SIMATIC WinAC RTX is a MS Windows version of the Simatic WinAC family and uses the realtime extension package (RTX) from Ardence, a defacto industry standard, upgradeable into the future thanks to the Windows standard operating system. SIMATIC® WinAC RTX combines the automation tasks of control, data processing, communication, visualization, and technology on a single PC. SIMATIC WinAC is Windows based and is integrated into the office world using standard interfaces. SIMATIC WinAC hardware and software can be used on SIMATIC PCs and on all other Windows 2000 and XP-based PCs that are generally available on the market. SIMATIC WinAC is code compatible with the Siemens hardware PLCs "SIMATIC S7" allowing programs created to be 100% compatible for both hardware and software platforms.
Technical Specs. | SIMATIC WinAC RTX |
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Operating Systems |
Windows2000 | Yes | |
Windows XP | Yes | |
Windows XPe | Yes | |
Win 95/98/ME/NT | No | |
Ardence Realtime RTX | Yes | |
Multiprocessor support (e.g. Dual-Pentium PC) | Yes | |
Remote Maintenance |
Modem (PCAnywhere) | Yes | |
OPC via TCP/IP | Yes | |
Accessories |
Battery backed-up RAM | Yes | |
Open development kit (extend your PLC code with C / C++) | Yes | |