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Table of contents
1 General notes...............................................................................................................................................5
2 STEP 7 Basic.............................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Security information.....................................................................................................................11
2.2 News...........................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Notes on use...............................................................................................................................13
2.4 Editing devices and networks......................................................................................................14
2.4.1 General information on devices and networks............................................................................14
2.4.2 Use of modules on the S7-1200..................................................................................................14
2.4.3 Replacing ET 200S positioning modules.....................................................................................15
2.4.4 CP 343-2 on SIMATIC S7 Embedded Controller EC31-RTX......................................................16
2.4.5 Notes on online and diagnostics.................................................................................................16
2.4.6 Network components...................................................................................................................17
2.5 Programming a PLC....................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 General notes on PLC programming...........................................................................................17
2.5.2 Instructions..................................................................................................................................19
2.5.3 Testing the user program............................................................................................................21
2.5.3.1 Testing with the watch table........................................................................................................21
2.5.3.2 Testing with the force table.........................................................................................................21
2.6 Inter Project Engineering (IPE)....................................................................................................22
2.6.1 Notes on IPE...............................................................................................................................22
2.7 Technological functions...............................................................................................................22
2.7.1 Notes on technological functions.................................................................................................22
3 WinCC Comfort/Advanced.........................................................................................................................23
3.1 Security information.....................................................................................................................23
3.2 News...........................................................................................................................................28
3.3 Notes on use...............................................................................................................................28
3.4 Migration......................................................................................................................................31
3.5 Engineering System....................................................................................................................34
3.5.1 Screens and Screen Objects.......................................................................................................34
3.5.2 Tags and connections.................................................................................................................38
3.5.3 Alarm system and alarm displays................................................................................................40
3.5.4 System functions and scripts.......................................................................................................41
3.5.5 Reports........................................................................................................................................43
3.5.6 Recipes.......................................................................................................................................44
3.5.7 User administration.....................................................................................................................44
3.5.8 Communication...........................................................................................................................44
3.6 System-wide functions................................................................................................................47
3.7 Compiling and loading.................................................................................................................48
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3.8 Runtime.......................................................................................................................................50
3.8.1 Notes on operation in Runtime....................................................................................................50
3.8.2 Notes on operation of panels in Runtime....................................................................................52
3.8.3 Notes on operation of Runtime Advanced...................................................................................53
3.9 HMI devices.................................................................................................................................54
3.9.1 Notes on HMI devices.................................................................................................................54
Index...........................................................................................................................................................59

4 System Manual, 02/2014
General notes 1
The information in this readme file supersedes statements made in other documents.
Read the following notes carefully because they include important information for installation
and use. Read these notes prior to installation.
Notes on the information system

The following function is already described in the information system, but is not available in
TIA Portal V13:
● Hardware comparison of devices
Functions for S7-1200 as of firmware version V4

In the information system for the TIA Portal V13, functions are documented for S7-1200 as of
firmware version V4 which are not yet available in the software.
The 64-bit data types will be available for an S7-1200 as of firmware version V4.
User-defined documentation
On the product DVD under "Documents\UserDocumentation", you will find instructions for
creating and using user-defined documentation.
Display of interfaces via online access

If the Ethernet interfaces for online access are not displayed sporadically, install hotfix
KB2588507 (for Microsoft Windows) from the Microsoft Support website.
Internet link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2588507 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/
2588507/en-us)
Display of Asian characters in the TIA Portal

If the Chinese TIA Portal is installed on a different Asian Windows operating system (for
example Korean) and texts are not displayed correctly in the TIA Portal, select English as the
"Language for non-Unicode programs" in the Windows Control Panel.
Instruction "GET_NAME: Read out name of a module"

According to the online help, the read name depends on the IO device type.
For an HMI Panel, however, it is not the name of the station that is output – as described in
the online help – but the name of the interface module.

General notes
Online operation in hibernate mode

We recommend that you do not use the two options "Hibernate" and "Sleep" in online operation;
if you do, communication problems could occur. If necessary, adapt the computer's energy
options.
Installing new .Net versions or .Net service packs

● Close the TIA Portal before installing a new .Net version or a new .Net service pack on your
programming device/PC.
● Restart the TIA Portal only after successful installation of the new .Net version or the
new .Net service pack.
Notes on handling
● If a project in the list of projects last used is located on a network drive that is not connected,
you may experience delays when opening the "Project" menu.
● When you insert a CPU, you may need to wait for some time if the project editor is open at
the same time. This generally takes longer when you insert the first CPU in a newly created
project. To be able to continue working more quickly, you should close the project editor
before inserting a CPU.
● The alarm "Application is not responding" may appear in Windows 7 with functions that
take a long time to run (loading the CPU for example). If this occurs, wait until the function
has correctly finished.
● If you have installed a Microsoft mouse with IntelliPoint, you may find that it superimposes
components over the buttons of the title bar. If this is the case, uninstall the IntelliPoint
software from Microsoft.
● Enabling the "Virtual Desktop" options with NVIDIA graphics cards can cause problems. In
this case, disable the "nView virtual desktop manager" of your NVIDIA graphics driver.
Using the TIA Portal via a remote desktop

In principle, it is possible to use the TIA Portal via a remote desktop connection. During
configuration, you should, however, avoid disconnecting the connection to the desktop client.
In rare cases, this can lead to the software user interface being blocked.
If you experience this blockage, follow these steps on the desktop client.
1. Open the Windows Task-Manager and close the "rdpclip.exe" process.
2. Type in "rdpclip.exe" in the command prompt to restart the process.
Note that the current content of the clipboard will be lost. You can, however, then continue
configuration as usual. To be on the safe side, you should restart the TIA Portal at the next
opportunity.

General notes
Notes on SIMATIC memory cards

The SIMATIC memory cards have been formatted and set up by Siemens for use with S7-1200
and S7-1500 modules. This format must not be overwritten; otherwise, the card will no longer
be accepted by the modules. Formatting with Windows tools is therefore not permitted.
Behavior in case of open force job

Note that an active force job is retained even after you have loaded a new project to the
SIMATIC memory card. This means you should first delete the active force job before you
remove a SIMATIC memory card from the CPU and before you overwrite the card in the PC
with a new project. If you use a SIMATIC memory card with unknown content, you should
format the SIMATIC memory card before the next download.
Subnet addressing for CP 1613 and CP 1623

CP 1613 and CP 1623 are communication modules with microprocessor. To ensure secure
management of communication links, these are processed on the module. The protocol stack
in your PC is used for diagnostic purposes (SNMP, DCP). To allow both protocol stacks (i.e.
CP 1613/23 Firmware and CP 1613/23 NDIS access) access to the same partners, is
recommended to place both stacks of a module in the same subnet.
Editing a device IP address

Do not use the address range from 192.168.x.241 to 192.168.x.250 when editing a device IP
address. If necessary, this address range is automatically assigned by the system to a
programming device. Depending on the subnet mask, this applies also for all network classes.
Migrating projects with the TIA Portal

After the migration of hardware configurations and program blocks from earlier automation
solutions, first check the functionality of the migrated project before you use it in productive
operation.
Working with automatically synchronized network drives

Automatic synchronization after a network interruption can result in current (local) project data
being stored as a "backup" on the network drive through user interactions. This could cause
outdated project data to be loaded from the network drive when opening the project. For this
reason, we do not recommend that you store TIA Portal projects on synchronized network
drives.
If, however, you do work on synchronized drives, you can continue working locally in the event
of a network interruption. In this case, you must always ensure that the TIA Portal application
is closed while data is synchronized. The synchronization itself must be implemented in such
a way that the current (local) project data replaces the project data on the network drive.

General notes
Entry of decimal places

With certain Windows language settings, it may occur that the entry of values with a comma
as decimal place is not recognized (entering "1,23" leads to an error). Instead, use the
international format ("1.23").
Access protection for memory cards in USB card readers

By improving the security mechanisms for online access and engineering of S7-1500 CPUs,
the data storage on memory cards has been changed. For this reason, this version of STEP
7 cannot evaluate the passwords of the configured protection level when reading project data
from memory cards that is accessed via a USB card reader. The changed behavior affects the
memory cards for CPUs of the S7-1200/1500 series. Therefore, use physical safeguards to
protect critical project data on memory cards for these devices.
Note
This restriction is not related to online access to devices or the know-how protection of
program blocks.
Information on the TIA Portal in online support

Overview of the most important technical information and solutions for the TIA Portal in the
Siemens Industry online support.
Internet link: TIA Portal in Siemens Industry online support (www.siemens.com/industry/
onlinesupport/tiaportal)
All information on service and support in the Siemens Industry online support:
Internet link: Service and support in Siemens Industry online support (http://
support.automation.siemens.com)
Here, you can also subscribe to the newsletter that provides you with latest information relating
to your products.
Starting the TIA Portal

When you start the TIA Portal, Windows attempts to update the Certificate Revocation List
(CRL) of "windowsupdate.com".
If no Internet access is available and there are multiple DNS servers, a timeout may occur and
delay the start of the TIA Portal.
Compatibility with V12 SP1

An empty V12 SP1 project with the name "TIA_Portal_Project_V12.0.1.3.ap12" is installed in
the installation directory under ..\Portal V13\SampleProjects to allow TIA Portal V13 to be
opened in compatibility mode V12 SP1. This project must be copied to a local directory with
full access before it can be used. For more information on this, refer to FAQ ID 835846.

General notes
FAQs on the TIA Portal

FAQs on the TIA Portal are available at FAQs (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/
view/en/28919804/133000).

STEP 7 Basic 2
2.1 Security information
Upgrades and updates

Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that
you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also
be considered. For more information about industrial security, visit
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (http://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/
en/industrial-security/Pages/Default.aspx)
To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific
newsletter. For more information, visit
http://support.automation.siemens.com (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/
llisapi.dll?aktprim=99&lang=en&referer=%2fWW
%2f&func=cslib.csinfo2&siteid=csius&extranet=standard&viewreg=WW&groupid=4000002)
Network settings
The following tables show the network settings of each product you need to analyze the
network security and to configure external firewalls:
STEP 7 Basic
Name Port number Transport Direction Function Description
protocol
ALM 4410* TCP Inbound/ License This service provides the complete
outbound service functionality for software licenses and is
used by both the Automation License
Manager as well as all license-related
software products.
RFC 1006 102 TCP Outbound S7 Communication to the S7 controller via
communicatio Ethernet/PROFINET for programming and
n diagnostic purposes.
DCP --- Ethernet Outbound PROFINET The DCP protocol (Discovery and Basic
Configuration Protocol) is used by
PROFINET and provides the basic
functionality for locating and configuring
PROFINET devices.

