Wincc Explorer Manual

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Practical 01 - Create WinCC Explorer Project

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
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STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create WinCC Explorer Project.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create WinCC Explorer Project as complete.

Expected Result

Create WinCC Explorer Project is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

Talk to Automation Advisor

Get expert guidance for course selection, corporate training, project support and practical learning path.

Course GuidanceSelect the correct PLC SCADA, corporate, online or Industry 4.0 path.
Batch SupportGet schedule, duration, mode and prerequisite guidance.
Project AdviceDiscuss plant, automation, reporting or training requirement.
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Practical 02 - Add Tag Management Driver

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Add Tag Management Driver.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Add Tag Management Driver as complete.

Expected Result

Add Tag Management Driver is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

Skills & Tools You Will Learn

Important automation skills are arranged for job-level, project-level and Industry 4.0 learning.

PLC ProgrammingLadder, SCL/ST, hardware, I/O mapping and troubleshooting.
SCADA / HMITags, screens, alarms, trends, scripts and reporting.
Industry 4.0 ToolsOPC UA, SQL Server, Python, dashboards and Excel/PDF reports.
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Practical 03 - Create Internal Tags

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Internal Tags.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Internal Tags as complete.

Expected Result

Create Internal Tags is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 04 - Create Process Screen

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Process Screen.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Process Screen as complete.

Expected Result

Create Process Screen is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

Why Choose Softwell Automation

Learn automation with practical examples, industrial troubleshooting approach and complete IT/OT learning path.

Industry Experienced TrainerReal plant examples and project based training.
Hands-on LearningPLC logic, SCADA, VFD, communication and reporting practice.
Flexible ModesOnline, classroom, corporate and in-plant options.
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Practical 05 - Add Button and IO Field

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Add Button and IO Field.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Add Button and IO Field as complete.

Expected Result

Add Button and IO Field is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

Course Contents / Curriculum

The curriculum follows a practical sequence from fundamentals to project integration.

Level 01Basic PLC, wiring, addressing and ladder logic.
Level 02Advanced PLC, networking, SCADA and diagnostics.
Level 03OPC UA, SQL, Python, reports and IT/OT integration.
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Practical 06 - Configure Graphic Objects

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Configure Graphic Objects.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Configure Graphic Objects as complete.

Expected Result

Configure Graphic Objects is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions About WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual WinCC Explorer Runtime Practical Manual

Who can join this training?

Students, freshers, working engineers, maintenance teams and corporate plant engineers can join based on their requirement.

Is practical training included?

Yes. The training is focused on PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, communication, troubleshooting and project based practice.

Can I request online or corporate training?

Yes. Softwell Automation provides classroom, online, corporate and in-plant training options.

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Practical 07 - Create Alarm Logging

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Alarm Logging.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Alarm Logging as complete.

Expected Result

Create Alarm Logging is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 08 - Alarm Acknowledge Test

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Alarm Acknowledge Test.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Alarm Acknowledge Test as complete.

Expected Result

Alarm Acknowledge Test is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 09 - Create Tag Logging Archive

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Tag Logging Archive.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Tag Logging Archive as complete.

Expected Result

Create Tag Logging Archive is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 10 - Trend Control Practical

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Trend Control Practical.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Trend Control Practical as complete.

Expected Result

Trend Control Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 11 - User Administrator Setup

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for User Administrator Setup.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical User Administrator Setup as complete.

Expected Result

User Administrator Setup is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 12 - Global Script Action

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Global Script Action.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Global Script Action as complete.

Expected Result

Global Script Action is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 13 - VBScript Button Action

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for VBScript Button Action.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical VBScript Button Action as complete.

Expected Result

VBScript Button Action is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 14 - Report Designer Setup

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Report Designer Setup.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Report Designer Setup as complete.

Expected Result

Report Designer Setup is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 15 - Runtime Startup Settings

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Runtime Startup Settings.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Runtime Startup Settings as complete.

Expected Result

Runtime Startup Settings is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 16 - Run WinCC Runtime

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Run WinCC Runtime.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Run WinCC Runtime as complete.

Expected Result

Run WinCC Runtime is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 17 - Communication Fault Test

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Communication Fault Test.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Communication Fault Test as complete.

Expected Result

Communication Fault Test is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 18 - Project Backup

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Project Backup.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Project Backup as complete.

Expected Result

Project Backup is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 19 - Integrated SCADA Screen Test

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Integrated SCADA Screen Test.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Integrated SCADA Screen Test as complete.

Expected Result

Integrated SCADA Screen Test is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Practical 20 - Final WinCC Explorer Project

Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.

WinCC ExplorerSCADAAlarmsTrends
Software: SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional
Setup: Engineering laptop, WinCC project, PLC/OPC tags or simulated data source
01
STEP 01
Open SIMATIC WinCC Explorer / WinCC Runtime Professional and load the training project for WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Final WinCC Explorer Project.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this WinCC Explorer SCADA workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Final WinCC Explorer Project as complete.

Expected Result

Final WinCC Explorer Project is completed, verified and documented inside the WinCC Explorer SCADA Manual workflow.

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Content reviewed: 14 July 2026

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