Introduction to SIMATIC WinCC Unified
The SIMATIC WinCC Unified system represents a significant advancement in Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA applications. It is designed to meet the evolving demands of industrial automation, driven by trends like increased data generation, connectivity, and new user interaction scenarios.
Key Features and Benefits
- Unified Platform: Offers a single engineering environment within TIA Portal for all use cases, from panels to PCs.
- Modern Web Technologies: Utilizes HTML5, SVG, and JavaScript for a lightweight, flexible, and accessible user interface that works on any modern web browser.
- Scalability: Provides a common software platform that scales from individual panels to comprehensive control center solutions.
- Object-Oriented Engineering: Enables defining plant assets once and reusing them via instances, simplifying engineering and maintenance.
- Advanced Scripting: Leverages JavaScript for powerful, platform-independent scripting, enhancing functionality and customization.
- Integration Capabilities: Acts as an integration platform, allowing seamless data exchange with IT tools and cloud services via open interfaces.
- SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels: Feature multitouch technology, a modern UI, scalability, and integrated security, available in various sizes and designs.
Addressing Industry Trends
WinCC Unified is engineered to address key industry changes, including the explosion of production data, the increasing number of connected devices (IoT), and the emergence of new interaction scenarios like Augmented Reality and Edge computing. It provides the foundation for digitalization and smart manufacturing.
Further Information
Explore the capabilities and learn more about the SIMATIC WinCC Unified System and SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels at siemens.com/wincc-unified-system.
