Wincc Logon - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Configuration Manual

Note
You have the option of exporting or importing the entire configuration or selected parts of the
user administrator (e.g. in *.csv format).
Selection guide for WinCC Logon and SIMATIC Logon
Criterion
In process mode, the operator must log on to several applications on a PC (OS,
SIMATIC BATCH, Route Control, Automation License Manager, SIMATIC Man‐
ager).
A client/server project with multiple OS clients is used.
A single station is used, or a client/server project with just a few OS clients. The
OS clients are referenced OS clients.
One central administration for users/user groups is required.
No central administration for users/user groups is required.
Logon and logoff procedures are to be logged.
SIMATIC Logon is supplied with "Contract License" in SIMATIC PCS 7 V7.1 and above.
This means there are no further licensing costs for SIMATIC Logon within PCS 7. As a result,
we generally recommend that SIMATIC Logon is used, as it provides more benefits than
WinCC Logon and is not associated with any additional costs.
Note
SIMATIC Logon and the User Administrator write different user information to a smart card.
SIMATIC Logon also requires the information as to which logon computer or domain controller
should be used for user authentication.
This is why the Smart card must be specified again with any change from SIMATIC Logon to
WinCC Logon or vice-versa.
10.9.2

WinCC Logon

Method of operation
When a user logs on to the system with a user name and password, the User Administrator
checks whether that user has been created in the OS. If the user has not been created, he/
she will not be assigned any authorizations in the OS; the same applies if an incorrect password
is entered.
This means that the user will not be able to monitor or control the process in process mode.
If a properly logged-on user calls an OS functionality which is protected by an authorization,
the User Administrator checks whether the relevant authorizations permit this function to be
Compendium Part A - Configuration Guidelines (V8.2)
Configuration Manual, 08/2016, A5E38166869-AA
Configuring OS functions
10.9 User administration
SIMATIC Logon WinCC Logon
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