Siemens 6AV6371-1AF10-0AX0 WinCC flexible

SKU: 6AV6371-1AF10-0AX0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

Description
Additional information

The Siemens 6AV6371-1AF10-0AX0 is a software license for WinCC flexible, Siemens' engineering software platform for configuring and commissioning HMI (Human-Machine Interface) panels within the SIMATIC HMI product family. This part number corresponds to a specific edition or upgrade of WinCC flexible, designed to work in conjunction with Siemens SIMATIC HMI hardware such as the TP, OP, MP, and Mobile Panel series. The software runs on a standard engineering PC and provides the development environment for creating HMI visualization projects.

WinCC flexible offers a comprehensive set of engineering tools including a graphical project editor, tag management, alarm logging, recipe management, and script-based automation using VBScript. It supports a wide range of communication drivers enabling connectivity to SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1200 PLCs, as well as third-party controllers via OPC and other industrial protocols. The software supports multi-language project configuration, faceplates, and library management for reusable graphical objects. Integration with STEP 7 and the broader TIA Portal ecosystem is supported depending on the version.

WinCC flexible is used across a broad range of industrial sectors including manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, chemical processing, and water treatment. It is the standard engineering tool for configuring Siemens SIMATIC HMI panels deployed on production lines, packaging machines, process control stations, and machine tool applications. Its scalability from small Micro Panels to large multi-panel installations makes it suitable for both simple operator terminals and complex SCADA-level visualization systems.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	HMI Engineering Software
Product Family	WinCC flexible
Compatible HMI Hardware	SIMATIC HMI TP, OP, MP, Mobile Panel series
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200
Communication Protocols	MPI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, OPC, Ethernet
Scripting Support	VBScript
Operating System	Windows XP / Windows 7 (32-bit)
License Type	Single-user software license
Integration	STEP 7, TIA Portal (version dependent)
Series	WinCC flexible 2008 or earlier edition

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000001: Communication error between HMI panel and PLC. The configured connection to the controller cannot be established or has been interrupted.
Check physical communication cable and connector integrity. Verify PLC address settings and communication parameters in the WinCC flexible project match the controller configuration.
Event ID: 1000002: Tag read/write error. A configured tag cannot be read from or written to the connected PLC.
Verify the tag address exists in the PLC program and that the data type in WinCC flexible matches the PLC variable type. Check PLC is in RUN mode.
Event ID: 1000003: License not found or invalid license detected during software startup.
Ensure the correct WinCC flexible license is installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Transfer or repair the license as required.
Event ID: 1000004: Project transfer failed. Download of the HMI project to the target panel was unsuccessful.
Check the transfer cable or network connection between the engineering PC and the HMI panel. Ensure the panel is in transfer mode and the correct transfer channel is selected in WinCC flexible.
Event ID: 1000005: Runtime error on HMI panel. The project runtime has encountered an internal fault and may have stopped.
Restart the HMI panel. If the fault persists, re-transfer the project from WinCC flexible. Check available panel memory and reduce project size if necessary.
Event ID: 1000006: Alarm buffer overflow. The number of pending alarms has exceeded the configured alarm buffer capacity.
Acknowledge and clear existing alarms. Increase the alarm buffer size in the WinCC flexible project settings or reduce the frequency of alarm triggers in the PLC program.
Event ID: 1000007: Recipe data error. A recipe record could not be read from or written to the panel memory or external storage.
Check that the recipe configuration in WinCC flexible matches the expected data structure. Verify available storage capacity on the panel or connected memory card.

Frequently Asked Questions

What HMI panels are compatible with WinCC flexible 6AV6371-1AF10-0AX0?

WinCC flexible is compatible with the SIMATIC HMI range including TP (Touch Panel), OP (Operator Panel), MP (Multi Panel), and Mobile Panel series. The specific panels supported depend on the software edition installed.

Is WinCC flexible compatible with TIA Portal?

WinCC flexible is a separate engineering environment from TIA Portal. While some migration tools exist to import WinCC flexible projects into TIA Portal WinCC, the two platforms are not directly interchangeable. Siemens recommends TIA Portal for new projects.

What operating systems are supported for installing WinCC flexible?

WinCC flexible is designed for Windows XP and Windows 7 (32-bit) operating systems. It is not natively supported on Windows 10 or later without compatibility measures.

Can WinCC flexible communicate with third-party PLCs?

Yes, WinCC flexible supports OPC communication and includes drivers for a number of third-party controllers in addition to the native SIMATIC S7 protocol drivers.

What is the Automation License Manager and is it required?

The Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) is a tool used to manage software licenses for Siemens automation products including WinCC flexible. It is required to validate and activate the software license supplied with this part number.

Troubleshooting

WinCC flexible software fails to start and displays a license error

The Automation License Manager cannot find a valid license for WinCC flexible on the engineering PC. This may occur after a hard drive replacement or OS reinstallation.

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager, check for the presence of the WinCC flexible license, and transfer or repair it from the original license medium. Ensure the license matches the installed software edition.

Project cannot be transferred to the HMI panel

The transfer connection between the engineering PC and the HMI panel is not established. Check whether the panel is in transfer mode and verify the selected transfer channel (USB, Ethernet, or MPI/PROFIBUS) in WinCC flexible matches the physical connection.

Set the HMI panel to transfer mode via its loader menu. Confirm the correct interface is selected in WinCC flexible under Transfer settings. Check cable integrity and firewall settings on the PC that may block the transfer port.

HMI panel shows no communication to PLC after project download

The communication parameters configured in WinCC flexible do not match the actual PLC settings. This includes PLC address, subnet, or protocol mismatch.

Open the WinCC flexible project and verify the connection settings including PLC IP address or MPI/PROFIBUS address, baud rate, and protocol. Correct any mismatches and re-transfer the project to the panel.

Alarms configured in WinCC flexible do not appear on the HMI panel at runtime

The alarm tags may be incorrectly addressed or the alarm class configuration is incomplete. The PLC bits triggering the alarms may not be set correctly.

Verify the bit addresses used for alarm triggers in WinCC flexible match the corresponding PLC variables. Check the alarm class settings and ensure alarms are enabled in the runtime project. Test by manually setting the trigger bits in the PLC.

WinCC flexible project editor crashes or becomes unresponsive during editing

This may be caused by insufficient PC resources, a corrupted project file, or incompatibility between the software version and the operating system.

Ensure the engineering PC meets the minimum hardware requirements for WinCC flexible. Close unnecessary applications to free memory. If the project file is corrupted, restore from a backup. Verify that all relevant Windows service packs and WinCC flexible patches are installed.

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