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Training Document
for Comprehensive Automation Solutions
Totally Integrated Automation (T I A)

MODULE F6
Operator Control
with
WinCC flexible 2005
and
TP177B

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1.

PREFACE.....................................................................................................................................................6

2.

OPERATOR CONTROL WITH WINCC FLEXIBLE ....................................................................................8
2.1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................8
2.2
INSTALLATION/DEINSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................9
2.2.1
System Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................9
2.2.2
Installing WinCC flexible ..................................................................................................................10
2.2.3
Deinstalling WinCC flexible .............................................................................................................10
2.2.4
Totally Integrated Automation..........................................................................................................11

3.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................................12
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

4

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................................12
PLANT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................13
TASK DEFINITION.......................................................................................................................................14
CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................................14

STEP7 PROJECT "COLOR MIXING PLANT“ .............................................................................................15
4.1
NEW PROJECT ..........................................................................................................................................15
4.2
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................................17
4.3
LIBRARY OF THE COLOR MIXING PLANT ......................................................................................................18
4.4
ASSIGNMENT LIST .....................................................................................................................................20
4.5
CONTROL PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................21
4.5.1
Function Block FB1..........................................................................................................................21
4.5.2
Variable Declaration ........................................................................................................................22
4.5.3
Inserting Panel Inputs FB5 as Multi Instance Block from the Program Library...............................23
4.5.4
Tank Block FB10 .............................................................................................................................26
4.5.5
Automatic Program Sequence FB15 ...............................................................................................29
4.5.6
Manual Operation FC20 ..................................................................................................................30
4.5.7
Mixer Motion FB25...........................................................................................................................31
4.5.8
Automatic and Manual Lamps .........................................................................................................31
4.5.9
Organization Block OB1 ..................................................................................................................32
4.6
LOADING TO THE CPU ...............................................................................................................................33
4.7
PROGRAM TEST ........................................................................................................................................33

5

SIMATIC HMI STATION ................................................................................................................................34
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

6

INSERTING AN HMI STATION ......................................................................................................................34
CONFIGURING THE HMI STATION ...............................................................................................................36
CHECKING THE CONNECTION WITH NETPRO ...............................................................................................37
OPENING THE HMI STATION.......................................................................................................................38

WINCC FLEXIBLE ENGINEERING SYSTEM ..............................................................................................39
6.1
PROGRAM INTERFACE................................................................................................................................39
6.1.1
Menus and Symbol Bars..................................................................................................................40
6.1.2
Work Space .....................................................................................................................................41
6.1.3
Project Window................................................................................................................................42
6.1.4
Property Window .............................................................................................................................43

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6.1.5
Tool Window ....................................................................................................................................44
6.1.6
Output Window ................................................................................................................................45
6.1.7
Object Window.................................................................................................................................45
6.1.8
Resetting the Arrangement..............................................................................................................45
6.2
CONFIGURING DISPLAYS ............................................................................................................................46
6.2.1
Display Template .............................................................................................................................47
6.2.2
Generating Displays ........................................................................................................................51
6.2.3
Inserting Graphic Displays...............................................................................................................52
6.2.4
Configuring Display Changes ..........................................................................................................55
6.3
SETTINGS AT THE TOUCH PANEL TP177B COLOR PN/DP ...........................................................................58
6.3.1
Setting the Date and the Time of Day .............................................................................................59
6.3.2
Setting the MPI Address ..................................................................................................................60
6.3.3
Setting the Profibus DP Address .....................................................................................................61
6.3.4
Assigning the Ethernet Address ......................................................................................................61
6.3.5
Setting the Transfer Properties........................................................................................................62
6.3.6
Transfer Mode .................................................................................................................................62
6.4
CHECKING FOR CONSISTENCY ...................................................................................................................63
6.5
TRANSFER SETTINGS AND DATA TRANSFER UNDER WINCC FLEXIBLE ..........................................................63
6.6
BUTTON END ...........................................................................................................................................65
6.7
CONFIGURING A CONNECTION ....................................................................................................................67
7

DISPLAY AND OPERATOR OBJECTS .......................................................................................................68
7.1
7.2
7.3

8

LEVELS .....................................................................................................................................................68
BASIC OBJECTS ........................................................................................................................................69
EXPANDED OBJECTS .................................................................................................................................71

DISPLAY AND OPERATOR OBJECTS IN THE PROJECT "COLOR MIXING PLANT“............................72
8.1
CONFIGURING DISPLAY AND OPERATOR OBJECTS IN THE PICTURE“TANK1“..................................................72
8.1.1
Configuring the Bar Display.............................................................................................................72
8.1.2
Configuring the Linear Regulator.....................................................................................................76
8.1.3
Configuring a Button ........................................................................................................................79
8.1.4
Representing the Valve Function in Color .......................................................................................83
8.1.5
Testing the Picture “Tank1“ in Runtime ...........................................................................................86
8.2
CONFIGURING THE DISPLAY AND OPERATOR OBJECTS IN THE PICTURES “TANK2“ AND “TANK3“ ....................87
8.3
OBJECTS IN THE BASIC DISPLAY.................................................................................................................89
8.3.1
Tank Levels and Valve Representations .........................................................................................89
8.3.2
Configuring the Mixer Motor ............................................................................................................90
8.3.3
Configuring the Manual Mode for the Outflow Valve of the Container ...........................................95
8.3.4
Switching Operating Modes.............................................................................................................97
8.3.5
Configuring the Fill Entries...............................................................................................................99
8.3.6
Configuring the “START“ Button....................................................................................................101
8.3.7
Configuring the Mixer Motion.........................................................................................................103
8.4
CONFIGURING OBJECTS IN THE PERMANENT WINDOW...............................................................................107
8.4.1
Configuring Text Fields..................................................................................................................107
8.4.2
Configuring the Output Fields........................................................................................................108

9

CONFIGURING MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................111
9.1

ANALOG MESSAGES ................................................................................................................................111

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9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
10

BIT MESSAGES ........................................................................................................................................111
MESSAGE WINDOW .................................................................................................................................112
MESSAGE INDICATOR ..............................................................................................................................114
TESTING THE MESSAGE CONFIGURATION IN RUNTIME ...............................................................................115
CONFIGURING RECIPES .......................................................................................................................116

10.1
ADDING RECIPES .................................................................................................................................116
10.2
SPECIFYING DATA SETS .......................................................................................................................117
10.3
GENERATING THE PICTURES “RECIPE INPUT“ AND “RECIPE SELECTION“ .................................................117
10.3.1 Configuring the Picture “Recipe Input“ ..........................................................................................117
10.3.2 Configuring the picture "Recipe Selection“....................................................................................119
10.3.3 Configuring Buttons for Display Change .......................................................................................120
10.4
SELECTING RECIPES IN RUNTIME..........................................................................................................122
10.5
Entering New Recipes in Runtime.................................................................................................123
11

CONFIGURING USER MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................124

11.1
SETTING UP THE USER GROUP .............................................................................................................124
11.2
SETTING UP USERS .............................................................................................................................125
11.3
ASSIGNING AUTHORIZATIONS ...............................................................................................................126
11.3.1 Protecting the Start Button.............................................................................................................126
11.3.2 Protecting Data Selection ..............................................................................................................127
11.3.3 Protecting Recipe Input .................................................................................................................127
11.3.4 Protecting the Operating Mode Selection......................................................................................128
11.4
TESTING USER MANAGEMENT IN RUNTIME ............................................................................................129

The following symbols are provided as a guide through Module F6:

Information

Installation

Programming

Sample Exercise

Notes

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1.

PREFACE
In terms of its contents, Module F6 is part of the teaching unit entitled 'Process Visualization’.

Fundamentals of
STEP7 Programming
Modules A
2 to 3 days

Additional Functions of
STEP7 Programming
2 to 3 days

Plant Simulation with
SIMIT SCE
1 to 2 days Modules G

Modules B

Programming
Languages

Industrial Fieldbus
Systems

Process
Visualization

2 to 3 days Modules C

2 to 3 days Modules

2 to 3 days Modules

Frequency Converter
on SIMATIC S7

IT Communication
wirh SIMATIC S7
2 to 3 days Modules E

2 to 3 days Modules

Learning Objective:
In Module F6, the reader is introduced to the essential functions of the software WinCC flexible
2005.
Typical task definitions are processed using a sample system.
•

Installing the software

•

Steps for generating a Step7 project

•

Inserting an HMI station

•

Interface of WinCC flexible

•

Configuring display and operator objects

•

Configuring messages

•

Generating recipe management

•

Setting up user management

Prerequisites:
•

Knowledge in handling Windows

•

Fundamentals of PLC programming with STEP 7 (for example, Module A3 - 'Startup’
PLC Programming with STEP 7)

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Hardware and software required
1

PC, operating system Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP Professional SP1 and SP2 with MS
Internet Explorer V6.0 SP1
Pentium IV with 1.6 GHz, 512MB RAM, approx. 1.5GB free hard disk storage

2

Software STEP7 V 5.4

3

Configuring software WinCC flexible 2005 Advanced

4

MPI interface for the PC (for example, PC Adapter USB)

5

Sample configuration for PLC SIMATIC S7-300:
- Power supply: PS 307 2A
- CPU: CPU 314
- Digital inputs: DI 16x DC 24V
- Digital outputs: DO 16x DC 24V/0.5A

6
7

Touch Panel TP177B
MPI or Profibus DP data cable for connecting the TP177B to the controller

1 PC

2 STEP7 V5.3

4 PC Adapter
3 Configuring Software WinCC
flexible 2005 Advanced

5 SIMATIC S7-300

7 MPI or Profibus DP
Data Cable

6 Touch Panel TP177B

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OPERATOR CONTROL WITH WINCC FLEXIBLE

2.1

System Description
Since processes are becoming more and more multi-layered and the demands on the functionality of
machines and plants are increasing, the operator needs a high-performance tool for controlling and
monitoring production plants. An HMI system (Human Machine Interface) represents the interface
between a human being (the operator) and the process (machine/plant). The controller actually
controls the process. That is, there are two interfaces: one between the operator and WinCC flexible
(at the operator panel), and another interface between WinCC flexible and the controller.
The WinCC flexible Engineering System is the software that is used to handle all required
configuring tasks. The WinCC flexible Edition determines which operator panels of the SIMATIC
HMI spectrum can be configured.
WinCC flexible Runtime is the software for process visualization. In runtime, the project is executed
in the process mode.
WinCC flexible performs the following tasks:
• Displaying the process
The process is mapped to the operator panel. If a status changes in the process, for example, the
display at the operator panel is updated.
• Operating the process
The operator can operate the process by means of the graphic operator interface. For example, the
operator can specify a setpoint for the controller, or start a motor.
• Reading out messages
If critical process states occur in the process, a message is triggered automatically; for example, if
the specified limit is exceeded.
• Archiving process values and messages
The HMI system can archive messages and process values. In this way, you can document the
process characteristics, and you can also access older production data later.
• Documenting process values and messages
The HMI system can read out messages and process values as protocol. Thus, you can have
production data read out after the end of a shift, for example.
• Managing process parameters and machine parameters
The HMI system can store parameters for processes and machines in recipes. With one operational
step, you can transfer these parameters from the operator panel to the controller, in order to change
production to another product variant.

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2.2

Installation/Deinstallation

2.2.1

System Prerequisites
WinCC flexible supports all common PC platforms that are IBM/AT compatible. Although values for a
minimum configuration are specified, you should use as a guide the recommended values for an
optimum configuration, for WinCC flexible to operate efficiently.
System Prerequisites for

WinCC flexible ES

Operating System

Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP Professional
SP1 and SP2
For multi-lingual configurations: Windows 2000
SP4 MUI, Windows XP Professional SP1 and
SP2 MUI

Processor
• Minimum

Pentium 4

• Recommended

≥ Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz

Resolution
• Minimum

1024 x 768

• Recommended

≥ 1280 x 1024

RAM
• Minimum

512 Mbyte

• Recommended

≥ 1 Gbyte, ≥ 512 Mbyte for WinCC flexible
micro

Hard disk drive (free
memory) 1)

≥ 1 Gbyte

Diskette drive 2)

3.5“/1.44 Mbyte

CD-ROM

for software installation

1) In addition to WinCC flexible, Windows also makes demands on the free hard disk drive capacity.
For example, free memory should be provided for the swap out file. The following formula has proven successful: Size of swap out file = 3
times the size of the RAM.
Additional information is provided in the Windows documentation
2) To transfer the License Key

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2.2.2

Installing WinCC flexible
After all system requirements that have been mentioned are met, install WinCC flexible from the CDROM. Select the scope for installing components and product languages.
•
•
•

Standard installation: recommended
Minimum installation: to save memory
User defined installation: to specify yourself which components and product languages are
installed

In addition, the required licenses have to be transferred. You can install the licenses along with the
components and product languages, or you can install them subsequently. If you have obtained
WinCC flexible options, install each option separately. An option is installed by loading the
associated license key.
Detailed information regarding the installation are provided in the Installation Instructions on the CDROM 'WinCC flexible Software CD1’ in the folder "Documents\\Installation Guides“.

2.2.3

Deinstalling WinCC flexible
Close all applications that are open, particularly the WinCC flexible Engineering System and WinCC
flexible Runtime. Deactivate WinCC flexible Smart Start.
Additional notes on WinCC flexible Smart Start are provided in the chapter "WinCC flexible Smart
Start".
Open the system control by means of "Start ► Settings ► System Control".
In the system control, double click on the entry "Software". The dialog "Software" is opened.
In the dialog "Software", select the entry "SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2005". The button
"Change/remove" is displayed.
Click on the button "Change/Remove". The WinCC flexible InstallShield Wizard is opened.
Activate the option "Remove program" and click on the button "Continue".
Confirm the deinstallation with "OK". WinCC flexible is removed from the configuring computer.
In the dialog that follows, close the deinstallation with the button "Complete".

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2.2.4

Totally Integrated Automation
In addition to an HMI system such as WinCC flexible, a complete automation solution includes other
components, such as controller, process bus and periphery. WinCC flexible offers a particularly
extensive integration with components from the SIMATIC product family:
• Integrated configuring and programming
• Integrated data management
• Integrated communication
Integration in SIMATIC STEP 7
Process variables are the connecting link for communication between controller and the HMI system.
Without the advantages of Totally Integrated Automation, you have to define each variable twice:
once for the controller, and once for the HMI system.
Integrating SIMATIC STEP7 into the configuration interface lowers error frequency and configuring
effort. While you are configuring, you are directly accessing the STEP7 symbol table and the
communication settings:
- The STEP7 symbol table includes the data point definitions (for example, addresses or data
types) that were specified when you generated the control program.
- The communication settings contain the bus addresses and the control protocols
- Communication is set with NetPro, for example.

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3.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1

Hardware Configuration
In our sample program for a color mixing plant, we are using a programming device with the WinCC
flexible 2005 Advanced Engineering System and WinCC flexible 2005 Runtime.
The color mixing plant is controlled by means of a SIMATIC S7-300. By using a touch panel
(TP177B), the operator can operate the process using the graphic operator interface. For example,
the operator can specify a setpoint for the controller, or start a motor.
The programming device, the SIMATIC S7-300 controller and the operator panel TP177B are
connected to each other by means of the MPI.
The color mixing plant is connected to the controller with digital inputs and outputs.

PC for Configuring

TP177B as operator panel
Note
With WinCC flexible 2005 Runtime, the touch panel TP177B can also be represented on the
programmer. However, when starting WinCC flexible Runtime, the MPI address of the panel
(MPI=1) is set automatically on the programmer. When using a real panel, the MPI address has to
first be reset on the programmer to MPI=0.

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3.2

Plant Description

T1 Inflow T1 Outflow T2 Inflow T2 Outflow T3 Inflow T3

Container

A color mixing plant is controlled with a SIMATIC S7-300 in the automatic or in the manual mode. In
the "Automatic“ mode, the three tanks are filled with a two step control. At the minimum level, the
inflow valve opens automatically, and after the maximum level is reached, it is closed again. After the
start button is operated, the specified program is executed: first, the outflow valves are opened and
the container is filled from tanks with the specified amounts. After the outflow valves are closed, the
mixer motor is started. After the mixing time has expired and after a short idle phase, the outflow
valve of the container is opened and the finished color mixture is drained. When the container is
empty, the lamp of the start button lights up, and a new color mixture can be started.
In the "Manual“ mode, the automatic outflow is canceled, and all valves as well as the mixer motor
can be operated manually. The lamps in the buttons for manual operation are lit.
Note
The specified amounts and the time base are determined by the program. If you want another color
mixture, the specified amounts and the time base have to be changed, and a new program has to be
loaded to the controller.

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3.3

Task Definition
At the color mixing plant, the program was changed with the programmer each time the mixing ratio
changed. Since such changes are not only time consuming, but also dangerous if wrong entries are
made, it was decided to expand the color mixing plant with a TouchPanel TP177B.
By using the panel, the following requirements are to be met:
-

3.4

The color mixing plant can also be operated with the panel.
The levels of the tanks and the container are to be displayed as a bar and also as a numerical
value.
The motion of the mixing motor is to be shown graphically.
The specified amounts are to be entered on the panel.
The minimum and maximum levels of the three tanks are to be entered in separate tank
graphics.
The operating modes can be switched using the panel; the respective operating mode is
displayed on the panel.
The completed mixtures are to be stored on the panel as recipes; the operator only has to select
them.
The levels are monitored. If danger arises, messages are to be read out.
The color mixing plant can only be operated after a password was entered.
Panel TP177B is to communicate with the SIMATIC S7-300 controller by means of the MPI.

Configuration
On the programmer, process visualization is generated for the color mixing plant, using the
configuring software WinCC flexible 2005 Advanced. The process values are represented by
graphics and graphic objects. Default values can be transferred to the controller with operating
elements. The operator panel and the machine or the process communicate by means of variables
via the controller. The value of a variable is written to a memory area (address) in the controller.
There, it is read by the operator panel.
Process visualization is stored and after generation, it is transferred by the programming device to
the operator panel TP177B.
After the panel is powered up, the process can be monitored and the plant can be operated.

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STEP7 PROJECT "COLOR MIXING PLANT“

4.1

New Project
Start the SIMATIC Manager.
Create a new project with the Name “Color Mixing Plant“.

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Insert the SIMATIC 300 Station.

By double clicking on Hardware, start the hardware configuration.

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4.2

Hardware Configuration
Enter the hardware configuration of the controller you are using. Take note of the settings in the
sample configuration.
For our mixing plant, we are using the following hardware:
Slot 1: PS307 2A
Slot 2: CPU 314C-2DP

6ES7 307-1BA00-0AA0
6ES7 314-6CF00-0AB0

The CPU 314C-2DP is assigned the Profibus DP Addr.2 and is connected.
The CPU 314C-2DP is assigned the MPI Addr.2 and is connected.
The clock flag is set to MB100.
At the integrated inputs and outputs DI24/DO16, the inputs are set starting with Address 0, and the
outputs starting with Address 4.
Save and compile the hardware configuration.
Load the hardware to the PLC.
Close the hardware configuration.

Note
The SIMATIC S7 controller can also be simulated with the PLC simulator PLC SIM.
However, the simulator has to be started prior to loading the hardware to the CPU.

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4.3

Library of the Color Mixing Plant
First, the library with the program blocks has to be imported to the SIMATIC Manager. To this end,
select the function Dearchive in the menu File.

From the template directory, select the file “Color mixing plant_Library“.
Click on the button “Open“.

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As destination directory, select the folder “S7LIBS“ in the Step7 directory.
Confirm with OK.

In the following window, click on the button “No“

<>

The project library “Color mixing plant“ was copied to the library directory. Here, all required program
blocks are stored.

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4.4

Assignment List
Open the project window in the symbol table.

Enter the symbol assignments in the symbol table.
Address

Data Type

Comment
Inflow valve Tank 1
Outflow valve Tank 1
Inflow valve Tank 2
Outflow valve Tank 2
Inflow valve Tank 3
Outflow valve Tank 3
Outflow valve Container
Motor for the mixer
Lamp for program start enable
Lamp for automatic mode
Lamp for manual mode
Manual-Automatic switch Auto = 1
Start program
Manual operation for inflow valve of Tank 1
Manual operation for outflow valve of Tank
Manual operation for inflow valve of Tank
Manual operation for outflow valve of Tank
Manual operation for inflow valve of Tank 3
Manual operation for outflow valve of Tank
Manual operation for outflow valve of container
Manual operation for mixer motor
Specified amount for Tank1
Specified amount for Tank2
Specified amount for Tank 3
Tank content Tank1
Tank content Tank2
Tank content Tank3
Tank content of container
Mixer time in S5 format
Idle time in S5 format

Save and Close the symbol table.

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4.5

Control Program

4.5.1

Function Block FB1
With the right mouse key, generate the FB1 in the folder Blocks.

Enter the symbolic name and the symbol comment.
Select the programming language “FBD“.
Place the check mark at Multi-instance capability.
Confirm with OK.

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4.5.2

Variable Declaration
Open FB1 with a double click.
Enter the following STAT variables.

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Enter the following TEMP variables.

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Note
The STAT variables are connected to the operator buttons on touch panel TP177B.
The TEMP variables are needed for passing on values in FB1.

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4.5.3

Inserting Panel Inputs FB5 as Multi Instance Block from the Program Library
Drag FB5 for the panel inputs from the library “Color mixing plant“ to Network 1.
This block is needed for connecting the input signals from the panel to the inputs of the controller.

Right click on the inserted block and select “Change in multi-instance call“.

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Enter the name “panel inputs“.
Confirm with OK.

Wire the upper 10 inputs of the block to the STAT variables.

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Wire the lower 10 inputs of the block with the symbolic names.

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4.5.4

Tank Block FB10
Create a new network.
Drag the tank block FB10 from the library to Network 2.
Right click on the inserted block.
Select “Change to multi-instance call“
Enter the name “tank1“.
Confirm with OK.
This block contains the two step control and the calculations for simulating the level. When level
sensors are used, only the two step control would be necessary. Wire the block’s inputs.

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Repeat the steps for Tank2 in Network 3.

Note
Writing the symbolic names in “CAPITALS“ and the variables in “lower case letters“ makes better
assignments possible.

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Repeat the steps for Tank3 in Network 4.

Create a new network and drag tank block FC10 from the library to Network 5.
Calculating the container level

Container Level

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4.5.5

Automatic Program Sequence FB15
The automatic program sequence is described in the plant description.
Automatic Program Sequence

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4.5.6

Manual Operation FC20
Create a new network and drag the FC20 from the library to Network 7.
This block contains the manual operation of the tanks’ outflow valves in the manual mode.
This FC20 has to be called after the FB15, since the automatic valve operations of the FB15 have to
be overwritten by the manual mode in FC20.
Wire the inputs of the block.
Manual mode of the outflow valves of the tanks

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4.5.7

Mixer Motion FB25
This block is necessary to simulate the mixer motion. When the mixer motor is in operation, a count
in 150ms cycles, of the value 0 to 12 is incremented.
Simulate mixer motion

4.5.8

Automatic and Manual Lamps
In the last FB1 network, assignments for the automatic and manual lamps are generated.

Assign authomatic and manual lamp

FB1 is now completed.
Save and Close FB1.

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4.5.9

Organization Block OB1
Open OB1 by double clicking on it.
Drag FB1 from the folder “FB Blocks“ to Network 1 for the control program

Enter DB1 as instance data block.
In the message window, click on the button “Yes“.

OB1 is now complete.
Save and Close OB1.

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4.6

Loading to the CPU
The control program for the color mixing plant is not completed.
In the project window, highlight the folder Blocks and then click on the button “Load“

4.7

Program Test
After loading the control program to the CPU, switch the controller to the RUN mode.
Test your program. For example, at the tank blocks, you can monitor the levels.
With “Monitor/control variables“, you can enter levels (MW120 to MW124).

