SIMATIC WinAC RTX is particularly suited to tasks that demand a high degree of flexibility and efficient integration in the overall task. This comprises close interlinking with data processing and logistics systems as well as interfacing with technology tasks such as motion control or vision systems.

SIMATIC WinAC RTX is equally suited to implementation on cost-effective PC platforms with single-core processors and on high-end PCs, e.g. with QuadCore processors. WinAC RTX is optimized for operation on embedded PC platforms such as the S7-modular Embedded Controller, the SIMATIC IPC427C, or the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C. These platforms feature, with their diskless and fanless design, significantly enhanced ruggedness for an automation task. Non-volatile memory is also available which permits storage of up to 512 KB retentive data (S7-mEC, EC31) on a voltage dip, independently of the file system. The I/O is connected via the leading fieldbus standards of PROFINET or PROFIBUS. With the S7-mEC, EC31, operation is also possible in conjunction with centralized signal modules (SM) of S7-300. The support of the integral PROFINET or PROFIBUS interfaces of the SIMATIC PCs as well as the excellent performance result in an excellent price/performance ratio for PC-based automation.

The WinAC ODK is used for expansion of the PLC functionality with application specific C/C++ applications. It supports:

• Integration of complex high-level language algorithms in the control program
• Access to the Windows API or Windows system resources
• Access to external HW and software components