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WinCC Chess v0.1

Chess play using WinCC with possibility to play on local computer and also by net between clients. It is shown WinCC possibility to manipulate graphical objects in runtime mode (detailed description is in Russian). PDF, 163 Кб. ZIP, 806 Кб.

WinCC Message Extractor

The application extracts alarms from WinCC archives and saves them in txt-files (for versions of WinCC v6 SP3 and higher). It allows retrieval of all alarms of the project for requested time range quickly and easily (detailed description is in Russian). PDF, 156 Кб. ZIP, 353 Кб.

Total Control

The utility traces Windows applications and sends information about opened/closed applications to WinCC Alarm Logging. This application can be used to control operator’s activities at workstations where access to operating system is not blocked (in Russian). PDF, 194 Кб. ZIP, 2 Мб.

Cycles Changer

The application demonstrates capability of editing WinCC pictures automatically. It is intended to change WinCC object properties update cycles for direct tag connections (in Russian). PDF, 111 Кб. ZIP, 315 Кб.

WinCC Archive Data Extractor

The application extracts data from WinCC archives and saves it in txt-files (for versions of WinCC v6 SP3 and higher). It allows retrieval of all archive data of the project for requested time range quickly and easily (in Russian). PDF, 127 Kb. ZIP, 373 Кб.

Example of VBA script for generating tables in WinCC CS

The script provides basic functionality for automated creation of tables in WinCC pictures. Table is created by multiple copying of suitable WinCC objects with all their properties, including such objects as I/O field, group object and customized object. Table configuration allows changing size of the table (number of rows and columns), allocation in the defined area of the picture with or without size modification of table elements (in Russian). ZIP, 353 Kb.

Free software for system backup and restore.

The document gives an overview of easy to use and reliable software DriveImage XML for imaging and backing up partitions and logical drives of HMI systems. Creation of bootable CD/DVD/Flash disks is described (in Russian). PDF, 254 Kb.

Example of Visual Basic and WinCC v.6 interoperability.

Demonstration of non-documented functionality for access and control of WinCC RT objects from a Visual Basic application. Detailed information is given in the supplied readme-file (in Russian). ZIP, 725 Kb.

Example of export Tag Logging and Alarm Logging RT-data from WinCC/WebNavigator to MS Excel.

Sample project for WinCC v.6.0 SP4 and WebNavigator v.6.1 that demonstrates transfer of Tag Logging and Alarm Logging run-time data into Microsoft Excel. The method may be used for building reports in external applications. Detailed information is given in the supplied readme-file (in Russian). ZIP, 2 Mb.

Comparison of different means of fetching data from SIMATIC S7 to operator stations applications.

The document describes different means of fetching data from Siemens SIMATIC S7 to Windows applications running on operator stations. Data exchange performance tests for SIMATIC NET OPC-server and direct TCP/IP communications are presented (in Russian). PDF, 109 Kb.

Description of Russian language support in WinCC v.6

The document describes how WinCC provides support for national languages in run-time and design-time. Little known issues concerning the use of Russian language in WinCC projects are considered (in Russian). PDF, 60 Kb.

Overview of connecting WinCC and SIMATIC S7 via USB adapter.

The document describes functionality, limitations and performance of connection between a WinCC station and SIMATIC S7 PLCs via a USB adapter (in Russain). PDF, 81 Kb.

Short guide on communications between a user application and SIMATIC S7 PLCs via TCP/IP

The document tackles the problem of establishing communications between Windows applications and SIMATIC S7 controllers. A variant based on direct TCP/IP link is considered in details (in Russian). PDF, 356 Kb.

Sample Delphi application for communication with SIMATIC S7 is also available. ZIP, 206 Kb.

Instructions for configuring WinCC as an OPC-client under Windows XP SP2

The document contains instructions for setting up OPC-connections between a WinCC station under Windows XP SP2 and an OPC-server running on a separate station (in Russian). PDF, 132 Kb.

