SIMATIC WinCC (Windows Control Center), the Windows Control Center, is the first process monitoring system to adopt the latest 32 - bit technology. It features excellent openness and flexibility.
Since its launch, users have been deeply impressed by SIMATIC WinCC (Windows Control Center). On one hand, its high - level innovation enables users to recognize and implement upcoming development trends at an early stage. On the other hand, its long - term product strategy based on standards ensures the investment interests of users.
With this strategic concept, WinCC, the Windows Control Center running on Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP, has become a leader in the European market and even a standard followed by the industry. If you aim to optimize the operation of equipment and machines and maximize the availability and productivity of factories, WinCC is an excellent choice.

Outstanding Advantages

Multifunctional: 

• A universal application suitable for solutions in all industrial fields.
• Supports multiple languages, making it globally applicable.
• Can be integrated into all automation solutions.
• Has all built - in operation and management functions, enabling simple and efficient configuration.
• Can be continuously extended based on the Web. It adopts open standards for easy integration.
• The integrated Historian system serves as a platform for IT and business integration.
• Can be expanded with options and add - ons.
• It is a component of "Totally Integrated Automation", suitable for solutions in all industrial and technical fields.

Proof by Examples: 
WinCC integrates production automation and process automation, achieving mutual integration. This has been proven in numerous applications and application examples in various industrial fields, including the automotive industry, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, printing industry, energy supply and distribution, trade and service industries, plastics and rubber industries, machinery and equipment engineering, metal processing industry, food, beverage and tobacco industries, paper and paper processing, steel industry, transportation industry, water treatment and sewage purification.

Other Functions:

• WinCC is the human - machine interface component in the SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system and other Siemens control systems.
• WinCC also provides a wealth of options and add - ons for vertical market solutions.
• By using the "FDA option" and taking appropriate measures during engineering and configuration - as clarified in the white paper - SIMATIC WinCC meets the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 in the pharmaceutical and food industries (FDA = US Food and Drug Administration). A large number of optional components make factory certification easier, and this certification provides a very persuasive and comprehensive response to the various requirements in these industrial fields.
• For example, some WinCC add - ons have been developed for vertical markets such as the water supply industry: the remote control system using Sinaut ST7cc, the archiving and recording system using PM - Aqua, the operating cost optimization system using Siwa - Plan, the alarm management system using FunkServer - Pro, etc.