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WinCC V8.2: Learn what’s new

Transform SCADA operations with SIMATIC WinCC V8.2, combining AI readiness, cybersecurity, connectivity, and modern engineering.

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What's new?

WinCC V8.2 offers AI-ready connectivity, seamless IT/OT integration, robust security, modern web technologies and streamlined engineering workflows. The highlights below showcase some of the many enhancements and new capabilities available in WinCC V8.2.

Scripting

Expand automation capabilities with the addition of JavaScript for global actions alongside the existing ANSI-C and VBS scripting languages.

  • Parallel script execution for better performance
  • Full access to tags, alarms, and tag logging objects
  • Smart Assistance Editor with IntelliSense, syntax checking, and auto-completion

AI readiness

  • Unlock AI readiness with an MCP Server that provides secure access to operational and engineering data through REST APIs.
  • Access to runtime data, including tags, archives, and alarms
  • Read access to engineering and configuration data
  • Intelligent operator and analytic support through natural language

IT/OT integration

Bridge operational technology and information technology through enhanced connectivity and additional communication standards.

  • New communication channels e.g. BACnet for building automation integration
  • MQTT publish and subscription along with Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures
  • Redundancy for communication channels like OPC UA, Modbus TCP

Standardization

Standardize modular automation engineering with support for established industry standards and reusable concepts.

  • Built for standardization with cross-vendor integration, object-oriented engineering, reusable libraries, dynamic SVGs, and more
  • Support for Module Type Package (MTP)
  • Support for SIMATIC Control Function Library (CFL)

WebUX

Enable flexible and scalable HTML5-based visualization with seamless browser access to WinCC applications across devices. A centralized, intuitive companion app streamlines access to multiple WinCC systems.

  • Adaptive design with screen scaling for desktop, tablet, and smartphone devices
  • Automatic detection of client screen dimensions for optimized visualization
  • Support for load balancing and redundancy scenarios

Cybersecurity

Strengthen system security with enhanced certificate management, access control, and user administration capabilities, building on an IEC 62443-certified foundation.

  • Support for Certificate Management Protocol (CMP)
  • Support for User Management Component (UMC)
  • Prepared for upcoming security standards