STEP 7 Basic
2.2 News
STEP 7 Basic
SNMP 161 UDP Outbound PROFINET The SNMP client functionality is used by
STEP 7 to read status information from
PROFINET devices.
* Default port that can be changed by user configuration
WinCC ES Basic (without simulation)

protocol
ALM 4410* TCP Inbound/ License This service provides the complete
outbound service functionality for software licenses and is
used by both the Automation License
Manager as well as all license-related
software products.
HMI Load 1033 TCP Outbound HMI Load (RT This service is used to transmit images and
Basic) configuration data to Basic Panels.
Simulation RT Basic
protocol
HMI Load 1033 TCP Inbound HMI Load (RT This service is used to transmit images and
Basic) configuration data to Basic Panels.
Ethernet/ 44818 TCP Outbound Ethernet/IP The Ethernet/IP protocol is used for
IP channel connections to Allen Bradley PLCs.
2222 UDP Inbound Ethernet/IP The Ethernet/IP protocol is used for
channel connections to Allen Bradley PLCs.
Modbus 502 TCP Outbound Modbus TCP The Modbus TCP protocol is used for
TCP channel connections to Schneider PLCs.
RFC 1006 102 TCP Outbound S7 channel Communication to the S7 controller via
Ethernet/PROFINET
Mitsubishi 5002 TCP Outbound Mitsubishi MC The Mitsubishi protocol is used for
MC channel connections to Mitsubishi PLCs.
2.2 News
News in the TIA Portal

To keep you up-to-date with the latest news, Siemens Industry Online Support now offers a
website with the latest news on a variety of topics of the TIA Portal.
All news on STEP 7 Basic are available at a glance at this link:

STEP 7 Basic
2.3 Notes on use
http://support.automation.siemens.com//WW/view/84047138 (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/84047138)
2.3 Notes on use
Contents
Information that could not be included in the online help and important information about
product characteristics.
Online operation
The simultaneous online operation of STEP 7 V5.5 or earlier and STEP 7 Basic V13 has not
been approved.
Simultaneous online connections on an S7-1200 CPU

It is not possible to establish an online connection from multiple TIA Portal instances
simultaneously to the same S7-1200 CPU.
Configuring and assigning module parameters

You will find an overview of the modules that can be configured and assigned parameters with
STEP 7 Basic V13 at http://support.automation.siemens.com (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/28919804/133000).
Removing/inserting the memory card

After removing or inserting a memory card, always perform a memory reset on the CPU in
order to restore the CPU to a functional condition.
Removing and inserting Ethernet modules

If Ethernet modules are removed and re-inserted during operation, you must boot the PC;
otherwise, the "Accessible devices" functionality in STEP 7 or NCM PC will not display all
devices. While the PC boots, Ethernet modules must be activated.
Comparing project data

The comparison functions (online/offline, offline/offline) currently do not take hardware into
consideration.
Loading project data with TIA Portal V12 and V13 (S7-1200)
If you load the project data of an S7-1200 CPU with the TIA Portal V13, you can no longer use
TIA Portal V12 to access this data. To do this, first restore the factory settings of the CPU.

STEP 7 Basic
2.4 Editing devices and networks
Read the additional information on this in the online help under "How to reset a CPU to factory
settings".
Using project data of distributed IO-Link master modules from TIA Portal V12 in V13
The following procedure applies if you are using distributed IO-Link master modules in TIA
Portal V12 that are not GSD devices and were configured with PCT: To continue using your
project data from TIA Portal V12.0 in TIA Portal V13.0, you have to export them in the PCT
before you upgrade the project. After the upgrade, you must import the project data once again
using the PCT.
Compatibility
The device configuration and program of an S7-1200 CPU must always be configured with the
same STEP 7 version. Usually, the TIA Portal makes sure that no version conflicts occur by
outputting appropriate notifications during loading to the device.
This automatic verification is not possible with S7-1200 CPUs with firmware version V1.x. In
this case, users themselves must ensure that no version conflicts occur.
2.4.1 General information on devices and networks
Contents
General information on devices and networks.
S7 PCT IO-Link
The S7 Port Configuration Tool is available for free download at the following link.
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/37936752 (http://
support.automation.siemens.com/WW/llisapi.dll?aktprim=0&lang=en&referer=%2fWW
%2f&func=cslib.csinfo&siteid=csius&groupid=4000002&extranet=standard&viewreg=WW&n
odeid0=33102519&objaction=csopen)
2.4.2 Use of modules on the S7-1200
Contents

STEP 7 Basic
Use of modules on the S7-1200

The modules listed below are not supported on the S7-1200.
Family Module Order number

S7-300 FMs SM 338 6ES7 338-4BC01-0AB0
FM 350-1 6ES7 350-1AH03-0AE0
FM 350-2 6ES7 350-2AH00-0AE0, 6ES7 350-2AH01-0AE0
FM 351 6ES7 351-1AH01-0AE0, 6ES7 351-1AH02-0AE0
FM 352 6ES7 352-1AH02-0AE0
FM 355 S 6ES7 355-1VH10-0AE0
FM 355 C 6ES7 355-0VH10-0AE0
FM 355-2 C 6ES7 355-2CH00-0AE0
FM 355-2 S 6ES7 355-2SH00-0AE0
S7-300 PtP-CP CP 340 6ES7 340-1AH02-0AE0, 6ES7 340-1BH02-0AE0, 6ES7
340-1CH02-0AE0
CP 341 6ES7 341-1AH01-0AE0, 6ES7 341-1AH02-0AE0, 6ES7
341-1BH01-0AE0, 6ES7 341-1BH02-0AE0, 6ES7
341-1CH01-0AE0, 6ES7 341-1CH02-0AE0
Network component Diagnostics repeater 6ES7 972-0AB01-0XA0
ET 200S 1 Count 24 V 6ES7 138-4DA04-0AB0
1 Count 5 V 6ES7 138-4DE02-0AB0
1 Step 5 V 6ES7 138-4DC00-0AB0, 6ES7 138-4DC01-0AB0
2 pulses 6ES7 138-4DD00-0AB0, 6ES7 138-4DD01-0AB0
1 SI 6ES7 138-4DF01-0AB0
1 SI Modbus 6ES7 138-4DF11-0AB0
1 SSI 6ES7 138-4DB02-0AB0, 6ES7 138-4DB03-0AB0
1 Pos Universal 6ES7 138-4DL00-0AB0
SIWAREX 7MH4910-0AA01, 7MH4912-0AA01, 7MH4920-0AA01
ET 200M SIWAREX 7MH4 900-2AA01, 7MH4 900-3AA01, 7MH4 950-1AA01,
7MH4 950-2AA01
Loading S7-1200 module comments to the PG/PC

In central configurations with S7-1200, comments of modules, submodules and signal boards
are not loaded. With CPs/CMs, only the comments of the IE interface or DP interface are
loaded. In distributed configurations with ET 200SP or ET 200MP, only the comment of the
channels is loaded from the I/O modules.
2.4.3 Replacing ET 200S positioning modules
Contents

STEP 7 Basic
Replacing ET 200S positioning modules

This information relates to the positioning module "1 Step 5V" (6ES7 138-4DC00-0AB0) from
a project which was created with TIA Portal V11.0. When replacing these modules from the
TIA Portal V11.0 with a new version of these modules, the parameter settings are reset to the
default values.
This is the case with one of the following procedures:
● Replace the positioning module 6ES7 138-4DC00-0AB0 with its successor module 6ES7
138-4DC01-0AB0 by means of a device exchange.
● Updating the module version using the appropriate button in the device properties in the
Inspector window.
2.4.4 CP 343-2 on SIMATIC S7 Embedded Controller EC31-RTX
Contents
CP 343-2 on SIMATIC S7 Embedded Controller EC31-RTX

The module AS-Interface CP 343-2 (order no.: 6GK7 343-2AH01) can be inserted in an
expansion rack of the SIMATIC S7 Embedded Controller EC31-RTX (order no.: 6ES7
677-1DDxx-0BB0), but the CP 343-2 cannot be operated with the EC31-RTX.
2.4.5 Notes on online and diagnostics
Contents
Hardware detection followed by online connection

When the "Online > Hardware detection" command is performed for an unspecified CPU, the
online configuration is not loaded from the CPU. If you do not load the configuration resulting
from the hardware detection to the CPU, the device and network views will always show a
difference between the offline and online configurations. It will appear that there are different
configurations in the online and diagnostic views, although the MLFBs are identical in the actual
CPU and the offline CPU.

STEP 7 Basic
2.5 Programming a PLC
2.4.6 Network components
2.5.1 General notes on PLC programming
Contents
Information about network security

For communications access between the TIA Portal and CPU or between HMI (except for HMI
access using "GET/PUT communication") and CPU, there are integrated security functions.
The provide greater protection from manipulation and higher access protection. To protect
against unauthorized network access to a CPU with standardized communications access
such as "GET/PUT", "TSEND/TRCV", "Modbus", "FETCH/WRITE", you should also take
suitable additional measures (e.g. cell protection concept).
Renumbering PLC data types

For better performance, the CPUs of the S7-1200 module process PLC data types with
numbers. The user is not aware of these numbers, because the system processes the numbers
independently. This means number conflicts are automatically resolved. When using know-
how protected blocks that use PLC data types, it may be useful to set up your own numbering
system (recommended > 5000) because the automatic resolution of numbering conflicts may
result in a password prompt (compilation required).
To renumber the default number of a PLC data type, follow these steps:
1. Open the project library in the "Libraries" task card.
2. Drag the compilable PLC data type to the "Types" folder.
The "Add type" dialog opens.
3. Enter the properties of the new type.
4. Click "OK" to confirm.
5. Right-click the PLC data type.
The shortcut menu opens.
6. Select "Edit type" in the shortcut menu.
7. Open the "PLC programming" task card once again.
The extension "in testing" is now added to the name of the PLC data type.
8. Right-click the PLC data type.
The shortcut menu opens.

STEP 7 Basic
9. Select "Properties" in the shortcut menu.

