Connectivity
Enhanced Feature Range Of Drivers
OPC UA
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Associated values
(alarms & events) can now be written/processed within WinCC OA.
- Choose flexibly which ones you want to use.
- Support of JSON/Structures make it ideal for IT/OT convergence.
- Detailed description of how to exchange data with WinCC Unified based on OPC UA.
- The OPC UA Server provides access to historical alarms and events (HA).
S7 PLC Discovery
- Discover every new S7 device in your network and establish a driver connection to it more quickly.
- Only available on Linux platforms.
BACnet
- Upgrade from Operator Workstation(OWS) to Advanced Workstation (AWS) Profile.
- BACnet/SC for secure connections
- Both features are certified by BACnet International.
Enhanced Driver Diagnostics
- Address syntax and availability check for faster problem detection resulting in reduced engineering efforts.
- New diagnostic screen is also included in address configuration.
- See chapter Driver Diagnostic.
Ethernet/IP
- Redundant connections to a PLC are now supported.