags once the first update cycle has elapsed.

3.2.3 Configuration – DiagMonitor Information

TIA Portal configuration

1. Insert tag table
a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "02_Option+_Systeminformation" into the "HMI tags" folder
in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).

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Figure 3-7

Note The tag table contains tags for "OS Information" as well as for "DiagMonitor
Information". It only has to be copied once.
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2. Insert a graphic list

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 06_CopyManual" (1).
b. Drag and drop the graphics list "DiagMonitorAlarmState" into the folder "Text and
graphic lists" in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-8

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3. Overview: Create I/O fields

This example uses I/O fields to output fan speed and the alarm status of a fan.
a. Create a text field and name it according to the information desired. This example uses
"Chassis (front 1)". This the information "Type" (1).
b. Create a graphic I/O field (Mode: Output) (2).

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c. Click the "…" button (3).

d. From the tag table, select the tag
"IPC_DiagMonitor_Fan_Chassis_C_Front1.AlarmState" (4).
e. Confirm the selection (5).
f. Select the "DiagMonitorAlarmState" graphic list (6).
Figure 3-9
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g. Create an I/O field (mode: Output) (1).

h. Click the "…" button (2).
i. In the tag table "02_Option+_Systeminformation", select the tag
"IPC_DiagMonitor_Fan_Chassis_C_Front1.Current" (3) and confirm your selection (4).
Figure 3-10

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4. Overview: Additional DiagMonitor information
Repeat Step 3 if you want to display more "DiagMonitor Information" UDT tags.
• Every "DiagMonitor Information" UDT tag has the "AlarmState" tag.
• In place of the tag "Current", you can also link other tags that you want to display on your
overview.
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5. Detail view: Insert faceplate

a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 02_Faceplates" (1).
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "ViewWithTrend" into a screen in WinCC Runtime
Advanced (2).
Figure 3-11

6. Detail view: Interconnect the faceplate

a. Select the faceplate (1) and open the "Interface" tab (2).
b. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "CurrentValue", select the HMI
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tag "IPC_DiagMonitor_Fan_Chassis_C_Front1.Current" (3).

c. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "MaxValue", select the HMI tag
"IPC_DiagMonitor_Fan_Chassis_C_Front1.Max" (4).
d. For the unit of the information shown, assign the label "rpm" at the interface parameter
"Unit" (5).
Figure 3-12

e. Optional
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can show/hide the faceplate with the interface parameter "Visibility". To do this, use
a HMI tag of type "Bool".
7. Detail view: Interconnect the faceplate, trend view
a. Click the "…" button (1).
b. Click inside the button in the "Style" column (2). Change the settings as desired (3) and
confirm the settings (4).
c. Click inside the button in the "Source settings" column (5). Select the HMI tag
"IPC_DiagMonitor_Fan_Chassis_C_Front1.Current" (6) and confirm the settings (7).
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Figure 3-13

8. Optional: Insert screen with all "DiagMonitor Information" tags

For every tag not used in the configuration, the following error message will be shown in the
SIMATIC HMI Option+ Runtime:
Could not write tag '<tag-name>': StatusCode BadNodeIdUnknown (Value
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'<value>')
To avoid this, add another screen where all tags of the UDTs can be output as I/O fields.
A screen has been prepared for this application example. To use this screen, open the
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 01_Screens" (1) folder
in the project library. Drag the faceplate "99_OptionPlusIPC_DiagMonitor_Tags" into the
"Screens" folder in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).

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Figure 3-14

The screen capture in Figure 3-17 shows the I/O fields of the tags. There are 3 columns
with I/O fields under the label "IPC_DiagMonitor_Fan". Each column contains the tags of a
UDT of type "IPC_DiagMonitor_Fan".
Figure 3-15
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9. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

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Note Alternatively, you can copy the screen "10_Systeminformation" from the folder
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
01_Screens" to the "Screens" folder on the IPC.
Here, all screen elements of the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC "Systeminformation",
"Uptime" and "CPU Usage" functions are already contained and configured.
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3.2.4 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced – DiagMonitor Information

If the configuration was successful, an overview of the components will appear in WinCC
Runtime Advanced. Each column (1) contains a head with the category as a heading (2). Within
a category, the types (3), their alarm states (4) and a current value (5), if available, are
displayed. If you press the button (6) next to the heading, the application switches to a detail
view of the respective category.
Figure 3-16

