SIMATIC WinCC V21 for TIA Portal – Basic / Comfort / Advanced / Professional - SIEMENS license type: WinCC Basic V21 – floating license, USB key

Software usage

For a machine with a Basic panel, consider WinCC Basic. For other supported panels, select the appropriate higher edition. For PC visualisation, distinguish between application development and its execution on the target computer. Selecting an edition based solely on screen size is not sufficient.

Technical and licensing information

WinCC edition selection

Edition, Unified and Runtime

The WinCC Basic V21 licence covers the configuration of both SIMATIC Basic Panels and Unified Basic Panels. WinCC Comfort adds support for Comfort and Unified Comfort panels. The Advanced and Professional editions also allow configuration of WinCC Unified PC Runtime; the scope of PowerTags depends on the edition. Runtime operating licences on the target PC are assessed separately.

Licence options and delivery methods

Scope of delivery and licence management

Physical and electronic versions are delivered in different ways. A USB is not a hardware licence dongle that must automatically be regarded as permanently connected to the computer. Assess the management and transfer of the licence key in accordance with the Automation License Manager and the terms of the specific licence.

For electronic delivery, we require the recipient’s email address. Before reinstalling or replacing a hard drive, ensure that licence keys are transferred securely; do not consider simply copying files to be a confirmed licence transfer.

Project and computer compatibility

Please send us the project version, the exact CPU or HMI type, the firmware, and the edition and version of Windows. Together, we will check the configuration in Siemens Compatibility Tool. A licence for a newer version does not in itself guarantee that every older project can be opened.

Frequently asked questions