Description

WinCC/IndustrialDataBridge uses standard interfaces to link the automation level (controls) to the IT world and to ensure a flow of information in both directions.

Examples of these types of interfaces include OPC in the field of automation and SQL database interfaces in the IT world. You can integrate systems made by different manufacturers using a large number of different standard interfaces. You carry out configuration (without programming) on a favorably priced basis using a standard software package.

Typically, WinCC (or other SIMATIC products like WinCC flexible) with its OPC DA server interface is the data source and an external database is the data destination. Apart from this, you can also access the archived messages and process values in the WinCC database via the WinCC OLE-DB Provider. Depending on the volume of data, licenses are offered with 128 / 512 / 2,048 and 10K tags.

Benefits

Functionality

Flexible switching between applications

IndustrialDataBridge makes a connection between the source and destination interface and transfers the data as follows

Data is exchanged between automation systems made by different manufacturers via IndustrialDataBridge, for example via OPC. Connecting OPC servers via the IndustrialDataBridge makes possible communication between different devices, data sources and destinations.

Fig. Linking to databases and IT systems

Client Access Licenses (CAL)

To directly access current WinCC data via OPC DA, you do not need a separate license.

You always need WinCC/CAL whenever you want to access WinCC data across the interfaces of the options WinCC/Connectivity Pack and WinCC/IndustrialDataBridge from any computer which has not installed (and licensed) neither the basic WinCC system nor a WinCC option.

If desired, the WinCC/CAL pro Processor License even provides access for all the computers in your configuration to the interfaces of the Connectivity Pack or allows them to use the IndustrialDataBridge.

Hint:

Suitable protective measures (among others IT-Security, e.g. network segmentation) have to be taken up to ensure a safe operation of the plant. You find further information about the topic of Industrial Security on the Internet under www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity