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SIMATIC

WinCC

WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 Update 5

System Manual

Online help printout

05/2014

Validity

1

Solved problems

2

Installation

3


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Legal information

Warning notice system

This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety, as well as to preventdamage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alertsymbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below aregraded according to the degree of danger.

DANGER

indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.

WARNING

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CAUTION

indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.

NOTICE

indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.

If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be

used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to propertydamage.

Qualified Personnel

The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only bypersonnel qualified

for the specifictask in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions. Qualifiedpersonnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoidingpotential hazards when working with these products/systems.

Proper use of Siemens products

Note the following:

WARNING

Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical

documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended orapproved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation andmaintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissibleambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.

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Table of contents

1 Validity..........................................................................................................................................................5

2 Solved problems...........................................................................................................................................7

2.1 General information.......................................................................................................................7

2.2 Solved problems in Update 5........................................................................................................7

2.3 Solved problems in Update 4........................................................................................................9

2.4 Solved problems in Update 3......................................................................................................13

2.5 Solved problems in Update 2......................................................................................................16 2.6 Solved problems in Update 1......................................................................................................18

3 Installation..................................................................................................................................................19

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Validity

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Validity

This update is valid for the following WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 editions:

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 Compact / Standard / Advanced

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 ASIA Standard / Advanced

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 China

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 Runtime

Installation

To install the update, please follow the instructions in the chapter "Installation".



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Solved problems

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2.1 General information

General information

General information that could not be included in the manual or Online Help for WinCC flexible2008 SP3.

Character set for Chinese font

Chinese font is now supported in data type "String" for connections to SIMATIC S7 300/400.Activate the "Chinese (VR)" option in the Engineering System. The CP936 code page is nowused instead of the ASCII code page.

The option is available for the following devices:

● MP 377

● WinCC flexible Runtime

2.2 Solved problems in Update 5

MP 277 8'' Key; MP 277 8'' Touch; MP 277 10'' Key; MP 277 10'' Touch

To ensure the availability of spare parts for the devices MP 277 8'' Key, MP 277 8'' Touch, MP277 10'' Key, MP 277 10'' Touch, the products had to be changed. A new operating systemimage is necessary to support these changes.

Projects for an MP 277 need to be upgraded. Backup from a predecessor device and restoreto a successor device is not possible.

In addition to Update 5, you need the current version of ProSave, which you can downloadfrom the following link:http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10347815

Devices affected:

MP 277 10'' Touch 6AV6643-0CD01-1AX1

⇒ MP 277 10'' Touch V26AV6643-0CD01-1AX2

MP 277 10'' Key 6AV6643-0DD01-1AX1

⇒ MP 277 10'' Key V2 6AV6643-0DD01-1AX2

MP 277 8'' Touch 6AV6643-0CB01-1AX1

⇒ MP 277 8'' Touch V2 6AV6643-0CB01-1AX2

MP 277 8'' Key 6AV6643-0DB01-1AX1

⇒ MP 277 8'' Key V2 6AV6643-0DB01-1AX2



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Note

MP 277 devices in integrated projects

To be able to use a V2 device in an integrated project, you first need to execute the command"Options > Update Catalog" in the hardware configuration of STEP 7.

This update rectifies the following problems in the Engineering System and optimizes configuration

scenarios:

ProAgent screen object Detail view

Using multiple instances of the ProAgent screen object "Detail view" with different display types(STL, LAD, symbol) can cause WinCC flexible to crash and can result in undefined behaviorin Runtime.

Text lists

● After copying a text list entry with copy and paste or drag-and-drop, the text entry of thesource turns orange.

● After copying a text list with copy and paste or drag-and-drop, all text entries of the sourceturn orange.

● The option button for selecting the "default" value can no longer be switched directly toanother text list entry. The selected value must first be deselected.

Change log

When the change log is active, error messages are output in the output window when screenobjects that contain a formatted text, such as text fields, are edited.

Screen navigation

1. When screens are added in the "Screen navigation" editor using drag-and-drop, the screenis only removed after a mouse click in the editor on the "Unused screens" drop-down list.

2. When the "Add to screen navigation" button is clicked, a screen is inserted in the screennavigation but only activated after a mouse click in the editor.

Exporting texts from faceplates

After the export has been executed, no files will be created with the exported texts.

This update corrects the following problems in Runtime:

Error after transfer with enabled Simatic Logon option

When Simatic Logon is enabled in the project and a transfer to the HMI device then takesplace, Runtime does not start and transfer mode becomes active again on the HMI device.

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Internal error during generation

If a project that contains more than 10,000 objects of the same type is compiled, compiling

aborts with an internal error.Error during generation

If an animation is configured at a faceplate and a value changing event is added or removed,this change is not included in compiling.

Error while printing the project documentation

The "Lower limit" property of structure elements is not printed when the project documentationis generated.

Increase in project file size during generation

If a project contains STEP 7 enumerations, the HMI file size increases every time it is compiled.

Connections to SINAMICS S120 not possible

Since Update 3 a direct connection between HMI devices and SINAMICS 120 control systemsis no longer possible.

Increase in the size of temporary files during conversion

If a project with many texts is converted from a previous WinCC flexible version, the size ofthe temporary files can exceed the size of the system partition.

Display of STEP 7 messages

Under certain circumstances messages are displayed without text. Only the parameters are

visible.

Path display while importing and exporting records

The display of the drive character is faulty during the import and export of records.

Missing comments at faceplates

In certain scenarios faceplate comments are lost during copying.

Error while exporting multilanguage texts

When a multilanguage text export is started from STEP 7, not all the texts are exported.

Error during automatic translation

Dictionary entries cannot be translated if the resultant entry exceeds 500 characters.

Missing warning at incompletely displayed message indicator

If the message indicator exceeds the screen limits, no warning message is output duringtranslation.

Project cannot be opened

Projects that were last edited on Azerbaijani system can no longer be opened on systems witha different language.

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This update fixes the following problems in Runtime and optimizes configuration scenarios:

Updating of bit messages

After the communication connection to control systems has been disconnected, it is possiblethat bit messages are no longer updated automatically. Improvements have been carried outhere.

Devices affected:

● OP73

Display of number formats

Improvements have been carried out in the display of floating-point and exponential numbers.

Devices affected:

● Basic Panels● TP177A

System function SetBitWhileKeyPressed

Weaknesses in the equilibrium of the system function "SetBitWhileKeyPressed" eliminated.

Devices affected:

● Basic Panels

Downloading archives via Web server

When you download archives via the Web server, failed downloads can result.

Devices affected:● PC Runtime

● Window CE-based HMI devices

OPC server

If you use an OPC server, problems can arise while Runtime is being started or stopped.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime

● Window CE-based x77 HMI devices

Communication over Modicon Modbus TCP/IP

If you use Modicon Modbus TCP/IP as the communication driver, it is possible that Runtimeno longer starts.

Devices affected:

● Mobile Panel 277 (F) IWLAN V2

ProAgent: Objects in the motion display

If you select the "All" motion control in ProAgent for the motion display, the arrows andcommand buttons of the motions are no longer visible.

Devices affected:

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● PC Runtime

● Windows CE HMI devices

Filter in the message window

If you activate a filter in the message window, it is possible that the filter is still set and can nolonger be deactivated when the message window is opened again.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


Connection problems with TS adapters

Connection problems can occur when TS adapters are used in Runtime.

Devices affected:● PC Runtime

ProAgent: Motion display with selected line

If you have activated the "Selected" motion mode in the motion display, it is possible that aline is selected automatically during the screen formation.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


Missing Help texts

In exceptional cases it is possible that the Help texts are not displayed correctly in Runtime.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


System function SendEmail

Some language-specific characters are occasionally displayed incorrectly when the"SendEmail" system function is used.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


Importing recipes

Importing recipe records from WinCC flexible 2008 or another previous version occasionallyresults in errors.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


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Disabling program switching

If you use the option "Disable program switching" and start external programs in your project,

the Windows taskbar can still be used under Windows 7.Devices affected:

● PC Runtime

Simulation crash

If you store a set of tag values in the Runtime Simulator and open it again, a crash may occur.


This update rectifies the following problems in the Engineering System and optimizes configuration

scenarios:

Pack&Go on Windows operating systems

A Pack&Go file that you create on a 64-bit system may not be fully functional on a 32-bit system.

