3.2 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX
What is SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX  with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX?  
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is a SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX PC in combination 
with an automation system (AS) with S7-300 design. The WinACRTX software package is 
installed on the  PCS 7 AS mEC RTX. This enables you to realize a complete PCS 7 process 
control system with the following components:
● Operator station (OS)
● Automation system PCS 7 AS mEC RTX(separate AS)
● Centralized I/O
● Distributed I/O 
● Optional: Engineering station (ES) (depending on the configuration variant)
Areas of application for SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX is suitable for the following areas of application: 
● Autonomous small plants
● Subprocess units (package units) with an integrated operator control and monitoring unit
● Testing, educational and training systems
● Research facilities
● Plants in which configuration in run (CiR) is not required.
Bundle PC
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with 
PCS 7 AS mEC RTX
AS model Related sections in this manual
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with 
PCS 7 AS mEC RTX features the Wi‐
nAC RTX software package. 
 
Use and Areas of Application
3.2 Using SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with PCS 7 AS mEC RTX
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