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SIMATIC HMI STATION

5.1

Inserting an HMI Station
In your project window, highlight the project name “Color mixing plant“ (Farbmischanlage) and insert
a SIMATIC HMI station.

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The properties of WinCC flexible RT are opened.
As device type, select TP 177B color PN/DP.
Confirm with OK.

SIMATIC WinCC flexible ES is started and a SIMATIC HMI station is inserted.

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5.2

Configuring the HMI Station
At the inserted SIMATIC HMI station, click on Configuration.

Connect the SIMATIC HMI station with the MPI network.
Click on Save and Compile.
Close the configuration.

Note
In the WinCC flexible project, a connection via the MPI is generated automatically.
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5.3

Checking the Connection with NetPro
Start NetPro by clicking on the button in the SIMATIC Manager.
Here, you can check the communication connections very easily.
Also, you can make changes or corrections subsequently with NetPro.
With a double click, the module’s properties are opened.

IMPORTANT NOTE
NetPro, the hardware configuration, and WinCC flexible access a joint data base and must not be
opened at the same time.
If one of these programs is opened, only reading functions are often possible in the next program.
The advantage is that a change of the MPI address, for example, is accepted in all programs.

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5.4

Opening the HMI Station

Right click on “WinCC flexible RT“ and select Open Object.

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WINCC FLEXIBLE ENGINEERING SYSTEM

6.1

Program Interface
The work environment of WinCC flexible consists of several elements. Some of these elements are
coupled to certain editors and are visible only if the corresponding editor is active.
WinCC flexible consists of the following elements:

Menu Bar

Symbol Bar

Tool Window

Project Window
Work Area

Library

Output Window
Object Window

Property Window

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6.1.1

Menus and Symbol Bars
The menus and the symbol bars contain all the functions you need to configure your operator panel.
If a corresponding editor is active, menu commands or symbol bars are visible specific to the editor.
If you point to a command with the mouse pointer, you will get a corresponding QuickInfo for each
function.

When a new project is set up, the symbol bars are positioned at the upper screen boundary as a
matter of standard. The position of the symbol bars is coupled to the user that is signed on in
Windows. If you have moved symbol bars with the mouse, the positions that the symbol bars had at
the last close are restored after starting WinCC flexible.
The following menus are available in WinCC flexible:

The availability of the menus and their instruction set depends on the editor that is used.

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6.1.2

Work Space
In the work space, the objects of the project are edited. All elements of WinCC flexible are arranged
around the work space. Except for the work space, you can arrange and configure all elements
according to your own requirements; for example, shifting or hiding.
In the work space, project data is edited either in table form (for example, variables) or graphically
(for example, a process image). Each opened editor is represented in the work space on its own tab
sheet. For graphic editors, each element is represented by a separate tab sheet. If you have several
editors opened at the same time, only one tab sheet is active. To switch to another editor, click on
the corresponding register sheet. You can have a maximum of 20 editors opened at the same time.

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6.1.3

Project Window
The project window is the central control point for project processing. All constituent parts and all
available editors of a project are displayed as a tree structure in the project window and can be
opened from there. To each editor, a symbol is assigned. With it, you can identify the associated
objects. Only those elements are displayed in the project window that the selected operator panel
supports. In the project window, you can access the device settings of the operator panel, language
support, and version management.

The project window represents the structure of the project hierarchically
• Project
• Operator panels
• Folders
• Objects
In the project window, objects are set up and opened for processing. You can set up folders to
structure the objects of your project. The project window is operated similar to the Windows
Explorer. For all objects, you can call a context menu where the most important commands are
combined.
Elements of graphic editors are shown in the project window and in the object window. Elements of
tabular editors are displayed only in the object window.
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6.1.4

Property Window
In the property window, the properties of objects are edited; for example, the color of picture objects.
The property window is available only in certain editors.
In the property window, the properties of the selected object, arranged by categories, are displayed.
As soon as you exit an input field, the values that were changed are effective.
If you enter an invalid value, it is displayed with a background color.
Using QuickInfo, information is provided about the valid value range, for example.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The inputs in the property window are not accepted by operating the input key, but by exiting the
field, or by clicking on another field. Please note where you are clicking after making inputs via the
keyboard. Otherwise, you will possibly be changing to the properties of the selected object, or a
check mark is placed in a check box in the property window, since the area of focus is very large.

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6.1.5

Tool Window
The tool window provides you with a selection of objects that you can insert in your pictures; for
example, graphic objects and control elements. In addition, the tool window includes libraries with
completed library objects, and collections of picture blocks.

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6.1.6

Output Window
In the output window, system messages are displayed standard in the sequence in which they occur.
The categories identify each WinCC flexible submodule that generated a system message. System
messages of the category "Generator" are generated, for example, during the consistency check.
To arrange the system messages, click on the header of the corresponding column. The output
window displays all system messages of the last action. If there is a new action, all previous system
messages are overwritten.
To provide continued access to existing system messages, they are stored in a separate log file.

Errors -for example, during generation- are displayed in color and can be selected by using the
context menu. You can jump to an error location or to a variable, copy system messages, or clear
them.
6.1.7

Object Window
In the object window, the contents of the folders in the project window are displayed.
The object window can be displayed permanently by docking it onto or shifting it into the project
window.

6.1.8

Resetting the Arrangement
In the menu “View“, click on “Reset arrangement“.

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6.2

Configuring Displays
A display can consist of static and dynamic parts. The controller does not update static parts, such
as texts and graphics.
Dynamic parts are connected to the controller, and visualize current values from the controller’s
memory. Visualization can be in the form of alpha-numerical displays, curves, and bars. Dynamic
parts also consist of inputs made at the OP that are written to the controller’s memory. They are
interfaced with the controller by means of Variables.
For our color mixing plant, five displays are to be generated initially.
Display Template
This display is set up automatically, and contains central functions.
In the upper area of the display, a permanent window is generated. Here, the levels of the tanks, of
the container and the project name are shown.
In the lower area of the display, the message window and the message indicator are shown. These
objects are also embedded in all displays, and are opened in the display’s foreground if there is a
message, for example.
Basic Display
This display also is set up automatically, and it is also defined as start picture. Here, the entire plant
is shown
Changing the operating mode, starting the mixing process, operating the mixer motor manually, and
opening the outflow valve can be performed by means of buttons. The motion of the mixer and the
states of the valves are shown graphically. By means of input fields, the amounts of the individual
additives are specified. In addition, it is to be possible to jump to the other displays. Using the button
END, the runtime at the panel is terminated, and a new transfer can be made.
Tank1
In the third picture, the valves of Tank1 can be operated manually. The maximum and minimum
amount of filling has to be preset at linear regulators. By means of buttons (Open valve), the inflow
and outflow valve can be opened or closed. The valves are shown graphically, and change color
when they are open.
The level is indicated in red. If the maximum level is reached, the inflow valve is closed in the
automatic mode. When the tank is completely full, the inflow valve can not be opened.
With additional buttons, you can switch to the other tanks, or to the basic display.
Tank2, Tank3
The displays for Tank2 and Tank3 are structured exactly like the display for Tank1.
The valves and the level of Tank2 are colored green.
The valves and the level of Tank3 are colored blue.

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6.2.1

Display Template
Specifying the permanent area, and changing the background color.
With a double click on Template, open the display Template in the project window.
Drag the bar in the upper area of the panel display window a little downward.
Change the background color in the property window for the permanent area to yellow.
Change the background color in the property window for the work area to white.

Note
If you open the Settings in the menu Options and display the Grid (Raster anzeigen), you can set
the permanent window to a size of 32 pixels.

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Inserting a text field
Drag and drop a text field from the tool window to the permanent window.

For the properties in the text field, enter “Color mixing plant“.
Caution! Do not press the input key.

Under Properties, click on Representation and remove the checkmark adjust automatically.
Change the size and the position of the text field.

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Under Properties, click on Text and
change the font size and the text orientation.

Inserting the date and time of day field
Drag a date/time of day field from the tool window and drop it in the permanent window.