Alternative Tag Simulator for WinCC 6.0

The Alternative Tag Simulator features extended functionality and enhanced (only Russian yet) user interface. It may be very useful for simultaneous simulation of numerous tags because of convenient group operations and possibility to store and edit settings in MS Excel. ZIP, 817 Kb.

DLL for accessing WinCC 6.0 tags

Modified version of the library, demonstrating possibilities of reading and writing WinCC 6.0 tags by external applications. The following resources may help to understand the principles of interaction with WinCC Data Manager:

• DLL with a detailed description of all functions  ZIP, 63 Kb.
• DELPHI sample with a source code  ZIP, 225 Kb.
• Sample WinCC project to work with DELPHI application  ZIP, 2,1 Mb.

A sample of VBA script for import/export of OnlineTrendControl settings to/from Graphics Designer of WinCC 6.0

This example demonstrates application of VBA scripts for editing properties of trends outside of Graphics Designer. The properties can be exported to a CSV-file, edited and then imported back to a WinCC picture. ZIP, 93 Kb.

An example of reading Tag Logging archives from VB scripts in WinCC 6

A sample WinCC 6 project, demonstrating accessing Tag Logging runtime data from VB scripts via OLE DB Provider. ZIP, 1,06 Kb.

Samples of using WinCC OLE DB Provider for reading WinCC 6 archives in external applications

In order to red out tag values of WinCC 6 fast archives that contain compressed data one has to use WinCC OLE DB Provider. The samples listed below demonstrate how to do this in different programming languages:

• Delphi 7 sample ZIP, 428 Kb;
• Visual C++ 6/SP5 sample ZIP, 608 Kb;
• Visual Basic 6/SP5 sample ZIP, 23 Kb.

The examples were developed by Vitaly Zakharchenko. If you have any questions or comments concerning the samples, please contact him by e-mail: vitaly.zakharchenko@sms-automation.ru.

DLL library for reading tag groups of WinCC 6.0/SP2 in Delphi applications

This archive contains a Visual C++ 6.0 DLL (with source code) for group tag reading and an example of its use in Delphi 5.0 applications. The library and Delphi demo were developed by WinCC Competence Center established on the basis of SMS-Automation Business Group.

Russian Language Pack for WinCC 6.0

Experts of WinCC Competence Center in cooperation with Siemens engineers developed a WinCC russification package. It enables Cyrillic user interface both in design-time and in run-time environments of WinCC 6.0. Russian language pack is based on standard Siemens localization technology and does not adversely affect WinCC functionality in other languages, that are included in the standard scope of delivery. Language pack is distributed as an add-on and should be applied after a standard version of WinCC 6.0 is installed. At present there are language packs for:

• WinCC 6.0 SP1,
• WinCC 6.0 SP2+HF2,
• WinCC 6.0 SP3+HF5,
• WinCC 6.0 included in PCS7 v6.1.

Example of Reports Implementation with MS Excel 2000 and WebNavigator 1.1

This archive contains a WinCC v.5.1 project that demonstrates implementation of reporting functionality with MS Excel. Tag Logging data is transferred to Excel worksheet for further processing and report generation. The scripts of this project may serve as a reference of WinCC - Excel communications.

Interaction of WinCC and Excel is organized as follows:

• After a button is pressed in WinCC Runtime, a script sends to Excel information on what tags and for what period should be fetched from runtime database of the project.
• WinCC script launches an Excel macro.
• The macro connects to project runtime database via ADO components and receives neccessary data using SQL commands.

Russified User Interface Elements for PCS7 v. 5.2 RT

This archive contains a set of russified dialog boxes, system messages, standard pictures and faceplates for PCS7 v.5.2 Runtime.

Russified User Interface Elements for WinCC v. 5.1 RT

This archive contains a set of russified dialog boxes for WinCC v.5.1 Runtime, such as login dialog, trend view, alarm window, etc. The set is not complete but includes many frequently used resources.
Caution! These resource files are to be used with WinCC 5.1 only! If you use version 5.0, we strongly recommend to upgrade to 5.1.

Trend Viewing Configurator

This application may be used for convenient selection and configuring of trends in a trend view. User may adjust color and scale size of each trend. Available archive tags are represented in a tree.