A Pack&Go file that you create on a 32-bit system may not be fully functional on a 64-bit system.

Transfer in SIMATIC Manager

If you are using SIMATIC Manager to transfer a project to an HMI device you cannot edit certaintransfer settings.

PLC connection of symbolic tags cannot be clearly defined

If several connections to the PLC are active, you cannot determine which of the configuredconnections is used by the tag during runtime.

Selecting the hardware component in the tag dialog

The tag dialog displays hardware components that do not contain tags that can be used forHMI devices.

Compiling projects with formatted text

Compilation of a project with formatted text and tags with invalid reference fails with a non-specific error message.

OP 77A: Error message with system function SetBit

If you assign the "SetBit" system function to the key on the OP 77A HMI device, thefollowing error message may be output during compilation of the project: "object xxxx is markedto be activated but does not exist“.

Tab order of the object groups

The tab order differs, depending on whether or not the graphic objects are grouped..

Tab order in screens and faceplates

Incorrect processing of the tab order in screens with faceplates.

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Converting projects

Conversion of a project that contains invalid tag interconnections will fail.

System function ActivateClearingScreen on MP 377 15'' Touch daylight readable

System function "ActivateClearingScreen" is not available on the MP 377 15“ Touch daylightreadable HMI device.

Windows 7: Graphic objects in the template

After you configure graphic objects in the template and then change the user interfacelanguage, the configured objects are no longer visible.

This behavior occurs only in Windows 7.

Incorrect message for code page CP936

An incorrect message informing you that code page CP939 is being used is output duringgeneration of a project with code page CP936.

This update fixes the following problems in Runtime and optimizes configuration scenarios:

Printing reports

Certain printers may output an incorrect layout when printing the report.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime

key on the on-screen keyboard

Pressing the key on the on-screen keyboard may trigger an unwanted input.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


Step View in ProAgent

A click in the space next to a sequencer object in ProAgent followed by an activation of systemfunction "SequencerScreenActivateStep" may cause problems in the connected S7 PLC.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


Motion View in ProAgent

Exceeding the number of rows that can be displayed in the Motion View may lead to problemswhen you select a row.

Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


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Archives in Runtime

Due to different time characteristics on certain systems, random problems may occur during

archiving at the start of Runtime or at the call of system function "OpenAllArchives".Devices affected:

● PC Runtime


Serial communication using the Modbus protocol

Setup of a canceled connection may fail on specific devices that are connected by means ofMODBUS RTU. Moreover, incorrect values are possibly transmitted to the PLC from the panelif data types "Double" or "Float" are used.

Devices affected:

● KTP1000 Basic color DP

Communication over Modbus TCP/IP

Incorrect data is possibly exchanged between the PLC and the panel if data types Double orFloat are used.

Devices affected:



● OP 77A

● TP 177A

Displaying strings

If you are using an S7 200 PLC, a tag of the type "String" may be appended by additionalcharacters at random intervals.

Devices affected:

● Basic Panels

● OP 73

● OP 77A

● TP 177A

Setting up a serial connection

During the setup of a serial connection, a change of the parity at the serial interface my preventsetup of the connection.

Devices affected:


Serial communication with OMRON PLCs

Read errors may develop for specific data types in connections with OMRON PLCs.

Devices affected:

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● OP 77A

● TP 177A

Events on buttons

Basic Panels may not properly recognize the "Press" and "Release" events assigned to abutton during configuration of system functions.

Connections between transponder and Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN

Unreliable behavior of transponder connections may develop on certain Mobile Panel 277IWLAN devices. Update the OS of the Mobile Panels and transfer your project once again.


This update corrects the following problems:

Missing Properties window

Sections of the Properties window are not displayed for devices of the /Sinumerik option.

Errors in rewiring

Tag names contained in the message texts are incorrectly linked during rewiring.

Incorrect display in the screen navigation

If you select a navigation bar, the properties are not displayed in the Properties window.

Editing text lists is slow

The selection of a text entry list can take several seconds for large text lists.

Temporary folder is not deleted

A STEP 7 project with a WinCC flexible component is archived in the root directory of a drivewith the Simatic Manager. Result: The temporary directory "TMPSTUFF_HMIES_0001" is notdeleted.