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Under Properties, change the style of the fill type to “Transparent“

Under Properties, click on Representation and remove the check mark Adjust automatically.
Change the size and the position.

Under Properties, click on Text.
Change the font size and the orientation of the text.

For the time being, the display Template is completed.
Note
Now and then, you should save your project by clicking on the diskette symbol.

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6.2.2

Generating Displays
In the project window, right click on Display1 and select Rename.
Enter “Basic display“ as the name for the picture.

Double click on Add picture and assign the name “Tank1“.
Generate the pictures for Tank2 and Tank3 also.

For all pictures, change the background color of the work area to white. To do this, click on the tabs
of the figures.

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6.2.3

Inserting Graphic Displays
Drag a graphic display to the work area of the basic figure.

In the property window of the graphic display, graphics can now be selected from the list. Using the
buttons, you can create new graphics from files or from OLE objects. You can also delete graphics
from the list.
The selected graphic appears in the preview window, and has to be inserted or removed with the
button Select or Deselect.

Double clicking on the graphic opens the graphics program.

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Click on Generate new graphic from OLE object.

Select Generate from file and click on Browse.

Highlight the figure “Plant.bmp“ and click on Open.

In the window that follows, confirm your selection with OK.
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Under Representation, change the size and position of the graphic.

Repeat these steps for inserting the graphics in figures Tank1 to Tank3.
Under Representation, change the size and the position of the three inserted graphics.

Note
If a graphic is inserted by means of an OLE object, the file name is retained.
Don’t forget to save!
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6.2.4

Configuring Display Changes
By means of buttons, it is to be possible in each figure to change to the other three figures. In the
case of WinCC flexible, only the names of the figures have to be dragged from the project window to
the figure. The buttons are generated automatically.

Change the size and the position of the button.
Under text, select the font “Tahoma; 8pt“.

Repeat these steps for the buttons for Tank2 and Tank3.
In the tank figures, generate the buttons for the display change.
Change the width of the button “Basic display“ to 60.
You can also copy and insert prepared buttons.
Don’t forget to save!
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Basic Display

Figure Tank1

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Figure Tank2

Figure Tank3

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6.3

Settings at the Touch Panel TP177B color PN/DP
Before we can perform the first test, the settings on the touch panel have to be executed first.
The following settings have to be made:
-

Setting the date and time of day
Assigning the MPI or Profibus DP address
Assigning the Ethernet address
Setting the transfer properties

Touch Panel TP177B processes with the operating system Windows CE and can, like all touch
panels, be operated directly on the screen. For better operation, you should use a touch pen, or
connect a mouse at the panel’s USB interface.
After starting the panel, the desktop appears and the window of the loader. At the lower edge of the
screen, the start bar is located. With it, you can -just as with other Windows systems- start the
programs or make settings.

Buttons in the Loader:
Transfer:
Data transfer becomes active, and data can be entered by WinCC flexible
Start:
Runtime is started, and process visualization appears on the panel
Control Panel:
The Windows CE desktop is called
Taskbar:
The start bar is opened
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6.3.1

Setting the Date and the Time of Day
To set the date and the time of day, operate the button Control Panel.
This opens the desktop of Windows CE.
Select Date/Time to make the settings.

Set the time zone, the date and the time. Confirm with OK.

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6.3.2

Setting the MPI Address
To set the MPI address on the panel, click on “S7 Transfer Settings“
Select MPI and click on Properties.

Place a checkmark at “Panel is the only master on the bus“.
Assign the MPI Address 1 and confirm with OK.

Note
Many panels allow data transfers only if either the panel or the programmer is set as the only master
on the bus.
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6.3.3

Setting the Profibus DP Address
To set the Profibus DP address, click on “S7 Transfer Settings“ on the desktop.
Select Profibus and click on the button Properties.
Place the checkmark at “Panel is the only master on the bus“.
Assign the Profibus DP Address 1 and confirm with OK.

6.3.4

Assigning the Ethernet Address

On the desktop, operate the symbol
and select the Onboard LAN Ethernet Driver.
Click on the button Properties.

Here, you can make the settings for the Ethernet.

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6.3.5

Setting the Transfer Properties
On the desktop, click on the symbol
Select MPI/Profibus and click on the button Advanced.
In the window that follows, select MPI and confirm with OK.

Note
The settings at Transfer Settings have nothing to do with the connection settings in the
WinCC flexible project.
For example, data can be transferred between Panel TP177B and WinCC flexible by means of the
Ethernet interface, and the panel and the SIMATIC S7 controller can communicate by means of the
MPI.
6.3.6

Transfer Mode
Close the desktop and switch the panel to the Transfer Mode.

Connecting to host … appears in the transfer window.
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6.4

Checking for Consistency
Before you transfer the WinCC flexible project to the panel, the consistency should be checked. The
project is checked and generated.
Click on Consistency check of the project.

The result is displayed in the output window.

6.5

Transfer Settings and Data Transfer under WinCC flexible
In WinCC flexible, the settings have to be made for the transfer. Click on the button Settings for the
Transfer.

For Mode, select MPI/DP; enter 1 as station address.
Click on Transfer.

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Confirm overwriting the keyword list.

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If the transfer settings are correct on the panel and in WinCC flexible, the transfer starts now.

After restarting the panel, the start picture appears in runtime.

Test all buttons for the display change.
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6.6

Button END
The project can only be transferred again if the panel TP177B is in the transfer mode. When the
panel powers up, the loader appears for a few seconds with the button “Transfer“. Before each
transfer, the panel would have to be taken off load so that a switchover to the transfer mode is
possible. Data is lost in that case; for example, the date and the time of day have to be reset.
For that reason, in our basic display we are creating a button for ending the runtime mode. Drag a
button into your basic display.

Change the text, the font size, the size 40 x 20, the position and the color (red) of the button.

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Under Events, select the function StopRuntime by Clicking on the function.

A configured function is referred to in bold print.
Under mode, other settings can be made.
For our panel TP177B, only Runtime is to be terminated.

Save your project and start the consistency check.
Note
If during the consistency check, lines that are marked blue that contain internal warnings occur, you
have to regenerate the entire project first.
In the menu “Project“, click on Generator and select Regenerate everything.
Perform a restart at the panel (take it briefly off load).
Switch the panel to the transfer mode.
Transfer your project to the panel.
Click on the END button

Reset the date and the time, and start Runtime.
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6.7

Configuring a Connection
So far, we worked in our project without accessing the SIMATIC S7 controller.
On our panel, levels are to be displayed and fill setpoints are to be entered.
For operator and display objects that access the process values of a controller, first the connection
to the controller has to be configured.
Here, you specify how and by means of what interface the panel communicates with the controller.
Double click on the window Connections.
All parameters are already set through the settings in the hardware configuration.

Note
To set up a new connection, double click in the free field in the first column. Change the connection
parameters of the newly created connection

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DISPLAY AND OPERATOR OBJECTS
Display and operator objects are graphic elements with which process displays are designed.
In Runtime, all display and operator objects behave dynamically.
In addition, you can make the properties of objects dynamic.
One example of this is the graphic of a tank whose liquid level is displayed as varying, depending on
the corresponding process value.
Another example for the dynamic behavior of an object is a button that triggers a certain function. In
principle, you can make all graphic objects dynamic.
You can configure the following:
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The object changes its appearance: color and blinking.
The object moves in the picture.
The object is inserted/removed.

For operator elements, you can configure the following:
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7.1

The object is enabled or disabled for operation.
By operating the object -for example, by clicking on it- an event is triggered to which the
processing of a function list is configured.

Levels
For differentiated representation of a picture and for editing the objects in it, levels and multi- layering
of the objects are provided.
A picture has 32 levels. You can insert objects in each level. The assignment to a level specifies
the depth of the layer of an object in the picture. Objects of Level 0 are located deep in the
background of the picture, objects of Level 31 in the very foreground.
In addition, objects in a single level are also staggered.
When creating a process image, the objects of an individual level are -by default- arranged in the
sequence in which they were configured. Within the level, the object that was inserted first is located
at the very back. Each additional object is inserted one position ahead of it. The position of the
objects in relation to each other can be changed within the level. There is always an active level.
When you insert objects in a figure, they are assigned to the active level by default. The number of
the active level is indicated in the symbol bar "Level".
In the level palette, the active level is highlighted in color.
When you open a picture, all its 32 levels are always displayed.
With the level palette, you can hide, after opening, all levels except for the active level. This allows
you to specifically edit the objects in the active level.

