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PC-based Automation
Plant Visualization with WinCC
flexible and Visual Basic .NET
WinAC RTX, WinCC flexible, WinAC ODK, VB.NET
Application June 2011


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SIMATIC
Plant Visualization

PC-based Automation: Plant Visualization with
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Task

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Solution

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Foreword

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Foreword
Objective of this application
The SIMATIC Windows Automation Center (WinAC) offers you an open, versatile
and robust basis to realize your automation solution on a PC-based basis.
It is fully compatible with SIMATIC S7 and, together with interfaces to the open PC
world, it enables you to combine your classic automation tasks with the options of
the PC world. Using the SIMATIC IPC427C or the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C offers a
powerful and very robust platform for your automation solution with WinAC.
Ten examples for quick and easy introduction in the PC-based automation with
SIMATIC WinAC have been developed so far. These examples include the sample
code and extensive documentation. The specific tasks discussed in these
application examples will help you to become familiar with the relevant subjects.
Arrangement of the examples
The automation tasks described in the examples are related to typical tasks
occurring in automation technology:
Control
Communication
Visualization
Technology

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The individual examples
To allow optimum use of PC-based automation, we have developed one example
from the classic PLC world, one from the open PC world and one from the
embedded world for each of the four typical automation tasks (control,
communication, visualization, technology).
The following figure shows all realized and planned examples with their assignment
to the particular fields of use. The example on hand, which deals with the topic of
Plant visualization with WinCC flexible 2008 and Visual Basic .NET, is displayed
with a red margin.
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Automation with WinAC
RTX
Setting up the PC
Plattform
Process connection
for WinAC RTX
Configuration of
WinAC
Data exchange via OPC
XML
dynamic recipe data
controller
Data exchange with
data base via OPC XML
Data base interface
ADO.NET
Interaction of WinCC
and WinAC
Tuning for WinAC
RTX
connecting WinCC
to WinAC RTX
Visualization with
WinCC
Visualization with Visual
Basic.NET + OPC XML
Acces to OPC XML
via VB .NET
Setup Webserver with
IIS
Local and remote
visualization
Positioning with
WinAC RTX
Positioning with
Easy Motion Control
Connecting a
MICROMASTER 440
SIMATIC Vision Sensors
and WinAC ODK
Configuration of the
Vision Sensors
Application of the CCX
interface of
WinAC ODK
Communication Vision
Sensor with ODK
Sending E-mail with
WinAC RTX
Application of SMX
interface of
WinAC ODK
Sending E-mail via the
MAPI interface
S7 communication with
WinAC RTX
S7 communication
with BSEND/BRCV
via Industrial
Ethernet
Communication:
WinAC S7-300
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Plant visualization with
WinCC flexible 2005 and
Visual Basic .NET
Visualization on the
Microbox 420-RTX with
Visual Basic .Net via
WinAC ODK
Visualization on the
Panel PC 477 HMI/RTX
with WinCC flexible
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SIMATIC Microbox
420-RTX
Basics on
Microbox 420-RTX
Setup for
Microbox 420-RTX
Remote Control
DiagMonitor
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Basis of the examples
The common basis of all examples is a virtual mixing process. This mixing
process is used to apply the different tasks and automation components of the
product range of PC based automation.
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System illustration
The following figure shows a schematic illustration of the mixing process. The
components described in this example application are marked by a red frame.
Figure 1-2
Vision Sensor
SIMATIC VS 723
SIMATIC S7-300
controller
C++
E-Mail
application
C++
control
program
WinCC
flexible RT
Visual Basic .NET
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CP 5611
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Visual Basic .NET
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Liability ................................................................................................. 4
Foreword....................................................................................................................... 5
1 Task..................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................. 9
1.2 Focus during visualization with Visual Basic...................................... 10
1.3 Focus during visualization with WinCC flexible.................................. 11
2 Solution............................................................................................................. 13
2.1 Overview of the overall solution ......................................................... 13
2.2 Used Hard- and Software Components ............................................. 14
2.2.1 Hardware and software components for visualization with Visual
Basic................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Hardware and software components for visualization with
WinCC flexible.................................................................................... 15
2.3 Example project.................................................................................. 16
2.4 Basic performance data ..................................................................... 16
2.5 Customer benefit ................................................................................ 17
3 Visualization with Visual Basic .NET............................................................. 18
3.1 Basics of WinAC ODK........................................................................ 18
3.2 Principle of operation of Shared Memory Extension Interface
(SMX) ................................................................................................. 19
3.3 Program structure of the example...................................................... 21
3.4 Program description ........................................................................... 23
3.4.1 Exchanging data with the controller ................................................... 23
3.4.2 Data consistency................................................................................ 25
3.4.3 Check whether the partner reacts (Keep Alive mechanism).............. 27
3.4.4 Wrapper for VB .NET ......................................................................... 28
3.5 Installation of the visualization program............................................. 29
3.6 Operating WinAC RTX....................................................................... 31
3.7 Operator control and monitoring ........................................................ 32
4 Visualizing with WinCC flexible ..................................................................... 34
4.1 What is WinCC flexible....................................................................... 34
4.2 WinCC flexible and WinAC RTX........................................................ 35
4.3 Visualizing the data of the SIMATIC DiagMonitor 4.2........................ 37
4.4 Operator control and monitoring ........................................................ 39
5 WinCC flexible vs. Visual Basic ..................................................................... 45
6 Literature .......................................................................................................... 46
6.1 Bibliographic References ................................................................... 46
6.2 Internet links....................................................................................... 46
7 History............................................................................................................... 47

1 Task
1.1 Overview

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1 Task
1.1 Overview
The example on hand describes two visualizations on different hardware and
software platforms. The task for both visualizations is to visualize a mixing process
on a WinAC RTX as simply as possible, and to control this process. The
visualizations should be used locally on the WinAC station.
Technological task and overview
On a SIMATIC IPC427C (referred to as IPC427C below) the mixing process is
visualized with Visual Basic .NET via WinAC ODK (referred to as Visual Basic
below).
The visualization with WinCC flexible 2008 SP2 (referred to as WinCC flexible
below) is described on a SIMATIC HMI IPC477C (referred to as HMI IPC477C
below).
Platform differences in the application
This application uses two different hardware and software platforms. The selection
of platforms in this application is meant to point out the properties of individual
visualizations.
Note
Of course, another platform can also be used for visualization. Adjust this
application to your platform or vice versa.
You can also use the visualization with WinCC flexible on the IPC427C and the
visualization with Visual Basic on the HMI IPC477C.

