Learn WINCC with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Pump/fan control HMI
Tank level monitoring
Process line SCADA dashboard
Energy utility trending page
Batch process visualization
Troubleshooting
Check PLC tag connection paths
Verify browser compatibility for Unified
Check licensing for runtime features
Check panel CPU load in diagnostics
Review JS runtime logs
Testing Guide
Use TIA Portal simulation
Test Unified Runtime in browser
Check tag updates in online mode
Simulate alarms & logs
Use Trace for PLC debug
Deployment Options
Unified Comfort Panel runtime
PC Runtime on Windows
Remote browser access (HTML5)
Central SCADA server
Distributed multi-HMI architectures
Tools Ecosystem
TIA Portal
S7-1200/1500 PLCs
Unified Comfort Panels
Unified PC Runtime
SIMATIC Logging/Reporting
Integrations
Siemens PLCs (native)
OPC UA clients/servers
Industrial Edge devices
Third-party PLCs via OPC
SQL databases for SCADA-level logging
Productivity Tips
Use Faceplates first
Keep tag names consistent
Use templates for repeated screens
Test runtime early
Modularize JS scripts
Challenges
Heavy TIA Portal resource usage
Complex licensing structure
JS scripting limitations
Integrating non-Siemens PLCs
Large project load times