Siemens 6AV6371-1DQ17-5BX0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-1DQ17-5BX0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-1DQ17-5BX0
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SKU: 6AV6371-1DQ17-5BX0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-1DQ17-5BX0 is a SIMATIC WinCC (Windows Control Center) software license package from Siemens, belonging to the WinCC V7 runtime and configuration software family. WinCC is a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and human-machine interface (HMI) software platform designed for industrial process visualization and control on PC-based systems. This specific part number corresponds to a WinCC runtime license with a defined number of power tags, enabling process data visualization and operator control on standard PC hardware.

The WinCC software platform provides a comprehensive set of features including process visualization, alarm management, trending, reporting, and historical data archiving. It supports a wide range of communication interfaces and drivers for connecting to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and MPI, as well as third-party controllers via OPC DA/UA. The software includes a powerful scripting environment (VBScript, C-Script) for custom automation logic, and integrates with Microsoft SQL Server for data archiving. WinCC supports redundant server configurations for high-availability applications and offers multi-client/multi-server architectures for distributed SCADA deployments.

WinCC is widely deployed in process industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas, and power generation, as well as in discrete manufacturing environments including automotive assembly and food and beverage production. Its scalability from single-station HMI installations to large distributed SCADA systems makes it suitable for both small machine-level applications and plant-wide supervisory control. The platform's integration with the broader Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC ecosystem further supports its use in complex, multi-tier automation architectures.

Technical Specifications

Software Platform	SIMATIC WinCC V7
License Type	Runtime License
Operating System Compatibility	Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2 or later (64-bit)
Communication Interfaces	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, OPC DA, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	Siemens SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
Scripting Support	VBScript, ANSI-C Script
Database	Microsoft SQL Server (integrated)
Redundancy Support	Yes, server redundancy supported
Archiving	Process value archiving, alarm archiving
Series	SIMATIC WinCC V7
Certifications	CE
Architecture	Single-station, multi-client/multi-server

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup error — the runtime application failed to start correctly, often due to a missing or invalid license.
Verify that the WinCC license is correctly installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Ensure the license matches the configured number of power tags.
Event ID: 1000008: Communication error to PLC — the WinCC channel driver cannot establish or maintain a connection to the configured PLC.
Check network connectivity, verify PLC IP address or MPI/PROFIBUS address settings in the WinCC channel configuration, and confirm the PLC is in RUN mode.
Event ID: 1000020: Archive database error — WinCC cannot write to or read from the SQL Server archive database.
Check that the Microsoft SQL Server service is running. Verify disk space availability and database file integrity. Restart the WinCC archive service if necessary.
Event ID: 1000040: Tag logging overflow — the process value archive buffer is full and data loss may occur.
Increase the archive cycle time, reduce the number of archived tags, or increase SQL Server database capacity and disk space.
Event ID: 1000060: Alarm logging error — WinCC alarm server cannot process or store alarm messages.
Check the alarm logging configuration, verify SQL Server connectivity, and ensure sufficient disk space for the alarm archive database.
Event ID: 1000080: OPC server connection failure — WinCC OPC client cannot connect to the configured OPC DA or OPC UA server.
Verify OPC server address and namespace configuration. Check DCOM settings for OPC DA connections. Ensure the OPC server application is running on the target system.
Event ID: 1000100: License tag count exceeded — the number of configured power tags in the project exceeds the licensed tag count for the installed WinCC runtime license.
Reduce the number of power tags in the WinCC project to within the licensed limit, or upgrade the WinCC license to a higher power tag count using the Automation License Manager.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power tag count supported by this WinCC license (6AV6371-1DQ17-5BX0)?

The exact power tag count for this specific part number is encoded in the SKU suffix. Based on the part number structure, this license corresponds to a WinCC V7 runtime with a defined tag count tier; consult the Siemens WinCC ordering data or the Automation License Manager for the precise tag limit associated with this license key.

Is WinCC 6AV6371-1DQ17-5BX0 compatible with TIA Portal?

WinCC V7 operates as a standalone SCADA platform and is not the same as WinCC Basic/Comfort/Advanced integrated within TIA Portal. While WinCC V7 can communicate with S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs programmed in TIA Portal, the WinCC V7 engineering environment is separate from TIA Portal.

What operating systems are supported by this WinCC version?

SIMATIC WinCC V7 supports 64-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2016, depending on the specific V7 service pack version installed.

Does this WinCC license support redundant server configurations?

Yes, WinCC V7 supports redundant server configurations as an optional add-on. A separate WinCC Redundancy license is required in addition to the base runtime license to enable server redundancy functionality.

Can WinCC V7 connect to third-party PLCs or controllers?

Yes, WinCC V7 supports OPC DA and OPC UA communication standards, allowing connectivity to third-party PLCs and automation systems that provide OPC-compatible servers, in addition to native Siemens SIMATIC drivers.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime fails to start and displays a license error message

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) and check whether a valid WinCC runtime license is present and not expired or transferred. Verify the license matches the installed WinCC version and tag count.

Transfer a valid WinCC runtime license to the engineering PC or runtime server using the ALM tool. If the license is on a USB dongle, ensure the dongle is connected. Contact Siemens license support if the license appears corrupted.

No communication between WinCC and the SIMATIC S7 PLC

Check the WinCC channel driver configuration for the correct PLC IP address (PROFINET) or station address (MPI/PROFIBUS). Use the Siemens channel diagnostic tool within WinCC to view connection status. Ping the PLC from the WinCC PC to verify network reachability.

Correct the PLC address in the WinCC tag management channel configuration. Verify that the PC network adapter settings match the PLC subnet. Ensure no firewall is blocking the S7 communication port (TCP 102). Restart the WinCC channel driver after making changes.

WinCC process value archive stops recording data

Check the Windows Event Viewer and WinCC diagnostic log for SQL Server errors. Verify that the Microsoft SQL Server service is running. Check available disk space on the archive drive.

Free up disk space or redirect the archive to a larger volume. Restart the SQL Server service and the WinCC archive service. If the database is corrupted, use SQL Server Management Studio to repair or recreate the WinCC archive database.

WinCC screens display tags as hash marks (######) or show no values

Hash marks typically indicate that the tag value cannot be retrieved from the PLC, or the display object is too small to show the value. Check the tag connection status in WinCC Runtime by enabling the tag status display.

Verify PLC communication is active and the tag address is correctly configured. Resize the display object if the field width is too narrow. If the tag shows a bad quality status, investigate the underlying communication fault between WinCC and the PLC.

WinCC Alarm logging shows gaps or alarms are not being recorded

Check the WinCC alarm logging configuration and verify that the alarm server is running. Review the WinCC system log for alarm logging errors. Confirm that the SQL Server alarm archive database is accessible and not full.

Restart the WinCC alarm logging service. Increase the maximum size of the alarm archive database in the WinCC alarm logging configuration. Ensure the SQL Server service account has write permissions to the database files.

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