SIMATIC IPC The More Industrial PC - Siemens

SIMATIC PC-based AutomationOptions for open-loop controlPC-based Control with SIMATIC WinAC RTXWinAC RTX enables control on the PC. The WinAC RTX softwarecontroller is used when high performance, high data volumesand at the same time hard real time are required. Theoptimized runtime system supports the processing of extensiveand demanding PC applications in parallel with the controltask. It executes on the operating systems Windows XPProfessional, Windows Embedded Standard 2009 orWindows 7 and uses a real-time core to ensure real time anddeterministic behavior.WinAC RTX uses the latest innovations for SIMATIC Controllersin the communication via PROFINET. Particular features are theisochronous mode via PROFINET and IRT and the webserverfunctionality. Isochronous mode is used for extremely fast andaccurate automation solutions. Input signals are acquired, processedand output at fixed intervals. The webserver automaticallygenerates web pages, that can also be used for remote diagnostics,and permits access to a plant from any PC with therelevant authorization.On the basis of OPC WinAC RTX offers an open data interfaceto the standard software of the Office world. For visualizationand data processing the process data therefore can be accessedeasily and symbolically. The integrated SIMATIC NET OPCserver facilitates manufacturer-independent communicationwith OPC client applications.Vertical integrationUse of SIMATIC know-howWinAC RTX is programmed with the usual SIMATIC programmingtools – with STEP 7 or, if required, also with the fieldprovenengineering tools, such as the IEC 61131-3-compliantlanguages S7-SCL or S7-GRAPH. WinAC RTX is code-compatiblewith SIMATIC S7, i.e. program sections created for SIMATICS7-300 and S7-400 can continue to be used in WinAC RTX andvice versa.Fail-safe versionWith WinAC RTX F, a TÜV-certified (German Technical Inspectorate),fail-safe software controller for safety-oriented applicationsis available. The S7 Distributed Safety software, aSTEP7 option, is required for programming the fail-safe program.The PROFIsafe profile permits fail-safe communicationvia PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET IO.Openness and know-how protectionWinAC RTX is open to integration of technological applications,such as barcode readers, image processing, measuredvalue acquisition and numerical controls. C / C++ / C# programscan also be integrated into the WinAC RTX control program.Extremely flexible solutions can therefore be generatedwith access to all the hardware and software components ofthe PC.C / C++ / C# is frequently used to program complex technologyfunctions. These often contain valuable know-how.C / C++ / C# encapsulates these programs. The openness ofWinAC RTX can therefore also be used to protect the knowhowin customized functions.SIMATICWinCC flexibleSIMATIC WinCCVisualizationThird-partymanufacturersData exchangeC / C++ / C#for complexalgorithmsand technologyfunctionsSIMATICInterfaceOPCOpen InterfaceODK integrationPC hardwaresoftwareWinAC RTX software controllerHorizontal integrationWinAC RTX offers open data interfaces for vertical and horizontalintegration of different applicationsSIMATIC WinAC RFX F, the first fail-safe software controllerfor the PC38SIMATIC PC-based Automation