The designation refers to its compatibility with 32-bit architecture, though it is typically run on modern 64-bit Windows environments using compatibility layers or as part of a legacy system setup. Core Functionality of XWorks Plus
| Protocol | Role in XWorks Plus | Typical Use | |----------|---------------------|--------------| | | Primary modern backbone | Connect to Desigo PXC72, third-party BMS | | BACnet MS/TP | Field-level RS-485 | Room controllers, VAVs, thermostats | | Siemens P2 (RS-232/485) | Legacy device integration | TXM modules, older RXC controllers | | KNX TP1 | Lighting/shading control | Integration via KNX IP router | | OPC DA/AE | Data exchange with SCADA | Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC | | Modbus RTU/TCP | Utility meters, drives | Limited to slave mode in v4.10.090 | Siemens Desigo XWorks Plus 4.10.090 -x86-
For remote engineering, use a VPN with two-factor authentication and RDP to an intermediate jump host running the x86 tool – never expose BACnet directly to the internet. The designation refers to its compatibility with 32-bit
is a specialized engineering and commissioning software suite designed for the Siemens Desigo Building Automation System . As a core tool in the Desigo ecosystem, XWorks Plus allows engineers to program, configure, and manage automation stations, specifically the PXC series controllers. As a core tool in the Desigo ecosystem,