2 6
3
4

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1

The heading (1) gives information about the category currently shown by the detail view. The
detail view is split into two areas. The navigation area (2) contains square tiles, each of which
represents a component. The tiles are arranged, to the extent possible, to reflect the real layout
of the components within the IPC you are using, as seen from above. Clicking on a tile switches
to the corresponding detail view. The information area (3) contains detailed views of information
from the current category. Click on the information icon (4) to obtain additional notes on using
the detail view. Click the "Back to overview" button to switch back to the DiagMonitor overview.
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Figure 3-17

1 5
4 2 3

The detail views for Fan and Temperature use a line graph to show the history of the current
measured value.
Figure 3-18
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Frei verwendbar
The detail views for Voltage, Disk and LED show general as well as component-specific
information in I/O fields.

Examples of general component information:

• "Maintenance mode"
• "Alarm state"
Examples of component-specific information:
• "Voltage state"
• "Features"
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Figure 3-19
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Note If you do not see the system information right away, this is because the values
are only written to the tags once the first update cycle has elapsed.

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3.3 Uptime
3.3.1 TIA Portal configuration

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "03_Option+_Uptime" into the "HMI tags" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-20
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2. Insert faceplates
a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 02_Faceplates" (1).
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "Uptime" into a screen in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-21

3. Interconnect the faceplate

a. Select the faceplate (1) and open the "Interface" tab (2).
b. In the "Dynamization" column of the "Uptime" interface parameter, click the "..." button
(3).
c. In the tag table "03_Option+_Uptime", select the tag "IPC_RuntimeUptime" (4) and
confirm the selection (5).
d. At the "UptimeLabelText" interface parameter, assign an appropriate name to label the
faceplate.
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Figure 3-22

e. Optional
You can show/hide the faceplate with the interface parameter "Visibility". To do this, use
a HMI tag of type "Bool".
Figure 3-23
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4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the tags "IPC_SystemUptime" and "IPC_TotalUptime".

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Note Alternatively, you can copy the screen "10_Systeminformation" from the folder
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
01_Screens" to the "Screens" folder on the IPC.
Here, all screen elements of the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC "Systeminformation",
"Uptime" and "CPU Usage" functions are already contained and configured.

5. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.
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3.3.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

If the configuration is successful, you will see the individual uptime values in the respective
faceplate in WinCC Runtime Advanced.
Figure 3-24

Frei verwendbar

Note If you do not see the system information right away, this is because the values
are only written to the tags once the first update cycle has elapsed.

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3.4 Memory Usage

3.4.1 TIA Portal configuration

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "04_Option+_Memory" into the "HMI tags" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-25
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2. Insert faceplates
a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 02_Faceplates" (1).
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "Memory" into a screen in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-26

3. Interconnect the faceplate

a. Select the faceplate (1) and open the "Interface" tab (2).
b. In the "Dynamization" column of the "MemoryFreeUnits" interface parameter, click the
"..." button (3).
c. In the tag table "04_Option+_Memory", select the tag "IPC_Ram_FreeMemory" (4) and
confirm the selection (5).
Frei verwendbar
d. At the "TextLabel" interface parameter, assign an appropriate name to label the
faceplate (6).

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Figure 3-27

e. Optional
You can show/hide the faceplate with the interface parameter "Visibility". To do this, use
a HMI tag of type "Bool".
Figure 3-28
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4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for additional storage locations (HDD, USB drive, directories and
processes as needed).

Note Alternatively, you can copy the screen "11_MemoryUsage" from the folder
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
Frei verwendbar
01_Screens" to the folder "Screens" of WinCC Runtime Advanced.
Here, all screen elements of the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC "Memory Usage"
function are already contained and configured.

5. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

3.4.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

Within WinCC Runtime Advanced, you will see storage utilization represented as bars shaded in
blue in the faceplate. You will also find information about the total size of the storage location
and the remaining free storage via a parameter field.

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Figure 3-29

Storage location not available

If individual storage locations cannot be reached (e.g. if no USB drive is present), then the
corresponding faceplates will be shown as inactive.
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If the "Memory Utilization" function is not enabled, all faceplates are shown as inactive.

