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Siemens WinCC V6 SIMATIC HMI User Manual
This manual introduces the SIMATIC HMI WinCC V6 software, covering preparation, installation, and the creation of a first single‑user project. It explains the required hardware and software prerequisites, including operating system, video resolution, and supporting services such as MS Message Queuing and SQL Server.
Subsequent chapters guide users through configuring graphics, tags, alarms, and reports, as well as generating runtime logs and tag‑logging reports. Detailed step‑by‑step instructions help operators set up the system, define runtime properties, and use the simulator for testing.
Siemens WinCC V6 specifications
| CPU | Minimum Intel Pentium III 800 MHz, Recommended Intel Pentium 4 1400 MHz |
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| Main Memory | Minimum 512 MB, Recommended 1 GB |
| Hard Disk Space | Installation: 700 MB minimum, Working: 1.5 GB recommended |
| Video Card Memory | Minimum 16 MB, Recommended 32 MB |
| Color Depth | Minimum 256 colors, Recommended True Color |
| Resolution | Minimum 800 × 600, Recommended 1024 × 768 |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What operating systems are required for WinCC V6?
WinCC V6 runs on Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000.
Which software components must be installed before WinCC?
The MS Message Queuing Services and a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 instance named "WinCC" must be installed first.
What operating systems are supported by WinCC V6.2?
WinCC V6.2 runs on Windows XP Professional SP2, Windows 2003 Server SP1/R2, and Windows 2000 Professional SP4.
How many external variables can the full version of WinCC V6.2 handle?
The full version can handle up to 65,536 external variables (64 K).