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7.2

Basic Objects

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Note
Depending on the operator panel for which you are configuring, some objects from the tool window
are not available, or only with limited modes of operation.
Objects that are not available are displayed in the tool window grayed, and can not be selected.

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7.3

Expanded Objects

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DISPLAY AND OPERATOR OBJECTS IN THE PROJECT "COLOR MIXING PLANT“

8.1

Configuring Display and Operator Objects in the Picture“Tank1“
First, a bar, two sliders (linear regulators), and two buttons are configured.

8.1.1

Configuring the Bar Display
To display the current level of Tank1, we configure a bar.
Drag a bar into the picture Tank1.

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As a Maximum Value, enter 1000.
From the symbols of the color mixing plant, select the variable “CONTENT_T1“ as process variable.

The WinCC flexible variable “CONTENT_T1“ was generated automatically as process variable.
By double clicking on Variables in the project window, additional settings can be made.

Change the data collection cycle of the variable to 100ms. The variable will now be updated every
100ms.The movement of the bar -that is, the tank level- is now shown as flowing.
Note
Communication influences the cycle time of the SIMATIC S7 300 controller. If there is a large
number of variables, the data collection cycle of each variable should be weighed carefully.

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In the property window, under Style (Gestaltung), change the color assignments of the foreground
color to red and the background of the bar to white.

At Scale, remove the check mark “Display scale“ (Skala anzeigen).

At the limits, remove the check mark for “Display limit lines“ (Grenzwertlinien anzeigen).

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At Representation, change the position and the size of the bar.
Bar direction is already preset to UP (Oben).

The bar for indicating the level in the picture Tank1 is now completed.

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8.1.2

Configuring the Slider (Linear Regulator)
To set the minimum level, we are configuring a slider. From the tool window under Expanded
Objects, drag the Slider into the picture “Tank1“.

As the maximum value, enter 450, as the minimum value, enter 10 and select as process variable
the variable “low_level“ from the FB call “tank1“ of DB1 of the color mixing plant.

Note
Under WinCC flexible, you can also access the variable declaration in a data block.

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At Design, enter “MIN“ for labeling.

At Representation, change the position and the size of the slider.

At text, change the font size.

Insert a second slider for setting the maximum level in Tank1. Change the Minimum Value to 550,
the Maximum Value to 990, and select the variable “high_level“ as process variable from the FB call
“tank1“ of DB1.
For labeling, enter “MAX“ at Design.
Position the slider on X244 and Y32 and change the size to 64 x 152.
Finally, change the font size at Text.

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The picture Tank1 now looks like this.

In the meantime, three variables were set up automatically. If there should be additional variables,
highlight the line and delete the variable (right mouse key).

Don’t forget to save!
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8.1.3

Configuring a Button
To open the valves, we are configuring a button.
From the tool window under Basic Objects, drag a Button into the picture “Tank1“.

In General, place a check mark at Text EIN (open inflow valve) and enter the texts.
Caution! Don’t press the enter key after entering the text; otherwise, a new line is generated.

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Change the background color to white, and select a smaller font size.
Set the position and the size.

In the function list, at Drücken (Press), select the function “SetzeBit“ (set bit).

From DB1, select as variable “hand_zulauf_tank1“ (manual inflow tank1).

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We want to generate the function of a button; for that reason, configure now the function
“RuecksetzeBit“ (reset bit) with the variable “hand_zulauf_tank1“ at Loslassen (releasing) the
button.

The button is to be operable only in the manual mode.
Under Animations, select Operability.
Set the check mark at Activated.
From the symbols, select “H3_MAN“ as variable.
Enter 1 at “From“ and 1 at “To“.
Set the status to Activated.

The button can only be operated if the variable “H3_MAN“ has the value 1.
For operability (Bedienbarkeit) to be visible, change the background color to Blue at Style
(Gestaltung).

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Copy and insert the button.
Change the text to “Ablaufventil“ (outflow valve), the position to X80, Y158.
Under Ereignisse (events) Drücken and Loslassen (press and release), select the variable
“hand_ablauf_tank1“ (manual outflow Tank1).

In our variable list, only three additional variables were set up automatically.

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8.1.4

Showing the Valve Function in Color
The switching states of the valves are to be visible by changing color.
To this end, first set the zoom factor of the view to 400% and select the picture excerpt of the valve.
Then, in the tool window, highlight the Polygon.
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Trace the valve by clicking on each corner, and by double clicking at the end.

Because of the grid function, the polygon is a little larger than it is in the graphic.
The size and the position will be adjusted in the Properties.

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Change the position and the size in a way so that the graphic and the polygon fit together.

In the Properties at Style, change the fill color to yellow.

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Under Animation, activate Style and use the variable “ZULAUF_T1“ (Inflow T1).
Set the Type to Bit 0, and at Value 1, change the background color to Red.

Copy and insert the polygon. Rotate the polygon by 90 degrees and position it below the tank (the
button for rotating by 90 degrees is in the symbol bar above).
Use the variable “ABLAUF_T1“ (Outflow T1) for the color change in Style.

Don’t forget to save!
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8.1.5

Testing the Picture “Tank1“ in Runtime
Check the consistency of the project.
46% processed, 63 steps remain ....
Linker processed 'SIMATIC HMI Staton(1)’ ....
Number of power tags used: 8
Required license: WinCC flexible Sm@rtService for panel
Required license: WinCC flexible Sm@rtAccess for panel
Completed successfully: 0 error(s), 0 warning(s)
Time stamp 12.28.2005 12:50 utilized 68320 bytes of maxi
Compiling finished!

Note
If during the consistency check, lines marked blue with internal warnings occur, the entire project
has to be regenerated.
In the menu “Project“, click on Generator and select Regenerate everything (alles neu generieren).
Switch the TP177B to the transfer mode.
Transfer the project.
Test the functions in the picture “Tank1“.

Note
If the container is full, the outflow valve can no longer be opened.
You first have to empty the container using the button “HAND_OUT_BEH (E1.6)“.
If you set the data collection cycle of all variables to 100ms, the operation of the buttons and the
valve function are updated faster.
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8.2

Configuring the Display and Operator Objects in the Pictures “Tank2“ and “Tank3“
The picture for Tank2 and Tank3 is structured exactly like the picture for Tank1.
In the picture “Tank2“, the level of the tank and the valve function are to be displayed in the color
green and the variables for Tank2 are used; for example, “INHALT_T2“ (Content Tank2).
In the picture “Tank3“, the level of the tank and the valve function are to be displayed in the color
blue and the variables for Tank3 are used; for example, “INHALT_T3“.
Configure the tank pictures by either repeating the steps described in 8.1 and using a different color
and variable assignment, or by copying the objects of the picture “Tank1“ and inserting them in the
picture “Tank2“ and “Tank3“.
You can highlight and copy several objects with SHIFT+mouse click.
Then switch to the picture “Tank2“ and “Tank3“ and insert the objects.
After you inserted the objects, only the color assignments and the variables have to be changed. For
the bars and the valves, the size and the position have to be adjusted to the background graphic in
addition.
Check the generated variables and test the objects of the pictures in runtime.
OUTFLOW_T1

DB1.man_outflow_tank

DB1.man_inflow_tank1

CONTENT_T1

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View of picture “Tank2“

View of picture “Tank3“

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8.3

Objects in the Basic Display

8.3.1

Tank Levels and Valve Representations
In the basic display, the levels and the valve functions of the three tanks are to be shown. In
addition, the level of the container and the function of the outflow valve at the container are to be
displayed graphically.
From the three tank pictures, copy the bars of the tanks, and the polygons of the inflow and outflow
valves to the basic display.
After you inserted the objects, only change their size and position.
Create a new bar for the level of the container. Use the variable “INHALT_BEH“ (content_container)
for the process value, and enter as Maximum Value 3000.
Use the color violet as the fill color for the bar (foreground color).
Remove the scale and the limit lines.
Adjust size and position to the background graphic.
Copy and insert one of the polygons for representing the valve in the basic display.
Position the polygon over the outflow valve of the container, and change the color to violet
in Properties under Animation.
As control variable, use the variable “ABLAUF_BEH“ (outflow_container).
Test the basic display in Runtime.

