Mass
configuration in WinCC OA
redefines the fundamental principles of setting up a project
and subsequent configuration of the huge range of data points
is redefined by. It demonstrates perfectly the full advantage
of the flexible data point concept of WinCC OA
with its object-oriented approach. |
The
requirement to implement large systems on the master computer
quickly and with the minimum number of configuration steps
is also a major factor in automation engineering, reflected
in the mass configuration facility. |
From
the user viewpoint, mass configuration offers in many situations
a significant simplification in the creation of data points
in the system. Working with the mass configuration feature
should not present any major difficulties to the experienced
or novice WinCC OA
user alike. Clear dialog windows, tips and warnings help the
user when working with WinCC OA
and mass configuration. You should, however, also look at
certain chapters of this Online Help that are referenced explicitly
in the text. |
The
master data points form the central element of the mass configuration
facility, holding the complete configuration settings (Configs
containing the set parameters). These settings made for the
master data point are automatically transferred to each new
data point of the given data point type. Changes to the master
data point are also transferred to the data points at runtime.# |
By
defining templates, one can specify which configuration settings
subsequently need to be made for every instance, and which
are always adopted irrespective of the master data point (data
point type). |
Special
input/output formats in the ASCII Manager mean it is possible
to perform simple mass configuration in a spreadsheet program
such as Microsoft Excel, with a range of tools provided for
quick and easy editing of templates that can then be re-imported
into the system. |
The
use of PowerConfigs - user-definable "virtual" Configs
allowing the combination or specialization of a number of
Configs - is a further step towards modern "mass engineering".
All the settings for two or more Configs can be made using
, for example, a configuration screen. Parameter calculations
enable, for example, automatic generation of the correct peripheral
address or descriptive texts on the leaf elements. A number
of predefined PowerConfigs have been supplied with the software. |
The
PARA module also provides a facility for creating, deleting
or copying multiple data points (the full configuration is
derived from the master data point). |
Using
this help, with its detailed explanations and individual practical
examples in the relevant chapters, aims to provide an easy
way into the subject of mass configuration and how to apply
it. |
Note
Before applying yourself to the subject
of mass configuration, work through the chapter PARA first.
This chapter is essential reading before working with the
WinCC OA
mass configuration facility. |