This course is dedicated to creating and configuring SCADA systems on the WinCC platform. The course covers all stages of working with WinCC, from initial project setup to integration with physical controllers and the implementation of complex functionality. Participants will learn how to create process visualizations, set up data monitoring, work with trends, and ensure secure system management through user access rights. The course will cover working with various interface elements and integrating real PLCs for process control and management.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Develop and configure a SCADA system project using the WinCC platform.
Integrate PLCs with the WinCC system and configure their interaction for data transfer and process control.
Create and configure visualization screens for monitoring technological processes.
Utilize graphic elements and WinCC libraries to create intuitive interfaces.
Implement error monitoring and alarms in the system, and configure notifications for quick response.
Ensure system security through user access rights configuration and user management.
Work with recipes, metrics, and trends for process optimization and data analysis.
Integrate real controllers with WinCC for controlling industrial parameters and collecting data.
Introduction to WinCC and Project Creation:
Create a new project in WinCC, configure the working environment, and add the WinCC Runtime (RT) component.
PLC Integration and Communication Setup:
Add PLCs to the project and configure communication with WinCC for process control and monitoring.
Screen Development and Interface Design:
Create visualization screens, work with interface elements, and use WinCC’s graphic libraries for displaying information.
Monitoring and Notification Setup:
Track errors, configure notifications, and monitor the system’s status in real-time.
System Administration and Access Control:
Set user access rights, create an authorization screen, and manage system access control.
Working with Recipes and Process Optimization:
Implement and manage recipes for process optimization, and design screens for interacting with recipes.
Process Visualization and Trend Analysis:
Configure metrics for monitoring production parameters, and create trends to display data changes over time.
Integration with Physical Controllers:
Connect real PLCs to WinCC and manage processes through the SCADA system.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Collect and store production data, and use it for analysis and process optimization.
Engineers and technicians working in the field of automation and industrial process control.
Specialists interested in mastering SCADA systems based on WinCC.
Professionals looking to improve their skills in integrating and managing industrial systems.
Basic knowledge of automation systems and PLCs is recommended but not required to begin the course.
Creating a Project and Configuring WinCC RT
Basics of creating a new project in WinCC.
Adding the WinCC Runtime (RT) component to the project.
Adding PLC to the Project and Configuring the Connection with WinCC RT
Integrating PLC into the system.
Configuring the PLC connection to WinCC RT for data transfer.
Overview of Runtime Settings
Detailed review of essential runtime environment settings for SCADA systems.
Configuring parameters for the correct functioning of the system.
Creating and Configuring Screens
Designing screens for visualization of data.
Working with interface elements in WinCC.
Working with WinCC Graphic Library
Using standard graphical elements for creating visualizations.
Practical usage of built-in and customizable graphic objects.
Initial Setup and Project Testing
Implementing the first project with basic screen configurations.
Testing interaction between the screens and the PLC.
Monitoring and Error Tracking
Tracking errors in digital and analog signals.
Configuring notifications and alarms in the system to monitor the state.
Creating a Monitoring Window
Designing the interface for monitoring the current system status.
Displaying data on process parameters, errors, and system state.
WinCC System Administration
Configuring user access rights and managing users.
Overview of administrative functions and security settings in WinCC.
Creating an Authorization Screen and User Management
Setting up the login screen.
Controlling access rights for different system users.
Working with Recipes
Implementing and managing recipes for process optimization.
Creating and configuring screens to work with recipes.
Working with Metrics and Visualizing Processes
Setting up metrics to monitor production parameters.
Visualizing processes to display real-time information.
Working with Trends
Using trends to display changes in parameters over time.
Configuring trends to analyze and track data dynamics.
Integration with Physical Controllers
Connecting real-world controllers (e.g., Siemens PLCs) to WinCC.
Integration and process management through WinCC.
Industrial Process Control
Configuring process control parameters: motor speed, temperature, and other settings.
Data Collection, Storage, and Analysis
Collecting production data during operations.
Storing data and utilizing it for analysis and process optimization.