No column headings in export files

Empty fields in the export file cause the column headers to be without column heading.

Double entries in audit trail

If you have configured a tag at a switch, duplicate entries appear in the audit trail.

Long synchronization times

If a project containing ProAgent components and a large number of messages is opened,synchronization takes a long time. If you set the key "


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="DisableInitialProAgentMessageSync" value="true"/>" in the HmiES.exe.config file, the initialsynchronization is skipped. To start synchronization again, select "Project> Rebuild All".

WinCC flexible projects integrated in SIMOTION SCOUT: Drag-and-Drop with multiple

selection in the symbol table

Select multiple tags in the symbol table and drag the tags to a screen using drag-and-drop.Multiple selection does not work reliably. Sometimes objects from an earlier multiple selectionare inserted in the screen.

WinCC flexible projects integrated in SIMOTION SCOUT: Projects with write protection can

be edited

You convert a project created with an earlier version of SIMOTION SCOUT to the currentversion. When you open it, you specify whether the converted project should be opened withor without write protection. The fix prevents the WinCC flexible components against editingwhen the read-only project is opened.

WinCC flexible projects integrated in SIMOTION SCOUT: Missing HMI nodes

Projects created with an earlier version of SIMOTION SCOUT are converted to the latestversion of SIMOTION SCOUT. If you convert the project directly after installing WinCC flexibleand open it as read-only, sometimes no HMI nodes are displayed in the project tree.

WinCC flexible projects integrated in SIMOTION SCOUT: Search function with Any HMI

object filter

If WinCC flexible integration is enabled in SIMOTION SCOUT, you can activate the "Any HMIobject" filter for the search. The filter was also offered when the WinCC flexible integration hadbeen disabled in SIMOTION SCOUT. Searching with this filter makes SIMOTION SCOUT nolonger operable.

WinCC flexible projects integrated in SIMOTION SCOUT: Opening read-only projects

Opening converted projects with write protection and non-converted projects results in thefollowing behavior: You can also insert read-only HMI projects in the project tree.

Missing message for undefined date values in the alarm view

If there is an attempt to write an invalid date to the controller, sometimes no error message isdisplayed.

Indirect addressing of tags

Tags that use address or DB multiplexing, show no values on the HMI device.

Values in the recipe display

If you import and save recipe records from CPU to the recipe view, the previous values canbe displayed after the saving.

Devices affected:

● Window CE HMI devices

● PC Runtime

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Missing Arial font in Runtime

You use the Arial font in a project. If you use the on-screen keyboard on an HMI device, the

font may not be displayed the next time you start Runtime.Devices affected:


Users cannot log off

You use Audit in your project.

It can happen that the user can no longer log off if the archive cannot be accessed.

Devices affected:


● PC RuntimeMissing archive entries

If you switch off the HMI device without shutting down Runtime, the last archive entries mightnot be written. This behavior has been improved, but it is still recommended to shut downRuntime before switching off the HMI device.

Devices affected:


Sm@rtService license when using VNC

If you use a VNC solution from a third party, a Sm@rtService license may be required.


Security update

We have been recently informed about vulnerabilities in WinCC flexible. These claims havebeen thoroughly investigated by our specialists and the security loopholes in WinCC flexiblehave been closed.

Our internal investigation also uncovered additional security loopholes in Sm@rtService (web

pages).Update 1 for WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 closes these security loopholes as well.

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Installation

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Requirements

This update requires one of the following WinCC flexible installations:

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 Compact / Standard / Advanced

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 ASIA Standard / Advanced

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 China

● WinCC flexible 2008 SP3 Runtime

Install the update on your configuration PC and Runtime PC.

Procedure

To install the update, proceed as follows:

1. Double-click on the "WinCCflexible2008_SP3_upd5.exe" file.

2. Select "C:\WinCCflexible2008_SP3_UPD5" as the installation folder in the "WinZip Self-Extractor" dialog.

3. Enable "When done unzipping open .\setup.exe" and exit the dialog by clicking "Unzip".

4. Open your project on the configuration PC.

5. Execute a full compilation with the menu command "Project > Compiler > Rebuild All...".6. Transfer the project to the HMI device once again.



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