We now have the new version of WinCC 8.1 and here are some of the new features ...
The new WinCC now comes with SQL Server 2022 and is released for the following operating systems:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
WebNavigator / WebUx / OPC UA Server / IT Connector as optional when running Runtime.
New unlimited tags license and unlimited Web clients
Enhancing security measures
- RFID - Login method
- MOBILEAUTH - I haven't found more information?
- LOCK USER - User lock upon authentication failure
New tool to verify if changes have occurred in the WinCC installation
Enhancing diagnostics and analysis
- New system tags for VBScript
- In multi-projects, the system variable ConnectedRTClients indicates the number of clients connected in runtime
- New functions for diagnosing OPC UA Server/Client
Enhancing communication functionalities
- Multi-instance of communication drivers is allowed, enabling multiple processes for communications, which will increase performance.
Enhancing functionalities in Runtime
- New Maintenance Stop state.
Allows stopping the runtime without disconnecting all segments, only the active ones :-)
Enhancing functionalities in development (Graphics Designer)
- New predefined designs (WinCC Neo xxx)
- Dynamic SVG dynamization (Script / Properties)
Enhancing functionalities in Alarms / Events
- New Alarm Channel driver, to filter and identify states of our plant
- User identification for Lock/Unlock - Hide/Unhide - Acknowledge
( No need to configure an extra column with @CurrentUser anymore ;-) )
Now waiting for Siemens to make the presentation ... ;-)