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3.5 CPU Usage

3.5.1 TIA Portal configuration

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "10_Option+_CpuUsage" into the "HMI tags" folder in
WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-30
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2. Insert faceplates
a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 02_Faceplates" (1).
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "CpuUsage" into a screen in WinCC Runtime Advanced
(2).
Figure 3-31

3. Interconnect the faceplate

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a. Select the faceplate (1) and open the "Interface" tab (2).

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b. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "CurrentValue", select the HMI
tag "IPC_CpuUsage" (3).
c. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "MaxValue", select the HMI tag
"CpuUsageMax_Percent" (4).
Figure 3-32

d. Optional
You can show/hide the faceplate with the interface parameter "Visibility". To do this, use
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a HMI tag of type "Bool".

Figure 3-33

4. Optional: Insert graph view (utilization history)

Where needed, you can add a graph view in addition to the faceplate as another
visualization and interconnect it with the "IPC_CpuUsage" tag.

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Figure 3-34

Note Alternatively, you can copy the screen "10_Systeminformation" from the folder
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
01_Screens" to the "Screens" folder on the IPC.
Here, all screen elements of the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC "Systeminformation",
"Uptime" and "CPU Usage" functions are already contained and configured.
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5. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

Frei verwendbar
3.5.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

If the configuration if successful, the current CPU load of the IPC will be displayed as follows:
• numerically and graphically as a bar graph in the faceplate
• time history in the graph view
Moreover, the RAM utilization will be shown in the provided library in the same screen.

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Figure 3-35

3.6 Removable media (Storage Control)

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3.6.1 TIA Portal configuration

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "05_Option+_Storage" into the "HMI tags" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-36

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2. Insert faceplates
a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 02_Faceplates" (1).
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "StorageControl" into a screen in WinCC Runtime
Advanced (2).
Figure 3-37

3. Interconnect the faceplate

a. Select the faceplate (1) and open the "Interface" tab (2).
b. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "Interface", select the HMI tag
"IPC_USBStorageMount" (3).
Figure 3-38
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c. Optional
You can show/hide the faceplate with the interface parameter "Visibility". To do this, use
a HMI tag of type "Bool".

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Note Alternatively, you can copy the screen "12_SecurityAndNetwork" from the folder
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
01_Screens" to the "Screens" folder on the IPC.
Here, all screen elements of the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC "Storage Control"
and "IP Address" functions are already contained and configured.

4. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.
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3.6.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

Removable storage device present and mounted

If the removable storage device is connected with the IPC ("mounted"), then "Mounted" appears
backgrounded in white in the I/O field.
In this state, the "Dismount" button appears active and can be pressed. The "Mount" button is
grayed out and cannot be pressed.
Figure 3-39

Removable storage device present but not mounted

If the removable storage device is present (physically connected) but not connected with the
IPC, "Unmounted" appears backgrounded in red in the I/O field.
The button "Mount" is active and permits software-side connection. The "Dismount" button is
inactive and cannot be pressed.
Figure 3-40

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Removable storage device not present

If no removable storage device is present (physically connected), the "Mount" button is also
shown as inactive and cannot be pressed.
Figure 3-41

3.7 RFID logon (PM-LOGON Basic)

3.7.1 Configuration: Adding users via TIA Portal

Determining UID using SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC Runtime

This chapter shows you how to determine the UID for a specific card. It will be needed later in
the engineering phase for configuring the password.
1. Modify SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC Configuration
a. Open the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC function "PM-LOGON Basic".
b. Check the "Enabled" checkbox.
c. Uncheck the box "Hide UIDs in log".
d. Click "OK" to confirm your selection.
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Figure 3-42

2. Connect the card reader with the IPC.

3. Once you place a card on the card reader, the UID will appear in the SIMATIC HMI Option+
Frei
IPCverwendbar
Runtime window.

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Figure 3-43

Add users in TIA Portal Engineering

1. Enable "Logon only with password"
a. Open "Runtime settings".
b. Select "User Administration" in the navigation pane.
c. Check the box "Logon only with password".
Figure 3-44
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Note If the box is checked, users will be authenticated using a password. It is not
necessary to enter the user name. In order to know who is who, passwords must
not be duplicated.
If the option "Logon only with password" is enabled, the system resets the
passwords for users who have already been created. For this reason it is
recommended to always enable the option "Logon only with password" before
you create users.
If you transfer user data from earlier device versions in which the option "Logon
only with password" was disabled, it is possible that multiple users with identical
passwords were stored. These are listed in the User view. Only the user whose
username comes first alphabetically can log on to WinCC Runtime Advanced,
however.

