The WinCC 7.5 Web Navigator is a powerful option for SIMATIC WinCC that enables remote plant operation and monitoring via the web or intranet. This manual guide covers the essential steps for installation, configuration, and operation. 1. System Requirements & Compatibility Operating Systems: WinCC 7.5 SP2 is officially compatible with Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 . Browser Support: While historically dependent on Internet Explorer 11 (32-bit), newer updates (as of V7.5 SP2 Update 1) allow the use of Microsoft Edge . Alternative: The WinCCViewerRT application allows access without a browser, bypassing many common browser-based security or compatibility issues. 2. Server-Side Installation & Configuration The server must be prepared to host process screens for web clients.
Here’s a structured guide to finding and using the WinCC 7.5 Web Navigator documentation. 1. Official Manual (Primary Source) The most authoritative resource is the "WinCC: Web Navigator" manual, available as a PDF from Siemens. How to get it:
Direct download (Siemens support): Go to support.industry.siemens.com → Search for "109749256" (Entry ID for WinCC V7.5 Web Navigator manual) Via installed documentation : Start → Siemens Automation → SIMATIC → Documentation → WinCC → WinCC Web Navigator Online help : Inside WinCC → Help → Contents → "Web Navigator"
What the manual covers:
System requirements (server, client, browsers) Installation and licensing Configuring the Web Navigator server in WinCC User management and security Publishing WinCC screens, trends, alarms, and data logs Thin Client vs Smart Client modes Performance optimization
2. Key Configuration Steps (Summary Guide) On the WinCC Server
Install WinCC Web Navigator (requires separate license) Configure Web server in WinCC → Web Navigator → Server settings Select runtime screens to publish (Web Navigator → Add pages) Set user rights → Assign Web Navigator users/passwords Enable Web service in Windows features (IIS, ASP.NET) Start WinCC Runtime wincc 7.5 web navigator manual
On the Client PC (Thin Client mode)
Supported browsers: Internet Explorer 11, Edge (IE mode), Firefox ESR, Chrome Install Web Navigator Client or use HTML5 (no client for modern browsers) Access: http://<ServerIP>/WinCCWebNavigator
3. Common Tasks Covered in the Manual | Task | Manual Chapter | |------|----------------| | First-time configuration | 3 – Configuring the Web server | | Publishing screens | 4 – Publishing WinCC pages | | Managing user access | 5 – User administration and security | | Connecting remotely | 6 – Client connection and operation | | Troubleshooting | 7 – Diagnostics and error handling | | Redundancy support | 8 – Redundant Web Navigator | 4. Important Notes The WinCC 7
License required : Web Navigator is a separate license (not included in basic WinCC) Version compatibility : WinCC V7.5 works with Windows Server 2016/2019 and Windows 10 LTSC Performance : Use Smart Client for better responsiveness; Thin Client for low bandwidth HTML5 client : V7.5 supports modern browsers without ActiveX (limited functionality)
5. Alternative Learning Resources