10.Change the number of the PLC data type in the "General" section.
11.Select "Release version" from the shortcut menu of the library.
The PLC data type now has the new number and can be used. The assigned number is retained
even if the type of the PLC data type is revoked.
Generating external sources from blocks

When generating external sources from blocks, the changes made directly in the block
interface to the default values of PLC data types are not exported to the sources. This means
these values are not available when the sources are imported once again. The default values
are applied instead. To prevent this loss of data for the modified default values, the changes
must be made directly in the PLC data type and not in the block interface. In this case, the
changes are also exported when generating external sources.
Indirect indexing of ARRAY components of data type bit string in SCL

In TIA Portal V13, you can address the components of an ARRAY for a CPU of the S7-1200
series in SCL with a tag of the data type BYTE, WORD or DWORD as index in addition to a
tag of the integer data type if the IEC check is not set.
Explicit data type conversion in SCL

As of TIA Portal V13, the string is displayed with a leading sign during explicit data type
conversion of SINT/INT/DINT/LINT_TO_STRING or WSTRING in SCL and transferred aligned
to the left.
The result is an incompatibility with TIA Portal V12 SP1, in which the string was transferred
aligned to the right during conversion.
Start value behavior during "Upload from device"

The start values that you have changed with the instruction "WRIT_DBL: Write to data block
in the load memory" will be lost during execution of the action "Upload from device".
Loading inconsistent programs to a device

In TIA Portal, it is not possible to download inconsistent programs to a device without a
consistency check. During the loading process, all blocks of the program are implicitly checked
and are compiled again in the event of inconsistencies. If, however, there are programs on
your CPU which were loaded with earlier versions of STEP 7, these programs could
demonstrate inconsistencies.
In this case, note the following:
If you load an inconsistent program from a device, you will not be able to load the program
unchanged to the device afterwards, because a consistency check always takes place during
the loading process and existing inconsistencies are corrected.

STEP 7 Basic
Process image of PTO/PWM outputs

Do not use PTO/PWM outputs in the process image (for example, for access in the user
program, for online functions or in HMI). The update rate of the process image is much slower
than the rate of the signal changes. The display in the process image therefore does not reflect
the signal flow.
Monitoring blocks in LAD and FBD

If the start of the current path is outside the visible range, it may not be possible to determine
the input value. In this case, the current path is shown grayed out.
Avoid using PLC data types generated by the system in libraries

Some instructions generate their own PLC data types during instancing which are saved in
the "PLC data types" project folder. However, you should not use these system-generated
PLC data types in any library, because they may be recreated by the system at any time and
may result in an unfavorable system behavior.
Using global data blocks in assignments

It is not possible to assign the contents of a global data block to a structurally identical data
block, e.g. using a move box.
2.5.2 Instructions
Contents
Notes on the information system

The following function is already described in the information system, but is not available in
TIA Portal V13:
● "ASI_CTRL" instruction for CPUs of the S7-1200 module
Instruction "TRCV_C: Receive data via Ethernet"

Contrary to the information provided in the online help, the communication connection is
terminated immediately, and not after sending data, when the CONT parameter is set to the
value "0".

STEP 7 Basic
Instruction "T_CONFIG: Configure interface"

The CPU is restarted after you have executed the "Configure interface" instruction in order to
change an IP parameter. The CPU goes to STOP mode, a warm restart is carried out and the
CPU starts up again (RUN mode). Make sure that the control process is in a secure operating
mode after the CPU has been restarted following execution of the "Configure interface"
instruction. Uncontrolled operation can result in serious material damage or personal injury
due to malfunctions or programming errors, for example. Non-retentive data could be lost.
Parameters ERROR and STATUS
ERROR STATUS ERR_LOC Explanation

(DW#16#..)
0 00000000 0 After the instruction has been
executed successfully, the
STATUS parameter
"00000000" does not return
any value.
Instruction "GET_DIAG: Read diagnostics information"

MODE 3 at the MODE parameter is not supported by the S7-1200 CPU.
Using instructions with parameters of type VARIANT in code blocks with different access types
(S7-1200)
Code blocks (FBs/FCs) and data blocks (DBs) can be created with different access types
("standard" and "optimized"). In code blocks, you can call any instructions. Certain instructions
(for example, "WRIT_DBL" and "READ_DBL") use pointers of type VARIANT at input and
output parameters to address data blocks.
Ensure that you do not use these instructions in programs in which code blocks of different
access types are called reciprocally. This could cause the following to occur:
● A structure from a standard data block is directly or indirectly passed to an optimized code
block, which forwards this structure directly or indirectly to one of the blocks mentioned
above.
● The reverse scenario, whereby a structure from an optimized code block is directly or
indirectly passed to a standard data block, which forwards this structure directly or indirectly
to one of the blocks mentioned above.

STEP 7 Basic
2.5.3 Testing the user program
2.5.3.1 Testing with the watch table
Contents
Multiple access to the same CPU

Access to a CPU from a PG/PC is permitted only when a TIA Portal is open. Multiple access
to the same CPU is not permitted and can lead to errors.
Loading data blocks during an active control job
Note
Loading changed data blocks during an active control job can result in unforeseen operating
states. The control job continues to control the specified address, although the address
allocation may have changed in the data block. Complete active control jobs before loading
data blocks.
Testing programs converted from STEP 7 V10.5/V11.0

To monitor and test a program converted from STEP 7 V10.5, you have to first compile and
load with STEP 7 V13.0.
2.5.3.2 Testing with the force table
Contents
Example
If I/O access to the address "IB0:P" takes place in the user program, it is not permitted to force
the following I/O address areas: I0.0:P, IB0:P, IW0:P and ID0:P.

STEP 7 Basic
2.7 Technological functions
2.6 Inter Project Engineering (IPE)
2.6.1 Notes on IPE
Contents
Comment box of the device proxy

Contrary to the description in the information system for the TIA Portal V13, with the "Inter
Project Engineering" functionality, the comment field for a device proxy cannot be edited.
Restricted functionality
In the TIA-Portal V13, the "S7 GRAPH overview" and "PLC code display" functionality cannot
be used in conjunction with the IPE device proxy.
2.7 Technological functions
2.7.1 Notes on technological functions

There are no notes about the technology functions.

WinCC Comfort/Advanced 3
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that
you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Any third-party products that may be in use must
also be taken into account. For more information about industrial security, visit
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (http://www.industry.siemens.com/topics/global/
en/industrial-security/Pages/Default.aspx)
To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific
newsletter. For more information, visit
http://support.automation.siemens.com (http://support.automation.siemens.com)
Passwords
Various passwords are set by default in WinCC. For security reasons, you should change
these passwords.
● On HMI devices with version V11 or V12, the password "100" is preset for the Sm@rtServer
and for the integrated Web server. A default password is not preset for HMI devices with
version V13.
● For the user "Administrator", the default password is "administrator".
Integrated Web server

It is always possible on a PC to access HTML pages in Runtime, even though the option"HTML
pages" is disabled. Setup always installs the standard pages of the Web Server on the PC.
Assign an administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the pages.
Communication via Ethernet

In Ethernet-based communication, end users themselves are responsible for the security of
their data network. The proper functioning of the device cannot be guaranteed in all
circumstances; targeted attacks, for example, can lead to overload of the device.

WinCC Comfort/Advanced
Ending Runtime automatically

If automatic transfer is enabled on the HMI device and a transfer is started on the configuration
PC, the running project is automatically stopped on the HMI device. The HMI device then
switches autonomously to "Transfer" mode. Transfer mode may cause undesired reactions in
the system.
After the commissioning phase, disable the automatic transfer function to prevent the HMI
device from switching inadvertently to transfer mode. To block access to the transfer settings
and thus avoid unauthorized changes, assign a password in the Control Panel.
Network settings
The following tables show the network settings of each product which you need in order to
analyze the network security and for the configuration of external firewalls:
WinCC Advanced (without simulation)

Name Port Transport Direction Function Description
number protocol
ALM 4410* TCP Inbound, License service This service provides the complete
Outbound functionality for software licenses and is used
by both the Automation License Manager as
well as all license-related software products.
HMI Load 1033 TCP Outbound HMI Load This service is used to transmit images and
(RT Basic) configuration data to Basic Panels.
(RT Advanced) configuration data to panels.
WinCC Simulation for Basic Panels

number protocol
HMI Load 1033 TCP Inbound HMI Load This service is used to transmit images and
(RT Basic) configuration data to Basic Panels.
EtherNet/IP 44818 TCP Outbound Ethernet/IP The Ethernet/IP protocol is used for
2222 UDP Inbound Ethernet/IP The Ethernet/IP protocol is used for
Modbus TCP 502 TCP Outbound Modbus TCP The Modbus TCP protocol is used for
channel connections to Schneider PLCs.
RFC 1006 102 TCP Outbound S7 channel Communication with the S7 controller via
Ethernet/PROFINET
Mitsubishi MC 5002 TCP Outbound Mitsubishi MC The Mitsubishi protocol is used for connections
channel to Mitsubishi PLCs.

WinCC Simulation for Panels and Runtime Advanced

number protocol
DCP --- Ethernet Outbound PROFINET The DCP protocol (Discovery and basic
Configuration Protocol) is used by PROFINET
and provides the basic functionality for locating
and configuring PROFINET devices.
LLDP --- Ethernet Inbound, PROFINET The LLDP protocol (Link Layer Discover
Outbound Protocol) is used by PROFINET for topology
detection.
SMTP 25 TCP Outbound SMTP This service is used by WinCC Runtime
Communication Advanced to send e-mails.
HTTP 80* TCP Inbound Sm@rtServer The Web server is only available when
Sm@rtService is activated. The used port may
differ depending on automatically selected
settings.
RFC 1006 102 TCP Outbound S7 channel Communication with the S7 controller via
Ethernet/PROFINET
NTP 123 UDP Outbound Time The NTP protocol (Network Time Protocol) is
synchronization used for time synchronization in IP-based
networks.
SNMP 161 UDP Outbound PROFINET The SNMP client functionality is used by STEP
7 to read status information from PROFINET
devices.
(RT Advanced) configuration data to panels.
HTTPS 443* TCP Inbound Sm@rtServer The Web server with HTTPS protocol is only
available when Sm@rtService is activated.
The used port may differ depending on
automatically selected settings.
VNC server 5900* TCP Inbound Sm@rtServer This service is only available when
Sm@rtService is activated.
5800* TCP Inbound Sm@rtServer This service is only available when
VNC client 5500 TCP Outbound Sm@rtServer This service is only available when
PROFINET protocols for Panels and Runtime Advanced

number protocol
DCP --- Ethernet Outbound Lifelist, The DCP protocol (Discovery and basic
PROFINET Configuration Protocol) is used by PROFINET
Discovery and and provides the basic functionality for locating
configuration and configuring PROFINET devices.
LLDP --- Ethernet Inbound, PROFINET Link The LLDP protocol (Link Layer Discover
Outbound Layer Discovery Protocol) is used by PROFINET for topology
protocol detection.

PROFINET protocols for Panels and Runtime Advanced

MRP --- Ethernet Outbound PROFINET The MRP protocol (Medium redundancy
medium protocol) enables control of redundant
redundancy transmission paths using a ring topology.
PROFINET IO --- Ethernet Inbound, PROFINET Cyclic data exchange is used by panels for
Data Outbound Cyclic IO data direct keys and LEDs.
transfer
NARE --- Ethernet Inbound, Name Address This protocol is used to resolve network names
Outbound Resolution and assign IP addresses.
PROFINET 34964 UDP Inbound, PROFINET The PROFINET Context Manager provides an
Context Outbound connection less endpoint mapper in order to establish an
Manager RPC application relation (PROFINET AR).
Communication connections for Panels and WinCC Runtime Advanced

number protocol
Telnet 23 TCP Inbound Telnet This service can be used for maintenance.
SMTP ** TCP Outbound SendEMail This service is used by Windows CE / PC
Runtime to send e-mails.
HTTP 80* TCP Inbound Hypertext The HTTP protocol is used for communication
Transfer with the internal Web server.
Protocol
RFC 1006 ** TCP Outbound S7 channel Communication with the S7 controller via
Ethernet/PROFINET.
HMI Load 102 TCP Inbound Transfer This service is used to transmit images,
Runtime, and configuration data to the panel
via PN/IE
NTP ** UDP Outbound Time The NTP protocol (Network Time Protocol) is
synchronization used for time synchronization in IP-based
networks.
DCOM*** 135 TCP Inbound OPC server This service is a component of the Microsoft
Windows operating system. Communication
via OPC (DA) is based on DCOM. Therefore,
this service is required to initialize OPC (DA)
connections.
DCOM*** ** TCP Outbound OPC server The communication via OPC (DA) is based on
DCOM and uses unspecified ports assigned by
the system. This should be taken into
consideration when using OPC (DA) and
creating rules for the firewall.
NetBIOS over ** UDP Outbound With the use of Register / log on to a remote server.
TCP/IP Remote File
Share
NetBIOS over ** UDP Outbound With the use of Register / log on to a remote server.
TCP/IP Remote File
Share
SNMP 161 UDP Inbound Simple Network The SNMP client functionality is used by STEP
Management 7 to read status information from PROFINET
Protocol devices.

Communication connections for Panels and WinCC Runtime Advanced

HTTPS 443* TCP Inbound Secure The HTTP protocol is used for communication
Hypertext with the panel-internal Web server via Secure
Transfer Socket Layer (SSL).
Protocol
Modbus TCP ** TCP Outbound Modbus TCP The Modbus TCP protocol is used for
channel connections to Schneider PLCs.
Mitsubishi MC ** TCP Outbound Mitsubishi MC The Mitsubishi protocol is used for connections
channel to Mitsubishi PLCs.
Printing ** TCP Outbound Printing Printing on the control panel (via Ethernet).
HMI Load 2308 TCP Inbound Transfer This service is used to transmit images and
configuration data to panels. On Comfort
Panels, this service is replaced by
DeviceManager and SCS in V13 and higher.
This service is used to transmit configuration
data to WinCC Runtime Advanced.
HMI Load 50523 TCP Inbound Transfer This port is used if port 2308 is not available.
This service is used to transmit images and
configuration data to panels. On Comfort
Panels, this service is replaced by
DeviceManager and SCS in V13 and higher.
This service is used to transmit configuration
data to WinCC Runtime Advanced.
ALM 4410* TCP Inbound, Application This service of RT Advanced makes available
Outbound License the complete functionalities for software
Manager licenses and is used by the Automation
License Manager.
OPC UA 4870* TCP Inbound OPC UA server This service is required for communication via
OPC UA.
HMI Load 5001 TCP Inbound Device Manager This service is used to transmit images and
Runtime to panels.
HMI Load 5002 TCP Inbound SCS (System This service is used to transmit configuration
Configuration data to panels.
Server)
VNC client 5500 TCP Inbound Sm@rtServer Reverse VNC server connection. Receive
mode is set for the VNC client.
VNC server 5800* TCP Inbound Sm@rtServer VNC server connection HTTP
5900* TCP Inbound Sm@rtServer VNC server connection
SIMATIC Logon ** TCP Outbound UMAC (User Register / log on to a remote server.
Management to
the Access
Control)
Allen Bradley ** TCP Outbound Ethernet/IP The Ethernet/IP protocol is used for
Ethernet IP channel connections to Allen Bradley PLCs.
Reserved 49152 ... TCP/UDP Outbound Dynamic port range is used, for example, to
65535 connect to the remote file sharing.
** Port is assigned automatically.
*** Supported by WinCC Runtime Advanced only.

3.3 Notes on use
3.2 News
News about the TIA Portal

You can learn about the latest news about various topic areas of the TIA Portal in Siemens
Industry Online Support.
All news concerning WinCC can be found here: News (http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/88360672)
3.3 Notes on use
Contents
Information that could no longer be included in the online help and important information about
product features.
Working with standard user rights

If you are working with standard user rights in Windows 7, "User Account Control (UAC)" must
not be disabled. The "User Account Control" is enabled in Windows 7 by default.
For more information on the "User Account Control", refer to the online help for Windows 7.
On-screen keyboard
Once you have opened the TIA Portal, you can no longer call the on-screen keyboard.
To call the on-screen keyboard in Windows, use the following command: “Start > All Programs
> Accessories > Ease of Access > On-screen keyboard”.
Copying HMI devices with HMI connections

If you copy an HMI device with HMI connections to a PLC, the HMI connection in the new HMI
device is not automatically connected to an existing PLC with the same name. This applies to
copying within a project as well as copying across projects.
To access the PLC tag via HMI tag in the new HMI device, you have to complete the
configuration of the HMI connection immediately after copying. Proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Devices & Networks" editor.
2. Connect the new HMI device to the desired network.
3. Open the connection table.
4. Select the HMI connection of the new HMI device.
5. Select the desired PLC under "Partner".
If you compile the new HMI device or connect additional PLC tags in between copying the HMI
device and completing the connection, there may be some instances in which an additional

3.3 Notes on use
HMI connection to the same PLC is created. This is especially true if you connect HMI tags
with DB array elements.
Device replacement
After an HMI device has been replaced, you should check the appearance of the configured
screens. Changing the size of the display may result in changes to the position and appearance
of screen objects, e.g. recipe view and alarm view.
Device replacement - communication

If an HMI device is replaced, error messages of the type "... are not supported in the new
configuration. and will therefore be removed" may be generated. These alarms refer to
configured connections of the device and are triggered, for example, if the HMI devices have
a different number of interfaces. These connections are marked red after a device replacement.
If you would like to continue to use these connections, you have change the configuration of
the connection. Proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Devices and Networks" editor.
2. Click "Network" in the toolbar of the network view.
3. Network the interface of the HMI device with the interface of the CPU.
4. Click in the table area of the network view on the "Connections" table.
5. Select the connection marked red.
6. Enter the new interface under "Properties > General > Interface" in the Inspector window.
Specifying the time of modification in the overview window

The times of modification displayed in the overview window only refer to changes to the object
itself. Changes to subordinate objects, e.g. screen objects in a screen, do not cause the time
of the last change to the screen to change in the overview window.
HMI device wizard

When you create a device with a color display using the HMI device wizard, the graphics of
the navigation buttons may be displayed in black and white. This error only occurs, however,
if the new device is created with the same name as a device with a monochrome display which
has been deleted in the meantime.
You can avoid this error by always deleting the associated graphics in the Graphics collection
whenever you delete a device from the project.

3.3 Notes on use
Objects with object references in the project library

Two copying methods can be used in WinCC flexible.
● With "simple copy" a WinCC flexible screen including an IO field, for example is copied.
Only the object name of a tag configured on the IO field is copied, as this is a reference.
● With "copy", a screen, an IO field contained there and a tag configured on the IO field
together with its properties are copied.
These two methods can also be used for storing an object in a library. Project libraries and the
objects contained there are migrated during migration and can be used in WinCC.
In WinCC, however, only one copying method is available. With regard to tags, it functions like
"simple copy" in WinCC flexible. With regard to graphics, graphics lists and text lists, it functions
like "copy" in WinCC flexible.
If you stored objects with references to tags in a library in WinCC flexible, you must reconfigure
the referenced objects when using them in WinCC.
Reports with Asian character sets on Windows CE devices

If Asian characters sets are displayed in an illegible manner in a report on a Windows CE
device, you must change the character sets for the objects in the report. it is sufficient to change
to a different character set and then reset the original character set.
Installation sequence for Startdrive

When you install Startdrive on a PC, adhere to the following installation sequence:
● Install STEP 7 V13.0.
● Install Startdrive.
Compatibility with V12

An empty V12.0.1.3 project with the name "TIA_Portal_Project_V12.0.1.3.ap12" is installed in
the installation directory under ..\Portal V13\SampleProjects to allow TIA Portal V13 to be
opened in compatibility mode V12. This project must be copied to a local directory with full
access before it can be used. For more information on this, refer to FAQ ID 66027369.
File browser on a Windows 8 PC with touch screen

You can only operate the file browser dialog with a mouse, keyboard or on-screen keyboard
(without using the touch function) on a Windows 8 PC with touch screen. We recommend using
the file browser dialog of the Windows operating system with the help of a script on a touch
screen PC with Windows 8.

3.4 Migration
3.4 Migration
Contents
product features.
Project languages in WinCC

WinCC V13 does not support all project languages that were available in WinCC flexible, such
as Arabic. If you receive an empty project as the result of your migration, you may want to
check the set editing language. Do not set the project languages that are not supported as
editing language in the source project. Proceed as follows:
1. Open the project with WinCC flexible.
2. Change the editing language to English, for example.
3. Save the project.
4. Restart the migration.
Migrating an integrated project with ProTool objects

The "PROTOOL option package(s) missing in STEP 7" error message output during migration
of a WinCC flexible project that is integrated in STEP 7 indicates that WinCC flexible 2008
SP3 is installed on your system. Moreover, the project still contains objects that were
configured using ProTool. Do not open the project with WinCC flexible 2008 SP3! Proceed as
follows to migrate the project:
1. Copy the project to a computer on which WinCC flexible 2008 SP2 and STEP 7 are installed.
2. Open the project in the SIMATIC Manager.
3. Remove all ProTool objects from the project.
4. Execute the "Save as" command in the "File" menu.
5. Enable the option "With reorganization" in the "Save project as" dialog.
6. Click OK.
7. Copy the project back to the original computer.
8. Restart the migration.
Migrating a WinCC V7 project: Border line of rectangles

In a WinCC V7 project, you have configured a rectangle with the settings "Line weight = 1"
and "Draw insider border = yes".
You then migrate the WinCC V7 project to WinCC V13. To have the rectangle displayed
correctly, follow these steps.

3.4 Migration
1. Open the Inspector window of the rectangle.

2. Open the property list.
3. Disable "Widen border line inwards".
Progress bar
As long as the progress bar still shows a value of 100%, the software is still busy running
remaining tasks such as the closing of references. The software will not respond to user input
while this status is given.
Open a project created with WinCC V11

When you open a V11 project with a WinCC V13 version, it is no longer be possible to open
this project with an older version afterwards.
Managing third-party ActiveX controls

The migration also supports third-party ActiveX controls. However, the controls must be
registered in the operating system. If an ActiveX control is not registered, migration is canceled.
If you save a project with the migration tool and perform the migration yourself on another PC,
the controls must also be registered on this PC.
Migrating integrated projects with alarm views

An alarm view is enabled with all alarm classes in an integrated project. The alarm classes are
disabled during migration of the project.
Once the migration of the project is completed, check the settings in the alarm view.
Enable the require alarm classes in the Inspector window of the alarm view if needed under
"Properties > General".
Migrating more extensive projects from WinCC V7

We recommend the use of a 64-bit operating system for the migration of more extensive
projects from WinCC V7.
Migrating projects from WinCC V7

In TIA Portal V13, you can continue to use projects from WinCC V7.2 after migration. Projects
from earlier WinCC versions cannot be migrated directly to WinCC TIA Portal version V13. If
you wish to continue using such projects in TIA Portal V13, you must first migrate them to the
WinCC V7.2 Classic page. To do so, use WinCC V7.2 with the latest update.
Migration log
As of TIA Portal V13.0 alarms are sorted into a tree structure in the migration log. This means
all alarms that are part of a specific subsystem are stored in one folder. The result is an increase

3.4 Migration
in the number of folders in the tree structure. Press the shortcut <NUM+ X> to expand the
currently selected folder and all subfolders in one single step.
Restrictions for user-specific project data

1. Folders and files you have created in the WinCC V7.2 project directory are not copied to
the new project directory during the migration. You must adapt all scripts that access such
directories and files after the migration.
2. C standard functions of WinCC V7 are not migrated. If you have made changes to the C
standard functions in the WinCC V7 project, you must apply these changes manually to
the TIA Portal after the migration.
Migration of texts in Spanish (international sorting) and Spanish (traditional sorting)

If the WinCC V7 project includes texts in Spanish (traditional sorting), these texts are migrated
as Spanish (Spain) in WinCC V13.
If the WinCC V7 project includes texts in Spanish (international sorting), these texts are
migrated as Spanish (Spain) in WinCC V13.
If the WinCC V7 project includes texts in Spanish (international sorting) as well as Spanish
(traditional sorting), only the texts from Spanish (traditional sorting) are migrated as Spanish
(Spain) in WinCC V13. The texts from Spanish (international sorting) are not taken into
consideration.
See also
Object support during migration

3.5 Engineering System
3.5.1 Screens and Screen Objects
Contents
product features.
Display objects after HMI device replacement

If you upgrade a device to the new HMI device versions, you should check the screens
contained in the project. Because of the new appearance and improved operability, texts of
symbolic I/O fields may not be completely legible and may be concealed by operator controls.
Copying display objects between two projects or two devices

In Project_1 configure an alarm window in the Global Screen, for example. You copy the alarm
window and paste it in the Global Screen in Project_2.
The enabled alarm classes are partly not enabled in the alarm window after pasting.
This behavior applies to the following display objects:
● Alarm window
● Alarm indicator
● Alarm view
Display of the cross-references in the Inspector window

The Inspector window displays objects used by a screen object in the "About > Cross-
reference" tab.
A screen is open and an object selected. You are using an HMI tag at the object as process
tag.
The object and the linked HMI tag are displayed in the cross-references. All locations of use
of the object and the HMI tags are listed.
If the HMI tag is interconnected with a PLC tag or a DB tag, the locations of use of the
interconnected PLC tag or DB tag are displayed.
Event names in case of alarms in the "Info" tab of the Inspector window
In some alarms of the Inspector window the event names in the "Info" tab will deviate from the
names in the "Properties" tab.

Name in the "Properties" tab of the Inspector Name in the "Info" tab of the Inspector window
window
Cleared ClearScreen
Loaded GenerateScreen
Enable Activate
Change Change
When a dialog is opened ONMODALBEGIN
When a dialog is closed ONMODALEND
User change PASSWORD
Screen change SCREEN
Disable Deactivate
Press Press
Outgoing Going
Incoming Coming
Limit "high limit error" violated AboveUpperLimit
Limit "low limit error" violated BelowLowerLimit
Click Click
Loop-in alarm LoopInAlarm
Release Release
Alarm buffer overflow OVERFLOW
Acknowledge Acknowledgement
Runtime stop Shutdown
Press key KeyDown
Release key KeyUp
Toggle ON SwitchOn
Toggle OFF SwitchOff
Value change Change value
Faceplates
Faceplates cannot be rotated or mirrored.
Tab sequence in screens with faceplates

If you have configured a tab sequence in screens with faceplates in WinCC V12 or WinCC
V12 SP1, you should check the tab sequence of these screens in WinCC V13. The tab
sequence may have been changed in both the screen and the faceplate.
Tag prefix of a screen window in WinCC Runtime Professional

The objects of the "Controls" palette do not support the tag prefix that can be configured for a
screen window.

I/O field with "decimal" display format and format pattern without "s" prefix
You have linked a process tag to an I/O field. The I/O field is assigned the "decimal" display
format.
You may select a signed or an unsigned display format.
A "Format pattern" setting without "s", e.g., "999" has the following effects:
1. You cannot set negative values using the I/O field in Runtime.
2. If the tag assumes a negative value, the I/O field generates a two's complement and a
corrupted positive value is output.
Trend view on Basic Panels

The trend view buttons are not displayed on Basic Panels. You can operate the trend view
using the function keys of the HMI device that are assigned corresponding system functions.
Grouping of screen objects

When you group screen objects in WinCC, performance problems can arise in WinCC in the
case of large nesting depths.
ActiveX and .NET controls

ActiveX and .NET controls are always positioned in the foreground in runtime.
The configuration of ActiveX and .NET controls on levels is not supported.
Use of bitmaps as icons

In Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, the use of bitmaps with a size of 48x48 pixels and a color
depth of 32 bits as icons is not supported.
Border line of rectangles

In a WinCC V7 project, you have configured a rectangle with the settings "Line weight = 1"
and "Draw insider border = yes".
You then migrate the WinCC V7 project to WinCC V12. To have the rectangle displayed
correctly, follow these steps.
1. Open the Inspector window of the rectangle.
2. Open the property list.
3. Disable "Widen border line inwards".
Border line of “Graphic I/O field" object

In WinCC V13, the dynamization of the border line of the "Graphic I/O field" object in "Two
states" mode has no effect during runtime.

Dynamization of instances of a faceplate type in a group

You are using the instance of a faceplate type in an object group. The properties of the instance
are also displayed as properties of the group. Any dynamization with tags, scripts or animations
of the group is not displayed in Runtime.
Preview in screen window

You use your own designs with shadows for screen objects. The screen objects can be
displayed in a screen window.
The shadows of the screen objects are not displayed in the preview of the screen window. The
response occurs only in the engineering system. It is displayed correctly in Runtime.
Assigning graphics to a softkey

A graphic can only be assigned to a softkey if the bottom edge of the permanent window does
not conceal the area of the softkey graphic.
Renaming a PLC in Runtime

If a PLC is connected to the PLC code display in WinCC Professional and Runtime is running,
changing the name of the PLC during runtime will trigger a error. Do not change the PLC name,
the IP address, or other properties of the HMI connection during runtime.
Panels and RT Advanced with device version V13: many visually different screen objects
The use of screen objects with very many visually different properties (e.g., very many different
styles) can reduce the performance of the user interface in Runtime and can increase the
amount of available memory space used. Avoid using, for example, very many different corner
radii: 0 pixel, 1 pixel, 2 pixels, 3 pixels, etc.
The use of many differently sized “Gauge” objects can have the same effect. Avoid “Gauge”
of height 48 pixels, 49 pixels, 51 pixels, etc. Instead, use sizes such as 50 pixels, 70 pixels,
100 pixels.
Dynamization of grouped objects

For groupings with multiple nestings (group in group, faceplate in group, group in faceplate,
etc.), only the events of the outermost group and the innermost objects can be used for
dynamization with system functions. System functions that are configured at events of the
lower-level group or lower-level faceplate are not executed.
Number of characters in text fields, lists and alarm texts

The number of available characters in the text of a screen object is dynamic and depends on
the HMI device and the memory format. Control instructions and formatting are taken into
consideration when entering text data and the maximum number of characters is reduced
accordingly.

Transparency in WinCC V13

Transparent screens can be displayed without any problems in Runtime. This is true for all
Comfort Panels and WinCC Runtime Advanced with version 13.0.0.0.
To use the transparency in a graphic view or in a graphic I/O field, the "Fill pattern" property
must be set to "Transparent" and the property "Use transparent color" must be disabled.
If the property "Use transparent color" is enabled in a device with version 13.0.0.0, the
transparency of the screen is lost and the transparent screen areas are displayed in black. We
recommend that you check the "Use transparent color" property at the points of use of
transparent screens after upgrading existing projects to device version 13.0.0.0. If the screens
are not displayed correctly, disable this property.
3.5.2 Tags and connections
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product features.
Display of deleted array elements at location of use of HMI tags

The locations of use of HMI tags, such as the process value of IO fields, are usually indicated
by the tag name. If the element of an array tag is used, then the tag name will be extended by
the index of the array element indicated in brackets.
If a used tag is no longer included in the project, then the tag name will still be displayed at the
location of use. The field will be displayed with a red background to indicate the missing tag.
If a used array element or the array tag is no longer present, then only the index of the array
element will be displayed in brackets. The tag name will not be displayed. The field is
highlighted in red. You can no longer identify the name of the associated array tag based on
the location of use in this instance.
If you do not know which array tag was linked to this location of use, then it may be necessary
to link the array element once again.
If a tag or array tag was created based on a reference, then the selected reference will be
closed automatically.
If an HMI tag is connected with an array element of a PLC tag and the PLC tag does no longer
exist in the project, then the same behavior will take place in the "HMI tags" editor.
Array tags as list entry of multiplex tags

You can use the array tags of the Char data type just like the tags of the String data type.
The use of an array tag of the Char data type as list entry of a multiplex tag in the "HMI
tags" editor is not supported.