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8.3.2

Configuring the Mixer Motor
To represent the mixer motor, a graphic EA field that is connected to a graphic list is used.
For manual operation by means of the panel, we are using a symbolic EA field that is connected to a
text list.
Generating the Graphic List
In the project window, click on Graphic Lists in the folder “Text and Graphic Lists“.
In the column Name, double click on the first line, and in this way generate a new graphic list.
Change the name of the graphic list to “Motor“.
Under Selection (Auswahl), select “Range (0-…)“.
Below, at Value 0, insert the graphic “motor_off“, and at Value 1, the graphic“motor_on“ as OLE
object from the template (Vorlage) directory Pictures (Bilder) (is described in Section 6.2.3).

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Inserting a Graphic EA Field
Drag a Graphic EA field into the basic display.

In the properties, set the mode Ausgabe (output) and select the graphic list Motor and the variable
“MISCHERMOTOR“.
Adjust size and position.

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Generating a Text List
In the project window, double click on Text Lists in the folder “Text and Graphic Lists“.
In the column Name, double click on the first line, and create a new text list in this way.
Change the name of the text list to “Motor text“.
At Auswahl (selection), select “Range (0-…)“.
Below at Value 0, enter the text “Motor aus“ (motor off), and at Value 1 the text “Motor ein“ (motor
on).

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Inserting a Symbolic EA Field
Drag a Symbolic EA field into the basic display.

Set the mode to Eingabe/Ausgabe (input/output) and select the text list Motortext and the variable
“hand_mischermotor“. Adjust the font size, size and position.

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Under Animation at manual mode, activate the background color blue.
In addition, manual operation is to be possible only in the manual mode.

Test the function in runtime.

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8.3.3

Configuring the Manual Mode for the Outflow Valve of the Container
We are creating an additional button for opening the outflow valve.
From the tool window, under Basic Objects, drag a Button into the basic display.
Under Allgemein (General), at Text AUS, enter “Ablauf öffnen“ (open outflow). Set the check mark
for Text EIN, and enter the text “Ablauf offen“ (outflow open).
Caution! After entering the text, don’t press the enter key; otherwise, a new line is generated.
Change the background color to white, and select a smaller font size.
Set the position and the size.

In the function list, select the function “SetzeBit“ at Drücken (press).

From DB1, select as variable “hand_ablauf_behaelter“ (manual outflow container).
We want to generate the function of a button; for that reason, we are now configuring the function
“RuecksetzeBit“ (reset bit) with the variable “hand_ablauf_behaelter“ when releasing the button.

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The button is to be operable only in the manual mode.
Under Animationen, select Bedienbarkeit (operability) and place the checkmark at Activated.
As variable, select “H3_MAN“ from the symbols.
Enter 1 for “Von“ (from) and 1 for “Bis“ (to). Set the status to Activated.
The button can only be operated if the variable “H3_MAN“ has the value 1.
For operability to be visible, change the background color to blue at Style.

Test the function of the button in the manual and in the automatic mode.

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8.3.4

Switching the Operating Modes
Selecting the operating mode is also to be possible on the TP177B.
We are using a switch for this function.
Drag a switch into the basic display.

When making settings, select the switch with text, and enter the texts.
As variable, use “man_auto“ from DB1.

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Change the background color to blue, and select a smaller font size.
Set the position and the size.

At Style (Gestaltung), select the variable “H2_AUTO“ from the symbol table.

Test the manual/automatic switchover in runtime.

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8.3.5

Configuring the Fill Setpoints
The fill amounts for the tanks are to be entered by means of the TP177B.
To this end, input fields are configured.
Drag an EA field into the basic display.

Change the settings at General (Allgemein). Use the variable “ENTRY_T1“.

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Change the properties at Representation (Darstellung).

Change the properties at Text.

Copy and Insert the EA field. Position it each once next to Tank 2 on X171 and Tank 3 on X282.
Change the variables to VORGABE_T2 and VORGABE_T3.

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8.3.6

Configuring the “START“ Button
To start the color mixing plant, we still need the button “START“.
The button is to blink green when the start enable of the program is activated.
The button can only be operated when start enable is active.
From the tool window, under Basic Objects, drag a Button into the basic display.
Under Allgemein (General), at Text AUS, enter “START“.
Change the background color to white, and select a smaller font size.
Set position X280, Y110 and the size 40 x 20.
In the function list, select the function “SetzeBit“ at Press (Drücken).

As variable, select “start_prog“ from DB1.
We want to generate the function of a button; for that reason, you are now configuring the function
“RuecksetzeBit“ with the variable “start_prog“ when releasing (loslassen) the button.

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Under Animations, select Bedienbarkeit (operability) and place the check mark at Activated.
From the symbols, select “H1_STARTFREIGABE“ (start enable) as variable.
Enter 1 at “Von“ (from) and 1 at “Bis“ (to). Set the status to Activated.
Now, the button can only be operated if the start is enabled.
For the start enable to be visible, activate Style (Gestaltung) also.
Use the variable “H1_STARTFREIGABE“.
In addition, change the foreground color to white and the background color to green.
At Blinken, set to “Yes“.

Test the function of the input fields and the START button in runtime.

By means of the input fields, specify the fill amounts, and start the program. The start is enabled only
if the lower tank container is empty; that means possibly opening the outflow valve beforehand in the
manual mode until the container is empty.
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8.3.7

Configuring the Mixer Motion
We are using a graphic EA field for animating the mixer motion. By means of a graphic list, the mixer
motion is shown as in an animated cartoon.
Create a new graphic list with the name “Mixer Motion“.
At Value (Wert) 0 to 12, insert from the template directory the graphics “Mixer1“ to “Mixer7“ first in an
ascending sequence and then in a descending sequence.

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Drag a graphic EA field into the basic display. At mode “Ausgabe“ (output), and under Display
(Anzeige), select the graphic list “Mixer motion“ (mischerbewegung).
As variable use “Count“ (zaehlwert) from the FB "mischerbewegung“ in DB1.

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As Transparent Color select white, and place the checkmark.

Set the position and the size.

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Test the mixer motion in runtime.

Note
For jerk-free motion, set the data collection cycle of the variables to 100ms.

man outflow tank2

man mixermotor
man inflow tank1

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8.4

Configuring Objects in the Permanent Window
The levels of the three tanks and of the container are to be displayed in the permanent window.

8.4.1

Configuring Text Fields
Drag a text field to the permanent window of the basic display.
As text, enter “Tank1:“.
Set the fill type to Transparent.
Set the position and the size.
Select a small font size and change the text alignment.

Copy and Insert the text field. Change the text, and position the text field in a way that another
output field the size of 40 x 16 fits next to it to the right.

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8.4.2

Configuring the Output Fields
We want to utilize a new WinCC flexible function for the output fields.
To this end, open the window of the objects, and pin it down.
In the project window, click on Variables, and all variables are displayed in the object window.
Scroll to the variables of the tank levels (INHALT_...) (content_...).
Drag the variable “INHALT_T1“ into the permanent window; it will be inserted automatically in an EA
field that is connected to the variable.

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Set the properties. (General; Style; Representation; Text)

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Drag the variables of the other tank levels from the object window to the permanent window, and
change the properties; or copy and insert the EA_field and change the variables and the position in
the properties.

Note
In the menu View, click on Anordnung wiederherstellen (restore arrangement), to reset the
window arrangement to the basic setting.
Save tour project and check it for consistency.
Transfer the project to the panel only if the check has returned no errors and no warnings. Test the
objects in the permanent window in runtime. Also switch to the tank pictures.