2. Adding users
Frei verwendbar
a. Open "User Administration" in the project tree (1).
b. Add a new user, e.g. "Operator1" (2).
c. Open the drop-down menu for password entry (3).
d. As password, enter the UID that you found (4).
e. Confirm your entry (5).

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Figure 3-45

3. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

Note Note that your RFID cards have other UIDs. Therefore, your users' passwords
differ from those in the application example.

3.7.2 Configuration: Adding users via WinCC Runtime Advanced

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When the system is in operation, users can be added quickly and easily using the "User view"
control.
Depending on the user group you belong to, you can configure different settings in the User
view.

Administrators
All user groups with the permission "User Administration", which are preset for the
"Administrators group", can therefore:
• Add and delete users
• Enable locked users
• Edit all user names and passwords
• Change group memberships
• Adjust all logoff times

Configuration steps
In the following sections you will learn the configuration steps necessary to add a user via
WinCC Frei
Runtime Advanced. An example of registering a new user can be found in chapter 3.7.4.
verwendbar
1. In SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC Configuration, enable the settings "Set password in password
prompt of User View" and "Log off current user when card leaves Reader". Click on the
"OK" button to confirm the setting.

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Figure 3-46

2. Drag and drop the "User view" control to your screen to add it.
Figure 3-47
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3. Configure login
a. Add a button and rename it to "Login".
b. Then open the "Events" for the button.
c. Click to configure the system function "ShowLogonDialog".
Figure 3-48

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3.7.3 Configuration: Automatic logon/registration using RFID cards

The user is logged on with the card reader using a VB script in WinCC Runtime Advanced. Via
PM-LOGON Basic, a tag ("IPC_LogonUid") is written from WinCC Runtime Advanced with OPC
UA Service. If a value is changed, the newly written tag is processed using the VB script. In this
case, there are 3 different cases:
- Card not present
- Card present (user stored in system)
- Card present (user not stored in system)
The following describes which configuration steps are necessary for this.
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1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "06_Option+_PMLogon" into the "HMI tags" folder in
WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-49
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1. Insert scripts
a. Open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
03_Scripts".
b. Drag the VB script "PMLOGON_UID_Changed" into the "VB scripts" folder on your IPC.
Figure 3-50

2. Insert I/O field for logged-on user

Frei verwendbar
a. Add an I/O field to your screen (1).
b. Change the format of the I/O field to "String".
c. Change the mode of the I/O field to "Output".
d. Link the I/O field with the "CurrentUser" tag from the tag table "00_Template".

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Figure 3-51

Note If you want to use the templates from this application example, this step can be
omitted because it is already implemented in the templates.

3. Insert text field (if user is not registered)

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a. Insert a text field in your screen.

b. Enter the text "User not available".
c. Open the "Animations" tab.
d. Make the "Animations" dynamic using the tag "StatusRFID", such that the text field
becomes visible when the value is 2.
Figure 3-52

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Note Alternatively, you can add the screen "40_Settings" from the folder "Master
copies > 01_HMI > 02_Template > 01_Screens" into the "Screens" folder in
WinCC Runtime Advanced.
In this screen, all screen elements are configured which you need for the
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC function "PM-LOGON Basic (RFID Login)".
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4. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

3.7.4 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

"Settings" screen
Figure 3-53

4 3 2
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1. The currently logged-on user is displayed in the I/O field. A distinction is made between
three different cases:
a. RFID card on card reader and user available

b. RFID card on card reader and user not available

c. No RFID card on card reader

2. The current user can be logged out of the system using the "Logout" button.
3. The current user can be logged in to the system with the keyboard and the button "Login".
4. Using the "Help" button, you can obtain further information on how to add a user with RFID
card.

Add user (Administrator with password)

If you identify yourself as an administrator with a password and you wish to add a user via
WinCC Runtime Advanced, follow the steps below.
1. In order to add a user via WinCC Runtime Advanced, you must check the following boxes in
the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC function "PM-LOGON Basic (RFID Login)":
Figure 3-54
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2. Login
a. Click the "Login" button to log in (1).
b. Log yourself in with a user with administrator privileges (2).
c. Click "OK" (3) to confirm the entry.

Figure 3-55

3. Define access data

a. Create a new user, "Operator2" and confirm the entry with the ENTER key (1).
b. Click on the password field of the new user (2).

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c. Then place the RFID card of the new user on the card reader. The UID of the card will
be entered automatically as the password and then the password dialog will close (3).
Figure 3-56

4. Click "LOGOUT" to log back out.

Adding users (administrator with RFID card)

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If you identify yourself as an administrator with an RFID card and you wish to add a user via
WinCC Runtime Advanced, follow the steps below.

1. In order to add a user via WinCC Runtime Advanced, you must check the following boxes in
the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC function "PM-LOGON Basic (RFID Login)":
Figure 3-57

2. Place a card with administrator privileges on the card reader. All created users are
displayed in the "User Administration" control.
Figure 3-58

Frei verwendbar

3. Define access data

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a. In the WinCC control "User Administration", add a new user name, "Operator3".
b. Click on the password field of the new user.
c. Then place the RFID card of the new user on the card reader. The UID of the card will
be entered automatically as the password and then the password dialog will close.
4. Click "LOGOUT" to log back out.
Figure 3-59

3
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3.8 QR/barcode reader (barcode scanner)

3.8.1 Configuration in TIA Portal

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "11_Option+_Barcode" into the "HMI tags" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-60

Frei verwendbar

2. Insert faceplates
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a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 02_Faceplates" (1).
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "Barcode" into a screen in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-61

3. Interconnect the faceplate

a. Select the faceplate (1) and open the "Interface" tab (2).
b. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "Barcode", select the HMI tag
"IPC_ Barcode" (3).
c. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "BarcodeReady", select the
HMI tag "IPC_BarcodeReady" (4).
Figure 3-62
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4. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

3.8.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

If the MV320/MV325 has been configured correctly, the faceplate appears in operationally ready
condition. The status shows "Ready" and you will see the content of the scanned code in the
"Scanned Code Content" area.
Figure 3-63
Frei verwendbar

If the two optical readers were not configured correctly or if the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC
function was not enabled, the faceplate appears as follows.
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Figure 3-64

Note The faceplates from the library are only one method of visualization.
Alternatively, you can also directly integrate the tag "IPC_Barcode" into your
project.

3.9 Remote access monitoring (Sm@rtService Monitor)

3.9.1 Configuration in TIA Portal

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "07_Option+_SmartServiceMonitor" into the "HMI tags"
folder in WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).
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Figure 3-65

2. Insert screen
a. Open the path "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
01_Screens".
b. Drag the screen "13_Sm@rtServiceMonitor" into the "Screens" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced.

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Figure 3-66

3. Insert pop-up screen

a. Open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
02_PopUpScreens".
b. Drag the screen "Pop_up_ControlSmartServer" and the screen
"Pop_up_RemoteRequest" into the "Pop-up screens" folder in WinCC Runtime
Advanced.
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Figure 3-67

Note If you hold the CTRL key down, you can select multiple elements in the library
and move them at the same time.
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4. Insert scripts
a. Open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
03_Scripts".
b. Drag the "CheckConnections_CE", "CheckDifferentAdresses" and "DelayTime" scripts
into the "VB scripts" folder in WinCC Runtime Advanced.

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Figure 3-68

5. Add screen object

a. Open the "Templates" for your screens where you want to insert the object for
displaying an active remote connection (1).
b. Open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
06_CopyManual" (2).
c. Drag the button "btnRemoteActive" into the status bar of the screen template (3).
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Figure 3-69

6. Add task
a. In the project tree, open the "Scheduled tasks" folder (1).
b. Frei
Select the "ReadUser" task (2).
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c. Open the "Properties > Events" tab (3).
d. Click on "<Add function>" and add the "GetGroupNumber" system function (4).
e. For the tag, specify "CurrentUserGroup" from the tag table "00_Template" (5).

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Figure 3-70

7. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.

3.9.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

If the WinCC Runtime Advanced has been started, you can select the corresponding service
category ("Sm@rtServer", "HTTP" and "Total") in the individual tabs.
The individual tags are shown graphically in each tab view, giving you the following information:
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• Service enabled/disabled.
• Number of connected clients
• IP address or host name of the connected client
Figure 3-71

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Controlling Sm@rtServer
In the "Sm@rtServer" tab, you also have the ability to start and stop Sm@rtServer. You can
decide on site whether clients have access permission or not.