STEP 7 projects in the application
A STEP 7 project is developed to simulate the control for a mixing plant. The
developed STEP 7 project is then expanded individually.
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1.2 Focus during visualization with Visual Basic
The visualization with Visual Basic is based on an IPC427C. Data exchange
between controller (WinAC RTX 2010) and visualization (Windows application)
occurs via a shared main memory area, which is provided by the SMX (Shared
Memory Extension) interface of the WinAC Open Development Kit.
Components overview
The figure below shows the basic interaction of the components described in this
example during visualization on an IPC427C.
Figure 1-1
Visual izati on
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Solution Requirements
The solution must fulfill the following requirements:
Communication of the ODK application with the WinAC RTX controller via the
SMX interface of WinAC ODK.
The partners (WinAC Visualization) must be informed whether the
respective partner has been started and is functioning
If must be possible to read and write the data consistently.
Flexible programming of the visualization must be possible.
Quantity framework of the sample application:
A relatively small quantity framework was chosen for the visualization application.
The functions applied for the data exchange can be transferred easily to a larger
quantity framework.
Table 1-1
Function Data quantity
Cyclic, asynchronous reading 2 data words (DBW)
6 data bits (DBX)
User-controlled, synchronous writing 4 data words (DBW)
1 data bits (DBX)

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1.3 Focus during visualization with WinCC flexible
A SIMATIC HMI IPC477C used for visualization with WinCC flexible. The data
exchange between WinAC RTX and WinCC flexible RT occurs via Softbus. A
graphic surface represents data from the controller using control elements, such as
input fields, buttons, graphic objects and animations.
Components overview
The figure below shows the basic interaction of the components described in this
example during visualization on a HMI IPC477C.
Figure 1-2
Softbus
WinAC Station (SIMATIC HMI IPC477C)

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Solution Requirements
The solution must fulfill the following requirements:
Communicaton of the visualization with the WinAC RTX controller via Softbus.
Data of the SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor V4.2 (referred to as DiagMonitor below)
are to be visualized.
Simple operator control and monitoring
Overview of the example
For visualization with WinCC flexible the following points are realized:
Current values from the controller are displayed
The user can change current values
Recipe data are displayed
The user can change recipe data
User can switch between recipes
Data of the DiagMonitor are visualized
User can switch between views

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2 Solution
2.1 Overview of the overall solution
The following figure shows the hardware setup of the sample application and the
standard and user software components involved.
Overview of the overall solution of the visualization with Visual Basic
Figure 2-1
Wi ndows XP embedded
Wi nAC RTX 2005
Integrat ed Ethernet interfac e
.NET Framework
Vi s ual i zati on(VB .NET)
Industrial
Ethernet
STEP 7
.NET Framework
Vi s ual Studi o .NET
Wi nAC ODK
PG/PC
Wi ndows Embedded Standard
Wi nAC RTX 2010
Integrated Ethernet-Int erface
.NET Framework
Vi s ual i zati on(VB .NET)
WinAC Station (SIMATIC IPC427C)


Overview of the overall solution of the visualization with WinCC flexible
Figure 2-2
Industrial
Ethernet
STEP 7
WinCC fl exible 2008 Advanced
PG/PC
Windows Embedded Standard
WinAC RTX 2010
WinCC fl exible RT 2008
DiagMonitor V4.2
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2.2 Used Hard- and Software Components
The hardware and software components for the different stations are listed in the
following tables. The hardware and software components are displayed in separate
tables for both visualizations.
2.2.1 Hardware and software components for visualization with Visual
Basic
The following hardware and software components are used in this application for
visualization with Visual Basic on the SIMATIC IPC427C.
Hardware components of the SIMATIC PC station (WinAC station)
Table 2-1
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
SIMATIC IPC427C 1 6ES7647-7B...-...0

SIMATIC S7-300,
STROMVERSG. PS 307
1 6ES7307-1EA01-0AA0
USB keyboard 1 Standard PC
keyboard
USB mouse 1 Standard PC mouse
Monitor 1 With DVI interface, if
possible
Graphics adapter DVI on VGA 1 Only required, if your
monitor is not
equipped with a DVI
interface
Hardware components for the PG/PC
Table 2-2
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
Programming device
Field PG M3
1 6ES7715..
Crossed Ethernet cable 0.5 m 1 6XV1850-2HE50
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Software components of the SIMATIC PC station (WinAC station)
Table 2-3
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
Windows Embedded
Standard 2009
1
SIMATIC WinAC RTX 2010 1 6ES7671-0RC08-0YA0
Software components on the PG/PC
Table 2-4
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
STEP 7 V5.5 1 6ES7810-4CC10-0YA5
SIMATIC WinAC ODK V4.2 1 6ES7806-1CC03-0BA0 Provides the SMX
interface
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
2008 Professional
1
Optional, can be
ordered from your
administrator or at
www.microsoft.com

2.2.2 Hardware and software components for visualization with WinCC
flexible
The following hardware and software components are used in this application for
visualization with WinCC flexible on the HMI IPC477C.
Hardware components of the SIMATIC PC station (WinAC station)
Table 2-5
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
SIMATIC HMI IPC477C 1 6AV7884-.....-...0 Konfigurator: siehe
FAQ ID 28055912
SIMATIC S7-300,
LASTSTROMVERSG. PS
307
1 6ES7307-1EA00-0AA0
USB keyboard 1 Standard PC
keyboard
USB mouse 1 Standard PC mouse
Hardware components for the PG/PC
Table 2-6
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
Programming device
Field PG M3
1 6ES7715..
Crossed Ethernet cable 0.5 m 1 6XV1850-2HE50
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Software components of the SIMATIC PC station (WinAC station)
Table 2-7
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
Windows Embedded
Standard 2009
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SIMATIC WinAC RTX 2010 1 6ES7671-0RC08-0YA0
SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008
Runtime
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SIMATIC NET PC Software
V7.1 + SP2
1 6GK1704-1PW71-3AA0
DiagMonitor V4.2 1 6ES7648-6CA04-2YX0
Software components on the PG/PC
Table 2-8
Component Qty. MLFB / Order number Note
STEP 7 V5.5 1 6ES7810-4CC10-0YA5
SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008
Advanced
1 6AV6613-0AA51-3CA5
2.3 Example project
The present application consists of the components listed in the following table.
These components are part of the present application example (available for
download on the Internet).
Table 2-9
Component Note
21919680_WinAC_VE_VB_CODE_v30.zip
This ZIP file contains:
A complete STEP 7 project
The source code of the
visualization in Visual Basic
.NET
The executable visualization
program of this application
21919680_WinAC_VE_WinCC_CODE_v30.zip
This ZIP file contains:
A complete STEP 7 project with
Integrated WinCC flexible
visualization
21919680_WinAC_VE_DOKU_v30_d.pdf This document
2.4 Basic performance data
For performance data on WinAC RTX please refer to the application Automating
with WinAC RTX or to the manual. Both entries can be downloaded from the A&D
Service and Support portal on the internet.
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2.5 Customer benefit
Customer benefit of this application (Visual Basic)
Performant data exchange via PC internal memory
Visual Basic .NET enables programming the visualization user interface
The visualization user interface can allows flexible adjustment to customer
requirements.
Customer benefit of this application (WinCC flexible)
Rapid familiarization due to the example project
WinCC flexible enables simple visualization
Customer benefit of SIMATIC IPC427C and SIMATIC HMI IPC477C
Very robust, thus also appropriate for harsh industrial environment
regarding EMC
regarding temperature conditions
regarding shocks and vibrations
Embedded system: Access protection against system modifications by viruses
or unauthorized access
Maintenance-free since available without mechanically moved parts
Easy mounting (mounted onto the wall or onto a top hat rail)
Expandable by open interfaces (PROFIBUS, PC/104, USB)
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3 Visualization with Visual Basic .NET
This chapter describes the visualization with Visual Basic .NET via WinAC ODK on
Microbox 420-RTX. The basics of WinAC ODK are explained below. The basics of
WinAC RTX are described in the application example with the entry ID: 21004855 .
Furthermore, the structure of the Visual Basic .NET example program is
displayed and important code sections are described.
3.1 Basics of WinAC ODK
What is WinAC ODK V 4.2?
The WinAC Open Development Kit is a software tool which enables connecting
Windows application (in the following referred to as ODK application) to WinAC.
This enables WinAC control programs to use the full performance range offered by
the Windows operating system and the Windows applications.
Functionality of WinAC ODK
ODK generates a quantity framework in programming language C++, to which the
user can program his desired functionalities. This quantity framework facilitates the
introduction into programming. However, it does not necessarily have to be used.
Components of the WinAC ODK V 4.2
WinAC ODK V 4.2 includes three components, of which CCX and SMX are
described below:
Custom Code Extension Interface (CCX)
Shared Memory Extension Interface (SMX)
Controller Management Interface (CMI)
Custom Code Extension Interface (CCX)
It enables the access to data in WinAC from the S7 program to the ODK
application and in opposite direction. The S7 programmer uses system function
blocks (SFB) for these accesses.
CCX can only be used together with the software PLC (WinAC RTX).
Shared Memory Extension Interface (SMX)
Interfaces are provided, which enable the data exchange between WinAC and the
ODK application. To the S7 programmer, this data exchange appears as access to
I/O data.
This application is based on SMX which will be described in detail.
Controller Management Interface (CMI)
The Controller Management Interface (CMI) serves the integration of the WinAC
panel functionality into a Windows application. This enables integrating the control
elements (e.g. RUN / STOP switch, LEDs) into your own C++ programs.
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3.2 Principle of operation of Shared Memory Extension
Interface (SMX)
This chapter provides an overview of this principle of operation of the SMX
interface of WinAC ODK.
Overview
The Shared Memory Extension (SMX) provides an interface for the data exchange
between the S7 program, the WinAC RTX controller and a Windows program. Both
applications run on the same PC.
The Windows program can, for example, be implemented in Visual Basic or C++. It
is referred to as ODK program below.
Data exchange occurs via a shared memory area. The access to this area is
controlled by the SMX. The memory area has a size of 4kByte for outputs and
4kByte for inputs. The S7 program can write data into the output area, which can
be read by the ODK program. The ODK program writes data into the input area
and the S7 program reads data from there.
The WinAC RTX uses part of the main memory as shared memory.
Access to the shared memory
The following figure illustrates the interaction between the S7 program of your
WinAC controller and the ODK program via SMX when accessing the shared
memory.
Figure 3-1
Shared memory
for Data exchange
ODK program
STEP 7 program
(WinAC RTX)
WinAC ODK SMX implementation
Write
Write
Read
Read
4 KB output
range
4 KB input
range
Note: The SMX methods for data access runs the conversion of
the S7 data format into the PC data format.
1 2
3 4
L MW 14
T PEW 5000
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Explanations
The following table gives you information on realizing the read and write processes
displayed in the above figure.
Table 3-1
No. Description
1 For writing data from the S7 program into the shared memory you use the transfer
operation. As a target you select an address in the output area of SMX.
2 For reading data from the shared memory into your ODK program you use the
global read function of SMX. A separate read function is realized for each S7 data
type (e.g. ReadS7BYTE).
The global read functions automatically execute the required conversion of S7 data
types into the respective PC data types.
3 For writing data from your ODK program into the shared memory you use the
global write functions of SMX. A separate write function is realized for each S7
data type (e.g. WriteS7BYTE).
The global write functions automatically execute the required conversion of PC
data types into the respective S7 data types.
4 For reading data from the shared memory into your S7 program you use the load
operation. As a source you choose an address in the input area of SMX.
Cyclical reading of data
Both partners must ensure that the shared memory is read sufficient times.
Sufficient times depends on the respective application and follows the frequency
of the data changes.
To ensure that short signals are also recognized, a synchronization (e.g. by means
of handshake) must be implemented in both partners.
Addressing of the shared memory
The following table lists the address areas of the individual WinAC controllers for
access to the shared memory. The address area has a size of 4094 bytes and is
used exclusively for data exchange via SMX.
Table 3-2
Controller Address area STEP 7 Address area C++
WinAC RTX PEW / PAW 16384 20478 0 4094
WinAC ODK Application Wizard
With the ODK Application Wizard you generate a project for using the SMX
interface of WinAC ODK. It has a number of functions implemented for using the
SMX Interfaces.
The ODK Application Wizard is available for C/C++, C# and Visual Basic. Projects
for the following Compiler can be created: Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Microsoft
Visual C++ .NET, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and 2008.
For using the ODK program with WinAC RTX no WinAC ODK needs to be installed
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3.3 Program structure of the example
This example shows how process data are transferred from WinAC RTX to Visual
Basic and how vice versa operator information reaches WinAC RTX.
Structure model
The following graphic illustrates the processes realized in this example.
Figure 3-2
SIMATIC IPC427C
WinAC RTX
ODK
program
(Visualization
with VB .NET)
Shared Memory
output range
Operating system Windows XP embedded
Shared Memory
input range
ReadS7Word (..)
.
.
.
.
WriteS7Word (..)
Process data
DBxy
T PAW 16384
.
.
.
L PEW 16384
FCxy

Explanation of the program structure
In the WinAC RTX controller a program runs which controls a virtual mixing
process. The produced process data are collected in a DB.
Once per OB1 cycle, WinAC RTX calls a function which writes these process data
into an output area. From there it can be read by the Visual Basic program via read
functions.
The Visual Basic program in return writes control information into the input area
using write functions. There they are read into the controller by means of a function
and are saved into a data block. The S7 program can read data from there and
react to it.
Reading must occur cyclically on both sides (polling).
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Architecture of Visual Basic visualization
The figure below shows the principle setup of the application.
Figure 3-3
ODK Program
Visual Basic .NET Application
Interface
to WinAC
User-
Interface
Visual-Basic
Tank Control
Visual Basic
Code
Wrapper for VB.NET
WinAC ODK,
SMX
Interface
(C++)
Shared Memory
WinAC RTX
C
C
C
C
C

Explanation of the architecture
The individual parts shown in the above figure are described in the following table.
Table 3-3
Number Function
C
Tank Control: Represents a software block that visualizes a tank with heater,
cooler and mixer. This block can be integrated into any other software
projects. It is part of the Visual Studio project map.
C
User interface: Interface of ODK program for the user. It is a window
containing the visualization and control elements.
C
Visual Basic Code: Takes on time control and preparation of process values,
so they can be displayed in the user interface.
C
Wrapper for VB.NET: The SMX interface of WinAC ODK is suitable for C++.
To be able to use it in Visual Basic .NET, some file formats must be
reconverted. This task is performed by the wrapper.
C
SMX interface of WinAC ODK: A library of WinAC ODK, which connects the
ODK application to the Shared Memory.
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.NET Framework
The .NET Framework is a virtual runtime environment by the software producer
Microsoft for application software. It provides a platform-specific Just-In-Time
Compiler as well as collections of objects. This opens up a new kind of
programming.
3.4 Program description
This chapter only explains some selected program sections which are important for
the functionality of the ODK program. The complete source code can be
downloaded from the internet together with this application.
3.4.1 Exchanging data with the controller
This chapter describes how the ODK program can exchange data with the
controller.
Structure of the shared memory (output area of WinAC RTX)
The following table shows how this application assigns the shared memory. Some
process values are stored here which are transferred by WinAC RTX for
visualization.
Table 3-4
Offs. Variable name
WinAC
Variable
Meaning
0 Act_Temp PAW 16384 Actual temperature
2 Act_Niveau PAW 16386 Actual level
4 Bit variables:
Bit 0: bitAct_InValve1
Bit 1: bitAct_InValve2
Bit 2: bitAct_OutValve
Bit 3: bitAct_Heater
Bit 4: bitAct_Cooler
Bit 5: bitAct_Mixer
PAB 16388
Inlet valve 1
Inlet valve 2
Outlet valve
Heater on / off
Cooler on / off
Mixer on / off
5 Bit variables:
Bit 0: ConsistentReadAck
Bit 1: ConsistentWriteAck
PAB 16389 Enable for
consistent writing
consistent reading
6 KeepAlive data for VB PAW 16390 WinAC keep alive signs
8 Act_Niveau1 PAW 16392 Selected level 1 (default 25%)
10 Act_Niveau2 PAW 16394 Selected level 2 (default 55%)
12 Act_TempMax PAW 16396 Selected max. temperature
(default 60C)
14 Act_TempOut PAW 16398 Selected outlet-temperature
(default 30C)
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Structure of the shared memory (input area of WinAC RTX)
The following table illustrates the structure of shared memory. Some control values
are stored here which are transferred from the visualization to WinAC RTX for
visualization.
Table 3-5
Offs. Variable name
WinAC
Variable
Meaning
0 Set_Temp_max PEW 16384 Set temperature max.
2 Set_Temp_Out PEW 16386 Set temperature outlet
4 Set_Niveau1 PEW 16388 Set Niveau 1
6 Set_Niveau2 PEW 16390 Set Niveau 2
8 Bit variables:
bit 0: ConsistentReadReq
bit 1: ConsistentWriteReq
bit 2: Start/Stop Bit
PEB 16392 Request for
consistent writing
consistent reading
Start process
10 KeepAlive data for
WinAC
PEW 16394 Alive sign for the visualization
Explanation on the source code
Using the example of two variables, the following table shows how they are
transferred.
Table 3-6
Variable Code in WinAC Code in the ODK application
Act_Niveau Extract from the FC 4:

U WritingDisabled // for
consistency
SPB over
L Data_Act_Val.Act_Niveau
T PAW16386
over: ....
Load from the data block and transfer to the
output area
Extract from Visualisierung.vb:

BeginConsistentRW (TRUE)

SMXFunctions.DLL_ReadS7INT
(hSMXHandle, 2, iAct_Niveau)

EndConsistentRW (TRUE)
Read integer from WinAC RTX and ensure that
the data are consistent.
Rat_Temp_Max Extract from the FC 5:

U ReadingDisabled //
consistency
SPB over
L PEW 16384
T Data_Act_Val.Rat_Temp_Max
over .
Load from the input area and transfer to the
data block.
Extract from Visualisierung.vb:

BeginConsistentRW (TRUE)

SMXFunctions.DLL_WriteS7INT
(hSMXHandle, 0, iTempMax)

EndConsistentRW (TRUE)
Write integer into WinAC RTX and ensure that
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3.4.2 Data consistency
General information
Due to the fact, that data can be read and written at the same time in the input area
as well as in the output area of the shared memory, data consistency must be
ensured in particular. The SMX interface does not support this. Data consistency
can, however, be very easily realized in the program. How this works is described
below.
Implemented mechanism
To ensure data consistency, a piece of code must be programmed in the ODK
program as well as in WinAC. The figure below shows the time sequence of a
consistent read process.
Figure 3-2
Output
area
BeginConsistent-
Read Data
record
Consistent reading
Writing not
permitted!
ODK program
S7 Program
in WinAC
Request Bit
Acknowledge Bit
EndConsistentRead
Time


Consistent reading
Reading a number of values consistently in the ODK program involves the
following mechanism sequence:
1. The ODK program places a request by calling the BeginConsistentRead ()
function. This sets a request bit in the shared memory.
2. The S7 program in the WinAC RTX controller recognizes the request bit and
responds by setting the acknowledge bit in the shared memory. As long as this
bit is set, WinAC RTX does not perform any write access in the shared
memory.
3. The ODK program recognizes the set acknowledge bit. Then any number of
variables can be read consistently from the output area of the shared memory.
4. After the end of consistent reading, the ODK program calls the
EndConsistentRead () function. This resets the request bit.
5. The S7 program in the WinAC RTX controller recognizes the reset request bit
and in response resets the acknowledge bit in the shared memory. WinAC
RTX can now perform write accesses in the shared memory again.
The BeginConsistentRead () and EndConsistentRead () functions are part of the
application and are implemented in VB.NET. The request and acknowledge bits
are data bits in the shared memory.
If the acknowledge bit is not set, data can be written and read. Data consistency,
however, is then no longer guaranteed.
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Realization in VB .NET Code
The respective Visual Basic .NET Code has the following structure:
Figure 3-3

Read Acknowledge Bit
Cons. reading active?
Set Request Bit
Wait for
Acknowledge Bit
Consistent reading
Reset Request
Bit
Acknowledge Bit? Timeout?
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no

Consistent writing is performed according to the same principle.
Realization in the S7 program of WinAC RTX
WinAC RTX checks in each OB1 cycle whether the request bit has been set. If it
has been set, the acknowledge bit is set in the shared memory. Write operations
are no longer performed.
After the request bit has been reset, WinAC RTX resets the acknowledge bit and
writes back into the shared memory.
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3.4.3 Check whether the partner reacts (Keep Alive mechanism)
The SMX interface of WinAC ODK gives no feedback whether the partner has
been started or functions correctly. Often, however it is necessary to know this. A
visualization must know, for example, whether WinAC RTX is in RUN mode. This
can be achieved via the software mechanism described below.
KeepAlive sign in WinAC RTX
In WinAC RTX a so-called KeepAlive counter was implemented, which counts up 1
for every cycle. This count value is written to the shared memory.
In the Visual Basic Code it is checked cyclically, whether the WinAC RTX count
level has changed in the last 200 ms. If this is the case, there is certainty, that the
WinAC RTX is connected and in RUN mode.
If the counter has not changed, then there is an error which is displayed as text in
the visualization. The following error causes are possible:
WinAC RTX is in STOP mode
The WinAC RTX controller has not been started
WinAC RTX receives a wrong S7 program which has not implemented the
KeepAlive counter.
The OB1 cycle takes longer than 200 ms. In this case, the monitoring time in
the Visual Basic program can be extended.
Alive sign of the visualization
The Visual Basic program also has a KeepAlive counter which counts up cyclically
and is written to the shared memory.
WinAC RTX checks in each OB1 cycle whether the counter value has changed. If
this is not the case, an error counter is counted up. For each change of the
KeepAlive counter of the visualization, the error counter is reset.
If the error counter exceeds a fixed error state, then the VBisAlive variable is reset.
This indicates that the connection with the visualization is interrupted.
Since the OB1 cycle is shorter than the time between the incrementing of the
KeepAlive counter in Visual Basic, the error counter in WinAC RTX is continuously
counted up and reset again.
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3.4.4 Wrapper for VB .NET
Task of the wrapper
The wrapper represents an intermediate layer which converts incompatible data
types and forwards the calls to the SMX interface.
Example for the call of an SMX function
The following image represents how calls are forwarded from the wrapper to the
SMX interface and how the data types are transformed.
Figure 3-4

Wrapper for
VB.NET
(C++)
WinAC ODK,
SMX
interface
(C++)
Visual Basic
Code
(VB .NET)
DLL_ReadS7BOOL
(Int32, Int32, Int32, Int32)
ReadS7Bool
(int, long, int, int *)


Usage of the wrapper
The wrapper encapsulates all of the functions of the SMX interface. You can apply
it in your own applications for using the SMX interface of WinAC ODK in Visual
Basic .NET applications. It is included in this application as source code.
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3.5 Installation of the visualization program
In this chapter, you will learn how to install the example program. It is assumed,
that the data are located on the SIMATIC IPC427C.
Installation of Microsoft .NET Framework
The application on hand uses .NET Framework. It must be installed on the
IPC427C.
Table 3-7
No. Action
1 Check whether .NET Framework has already been installed. Select Start Settings
Control Panel Add or Remove Programs, to display the installed software of
IPC427C. If you find Microsoft .NET Framework in the list you can skip the following
steps in this table.
2 Download Microsoft .NET Framework from the internet from the internet. You can
find it under the following link:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/downloads
3 Execute the installation file on the SIMATIC IPC427C. Then follow the instructions of
the setup program.
Copy the example program
No setup is required for the installation of the visualization program. Follow the
instructions in the table to copy the program files on the IPC427C.
Table 3-8
No. Action
1 Extract the zip-file
21919680_WinAC_VE_CODE_v30.zip
in any directory. The extracted data
contains the Visualization for Microbox
directory.

2 This directory contains the files required for the application. Copy this directory to
SIMATIC IPC427C if not already done so.
3 The application is started by executing the SMX Visualisation.exe file which is
located in the above directory.

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Configuring the Station Configuration Editor
The configuration of the WinAC station with the Station Configuration Editor
corresponds to plugging S7-400 hardware components to a rack. Thereby
components from the PC station (hardware and software components) are, in
software technology terms, allocated to a virtual slot.
Table 3-9
No. Action
1 Start the Station Configuration Editor of SIMATIC IPC427C via START Station
Configuration Editor.
2 Ensure that the components WinLC RTX and IE General are existing in the
component configurator.


Note: IE General in the Station Configuration Editor is required, for example, when
loading your station via Ethernet.
Alternative: If you do not wish to remove the components, add them to the hardware
configuration in your STEP 7 project.( IE General => Ethernet with IP General:
192.168.1.1)
3 Click the Station name button. In the
new dialog, enter the name SIMATIC.
This name is configured as station
name in the STEP 7 project.
Exit the dialog box by clicking OK.


Note
If WinLC RTX has not been entered in the Station Configuration Editor, then
WinLC RTX appears neither in the start menu nor as an icon on the desktop.

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Loading the STEP 7 project
The STEP 7 project is available in archived form. It has to be loaded into the
WinAC RTX of the SIMATIC IPC427C. The following section describes how the
STEP 7 can be loaded into WinAC. For further information, refer to the entry ID
23942303.
Table 3-10
No. Action
1 In the previously extracted folder S7Proj of this application, you will find the
MB_Visu_S7_Prj.zip file. This is the archived STEP 7 project.
Open STEP 7 and retrieve this archive via File Retrieve. Open the project.
2 Connect your PG with the SIMATIC IPC427C via Ethernet cable with the Ethernet-
Port.
3 Configure the PG/PC interface of the PG to the TCP/IP interface according to your
network card.
4 Load the project from STEP 7 into the WinAC on the SIMATIC IPC427C.

3.6 Operating WinAC RTX
This section provides a brief overview of the use of WinAC RTX. Only the functions
which are absolutely necessary are explained in the following. It is recommended
to read the SIMATIC WinAC RTX manual for the use of WinAC RTX.
Starting WinAC RTX
WinLC RTX is started via: Start SIMATIC PC Based Control WinLC RTX.
Thus, the operator panel of the controller is started simultaneously.
WinAC RTX icons on the Windows task bar
If WinAC RTX is started, you can see one of the following icons on the task bar:
Table 3-11
Symbol Meaning

WinAC is started

WinAC is in operating status "STOP"

WinAC is in operating status "RUN"
Operating WinAC RTX
The buttons of the WinLC RTX control panel are explained in the following table.
Table 3-12
Button Function

Setting the RUN mode

Setting the STOP mode

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3.7 Operator control and monitoring
Introduction
This chapter explains the application of the example program for visualizing the
mixing process.
A precondition for operator control and monitoring is the installation of the
hardware and software, which was described in this document.
Description of the process
The S7 control program simulates a mixing process. Liquids are hereby fed into a
tank via two inlet valves. The liquid is then mixed and heated. After the set
temperature has been reached, the liquid is cooled down again and then drained
via an outlet valve.
Starting the example program
For starting the visualization program please execute the program SMX
Visualisation.exe which you copied.
HMI
The following figure shows the user interface of the example program.
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Description of the user interface
The following table explains the relevant control elements of the user interface.
Table 3-13
No. Description
1 Connecting and disconnecting with WinAC RTX
2 Selecting the update time of the process variables
3 Status information for the connection
4 Display of current tank filling level.
5 Input field: Setpoint filling height of the first liquid (value range: 0-90)
Input field: Setpoint value for entire filling height of the tank (value range: 0-100)
Set Niveau: Writes the setpoint values for the filling heights into WinAC RTX.
6 Display of current temperature
7 Input field: Setpoint value of maximum heating temperature (value range: 0-200)
Input field: Setpoint value of outlet temperature (value range: 0-100)
Set temperature: Writes the setpoint values for the temperatures into WinAC RTX
controller.
8 Start Process, Stop Process: Starts and stops the mixing process. If the
process is stopped via the Stop Process button, the current mixing process is
completed first and then no new process started again.
9 Animated visualization of tanks, valves, heater, cooler, mixer, filling level and
temperature.

Starting and operating the visualization
The following instructions show you how the visualization is operated.
Table 3-14
No. Action
1 Starting the example program SMX Visualisation.exe. WinAC RTX must be
started to be in RUN mode.
2 In the Update Rate field you select an update time.
3 Should the status not display Connected, you can connect the visualization via
the button.
4
Start the mixing process by clicking this button .
5 You can now adjust the set values within in your value ranges at random:
1. Write a value into the input field.
2. Press the respective button for setting the set values.
8
Disconnect by clicking the button.
9 Close the example program.

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4 Visualizing with WinCC flexible
This chapter describes the visualization with WinCC flexible 2008 SP2. Here you
obtain information on the interaction of the components WinCC flexible (RT) and
WinAC RTX.
4.1 What is WinCC flexible
WinCC flexible 2008 SP2 is introduced in the following section. Selected areas
used in this application are described below. Further information on WinCC flexible
is available in the manual on WinCC flexible.
WinCC flexible - an HMI system
WinCC flexible is an HMI system which enables you to visualize automation
processes. Data from one or several S7 controllers are clearly displayed in form of
a graphic user interface. The graphic user interface serves as interface between
the user and the plant control. Using the control elements of the user interface
enables operator control and monitoring for a plant.
Installation of WinCC flexible
Install WinCC flexible on your PG. Installation of WinCC flexible RT on the PG is
not mandatory. The installation process of WinCC flexible is a self-explanatory
standard installation. This application does not describe the installation process in
greater detail. For a more detailed installation instruction please refer to the
WinCC flexible manual.
WinCC flexible RT
It is an environment in which a WinCC flexible project is loaded and executed. This
environment contains libraries with control elements and functions, which are made
available to the projects during its execution.
Installation of WinCC flexible RT
WinCC flexible RT has already been installed and licensed on the SIMATIC
IPC427C (incl. WinCC flexible 2008 Runtime, WinCC flexible /Recipes for PC,
WinCC flexible / OPC-Server for PC).
WinCC flexible Runtime must be added on Index 4 in the Component Configurator.
Afterwards you can upload the WinCC flexible project to your SIMATIC HMI
IPC477C.
Integration of WinCC flexible into the SIMATIC Manager
The SIMATIC Manager is the shared platform for configuration of SIMATIC
automation components. The SIMATIC automation components also include
WinCC.flexible.
The integration of WinCC flexible in the SIMATIC Manager offers the following
advantages:
Simple transfer of variables and texts into the WinCC flexible project.
Direct access to STEP 7 icons during process connection
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4.2 WinCC flexible and WinAC RTX
Connection between WinCC flexible RT and WinAC RTX
In this application example, the connection between WinAC and WinCC flexible RT
has been configured via softbus.

Note
A connection between WinCC flexible RT and WinAC RTX via Softbus is only
possible if both are running on the same computer.


Connect WinCC flexible with WinAC RTX via Softbus
Proceed as follows for configuring a connection between WinAC RTX and WinCC
flexible via Softbus.

Table 4-1
Step Action
1. Open your STEP 7 project in the SIMATIC Manager.
Select the PC station for the communication with WinCC flexible via Softbus.
Start the HW-Config editor via double-clicking the Configuration element in
the right view.
2. Add WinCC flexible RT. Close the HW-Config editor. Confirm Save changes
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Step Action
3. In the SIMATIC Manager you select WinCC flexible RT for the station
selected above.
Select Communication, Connections.
By double-clicking Connections in the right view you start WinCC flexible.

The connection via Softbus is initiated automatically. The new WinCC flexible
project is integrated in the SIMATIC Manager at the same time.
4. Save the WinCC flexible project.
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4.3 Visualizing the data of the SIMATIC DiagMonitor 4.2
Example project for WinCC flexible 2008
In the installation directory of the SIMATIC DiagMonitor V4.2 you find an example
project for the visualization of PC Monitoring with WinCC flexible 2008. In this
example project two stations can be monitored.
The DiagMonitor uses an OPC connection with WinCC flexible. You can expand
the example project. For further information please read the PDF and TXT
documentation located in the same directory.
Visualizing the DiagMonitor
In the DiagMonitor only one OPC connection can be specified. For this reason, the
data of the DiagMonitor must be forwarded if you require the data elsewhere.
Note
Further information on installing the DiagMonitor is available in entry ID
23942303. This document also describes how an OPC connection can be
established between DiagMonitor and WinAC RTX (Incl. configuration of the data
block for data of DiagMonitor).


In this application example, data of the DiagMonitors can be visualized in two
ways. Below, these options are described in greater detail. The first introduced
solution is realized in this application.
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OPC connection between DiagMonitor and WinAC RTX
The DiagMonitor writes its data to a data block in WinLC RTX via an OPC
connection. The data can now be visualized by WinCC flexible like any other data
of the controller.
Figure 4-1

DiagMonitor
OPC Server
WinAC RTX
WinCC flexible RT
S7 Connection
Data block
Softbus
OPC Connection

Advantages:
The data also exist in the controller if the visualization has failed.
Several visualizations can access this data simultaneously
Other visualizations, e.g. with Visual Basic, can access data
Disadvantages:
The data written into the block differ from the data for OPC connection with
WinCC flexible:
The example project of the DiagMonitor cannot be used. The images can be
accepted into your WinCC flexible project.
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OPC connection between DiagMonitor and WinCC flexible RT
The DiagMonitor writes its data to WinCC flexible via an OPC connection. The data
can be forwarded from WinCC flexible to the WinLC.
Figure 4-2
DiagMonitor
WinAC RTX
WinCC flexible RT
as OPC Server
Softbus
OPC Connection


Advantages:
The example project of the DiagMonitor can be used.
During controller failure the data of the DiagMonitor still exist.

Disadvantages:
If data of the DiagMonitor are required in the controller, the data must be
forwarded.
During failure of the visualization the forwarding process is interrupted

4.4 Operator control and monitoring
This section provides information on how you can use the example project on the
SIMATIC HMI IPC477C. Furthermore, images of the visualization are described
individually.
STEP 7 Project
The STEP 7 project is available in archived form. Retrieve the STEP 7 project.
Additional you have to make settings in the component configurator.
Here the most important settings in the Station Configuration Editor:
Station name SIMATIC
OPC Server
WinLC RTX
IE General (Ethernet with IP address 192.168.1.1)
WinCC flexible RT
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Loading the STEP 7 project
Load the STEP 7 project into the WinAC RTX of the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C. How
to load the STEP 7 project into WinAC via Ethernet is explained in chapter 3.5 or
under entry ID 23942303.
WinCC flexible example project
The WinCC flexible example project is integrated in the STEP 7 project. A
connection between WinCC flexible RT and WinAC RTX has been configured via
Softbus. Transfer the example project to SIMATIC HMI IPC477C.
Note
If you change the station name in the STEP 7 project, please ensure that you
also change the configured connection between WinCC flexible RT and WinAC
in the integrated WinCC flexible project.


Transfer the example project
This application describes how the WinCC flexible example project can be
transferred on the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C via Ethernet. Please proceed as follows:
Note
The following assumptions are made:
Ethernet interface with IP address 192.168.1.x exists on the PC (x stands for a
number between 3 and 255)
Ethernet on the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C has the IP address 192.168.1.1
The mentioned interfaces are combined into one network


Table 4-2
Step Action
1. On the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C you
start the WinCC flexible 2008 Runtime
Loader via Start -> SIMATIC ->
WinCC flexible Runtime Loader, if not
already started.

2. On the PC you start WinCC flexible 2008 with your project by double-clicking a
WinCC flexible element (e.g. an image) in the STEP 7 project in the SIMATIC
Manager.
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Step Action
3. Select Project -> Transfer ->
Transfer Settings from the
menu.



4. Set the interface, for example, Ethernet with IP address 192.168.1.1 and click
Transfer

User interface of the example project
The user interface consists of the images Main and DiagMonitor. The user
interface starts in resolution 640x480 and provides a virtual number block for the
input of numbers into an input field. The images are further explained below.
Navigating in the user interface
There is one button Stop Runtime on the picture and another to change the
pictures. WinCC flexible RT is closing by clicking Stop Runtime. By clicking the
button Close (X by MS Windows) on the right side on the top, where the
Windows-Buttons are, has the same effect.
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WinAC_main screen
This screen displays the sequence of the mixing process as an animation. On the
left side, some values are displayed with input fields, where some are defined as
Output. This means, they cannot be changed by the user.
Figure 4-3


Monitoring the mixing process
On top, the tank has two valves used to fill the tank with two liquids successively. If
the filling level has been reached, the tank content is heated. As soon as the
maximum temperature is reached, the tank content is cooled down. During the
heating and cooling processes, the tank content is mixed. Then the entire tank
content is emptied.
Operating the mixing process
If a new process has not been started yet, click the Start Process button to start a
new process. Clicking the Stop Process notifies the controller that after the
current process now new process should be started.
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Work steps during the mixing process
The entire mixing process is divided into several logic processes (e.g. heating,
cooling, outlet etc.). The controller processes the following steps:
Inlet Niveau 1
Inlet Niveau 2
Heating and mixing
Cooling and mixing
Outlet
Mixing process finished

Change current recipe data
You can change recipe data with the recipe display in the middle of the picture.
You can create, save and transfer more recipes. If a new recipe has been loaded,
there is a field blinking for this display. The new recipe will be considered at the
beginning of the next process.
Switching to the next process step
Clicking Next Step enables you to jump to the next step of a process. The current
process will then be interrupted. This may cause unexpected events.
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WinAC_recipe screen
Data of the DiagMonitor are shown on this picture. This picture is from the example
project of the DiagMonitor and is adapted. Data on this picture can not be changed
by the user.
Figure 4-4


The temperatures of the monitoring objects are shown incites and digital. The
display KeepAlive shows an object, which is inverted by every access on the data
of the DiagMonitor. The KeepAlive count gets incremented with every access.

Note
Because of the visualization is used on a embedded system, the values of the
fan are 0. The reason is that the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C has no fan. The user is
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5 WinCC flexible vs. Visual Basic
Both visualizations are compared below and the respective visualization properties
are listed in a table.
General comparison
The following table represents the properties of the visualizations, irrespective of
the hardware and software platform they are used on.
Table 5-1
Visual Basic .NET WinCC flexible 2008
Programming skills are required. No programming skills are required. If some
scripts are generated, then Visual Basic
Script skills will be required.
No integration in SIMATIC Manager. Integration in SIMATIC Manager.
COM (Component Object Model by
Microsoft Corporation) skills are required.
Skills in operating the software are required
(control elements, interaction of elements
such as text fields, buttons).
The format during data transmission has
not been defined in detail and must be
defined by the developer before
transmission
flexible
prone to errors
Simple access to all data of the controller is
possible after a connection with the affected
station has been configured
Less flexible
Less prone to errors
If more than one station is visualized, a
complex system will be required
(Client/Server architecture)
Several connections can be configured.
The shared memory has only a limited data
volume that it can transmit.
No limitation
IDE must have been installed on the PG
(e.g. Visual Studio .NET by Microsoft
Corporation).
WinCC flexible Advanced must be installed
on the PG.
The visualization system requires the
installation of NET Frameworks by
Microsoft.
The visualization system requires the
installation and configuration of WinCC
flexible RT.
Data from another Application (e.g. from
SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor V4.2) can be
visualized, by reading in the WinAC RTX
and then transferring over the shared
memory.
For data of another application (e.g. from
SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor V4.2) existing
screens can be adopted to your project.
Elements, such as animated screen
objects, must be generated.
Pre-configured screen objects are provided

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6 Literature
6.1 Bibliographic References
This list is by no means exhaustive and only gives a selection of appropriate
sources.
Table 6-1
Topic Title
/1/ STEP 7 Automatisieren mit STEP 7 in AWL und SCL
Hans Berger
published by: Publicis MCD Verlag
ISBN 3-89578-113-4
/2/ WinCC flexible
WinCC flexible Manual. Entry-ID: 18796010

/3/ WinCC flexible WinCC flexible Getting Started First Time User. Entry-ID:
18660846
6.2 Internet links
This list is by no means exhaustive and only gives a selection of appropriate
sources.
Table 6-2
Topic Title
\1\ Reference to this
documentation
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/21919680
\2\ Siemens I IA/A&D
Customer Support
http://www.ad.siemens.de/support
\3\


7 History

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7 History
Table 7-1
Version Date Modification
V1.0 28.09.2005 First version
V2.0 29.05.2007 Updated with Microbox 420-RTX,
extended by WinCC flexible visualization for
Panel PC 477-HMI/RTX
V3.0 15.06.2011 Updated with SIMATIC IPC427C and SIMATIC HMI
IPC477C