Configuration Notes
Below is an example showing which settings are to be made for transferring the WinCC flexible Runtime file to transfer data from the configuration computer to the visualization computer.
Furthermore, the example shows how to incorporate the Runtime file in the Autostart. The WinCC flexible Runtime is thus automatically started with the Start of the PC.

• PC settings on the visualization PC
  (PC to which the WinCC flexible Runtime is transferred)
• PC settings on the configuration PC
  (PC from which the WinCC flexible Runtime is transferred)
• Incorporation of the RT Loader in the Autostart
• Manual copying of the Runtime file "*.fwx" to the visualization PC
• Troubleshooting when transferring and starting Runtime

General
The following options are available for the transfer:

• Serial - with a Siemens RS232 cable (MLFB: 6ES7 901-1BF00-0XA0)
• USB - with a host-to-host USB cable
• Ethernet - via a TCP/IP connection
• MPI/PROFIBUS

First set up one of the above-mentioned connections between the configuration computer and the visualization PC.
 

No.	PC settings on the visualization PC (PC to which the WinCC flexible Runtime is transferred)
1	Start the RT Loader Open the RT Loader under "Start > SIMATIC > WinCC flexible 200x Runtime > WinCC flexible Runtime Loader". The RT Loader opens.
2	Settings Click on the "Settings" button. The dialog for making transfer and directory settings opens. Fig. 01 Description of the settings Connection - Channel 1, serial Enable Channel 1 if the Runtime file is to be transferred by serial transfer to the visualization PC. Connection - Channel 2 Enable Channel 2 if the Runtime file is to be transferred by MPI (PROFIBUS), USB or Ethernet to the visualization PC. Remote control option Activate the checkbox "Remote control", if the visualization PC or the SIMATIC Panel shall change from Runtime mode to Transfer mode automatically. Note If the "Remote control" option is enabled, PC Runtime is terminated each time transfer is triggered on the configuration PC and project transfer is started. In normal plant operation transfers might be triggered unintentionally and the PC Runtime terminated, which can lead to the plant being inoperable. Siemens strongly recommends deactivating the automatic transfer mode after commissioning of the device. The transfer mode provides full access for all parties that are able to connect to the device, which includes the possibility to retrieve and alter all stored information. The automatic transfer mode was implemented under the assumption that the device runs in a protected industrial environment when the service is activated. Link to the Siemens Security Advisory Siemens_Security_Advisory_SSA-460621_V1_2.pdf ( 73 KB ) Directories - Configuration file Here you specify a directory of your choice. The Runtime file "*.fwx" will be transferred to this directory later. Directories - Configuration backup file Here you specify a directory of your choice. If "Activate backup" is selected in the transfer settings on the configuration computer, when the project is transferred from the source format (*.hmi), it is compressed and transferred to this specified directory as "*.pdz" file. Directories - Autostart application Here, you specify the directory in which the "HmiRtm.exe" file is located on your visualization PC. The path is usually specified automatically by the system. WinCC flexible Runtime is started via "HmiRtm.exe" if there is a configuration in the configuration directory. Directories - Wait [s] Here, you set how many seconds the RT Loader remains displayed before the Runtime is started (1 s, 3 s, 5 s, 10 s or permanently). Languages Here, you set the language in which the RT Loader is to be displayed. When you have made all the settings in this dialog, acknowledge the inputs with the "OK" button.
3	Activate transfer After making all the settings, press the "Transfer" button on the RT Loader. This completes all the necessary settings on the visualization PC.

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PC settings on the configuration PC (PC from which the WinCC flexible Runtime is transferred)

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Transfer setting Open the Transfer settings via "Project > Transfer > Transfer settings" (alternatively you select the icon for Transfer settings) Select one of the possible Transfer options (mode): Serial MPI/DP USB Ethernet Assign the relevant address. Alternatively you enable more options. Fig. 02 Note The transfer mode must be identical on both computers (configuration PC and visualization PC). This completes all the necessary settings on the configuration computer. Press the "Transfer" button to trigger the transfer. The data is transferred into the directory that was specified before in the RT Loader on the visualization PC.

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No.	Incorporation of the RT Loader in the Autostart
1	Incorporate the RT Loader in the Autostart Below we take an example to show how to incorporate the RT Loader in the Autostart. Open the folder in which "HmiLoad.exe" (RT Loader) is installed. The file is located by default in C:\Program Files\Siemens\SIMATIC WinCC flexible\WinCC flexible 200x Runtime\ HmiLoad.exe  (The path/designations might be slightly different depending on the language version of the operating system installed). Right-click "HmiLoad.exe" and create a link via the menu item "Create link". Then copy this "Shortcut". Open the "Startup" (Autostart) folder and paste the "Shortcut" copied before into this folder. The folder is located on the drive C:\Documents and Settings\User_name\Start Menu\Programs\Startup (see Fig. 03 This completes the necessary settings. Now, every time you start the computer, the RT Loader is started first and then the WinCC flexible Runtime via the RT Loader.
2	Incorporate the WinCC flexible Runtime file in the Autostart You can also incorporate the Runtime file directly in the Autostart instead of the RT Loader. In this case, you do not need the "RT Loader". However, in this case, transfer cannot be triggered automatically. Below, we take an example to show how to incorporate the Runtime file (*.fwx) in the Autostart. Open the folder in which the WinCC flexible Runtime file (*.fwx) is located. Right-click on the *.fwx file and create a link via the menu item "Create link". Then copy this "Shortcut". Open the "Startup" (Autostart) folder and paste the "Shortcut" copied before into this folder. The folder is located on the drive C:\Documents and Settings\User_name\Start Menu\Programs\Startup (see Fig. 04 Via "Start > Programs > Startup" you can check that the WinCC flexible Runtime file is located in the "Autostart". Fig. 05 This completes the necessary settings. Now, the WinCC flexible Runtime file starts automatically each time the computer is started.

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Manual copying of the Runtime file "*.fwx" to the visualization PC

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Manually copy the Runtime file "*.fwx" to the visualization PC Instead of using the "Transfer" function, you can also copy the Runtime file directly to the visualization PC and start it via the RT Loader. Perform the following steps. Copy the Runtime file "*.fwx" into the folder that specified in the RT Loader under "Settings > Directories > Configuration file". Change the name of the file from "*.fwx" to "PDATA.fwx". Example: Project_RT_01.Panel_1.fwx    =>    PDATA.fwx This completes all the necessary settings on the visualization PC for manual incorporation of the Runtime file. Note The Runtime file "*.fwx" is created automatically on your configuration computer if you have previously started Runtime on it. The Runtime file is located in the WinCC flexible project folder in which the "*.hmi" is located, for example.

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No.	Troubleshooting when transferring and starting Runtime
1	Visualization PC (Troubleshooting when transferring or starting Runtime) If no connection can be set up between the visualization PC and the configuration PC or the Runtime file does not start, check the following settings on the visualization PC. Serial Is the correct COM interface selected? MPI (PROFIBUS), check the settings in the PG/PC interface PG/PC is the only master on the bus: Enabled Address: must be different to that on the configuration PC Baud rate: must be the same as on the configuration PC Highest node address: must be the same as on the configuration PC Bus terminator: selected Cable used: use PROFIBUS cable, for example Ethernet Computer name or IP address SUB network Cable used Error messages No configuration available. Please trigger transfer. In the RT Loader, under "Directories - Configuration file", check the storage path specified and make sure that a Runtime file (PDATA.fwx) is located there. Error when starting WinCC flexible RT. Please repeat transfer. In the RT Loader, under "Directories - Start application automatically", check the storage path specified for "HmiRtm.exe".
2	Configuration PC (Troubleshooting when transferring) If no connection can be set up between the configuration PC and the visualization PC, check the following settings on the configuration PC. Serial Is the correct COM interface selected? MPI (PROFIBUS), check the settings in the PG/PC interface PG/PC is the only master on the bus: Enabled Address: must be different than on the visualization PC Baud rate: must be the same as on the visualization PC Highest node address: must be the same as on the visualization PC Bus terminator: selected Cable used: use PROFIBUS cable, for example Ethernet Computer name or IP address SUB network Cable used Error message Could not set up a connection. Check your settings, interface, cables etc. Check the PG/PC interface, transfer settings etc.

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Caution
The functions and solutions described in this article confine themselves to the realization of the automation task predominantly. Please take into account furthermore that corresponding protective measures have to be taken up in the context of Industrial Security when connecting your equipment to other parts of the plant, the enterprise network or the Internet. Further information can be found in Entry ID: 50203404.

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