Multiplexing tags on a Basic Panel

If you multiplex a tag with an external tag on a Basic Panel, the address is read from the PLC
in runtime during the first read cycle. The value of the address read is not available until the
second read cycle.
Runtime Advanced and Panels: Importing array elements and structure elements
Array tags and structure tags are always imported in full with all elements. The elements of
the array tags and structure tags are not filled further during import.
A new tag is created if the name of a tag corresponds to the name of an array or structure
element in the import file.
Example:
The import file contains an array tag called "Otto" with 10 array elements. The array elements
are then called Otto[1], Otto[2], for example.
If the import file contains a tag named "Otto[1]", the first element of the array tag will not be
filled. Instead, a new tag will be created in the engineering system.
Local ID of HMI connections

You cannot edit the "Local ID" value in the HMI connection properties. You need the local ID,
for example, for communication by way of AR_SEND. To enable usage of the "Local ID" for
communication, proceed as follows:
1. Open the network view in the "Devices & Networks" editor.
2. Click "Connections".
3. Select an S7 connection.
4. Select the "Add new connection" command in the shortcut menu of the PLC.
5. Click on the interface.
6. Specify the "Local ID (hex)".
7. Click "Add" and then "Close".
8. Select "Properties > General" from the partner area of the Inspector window and enter the
IP address of the HMI device for the new connection.
9. Configure the necessary raw data tags for communication in the HMI device.
Tags with the DTL data type

Tags that use the "DTL" data type element by element, can only be used as read-only.
Tag names in faceplates

Use of the "." or "@" character in names of tags in faceplate types is not permitted. Do not use
these special characters in the tag names in faceplates.

RT Professional: Tags with symbolic addressing and "Char Array" data type
Tags with symbolic addressing and the "Char Array" data type are not released for
communication of RT Professional and SIMATIC S7-1200 V3.
Array elements in WinCC

If you have connected an HMI tag with an array from a STEP 7 data block which does not start
with a low limit of 0, the array elements are mapped in WinCC to the low limit of 0.
To ensure that you do not have to rethink between the STEP 7 indices and the WinCC indices
when accessing the individual array elements, the low limits of arrays should also start at 0 in
STEP 7.
3.5.3 Alarm system and alarm displays
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product properties.
Displaying special characters in alarm texts

When configuring alarm texts, a fixed character set is used in the Engineering System. This
character set allows you to use numerous special characters in alarm texts.
Language-dependent fonts are used in runtime to display the texts, for example MS PGothic,
SimSun. The fonts used in runtime do not support all special characters. As a result, some
special characters are not displayed in runtime.
Use of multiplex tags in output boxes with alarm texts

It is also possible to use multiplex tags in the output boxes of alarm texts in the engineering
system. During runtime, this leads to an incorrect display of the alarm, because the use of
multiplex tags is not supported by the basic panels.
Parameters in user alarms

Contrary to the information in the online help, it is not possible to configure parameters for user
alarms.
The menu command "Properties > Properties > Alarm parameters" is not available in the
Inspector window.
Tags in alarm texts of RT Advanced

Tags of data type WChar or WString cannot be displayed in the alarm view in RT Advanced.

3.5.4 System functions and scripts
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product features.
Runtime error on startup on TP 277 and OP 277

At the start of the runtime on a TP 277 or OP 277, the error "Global unknown error with VBScript:
'Expected statement' in script ..." can be reported.
This error is triggered on devices with the Windows CE 3.0 operating system by user functions
of the following type:
Sub VBFunction_1()
With HmiRuntime.Screens("Screen_1").ScreenItems("Button_1")
.backcolor = vbred
.visible = not .visible
End With
End Sub
If the error occurs, you need to re-program the user function as follows:
Sub VBFunction_1()
HmiRuntime.Screens("Screen_1").ScreenItems("Button_1").backcolor = vbred
HmiRuntime.Screens("Screen_1").ScreenItems("Button_1").visible = not .visible
End Sub
Hiding warnings for scripts

Enable "Runtime settings > General > Settings > Also start with faulty scripts".
As a result, Runtime is started irrespective of faulty scripts. In addition, script warnings will not
be displayed during a complete compilation
Graphics in faceplates
You have added a graphic view in a faceplate and defined the "Graphic" property as the
interface of the faceplate. The "Graphic" property can be made dynamic using the interface of
the faceplate instance.
Use the following notation to address the graphic property via a script: "..\\..\\Graphic name".
Scripts for service projects

Since no interactive user is usually logged in service projects, C scripts and VB scripts lead to
problems in the following cases:

● When the scripts require interaction, for example, operator input.

● When the scripts show message boxes.
There is no common data area for C scripting in service mode. Thus, for example, no global
C variables can be exchanged between the "Scheduled tasks" and "Screens".
Find and Replace in local scripts in WinCC Professional

Use the "Find and Replace" function to find and replace texts within editors. It is not possible
to use Find and Replace in local scripts.
System functions in local scripts

System functions can be converted into local C scripts or VB scripts.
If a WString type tag is used in a SetTag system function that was converted into a C script,
an error message is generated in the Global Script diagnostics window when the function is
executed. The message does not affect the execution of the function.
This concerns the following SetTag functions:
● SetTagWithOperatorEvent
● SetTagIndirect
● SetTagByTagIndirect
● SetTagIndirectByTagIndirect
● SetTagByProperty
● SetTagIndirectByProperty
Properties no longer used in Comfort Panels and RT Advanced

In WinCC V13, many new visual properties have been introduced and many existing properties
have been harmonized.
In the course of revision of the object properties, some properties that could be used in VB
scripts in earlier versions of WinCC are no longer supported for use in WinCC V13. Scripts
that use properties that are no longer supported remain valid, but the relevant calls within the
scripts have no function. These limitations pertain exclusively to Comfort Panels and RT
Advanced in device version V13.0.
The following table shows the properties of screen objects that are no longer being used:
Property Screen object

BorderBrightColor3D Slider
BorderColor Text field, I/O field, symbolic I/O field,
date/time field
BorderInnerWidth3D Slider
BorderOuterWidth3D Slider
BorderShadeColor3D Slider

Property Screen object

BorderStyle3D Text field, I/O field, button, symbolic I/O field, graphic I/O field,
date/time field, bar, switch
BorderWidth Text field, symbolic I/O field
CenterColor Gauge
DialColor Gauge
EdgeStyle Text field, I/O field
System function "ChangeConnection"

Contrary to the description in the online help, the system function "ChangeConnection" is
released for the following devices:
● SIMATIC S7-300/400
● SIMATIC S7-NC
● SIMOTION
The system function "ChangeConnection" is not released for SIMATIC S7-1200.
3.5.5 Reports
Contents
product features.
Displaying controls in protocols

A project with WinCC V11 SP2 with Update 4 or earlier is upgraded to WinCC V13.
In this process, it may happen that archive data is not displayed in controls for protocols.
The following controls are affected:
● f(t) trend view
● f(x) trend view
● Table view
Remedial measures for f(t) trend view and f(x) trend view
1. In the control, select "Properties > Properties > General > Display > Online".
2. Recompile your project.
3. Load the project onto your HMI device.
Remedial measures for Table view:

1. In the control, select "Properties > Properties > General > Upon opening screen > Start
update".
2. Recompile your project.
3. Load the project onto your HMI device.
3.5.6 Recipes
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product features.
Arrays in recipe elements

If you have configured both an array as well as the elements of this array for recipe elements
of a recipe, the loading of data records aborts with the following error message: "290055: Import
of data records aborted with error"
Use either the array or just the array elements for recipe elements of a single recipe.
3.5.7 User administration
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product features.
3.5.8 Communication
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product features.
Connection interruptions with Mitsubishi PLCs

After multiple connection interruptions, a situation may arise where all the connection
resources of the Mitsubishi PLC are in use and the connection can no longer be established.
It is recommended to check these connection resources in the PLC program of the PLC and
also to enable them again.

Limited number of possible HMI connections

An error message is displayed during compilation of a device indicating that the configuration
of the HMI connection in the "Devices & Networks" editor is invalid. The reason may be that
the maximum number of possible connections of the HMI device or PLC has been exceeded.
Check the maximum number of available connections. Consult the device manuals of the
devices you are using.
Communication by means of routing with S7 300/400

Communication of connection partners in different subnets is possible via routing with the
following connections: PROFINET, PROFIBUS, MPI.
Use of PROFINET IO with panel HMI devices

When using PROFINET IO to connect the direct keys and LEDs of HMI devices to the PLC,
you can define an offset for the address area of the inputs and outputs during configuration in
HW Config.
The following restriction applies when a PROFINET IO-capable S7-400 CPU is used with one
of the HMI devices listed below:
The offset for the start of the address area of the inputs must not be greater than the offset for
the start of the address area of the outputs.
The restriction applies to the following HMI devices:
● OP 177B
● OP 277
● Mobile Panel 177
For the configuration of the address parameters, open the PLC with the S7-400 CPU in HW
Config. Select the HMI device connected via PROFINET IO in the station window of HW Config.
A table with the properties of the HMI device is displayed at the bottom of the station window
in the detail view. Select the line containing the addresses of the HMI device in the table and
open the object properties using the shortcut menu.
Enable the "Addresses" tab in the "Object properties" dialog. Configure the offset for the inputs
under "Inputs > Start". Configure the offset for the outputs under "Outputs > Start".
Exceeding value ranges with Mitsubishi MC and Mitsubishi FX

With some data types, the Mitsubishi MC and Mitsubishi FX communication drivers do not
check whether the value of a recipe tag exceeds the value range of the PLC tags. The data
types affected are:
● 4-bit block
● 12-bit block
● 20-bit block
● 24-bit block
● 28-bit block

Coordination area pointer in an OPC connection

In principle, the coordination area pointer can be used eight times in an OPC connection. If
you have configured an OPC connection and you automatically create another OPC
connection using "Add", the coordination area pointer is only displayed once in the newly
created connection. In this case, you should change the communication driver of the
connection. If you then set OPC again as the communication driver, the coordination area
pointer can again be used eight times.
RT Advanced communication via Station Manager (SIMATIC NET) with an S7-1200

For communication of a SIMATIC S7-1200 with a PC with WinCC RT Advanced via a router,
the following restrictions apply to the PC:
● Windows 7: Only with installed SIMATIC NET 8.1
● Windows XP: Communication via Station Manager (SIMATIC NET) is not supported
These restrictions also apply if you are using WinAC MP or Station Manager. Connections with
the help of the Station Manager of Runtime Advanced are always treated as routed
connections.
Communication between S7-1200 and a multi panel

Communication between an S7-1200 and a multi panel with the "WinAC MP" option installed
via ProSave is not possible. The HMI devices affected are:
● SIMATIC MP 177 6" Touch
● SIMATIC MP 277 8" Key
HMI connections in WinCC V13

HMI connections to SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs with firmware versions earlier than V2.0 are not
possible in WinCC V13.
Connections via PROFIBUS DP

When a connection between a PLC and an HMI device via PROFIBUS DP is interrupted and
then re-established, sporadically all other PROFIBUS DP connections in the communication
network are interrupted and re-established.
De-energize the disconnected station before reconnecting it.

