• Option for SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced plus SIMATIC Panels for communication between various SIMATIC HMI systems.
• Available for the following SIMATIC HMI systems:
  • Basic Panels 2^nd generation
  • Comfort Panels
  • Mobile Panel 177 PN, Mobile Panel 277
  • TP 177B PN/DP, OP 177B PN/DP
  • TP 277, OP 277
  • MP 177, MP 277, MP 377
  • WinCC Runtime Advanced
• A SIMATIC HMI system can be used to control or monitor another system remotely; entry level for client/server configurations for distributed operator stations or for solutions with head end or control room
• Local operation, visualization and data processing are as possible as plant-wide access to information. Integrated information flows ensure an overview of the status of all processes.
• Licensing:
  The "SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtServer for Panel" or "SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtServer for Basic Panel" or "SIMATIC WinCC Sm@rtServer for WinCC Runtime Advanced" license must be installed on the server HMI device.
  A separate license is no longer required for Comfort / Mobile Panels from version V14 onwards.
  A license is not required for the engineering system for configuring the runtime option.

Note:

When accessing the operator stations via the Sm@rtServer option, suitable protective measures (including IT security such as network segmentation) should be taken in order to ensure safe operation of the system.

You will find more information on the topic of Industrial Security on the Internet at:

http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity