Siemens SIMATIC HMI series System Manual

2.2.5 Network Technology and UPS...............................................................................................63
2.3 Notes on WinCC....................................................................................................................69
2.3.1 General information on WinCC and configurations................................................................69
2.3.2 WinCC CS..............................................................................................................................73
2.3.3 WinCC Runtime.....................................................................................................................74
2.3.4 Smart Tools............................................................................................................................76
2.3.5 Process communication.........................................................................................................77
2.3.6 Remote access and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)..........................................................78
2.4 Notes on WinCC Redundancy...............................................................................................81
2.5 Notes on Process Control Options.........................................................................................82
3 What's new in WinCC V7?..........................................................................................................................85
3.1 What's new in WinCC V7.4 SP1?..........................................................................................85
3.2 What is new in WinCC V7?....................................................................................................91
3.3 Supported operating systems................................................................................................92
3.4 Licensing................................................................................................................................93
3.5 Simplified Runtime operation.................................................................................................95
3.6 "SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-1500 Channel" channel DLL............................................................96
3.7 Easier configuration with WinCC Configuration Studio..........................................................99
3.8 Extended functionality for WinCC Graphics Designer..........................................................100
3.9 Extended functionality for WinCC controls...........................................................................102
3.10 Extended functionality with options for Process Control......................................................105
3.11 Extended functionality for WinCC/WebNavigator.................................................................107
3.12 Extended functionality for WinCC/DataMonitor....................................................................109
3.13 Extended functionality for WinCC/WebUX...........................................................................110
3.14 Other Innovations.................................................................................................................112
4 Service and Support.................................................................................................................................115
4.1 Warnings..............................................................................................................................115
4.2 Customer support.................................................................................................................118
4.3 Support Request..................................................................................................................121
4.4 Help on WinCC Documentation...........................................................................................123
4.4.1 WinCC Documentation.........................................................................................................123
4.4.2 Tooltips and Status Bar........................................................................................................123
4.4.3 Direct Help ("What's This?") in WinCC.................................................................................124
4.4.4 WinCC Information System..................................................................................................126
4.4.5 Navigation in the WinCC Information System......................................................................128
4.4.6 Search in WinCC Information System..................................................................................130
4.4.7 Documentation in the Internet..............................................................................................132
5 Migration...................................................................................................................................................135
5.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................135
Table of contents
WinCC: General information and installation
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Siemens SIMATIC HMI series Specifications

General

Series	SIMATIC HMI
Category	Control Panel
Display Type	TFT LCD
Touch Screen	Yes (resistive or capacitive, depending on model)
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., ARM-based processors)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., Flash memory, microSD card slot)
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Protection Class	IP65 (front panel), depending on model
Operating Temperature	0 to 50°C, -20 to 60°C
Power Supply	24 V DC
Memory	128 MB, 256 MB