SIMATIC WinCC Flexible 2005 is now available!!

WinCC Flexible 2005 is the latest version of HMI software from Siemens, providing improved engineering performance, traceability and validation features for regulated industries, support for numerous new devices and various other enhancements.

Overview

WinCC Flexible 2005 is the continuing development of the innovative HMI software family from Siemens. It enabling the universal configuration of all Windows based SIMATIC HMI operator devices ranging from the smallest Micro Panel up PC based solutions.
WinCC Flexible 2005 has support for new devices in the SIMATIC HMI panel family, improved engineering features and performance, new traceability and “ready for validation" capabilities that are a first for non PC based HMI software and a host of other innovations.

SIMATIC WinCC Flexible 2005 includes:

Engineering software of varying functionality for all operator devices (Windows CE Panels) and PC-based systems
Runtime software in various power tag sizes WinCC Flexible Runtime for PC-based (single-user) systems
Runtime option software for various functional enhancements

Highlights

Engineering Enhancements

Optimised system performance
(n-1) compatibility allowing saving of projects in 2004 format
Import mechanism for tag lists
Text import/export in xls format (Unicode)
Enhanced project documentation capabilities
Transfer of configuration data on PROFIBUS via routing (with S7 controllers)

Traceability and "Ready for Validation"

Validation support for engineering and runtime systems
Tracing of manufacturing processes via audit trails
Enhancements to user administration e.g. password ageing
Available on HMI platforms from 270 series panels up to PCs

New device support

OP73 micro, TP177 micro
OP73, TP177A
OP177B, TP177B
Mobile Panel 177

Enhanced features

Remanent alarm buffer with 177B and Mobile panel 177 devices
Support for Sm@rtAccess and Sm@rtService on new 177B devices with PROFINET interface
Migration functions from OP17 to OP177B
Automation License Manager for license key management
Floating licenses for engineering software
OPC Server for Multi Panels now support OPC XML DA 1.0
New layout for the Sm@rtService html pages
ProAgent now support S7-HiGraph

New Features

Engineering Enhancements

Numerous system optimizations have been implemented providing a more fluid workflow during engineering, improved configuration data handling and management and faster starting of software.

The import of tags and PLC connections via csv files is now supported. Additionally converters for 3rd party PLC programming software packages (Rockwell RS Logix 500 [Modicon Telemecanique PL7 and GE Fanuc VersaPro are under preparation]) that convert the manufacturer-specific formats into the csv format for WinCC Flexible.

Text import/export is possible in xls format, whereby any text from the configuration can be further processed with external tools in Unicode, e.g. for the translation into another language by a service provider. This is of particular interest to global exporting machine manufacturers, who require their WinCC flexible configurations translated into Asian symbolic languages (Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean, Japanese).

The (n-1) compatibility makes it possible for a project created with WinCC flexible 2005 to be saved in the format "WinCC flexible 2004 SP1". Thus, for example, the project can be opened onsite with WinCC flexible 2004 and be transferred to a target system that is still equipped with the WinCC flexible 2004 Runtime software. It is not necessary to upgrade the onsite operator device to the latest version of WinCC flexible.

The handling of graphics of different formats has been improved. Supplied graphics and users own pictures can be displayed via a graphics browser, edited and placed in a process screen via drag & drop. If graphics are to be edited, the corresponding external editor will automatically open.

With the function "Set Bit while Key pressed", buttons can now execute this action with a single function, eliminating the need for two functions previously thus reducing time and errors during configuration.

Enhanced project documentation now enable the optional printing of the tab order or the reporting of the screens with/without permanent window. Additionally, screens are now stored as emf files in the project folder. ProAgent engineering data can be printed out as well.

Provided that all networks and connected devices are configured with NetPro and the HMI configuration station (PC) is connected to MPI/Profibus, the configuration data in WinCC flexible 2005 can be transferred by means of routing. In this case, the download path is automatically determined with the help of internal routing tables from NetPro. This functionality is not available for the OP 73, OP 77A and TP 177A devices.