3.6 System-wide functions
"Set the IP suite (address) of the PLC in the Control Panel" with SIMATIC S7-1200 V1
The function "Set the IP suite (address) of the PLC in the Control Panel" has not been approved
for the following PLCs:
● SIMATIC S7-1200 V1
Switching a connection
A connection may be interrupted when it is switched from an HMI device to a SIMATIC
S7-300/400, to a SIMATIC S7-1500 or to a SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC.
Note the following settings in the SIMATIC S7-1500 or SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers:
● Absolute addressing of tags
● The "Disable PUT-GET communication" option must be selected
● The "Complete protection" protection level may not be set
RT Advanced in the Station Manager

If RT Advanced and WinAC RTX use the same communication processor of a PC, HMI
communication with SIMATIC S7-1200 and SIMATIC S7-1500 is not possible.
Raw data communication in redundant projects

Simatic.NET, Named Connections and various communication blocks, such as BSEND/BRCV,
for example, can only be used to a limited extent in a redundantly configured PC station
because the connection parameters for the redundant partner server cannot be configured.
3.6 System-wide functions
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product features.
Inter Project Engineering: Displaying alarms of system diagnostics

If you do not enable "PLC alarms" when you create device proxy data, system diagnostic
alarms are not applied to the device proxy data.
System diagnostic alarms of the device proxy are not displayed after initialization of device
proxy data without "PLC alarms".

3.7 Compiling and loading
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product features.
Compiling and loading

If internal errors or warnings occur during compiling, compile the complete project using the
command "Compile > Software (rebuild all)" in the shortcut menu of the HMI device.
Before you start productive operation with your project, compile the entire project using the
"Compile > Software (rebuild all)" command from the shortcut menu of the HMI device.
If you are using HMI tags that are connected to the control tags in your project, compile all
modified blocks with the command "Compile > Software" in the shortcut menu before you
compile the HMI device.
Settings for update of operating system

If you select the command "Online > HMI device maintenance > Update operating system"
from WinCC, you cannot change the settings such as the type of PG/PC interface or baud
rate. The settings used during the last download are always used.
To make changes to the settings, open the "Extended download" dialog using the "Online >
Extended download to device" command and change the settings. When you click the "Load"
button the changed settings are saved.
Alternatively, you can perform an update of the operating system with changed settings with
ProSave. You start ProSave via the Windows Start menu "Siemens Automation > Options and
Tools > HMI Tools > SIMATIC ProSave".
Incorrect installation of ProSave

If you receive an error message during installation of ProSave when loading data to a target
device or maintenance of an HMI device, then you cannot remedy this error using the repair
function of setup. Remove ProSave via the Control Panel. Then start setup and install the
"ProSave" component again.
Checking the address parameters

During compilation of an HMI device in the project tree with the command "Compile > Software"
in the shortcut menu, the address parameters of the HMI device, such as the IP address, will
not be checked. If you want to ensure that the address parameters are checked as well, you
will have to compile the HMI device using the "Compile" button in the "Devices & Networks"
editor of the toolbar.
Error message when downloading data to the PLC

A panel and a PLC are connected and communicating with other.

If a tag is accessed while downloading data from the panel to the PLC, an error message is
displayed on the panel.
Delayed reaction in the "Extended download to device" dialog

If the settings in the "Extended download to device" dialog for "Type of the PG/PC interface"
and "PG/PC interface" do not match the settings on the HMI device, this can result in the
application not responding for up to a minute.
Extended download with an S7-1200 and a Comfort Panel

An S7-1200 PLC and a Comfort Panel are located in the same physical network as the PG/
PC. You open the "Extended download to device" dialog for the Comfort Panel.
If you enable the option "Show all accessible devices", it may occur that the application stops
responding.
OP77A, OP73, TP177A: Loading projects

When loading a project to an HMI device, it can happen that Runtime is not automatically
ended, even though "Remote Transfers" is activated in the Panel.
If this happens, stop Runtime and manually set the transfer mode on the HMI device.
Loading a SIMATIC HMI application to a PC station

The following circumstances can lead to an error message during the first load of a SIMATIC
PC station:
● A SIMATIC HMI application is configured in a PC station in the project
– WinCC Runtime Advanced
– WinCC Runtime Professional
– WinCC Standby
– or WinCC Client
● The property "S7RTM is installed" is activated.
Before you load a SIMATIC PC station for the first time, select the configured device HMI_RT
(WinCC...) in the project tree. Open the "Extended download to device" dialog and select the
appropriate interface and parameter settings. Click "Load".
You then load the PC station as normal.
Project transfer via USB

If you have connected more than one HMI device via USB to your configuration PC, project
transfer is only possible to the last connected device.

3.8 Runtime
Opening project files

When you run "HmiIRTm.exe", a dialog opens asking if you want to open the project file (.fwc).
The following options are available to you:
● "Yes": A dialog opens allowing you to select a project file (.fwc).
● "No": The dialog closes.
Tag simulator in WinCC Professional does not start

If the tag simulator does not start in WinCC Professional, it may be because the fm20.dll file
has not been installed in the system yet. The fm20.dll file cannot be distributed and must be
installed as part of a Microsoft application:
http://support.microsoft.com (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;
224305)
You have the following two options for installing the fm20.dll file:
● Install an application, such as Microsoft Office 97, on the destination system. The
installation routine also installs the fm20.dll file.
● You can also download and install the Microsoft ActiveX Control Pad free of charge. The
fm20.dll file is also installed in this case. Additional information on the ActiveX Control Pad
is available on the Microsoft Developer Network website:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms968493.aspx (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/
library/ms968493.aspx)
3.8 Runtime
3.8.1 Notes on operation in Runtime
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product features.
Focus in Runtime
If you have configured a low-contrast combination of focus color and border color in a V12
project, the focus may no longer be identifiable after changing the HMI device version in
Runtime. Change one of the two colors.
Language behavior - Layout of on-screen keyboard

The layout of the on-screen keyboard is not switched when the runtime language changes.

3.8 Runtime
Tag values exceed the maximum length

You enter a character string in a string tag via an I/O field. If the character string exceeds the
configured number of tags, the character string will be shortened to the configured length.
Empty message texts

Runtime is running with a project. The project is saved on a network drive.
In the event of interruptions to the network drive connection, Runtime may attempt to load
message texts from the network drive.
In the event of disconnection, the alarm window or the alarm view remains empty.
To avoid this, copy the project to a local drive before the starting the project in Runtime.
Complete download in Service mode

If you need to perform a "complete download" to the OS in Service mode from the engineering
station, Runtime automatically stops and then starts again.
The project is then no longer in Service mode.
In this state, the power supply is interrupted and WinCC Runtime no longer starts automatically
on the OS.
Remedy:
1. Switch the project manually to Service mode after you have performed the "complete
download".
2. Close the project manually.
3. Enable Service mode.
4. Start Runtime again using the surrogate icon in the taskbar.
Slow response from the screen keyboard and SmartServer

The following programs may start and respond very slowly under Windows 7 and Windows
2008 servers:
● Microsoft OSK screen keyboard and HMI TouchInputPC
● SmartServer: <Ctrl+Alt+Del> shortcut in the logon dialog
The delay is caused by the callback for the Internet certificate validation.
Remedy:
You can find the following files
on the product DVD under:
Support\Windows7\CRL_Check or CD_RT\ Support\Windows7\CRL_Check\:
● DisableCRLCheck_LocalSystem.cmd
● DisableCRLCheck_CurrentUser.cmd

3.8 Runtime
1. Run the "DisableCRLCheck_LocalSystem.cmd" file with administrator rights. Select the

command "Run as administrator" from the shortcut menu of the file.
2. Reboot the PC.
If the problem persists, follow these steps:
1. Double-click the file and run the "DisableCRLCheck_CurrentUser.cmd" file with user rights.
2. Reboot the PC.
Note
The callback for the certificate validation is disabled for all users or PCs. To restore the
original state, perform the following files:
● RestoreDefaults_LocalSystem.cmd
● RestoreDefaults_CurrentUser.cmd
You can find the files in the following directory of the product DVD:
● Support\Windows7\CRL_Check or CD_RT\Support\Windows7\CRL_Check\
Starting Runtime
Only WinCC Runtime V13 can be started in TIA Portal V13. WinCC Runtime V11.02, V12 or
V13 can be simulated in TIA Portal V13.
3.8.2 Notes on operation of panels in Runtime
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product features.
License transfer via S7USB

You always need to run WinCC to transfer a license to a panel via S7USB.
Transferring licenses to a panel on 64-bit operating systems

If you are running a 64-bit operating system and the "Edit > Connect target systems > Connect
HMI device" menu command is not available in Automation License Manager, open command
line input and run the following command with administrator rights:
"%WINDIR%\system32\RegSvr32.exe" "%CommonProgramFiles%\siemens\AlmPanelPlugin
\ALMPanelParam.dll"
Using the mouse wheel in Runtime

The use of the mouse wheel in Runtime is not supported on all panels.

3.8 Runtime
Basic Panels, OP73, OP77A and TP177A: Displaying texts in runtime

The default font selected in the "Runtime settings > Languages & font" editor has an effect on
the display of texts in runtime.
Text entries may be truncated if you selected an unfavorable font size or style.
This setting possibly has an effect on the following text entries:
● Tooltips
● long alarm text
● text in the dialogs
Basic Panels: Connections to S7-1200 and S7-1500 with Backup/Restore

If you use the "Backup/Restore" function, a maximum of two connections from Basic Panels
to the controllers are possible at any given time.
● SIMATIC S7-1200
● SIMATIC S7-1500
Basic Panels: Backup on the memory card of the PLC

Create the backup file "A.psb" on the memory card of the PLC. An error, for example a
connection break, occurs when creating the backup.
This will create a corrupt file on the memory card of the PLC. Such a file has "~$" as prefix.
Delete the file with the prefix "~$" if you want to save a backup again under the same name
"A.psb".
Basic Panels: Panel Data Storage and S7-1500F

The "Panel Data Storage" PDS function cannot be used on Basic Panels in conjunction with
S7-1500F when the password for the protection level "Full access incl. fail-safe" is used.
3.8.3 Notes on operation of Runtime Advanced
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product features.
Permission for starting Runtime

On a computer running the 32-bit version of Windows 7, WinCC Runtime Professional or
WinCC Runtime Advanced can only be started when a user is a member of the automatically
created group, "Siemens TIA Engineer".

