Connectivity

OPC UA

• 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.