Traceability and "Ready for Validation"

With WinCC flexible 2005, "Ready for Validation" now also applies to machine-oriented applications not only SCADA solutions as was in the past. The new runtime option WinCC flexible /Audit is used for logging operator actions in WinCC flexible Runtime as well as on Simatic Panels (270 series or higher) in an audit trail. The option WinCC flexible / Audit meets the esseValidationntial requirements of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for applications requiring validation according to CFR 21 Part 11 in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. At the same time, the audit trails are also suitable for tracing manufacturing processes.

Easy-to-use configuration steps specify which operator actions are to be logged in an audit trail during runtime and which important runtime operator actions require electronic signatures/comments.

The archived audit trails can be visualized with any display tool suitable for csv files. With minimal configuration work it can then be precisely determined who operated what and when. Also, a checksum procedure controls whether the data in the audit trail is free from unauthorized manipulation.

WinCC Flexible / Change Control used for tracking engineering changes and version management of WinCC Flexible projects now can be used with WinCC Flexible Compact, Standard and Advanced.

Enhancements to user administration - such as password aging or the request to change the password after the first login – are also now standard features of WinCC flexible.

Enhanced features
WinCC Flexible 2005 now uses the Automation License Manager (ALM) for the management of licenses.ALM can be used for new as well as existing licenses. The ALM also supports:

Floating Licenses
Trial Licenses (14 days)
Transfer of licenses via network, USB stick or any license key disk
Offline (fax / email) license transfer

Upgrades

Customers with current Protool / WinCC Flexible Software Update Service contracts will automatically receive WinCC Flexible 2005.Upgrade packages from WinCC Flexible 2004 are available (see ordering data).Additionally, upgrade packages are now available for existing Protool software license holders. To upgrade from one of the Protool engineering or runtime licenses to the equivalent WinCC Flexible license required a copy of the original delivery note, software product card or Certificate of License (CoL) to be sent to Siemens with the upgrade order.

System Requirements

System Requirement	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System with Service Pack	Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP Professional SP1/SP2	Windows 2000 SP4 MUI or Windows XP Professional SP1/SP2 MUI
Internet Browser	Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
PDF Viewer	Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
Floppy Disk Drive 1)	3.5"/1.44 MB
CD-ROM Drive	Regular commercially available Drive
WinCC flexible 2005 Compact / Standard / Advanced
Processor	Pentium 4	Pentium 4, 2 GHz or faster
Graphics Card: ResolutionNumber of Colors	1024 x 768256	1280 x 1024 or higher True Color
Main Memory (RAM)	512 MB	>= 1 GB 2)
Hard Disk DriveAvailable Hard Disk Drive Space )	>= 1.5 GB
WinCC flexible 2005 Runtime
Processor	Pentium II, 233 MHz	>= Pentium III, 500 MHz 3)
Graphics Card: ResolutionNumber of Colors	640 x 480256	1024 x 768 to 1600 x 1200True Color
Main Memory ( RAM)	128 MB	>= 256 MB 4)
Hard Disk Drive Available Hard Disk Drive Space 2)	>= 100 MB

1) For transferring WinCC Flexible license keys.
2) For integrated operation with STEP 7, the recommended system requirement applies.
3) In connection with options, more powerful platforms (Pentium 4 or higher) may be necessary.

Ordering Data

Description	Part Number
Engineering Software
WinCC Flexible 2005 Micro	6AV6 610-0AA01-1CA8
WinCC Flexible 2005 Compact	6AV6 611-0AA01-1CA5
WinCC Flexible 2005 Standard	6AV6 612-0AA01-1CA5
WinCC Flexible 2005 Advanced	6AV6 613-0AA01-1CA5
Engineering Software Options
WinCC Flexible / Change Control (from version 2005)	6AV6 613-6AA01-1AB5
Engineering Software Powerpacks
WinCC Flexible 2005 Compact -> Standard 2005	6AV6 612-2BC01-1AD5
WinCC Flexible 2005 Compact -> Advanced 2005	6AV6 613-2BD01-1AD5
WinCC Flexible 2005 Standard -> Advanced 2005	6AV6 613-2CD01-1AD5
Engineering Software Upgrades
WinCC Flexible 2004 ->WinCC Flexible 2005
WinCC Flexible Micro	6AV6 610-0AA01-1CE8
WinCC Flexible Compact	6AV6 611-0AA01-1CE5
WinCC Flexible Standard	6AV6 612-0AA01-1CE5
WinCC Flexible Advanced	6AV6 613-0AA01-1CE5
*Software Update Service*
WinCC Flexible Compact	6AV6 611-0AA00-0AL0
WinCC Flexible Standard	6AV6 612-0AA00-0AL0
WinCC Flexible Advanced	6AV6 613-0AA00-0AL0
Protool -> WinCC Flexible 2005*
Protool/Lite -> WinCC Flexible Compact	6AV6 611-3AA01-1CE5
Protool -> WinCC Flexible Standard	6AV6 612-3AA01-1CE5
Protool/Pro -> WinCC Flexible Advanced	6AV6 613-3AA01-1CE5
Runtime Software
WinCC Flexible 2005 Runtime 128 PowerTags	6AV6 613-1BA01-1CA0
WinCC Flexible 2005 Runtime 512 PowerTags	6AV6 613-1DA01-1CA0
WinCC Flexible 2005 Runtime 2048 PowerTags	6AV6 613-1FA01-1CA0
Runtime Software Powerpacks
128 -> 512 PowerTags	6AV6 613-4BD01-1AD0
128 -> 2048 PowerTags	6AV6 613-4BF01-1AD0
512 -> 2048 PowerTags	6AV6 613-4DF01-1AD0
Runtime Software Upgrades
WinCC Flexible 2004->2005 (tag size independent)	6AV6 613-1XA01-1CE0
Panel Option Upgrades
WinCC Flexible 2004->2005	6AV6 618-7XX01-1AF0
Protool/Pro Runtime -> WinCC Flexible 2005 Runtime Upgrades
Protool/Pro RT128 -> WinCC Flexible 2005 128 PowerTags	6AV6 613-3BB01-1CE0
Protool/Pro RT256 -> WinCC Flexible 2005 512 PowerTags	6AV6 613-3CD01-1CE0
Protool/Pro RT512 -> WinCC Flexible 2005 512 PowerTags	6AV6 613-3DD01-1CE0
Protool/Pro RT2048 -> WinCC Flexible 2005 2048 PowerTags	6AV6 613-3FF01-1CE0
Options for WinCC Flexible 2005 Runtime Software
WinCC Flexible / Sm@rtAccess	6AV6 618-7AD01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / Sm@rtService	6AV6 618-7BD01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / OPC Server	6AV6 618-7CD01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / ProAgent	6AV6 618-7DD01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / Archives	6AV6 618-7ED01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / Recipes	6AV6 618-7FD01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / Archives + Recipes	6AV6 618-7GD01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / Audit	6AV6 618-7HD01-1AB0
Options for SIMATIC Panels
WinCC Flexible / Sm@rtAccess (from 177 series)	6AV6 618-7AB01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / Sm@rtService (from 177 series)	6AV6 618-7BB01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / OPC Server (for Multi Panels)	6AV6 618-7CC01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / ProAgent (from 270 series)	6AV6 618-7DB01-1AB0
WinCC Flexible / Audit (from 270 series)	6AV6 618-7HB01-1AB0
Documentation
WinCC Flexible Micro Manual	6AV6 691-1AA01-0AB0
WinCC Flexible Compact/Standard/Advanced Manual	6AV6 691-1AB01-0AB0
WinCC Flexible Runtime Manual	6AV6 691-1BA01-0AB0
WinCC Flexible Communication Manual	6AV6 691-1CA01-0AB0
SIMATIC HMI Manual Collection CD	6AV6 691-1SA01-0AX0

Further Information

For more information on WinCC Flexible, please visit:

www.siemens.com/wincc-flexible
or contact

iac.sales.au@siemens.com.