3.9 HMI devices
.Net-Controls in Runtime
If you have incorporated a .Net Control in your project as "Specific .Net-Control", you have to
copy the files belonging to these controls to the installation directory of WinCC Runtime, e.g.
"C:\ProgramFiles\Siemens\Automation\WinCC RT Advanced". Otherwise, the control cannot
be loaded in Runtime.
3.9 HMI devices
3.9.1 Notes on HMI devices
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product features.
If the PC goes into standby or hibernate mode while the transfer is in progress, the panel status
after interruption of the transfer is not defined.
Multi-key operation
Unintentional actions can be triggered by multi-key operation:
● When you are using a key device, you cannot press more than two function keys at the
same time.
● When you are using a touch device, a standard PC or a panel PC, you can only press one
function key or button at the same time.
TS Adapter with Ethernet interface

If an HMI device is connected via Ethernet and a TS adapter, it can not be reset to factory
settings.
Simulation of the Basic Panels

Use an output field in an alarm text to output an external tag. The content of the output field
will always be displayed with "0" during simulation.
Simulation with real PLC connection

The access point used by the simulation is independent from the settings of the engineering
system and can only be altered in the Control Panel with the "Setting PG/PC Interface" tool.
If the PLC connection is terminated right after the start of the simulation with alarm 140001,
you should check the access point used by the simulation with "Setting PG/PC Interface".

3.9 HMI devices
1. Double-click "Setting PG/PC Interface" in the Control Panel. A dialog opens.

2. Select" "S7ONLINE" in the "Access point of application" field as standard for HMI.
3. Select the interface in the "Interface Parameter Assignment Used" area.
4. Exit the dialog "Setting PG/PC Interface" with OK
Loading of projects without recipe data records

You are using recipes in a project. You transfer the project to a Basic Panel without recipe
data records.
You may encounter inconsistencies if you have altered the structure of the recipe in the
engineering system and the device already held recipe data records.
Check the consistency of the data records in this case. The device will not issue a note for all
structural changes.
Floating point numbers on MP 277, MP 377, TP 177B 4'' and CP4

Only floating point numbers in the range from 10-293 ... 10+307 are displayed correctly on the
HMI devices MP 277, MP 377, TP 177B 4'' and CP4. If the tag value is outside this range, it
is displayed as 0.
Mobile Panels V2
If you use Mobile Panels V2 in a project, it is not possible to open the project with WinCC V11
SP1. This affects projects with the following devices:
● Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN (RFID Tag)
● Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN V2
● Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN V2
"Zone ID/Connection point ID" tag of a Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN V2

The tag used for the "Zone ID/Connection point ID" must be of data type INT for Mobile Panel
277 IWLAN V2 devices. Adapt this data type if necessary when migrating a project.
HMI devices with operating system Windows CE 5.0 or higher

Owing to a modified client-server communication security setting, the time difference between
the HMI device (client) and PC (server) must not exceed 1 day. If you back up recipe data from
the HMI device on a network drive, for example, make sure that the time is set correctly on the
PC (server) and the HMI device (client).
HMI devices with high communication load

S7 Diagnostics should be enabled if a Panel is assigned many connections to PLCs or other
HMI devices. Otherwise, you will risk overload on the Panel.

3.9 HMI devices
Device replacement in the engineering system

In the engineering system, you replace a device with configured LED keys with a device without
LED keys. Runtime start fails after you have transferred the project data to the device.
For this reason, delete the LED key configuration before you replace the device.
Restrictions for the HMI device, MP 377 15" Touch daylight readable
The following functions are not supported in WinCC V12 for the MP 377 15" Touch daylight
readable HMI device:
● Option: Sm@rtServer
● System function: SetAndGetBrightness
● Direct keys
Upgrading Basic Panels to WinCC V13

Before you upgrade Basic Panels from version V12 to version V13, transfer the image of the
V12 SP2 Update 5 or higher to the devices.
In the "SIMATIC ProSave [OS Update]" dialog, select the setting "Reset to factory settings".
In this way, you always start a functional update of the image.
Affected devices:
● KP300 Basic mono PN
● KP400 Basic color PN
● KTP400 Basic color PN
Connection switch in the Control Panel with Basic Panels

If you use the "Override protected connection information" function, the following restriction
applies:
You cannot perform a connection switch in the Control Panel of a Basic Panel from a PLC
without a protection level to a PLC with a "Complete protection" level.
Mobile Panels 277F 8'' IWLAN

Mobile Panels 277F 8" IWLAN V2 and 277F 8" IWLAN (RFID Tag) cannot be configured with
WinCC V13.
Basic Panels 2nd Generation

Basic Panel KTP1200 Basic can currently not be configured with WinCC V13.
The following maximum values are in effect for Basic Panels 2nd Generation.
Alarms

3.9 HMI devices
KTP400 Basic KTP700 Basic KTP900 Basic KTP1200 Basic

Number of discrete alarms 1000 1000 1000 1000
Screens

Number of complex objects per screen 1)
This information is not relevant for Basic Panels 2nd Generation.
Number of system diagnostic displays 5 5 5 5
per screen
Number of array elements per screen 2) 100 100 100 100
1) Complex objects include: Bars, sliders, symbol library, clock, and all objects from the
Controls area.
2) Array elements contained in recipes are included in the count.
Logs

Number of entries per log (including all 10000 10000 10000 10000
log segments) 1)
Number of log segments 400 400 400 400
Number of tags that can be logged per 10 10 10 10
log
Cyclic trigger for tag logging 1s 1s 1s 1s

Index
CP 1613, 7
CP 1623, 7
CP 343-2, 16
Cross-reference
SIMATIC PC station
Inspector window, 34
Load, 49
D
.
Data type conversion, 18
.Net service packs, 6
Decimal places, 8
.Net versions, 6
Device
Copying, 28
Downloading data to the PLC
A Error message, 49
Alarm
Alarm indicator, 34 E
Alarm text
EC31-RTX, 16
Output fields, 40
Error message
Special characters, 40
Downloading data to the PLC, 49
Alarm view, 34
ET 200S
Alarm window, 34
Positioning module, 16
Array, 38
Ethernet module
ARRAY component, 18
Removal/insertion, 13
Array element
Event
Location of use of HMI tag, 38
Name, 38
Extended download to device, 49
Array tag
External, 18
Char, 38
External sources, 18
Asian, 5
Assigning global data blocks , 19
F
C Firmware version V4, 5
Force job
Char
On SD card, 7
Array tag, 38
Characters, 5
Comfort Panel
S7-1200, 49
G
Comparing, 19 GET_DIAG, 20
Compatibility, 14 GET_NAME, 5
Compiling Go online
Address parameters, 48 Multiple TIA Portal instances, 13
Copying
Alarm indicator, 34
Alarm view, 34 H
Alarm window, 34
Hardware, 19
HMI device, 28
Comparing, 5

Index
Detection, 16
HMI device replacement, 29
N
Name
I Array element, 38
I/O field Network, 17
Decimal format, 36 Network drive, 7
Format, 36
Inspector window
Cross-reference, 34 O
Event, 34
Online, 5
Installation
Online connection
ProSave, 48
Multiple TIA Portal instances, 13
Smartdrive, 30
Online operation, 6, 13
Interfaces, 5
OP73
IP address, 7
Loading a project, 49
OP77A
L Operation in runtime
Language behavior Multi-key operation, 54
On-screen keyboard, 50 Output fields
Library Multiplex tag, 40
PLC data types generated by the system, 19 Overview window, 29
Load
Extended download to device, 49
SIMATIC PC station, 49 P
Loading
PLC data type
from a device, 13, 18
PLC data types generated by the system in
Module comments, 15
libraries, 19
to the device, 13
PLC data types, 17
Project
Comparing data, 13
M Project data
Maximum length IO-Link master module, 14
Tag, 51 Project library, 30
Memory card, 7 ProSave
Removal/insertion, 13 Installation, 48
Memory cards, 8 PTO, 19
Memory reserve, 19 PWM, 19
Migration, 7
WinCC V7.0 SP3, 32
Mitsubishi R
Connection interruption, 44
READ_DBL, 20
Module
Recipe data record
Configuring and assigning, 13
Transferring the project, 55
Inserting, 13
Remote desktop, 6
Removing, 13
Runtime
Module comments, 15
Mouse wheel, 52
Multi-key operation, 54

Index
S
S7-1200, 15
S7-1200 modules, 15
SCL, 18
Screen keyboard
Language behavior, 50
SD card
Open force job, 7
Security, 17
SIMATIC S7 Embedded Controller, 16
Simulation, 54
PLC connection, 55
Smartdrive
Installation, 30
Special characters
Alarm text, 40
Start value, 18
T
T_CONFIG, 20
Tag
Maximum length, 51
TP177A
Transferring the project
HMI device, 55
Recipe data record, 55
TRCV_C, 19
TS adapter, 54
U
UDT, 17
USB card readers, 8
User-defined, 5
W
Watch table
Loading data blocks during an active control job,
21
Multiple access to the same CPU, 21
WinCC V7.0 SP3, 32
WRIT_DBL, 20


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General notes 1

Online help printout

Siemens AG Copyright © Siemens AG 2014.

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Notes on the information system

Functions for S7-1200 as of firmware version V4

Display of interfaces via online access

Display of Asian characters in the TIA Portal

Instruction "GET_NAME: Read out name of a module"

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Online operation in hibernate mode

Installing new .Net versions or .Net service packs

Using the TIA Portal via a remote desktop

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Notes on SIMATIC memory cards

Behavior in case of open force job

Subnet addressing for CP 1613 and CP 1623

Editing a device IP address

Migrating projects with the TIA Portal

Working with automatically synchronized network drives

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Entry of decimal places

Access protection for memory cards in USB card readers

Information on the TIA Portal in online support

Starting the TIA Portal

Compatibility with V12 SP1

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

FAQs on the TIA Portal

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Upgrades and updates

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

WinCC ES Basic (without simulation)

News in the TIA Portal

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

2.3 Notes on use

Simultaneous online connections on an S7-1200 CPU

Configuring and assigning module parameters

Removing/inserting the memory card

Removing and inserting Ethernet modules

Comparing project data

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

2.4 Editing devices and networks

2.4.1 General information on devices and networks

2.4.2 Use of modules on the S7-1200

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Use of modules on the S7-1200

Family Module Order number

Loading S7-1200 module comments to the PG/PC

2.4.3 Replacing ET 200S positioning modules

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

Replacing ET 200S positioning modules

2.4.4 CP 343-2 on SIMATIC S7 Embedded Controller EC31-RTX

CP 343-2 on SIMATIC S7 Embedded Controller EC31-RTX

2.4.5 Notes on online and diagnostics

Hardware detection followed by online connection

Readme WinCC Comfort/Advanced V13

2.4.6 Network components

2.5 Programming a PLC