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CONFIGURING MESSAGES
The representation of the color mixing plant is by and large completed. What still needs to be done
are the messages. Messages are generated if an event bit occurs (bit messages), or when a limit is
overrange or underrange (analog messages).
The message texts contain a description of the cause for the message with the message status, or
only notes on the current operation of the plant.
We differentiate message classes such as warnings or errors for operational messages and fault
messages. Operational messages refer to the states of a machine or a process. Fault messages
indicate alarms of a machine or a process and have to be acknowledged.

9.1

Analog Messages
The levels of the three tanks and of the container are to be monitored.
If a tank or the container is full, a fault message is to be read out.
In the project window, double click on analog messages.
Enter the message texts and the monitored variables.
For the tank limits, use the variable of the maximum fill setpoint.
For the container limit, enter as the constant value 2999.

Maximum level reached

Error
Error

At rising edge

CONTENT_T1

Container full

Note
You can also generate several messages for one monitored variable.
You only have to set different limits with the rising or falling edge.
9.2

Bit Messages
Bit messages are configured just like analog messages; only here, the message is read out when an
event bit is pending.

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9.3

Message Window
The message texts are to be displayed in a message window.
The message window is configured into the template picture. This inserts it automatically in the
background of all other pictures.
With a double click, open the picture "Template“ in the project window.
From the tool window under Expanded Objects, drag the Message Window into the template
picture. Set the inserted message window. Use the message window for pending and
acknowledged messages. At Message Classes, select Error and System.

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At Style (Gestaltung), change the background color to white, and at Text, change the font size for
the table and the heading to Tahoma; 8pt.
In the display (Anzeige) settings, set the checkmark for the buttons “Help text“ (Hilfetext) and
“Acknowledge“ (Quittieren).

Select the Visible Columns (Sichtbare Spalten) of the message window.

At Mode, assign the window title, and set other properties. (Display automatically, Can be closed,
Tied, Size can be changed); (Activated; Messages; Window Title)

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9.4

Message Indicator
The message indicator is displayed if messages of the specified message class are pending or have
to be acknowledged. The message indicator can have two states:
- Blinking: At least one unacknowledged message is pending.
- Static: The messages are acknowledged, but at least one of them is not cleared.
When clicking on the message indicator, the configured action is performed.
In the template picture, set the active level to 1; that puts the message indicator in the foreground.
Drag a message indicator into the template picture, and assign the function
“ZeigeMeldefenster“ (show message window) at Click and Click with blinking.

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9.5

Testing the Message Configuration in Runtime
Open the inflow valves of the tanks, and let the tanks fill up beyond the maximum value. The
message window and the message indicator appear. Close the message window. The message
indicator remains until the messages are cleared (that is, the cause is removed) and acknowledged,
even if you are switching to another picture.

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CONFIGURING RECIPES
Recipes can be set up for the different mixing ratios of the color mixing plant. By using recipes, it is
possible to transfer several variables simultaneously to the controller. Recipes can be stored in the
controller or in the panel.

10.1

Adding Recipes
In the project window, double click on “Add Recipe“.
As recipe name and as display name, enter “Color Mixtures“ (Farbmischungen).
Generate three recipe elements with the names “RED, GREEN, BLUE“, and connect them with the
variables for the setpoint of Tank1 to Tank3.

SETPOINT_T1

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10.2

Specifying Data Sets
Click on “Data sets“ and enter the data sets for the recipes “Color mixtures“.

Red tone
Green tone
Blue tone

10.3

Generating the Pictures “Recipe Input“ and “Recipe Selection“
Two additional pictures have to be created for new inputs od recipes and for selecting recipes. By
means of recipe displays with definable buttons, new recipes can be entered, or merely a selection
can be made.

10.3.1

Configuring the Picture “Recipe Input“
Create a new picture with the name “Recipe Input“.
From the tool window, under Expanded Objects (Erweiterte Objekte), drag a Recipe Display
(Rezepturanzeige) into the picture.

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Select the recipe “Color mixtures“ (Farbmischungen).
Remove the checkmark at Auswahlfeld anzeigen (Display Selection Field).

Set the background color to white and at Text, select a smaller font size.
Change the position to X0 and Y0, the size to 320 x 188.
Accept the settings for Display (Anzeige) and Buttons (Schaltflächen) .

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10.3.2

Configuring the Picture "Recipe Selection“
Create a new picture with the name “Recipe Selection“.
From the tool window under Expanded Objects, drag a Recipe Display into the figure.

Select the recipe “Color Mixtures“ (Farbmischungen).
Remove the checkmark at Display selection field (Auswahlfeld anzeigen).
Set the background color to white, and at Text, select a smaller font size.
Change the position to X0 and Y0, the size to 320 x 188.
Remove all buttons (Schaltflächen) in the recipe display.

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10.3.3

Configuring Buttons for Display Change
Drag the Basic Display and the picture “Recipe Input“ (Rezepteingabe) into the picture “Recipe
Selection“.
Change the font size, the position and the size of the buttons.
In exactly the same way, create the button in the picture “Recipe Input“ (Rezepteingabe).

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Change to the Basic Display.
Drag the picture “Recipe selection“ into the basic display.
At General (Allgemein), change Text AUS to “Recipes“.
Change the font size, the position and the size of the button.

Save your project and check it for consistency.
Transfer the project to the panel only if the check returns no errors and no warnings.

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10.4

Selecting Recipes in Runtime
Change to the picture “Recipe Selection“ and select a data set.
After the selection, the values have been written to the variables.

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10.5

Entering New Recipes in Runtime
Change to the picture “Recipe Input“ and click on the button “New“.
Enter the name of the data set and the values.
Click on the Save button, and select the data set in the selection picture.

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CONFIGURING USER MANAGEMENT
User groups and users can be set up by means of user management. The access rights are granted
to a user group. These access rights govern the access to data and functions to protect them from
unauthorized operation. A user is then assigned to a user group.

11.1

Setting up User Groups
In the project window, double click on Gruppen (groups) in the folder Benutzerverwaltung Runtime
(user management runtime). By default, two user groups are already set up: the group of
administrators with all authorizations, and the group of users with authorization to operate. However,
we can grant users additional authorizations.
For our color mixing plant, we need two more user groups with additional authorizations.

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Create the group “Einsteller“ (setters) with the authorization “Betriebsarten umschalten“ (switch
operating modes).

Create the group “Entwickler“ (developers) with the authorization “Rezepte eingeben“ (enter
recipes).

11.2

Setting Up Users
In the project window, double click on Benutzer (users) in the folder Benutzerverwaltung Runtime
(user management runtime).
Here, we are setting up three new users, and assign them to the user groups.
Create a user with the name “MEIER“ and the Kennwort (password) “HANS“.

Note
Please take note of upper and lower case writing.
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Create an Einsteller (setter) with the name “SCHMIDT“ and the Kennwort (password) “KLAUS“.

Create an Entwickler (developer) with the name “HUBER“ and the password “FRANZ“.

11.3

Assigning Authorizations
Operating the start button and selecting the color mixture from the recipes is permitted only to users
who are authorized.
Only the setter is permitted to switch the operating mode of the plant to manual operation.
Modifying or reentering data sets for recipes is permitted only to developers. No access protection is
required for all other functions, such as display change.

11.3.1

Protecting the Start Button
Open the basic display and highlight the button “START“.
At Sicherheit (security), select the authorization “Bedienen“ (operate). Place the checkmark at
Activated.

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11.3.2

Protecting Data Selection
In the picture “Rezeptauswahl“ (recipe selection), highlight the Rezepturanzeige (recipe display),
and change the security settings.

11.3.3

Protecting Recipe Input
Change the security settings of the recipe display in the picture “Rezepteingabe“ (recipe input).

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11.3.4

Protecting the Operating Mode Selection
Also change the security settings for auto/manual switching.

Save your project and check it for consistency.
Transfer the project to the panel only when the check returns no errors and no warnings.
Confirm the overwritten recipe data and password list with “Yes“.

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11.4

Testing User Management in Runtime
If you are actuating a protected object in runtime, a log-on window will prompt you to enter the user
name and the password.
After input, you have to reactuate the object.

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