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Figure 3-72

Note Other security-related settings, such as confirmation of incoming Sm@rtServer

connections, can be found in the manual "SIMATIC HMI WinCC (TIA Portal)
WinCC Engineering V17 - Options" (link in chapter 7.3 \7\).
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3.10 IP Address
3.10.1 Configuration in TIA Portal

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "08_Option+_IpAdress" into the "HMI tags" folder in WinCC
Runtime Advanced (2).
Figure 3-73
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2. Insert faceplates
a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ > 02_Faceplates".
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "IpAdress" into a screen in WinCC Runtime Advanced.
Figure 3-74

3. Interconnect the faceplate

a. Select the faceplate (1) and open the "Interface" tab (2).
b. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "Interface", select the HMI tag
"IPC_AdapterAddress1" (3).
c. You can assign a label for the network adapter (e.g. PN_X1) at the interface parameter
"Adapter" (4).

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Figure 3-75

d. Optional
You can show/hide the faceplate with the interface parameter "Visibility". To do this, use
a HMI tag of type "Bool".
4. Insert additional faceplate (optional)
If your IPC has a second network adapter, you can control it dynamically from WinCC
Runtime Advanced as well. To do this, insert a second faceplate (Step 2) and link it with the
HMI tag "IPC_AdapterAdress2" (Step 3).
5. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.
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Note Alternatively, you can copy the screen "12_SecurityAndNetwork" from the folder
"Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC >
01_Screens" to the "Screens" folder on the IPC.
Here, all screen elements of the SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC "Storage Control"
and "IP Address" functions are already contained and configured.

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3.10.2 Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

Network adapter enabled
When the network adapter is enabled, IP addresses ("IP Address") and subnet mask ("Subnet
Mask") are shown with a white background and can be edited.

Note You must confirm your entry with "Enter" to apply the change.
Click the "READ" button to output the programmed IP address. In this way you
can check whether the IP address you entered was applied correctly.

Figure 3-76
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Network adapter disabled

When the network adapter is disabled, all elements of the faceplate are inactive and cannot be
interacted with.
Figure 3-77

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3.11 Certificates
Certificates (OPC UA as well as SIMATIC Logon) can be moved using the SIMATIC HMI
Option+ IPC Configuration dialog. You can move certificates from within WinCC Runtime
Advanced if you open SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC Configuration (e.g. with the "StartProgram"
system function).
You can also move SIMATIC Logon certificates directly from WinCC Runtime Advanced.

Note You can find a ready-made button ("btnConfiguration") for opening SIMATIC HMI
Option+ IPC Configuration in the library in the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI >
01_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 06_CopyManual".
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3.11.1 TIA Portal configuration

1. Insert tag table

a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 04_Tags" (1).
b. Drag and drop the tag table "12_Option+_LogonCerts" into the "HMI tags" folder in
WinCC Runtime Advanced (2).

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Figure 3-78

2. Create an I/O field

a. Create an I/O field (mode: Output) (1).
b. In the I/O field properties, open the advanced view under Tag.
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c. Select the tag "IPC_SLCertificates.RejectedCount" (2) from the tag table

"12_Option+_LogonCerts".
d. Insert a text field above the I/O field and name it according to the tag (3).
Figure 3-79

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3. Add a button
a. Open the folder "Types > 02_Tools > SIMATIC HMI Option+ > 02_Faceplates" (1).
b. Drag and drop the faceplate "AccecptSLCertificates" into the screen in WinCC Runtime
Advanced (2).
c. Select the faceplate (3) and open the "Interface" tab (4).
d. In the "Dynamization" column of the interface parameter "Interface", select the HMI tag
"IPC_SLCertificates" (5).

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Figure 3-80

Move certificates (in WinCC Runtime Advanced)

If there are no rejected certificates (1), the button for accepting certificates is inactive (2). If
certificates were found (3), the button is active. Accept the certificates with a click (4).
Figure 3-81
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4 Error handling
If no values appear in WinCC Runtime Advanced (e.g. uptime), please check:
1. whether the function "Uptime" is enabled in SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC.
2. whether the name of the HMI tag is spelled correctly.
3. whether the exchange with OPC UA has been correctly configured.
You can also find additional information about the status of the individual tags in SIMATIC HMI
Option+ IPC Runtime.
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5 Optional functions in the example project

Opening Control Panel from WinCC Runtime Advanced
In addition to the functions of SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC, the example project implements
access to the individual functions of the operating system. In this way, you can open individual
functions of the operating system without closing WinCC Runtime Advanced.

