WinCC OA for Industrial Edge
With WinCC OA offered as an app for Industrial Edge, WinCC OA brings advanced data processing and integration capabilities directly to edge devices. This enables manufacturers to optimize industrial workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Siemens Industrial Edge
Siemens Industrial Edge is an edge computing platform that enhances the capabilities of industrial automation systems. It allows decentralized, on-site data processing and supports containerized applications, bringing IT technologies into operational environments.
Platform Components
The Industrial Edge platform consists of the following main components:
- Industrial Edge Devices: Hardware such as industrial PCs or controllers that run edge applications.
- Industrial Edge Management (IEM): A centralized system for managing devices, applications, updates, and configurations across the edge infrastructure.
- Industrial Edge Hub: A cloud-based marketplace and distribution platform for validated edge applications from Siemens and third-party vendors.
- Edge Applications: Software components deployed as Docker containers, used for tasks such as data acquisition, analytics, and visualization.
Technical Characteristics
The platform uses open technologies like Docker, supports industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA and S7, and is compatible with Siemens automation tools including TIA Portal and Mindsphere.
Applications can run without a constant cloud connection, which helps reduce latency and network load.
Use Cases
Industrial Edge is well-suited for applications such as:
- Predictive maintenance
- Process optimization
- Machine data logging
- Real-time quality monitoring
These use cases are relevant for both discrete and process manufacturing environments.
Purpose of This Documentation
This documentation provides step-by-step guidance for deploying, configuring, and maintaining WinCC OA projects on Siemens Industrial Edge Devices.
It covers:
- System and network prerequisites
- Configuration procedures
- Connection setup for Remote UI and Desktop UI
- Project upload and update workflows
- Troubleshooting instructions
The content is designed for automation engineers, integrators, and administrators who manage WinCC OA in Edge environments.
SIMATIC WinCC OA for Industrial Edge License Packages
SIMATIC WinCC OA for Industrial Edge license packages are available in different sizes to fit various project requirements.
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WinCC OA Package Sizes |
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WinCC OA for Edge 512 |
Included in the Packages
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WinCC OA for Edge 2048 |
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WinCC OA for Edge 4096 |
- Connection to the Industrial Edge Databus is included.
- Functionality is based on the corresponding IPC package definitions.
- The packages are not expandable. No engineering license is included. For a redundant system (available in the future), two licenses will be required.
WinCC OA (x86) for SIMATIC Industrial Edge Marketplace
You can download the WinCC OA x86 App from the Industrial Edge Marketplace. Simply visit the App page within the SIMATIC Industrial Edge Marketplace. Here, you will find the app available for download and can access additional information about its features and requirements.