Version Information
Release Notes, Update information, Certifications and Frequently Asked Questions.
Concepts
Your first step into modern and powerful process visualization.
Deployment
Topics, you need to know, before using WinCC OA.
Security
Go beyond the norm in cybersecurity.
Engineering
Powerful tools for easy or complex engineering tasks.
Data Management
Classify, structure and archive your data.
Business Logic / Control
Endless possibilities in data processing for your projects.
Data Visualization
User interfaces, Trends and Reports for every purpose and device.
Southbound Interfaces
The process connection to the actual machines/sensors.
Northbound Interfaces
Your portal to the cloud or supervising systems.
Web Connectivity / Network Interfaces
Data exchange, APIs and web technologies
User Management
All about authorization, authentication and login-customization.
- User Administration
  The WinCC OA user administration provides important features for controlling users that use the system. Security is an important issue in the automation technology when controlling highly sensitive systems and it is of utmost importance that the users of the system have only access to the specified area of operation. With the WinCC OA user administration, you can administer users so that they can use the resources effectively without inflicting damage to the system inadvertently or otherwise
- Device Management
  The Device Management allows you to define which WinCC OA UI connections (mobile application and Desktop UI) are allowed to connect to your project. Additionally a direct overview over the available licenses and currently connected devices is shown.
- Inactivity/AutoLogout
  The inactivity management in WinCC OA prevents not authorized persons or persons with a wrong identity to use a workplace for forbidden or not traceable operations.
- Access Control Plug-in
  The WinCC OA Access Control Plug-in can be used to control the access to data points (read, write, display) via user rights.
- Authorization Check Plug-in
  The authorization check plug-in allows setting access rights on data point element level (data point values).
- Authentication via Kerberos, basics
  In a more and more networking world, a WinCC OA system could be exposed to different types of attacks. An unauthorized WinCC OA system could connect to the distribution manager or hackers could try to manipulate WinCC OA messages.
- Login Framework
  The WinCC OA login framework provides a framework that is easy to extend. The WinCC OA login panels can be easily replaced by user-specific panels without having to re-implement the functionality.
- System Use Notification
  You can use the system use notification panel to display an instruction to the user when logging into the WinCC OA system. The user must confirm the notification before logging into the WinCC OA project.
Availability
How to get your system uptime to the maximum.
Reporting
Create state of the art project reports without limits.
Addons
Useful tools and enhancements for special demands.
Reference Tables
Detailed and extensive content for special project adaptation.
Videos & Tutorials
Explore the capabilities of WinCC OA with our carefully selected collection of video tutorials and guides.
WinCC OA Documentation
Basic information about terms and functions within the documentation.
Disclaimer
A brief clarification of liability exclusions or legal notices.

User Management

All about authorization, authentication and login-customization.

With its own internal user, group, area and device management, which can also be used in combination with common authorization and authentication systems, it offers a proven solution for the following aspects:

Access control and security

Process visualization often deals with sensitive data and control options that can influence the operation and security of production processes. Controlled user management ensures that only authorized personnel have access to certain functions and information.

Different user roles (e.g. operator, technician, manager, administrator) can be clearly demarcated. This means that each user only has the authorizations required for their role, which reduces the risk of errors and manipulation.

Protection against unintentional actions

Users with restricted rights can only access the parts of the system that they need for their tasks. This prevents less experienced users from inadvertently making critical changes.

Well-structured user management enables the targeted allocation of authorizations so that critical functions can only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Logging and traceability

Many systems offer an audit trail that records which user carried out which actions at what time. These logs are important for tracking changes and for troubleshooting.

In the event of faults or malfunctions, user activities can be used to check who last made changes, which makes it easier to analyze the cause.

Efficiency and user-friendliness

User management allows user interfaces to be customized and information to be displayed in a way that is tailored to the respective user roles. For example, a technician needs a different visualization than a production manager.

This ensures a clearer and more user-friendly presentation and enables each user to work more efficiently.

Compliance and industry standards

In many industries, there are regulatory requirements that prescribe certain security and access control measures. User management that restricts and documents access to sensitive functions helps to comply with these standards.