Configuration
1. Add label
a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI > 01_Tools >
SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC > 06_CopyManual > OpenControlPanel" (1).
b. Drag the text field "btnOpenControlPanel" into your screen (2).
c. Drag the text field "ParameterSelect " into your screen (3).
d. Drag the text field "txtOpenControlCategory" into your screen (4).
Figure 5-1
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2. Insert script
a. In the TIA Portal project library, open the folder "Master copies > 01_HMI >
02_Template > 03_Scripts".
b. Drag the VB script "ControlPanelStart" to the "VB scripts" folder of your IPC.
Figure 5-2

3. Transfer the configuration to your IPC and start WinCC Runtime Advanced.
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Behavior in WinCC Runtime Advanced

If the WinCC Runtime Advanced has been started, you can select the category that you want to
open using the symbolic I/O field.
The "Open" button opens the corresponding category and displays it in the foreground (here for
example "Regional and Language Settings").
Figure 5-3
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6 Using the example application

Start screen
Figure 6-1

1
3
2

1 Button for opening the "Application" overview screen

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2 Button for logging on a user

3 Button for showing the slide-in (navigation pane)

"Application" screen
Figure 6-2

1 2 3

Unrestricted
1 Button to open the SIMATIC HMI Option+ application
2 Button to open "SIMATIC HMI Option+ Configuration"
3 Button to open "SIMATIC HMI Option+ Console"
4 Slide-in in visible state (navigation pane)

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"SIMATIC HMI Option+ IPC" screen

Figure 6-3
1
2 3

1 Navigation between each of the screens for the SIMATIC HMI Option+ functions
2 Active tab
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 7 Appendix

7 Appendix
7.1 Service and support
Industry Online Support
Do you have any questions or need assistance?
Siemens Industry Online Support offers round the clock access to our entire service and support
know-how and portfolio.
The Industry Online Support is the central address for information about our products, solutions
and services.
Product information, manuals, downloads, FAQs, application examples and videos – all
information is accessible with just a few mouse clicks:
support.industry.siemens.com

Technical Support
The Technical Support of Siemens Industry provides you fast and competent support regarding
all technical queries with numerous tailor-made offers
– ranging from basic support to individual support contracts. Please send queries to Technical
Support via Web form:
siemens.com/SupportRequest
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SITRAIN – Digital Industry Academy

We support you with our globally available training courses for industry with practical
experience, innovative learning methods and a concept that’s tailored to the customer’s specific
needs.
For more information on our offered trainings and courses, as well as their locations and dates,
refer to our web page:
siemens.com/sitrain

Service offer
Our range of services includes the following:
• Plant data services
• Spare parts services
• Repair services
• On-site and maintenance services
• Retrofitting and modernization services
• Service programs and contracts
You can find detailed information on our range of services in the service catalog web page:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/sc

Industry Online Support app

You will receive optimum support wherever you are with the "Siemens Industry Online Support"
app. The app is available for iOS and Android:
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2067

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7.2 Industry Mall

The Siemens Industry Mall is the platform on which the entire siemens Industry product portfolio
is accessible. From the selection of products to the order and the delivery tracking, the Industry
Mall enables the complete purchasing processing – directly and independently of time and
location:
mall.industry.siemens.com

7.3 Links and literature

Table 7-1
No. Topic
\1\ Siemens Industry Online Support
https://support.industry.siemens.com
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\2\ Link to the article page of the application example

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109754400
\3\ "SIMATIC HMI Toolbox" application example
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/106226404
\4\ Application example "Innovative in design and usability"
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/91174767
\5\ Application example "Remote access to operator devices"
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109476153
\6\ Application example "Security guidelines for SIMATIC HMI devices"
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109481300
\7\ "SIMATIC HMI WinCC (TIA Portal) WinCC Engineering V17 – Options" manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109794201
\8\ Link to the "DiagMonitor" software
https://mall.industry.siemens.com/mall/en/WW/Catalog/Products/10017303
\9\ "RFID systems SIMATIC RF1000" manual
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109772951

7.4 Change documentation

Table 7-2
Version Date Modification
V1.1 04/2022 First version
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