Siemens 6AV6371-1DR08-0AX0 WinCC Runtime

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-1DR08-0AX0 WinCC Runtime
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-1DR08-0AX0
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SKU: 6AV6371-1DR08-0AX0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-1DR08-0AX0 is a WinCC Runtime software license belonging to Siemens' SIMATIC WinCC product family, which is a professional SCADA and HMI visualization platform for PC-based industrial automation. This specific part number corresponds to a WinCC Runtime package with a 128-PowerTag license, enabling process visualization and operator control on standard industrial PCs or SIMATIC Panel PCs. It is designed to run on Windows-based systems and integrates tightly with the Siemens SIMATIC automation ecosystem.

The WinCC Runtime software provides a comprehensive set of features including process visualization, alarm management, trending, reporting, and user administration. It supports communication with SIMATIC S7 PLCs via MPI, PROFIBUS, and Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET), as well as OPC DA/UA interfaces for third-party connectivity. The platform includes a scripting environment based on VBScript and ANSI-C for custom automation logic, and supports redundant server configurations for high-availability applications. The 128-PowerTag license defines the number of process variables (tags) that can be connected and actively used within the runtime environment.

WinCC Runtime is widely deployed in process industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater, oil and gas, and manufacturing automation. It is suitable for applications requiring centralized monitoring and control of complex processes, integration with MES and ERP systems via open interfaces, and long-term process data archiving. The scalable licensing model allows the software to be deployed in small standalone HMI stations as well as large multi-server SCADA architectures.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime Software
License Type	Runtime License
PowerTag Count	128 PowerTags
Series/Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019 (per Siemens compatibility matrix)
Communication Interfaces	MPI, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET), OPC DA, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
Scripting Support	VBScript, ANSI-C
Redundancy Support	Yes (server redundancy capable)
Archiving	Process value and alarm archiving supported
Certifications	CE
License Medium	Software license (electronic or USB dongle)

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup failure — the runtime process could not be initialized correctly.
Check Windows Event Viewer for underlying errors. Verify that all WinCC components are correctly installed and that the license dongle or software license is present and valid.
Event ID: 1000008: License not found or invalid — the required WinCC Runtime license could not be detected.
Ensure the USB license dongle is connected or the software license is correctly activated via the Siemens License Manager (SIMATIC Automation License Manager). Verify the PowerTag count matches the licensed quantity.
Event ID: 112: Database connection error — WinCC cannot connect to the internal SQL Server database used for archiving and configuration.
Verify that Microsoft SQL Server (required version for the WinCC release) is running. Restart the SQL Server service and then restart WinCC Runtime.
Event ID: 10241: Communication channel error — a configured communication driver has lost connection to the PLC or field device.
Check physical network connections and PLC status. Verify channel and connection parameters in WinCC Explorer. Restart the affected communication channel.
Event ID: 10002: Tag read/write error — a process tag could not be read from or written to the connected controller.
Confirm the tag address is correctly configured and matches the PLC data block structure. Check communication channel status and PLC program for address conflicts.
Event ID: 20000: Alarm logging overflow — the alarm archive has reached its configured size limit.
Increase the archive size limit in the alarm logging configuration, or set up automatic archiving/backup to clear old alarm records.
Event ID: 1917: User administration error — a user login attempt failed due to incorrect credentials or missing user account.
Verify user account exists in WinCC User Administrator. Reset the password if necessary and ensure the correct authentication mode (WinCC or Windows) is configured.
Event ID: 10004: PowerTag limit exceeded — the number of active process tags in the project exceeds the licensed PowerTag count.
Reduce the number of active tags in the project to within the 128-PowerTag limit, or upgrade the WinCC Runtime license to a higher PowerTag tier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 128-PowerTag license mean for this WinCC Runtime package?

The 128-PowerTag license limits the number of process variables (tags) that can be actively connected and used within the WinCC Runtime environment to 128. If the project requires more tags, a higher-tier license must be purchased.

Which PLCs are compatible with this WinCC Runtime software?

WinCC Runtime is compatible with SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 PLCs via MPI, PROFIBUS, or Industrial Ethernet. Third-party PLCs can also be connected using OPC DA or OPC UA interfaces.

Can WinCC Runtime 6AV6371-1DR08-0AX0 be used in a redundant server configuration?

Yes, WinCC Runtime supports server redundancy configurations, allowing a standby server to take over automatically in the event of a primary server failure, provided the appropriate redundancy options are licensed and configured.

What operating system is required to run this WinCC Runtime software?

WinCC Runtime requires a compatible Windows operating system such as Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016/2019. Siemens publishes a compatibility matrix that specifies supported OS versions for each WinCC release.

Is a hardware dongle required for this license?

Depending on the delivery format, the license may be tied to a USB hardware dongle or activated as a software license via the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). The license must be present and valid for Runtime to start.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime fails to start and displays a license error

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) and check whether a valid WinCC Runtime license with the correct PowerTag count is present and not expired or transferred.

Insert the USB license dongle if applicable, or use ALM to transfer or repair the software license. Ensure the license matches the installed WinCC version and PowerTag tier (128 tags for this part number).

Process tags show invalid or no values after Runtime startup

Check the WinCC channel diagnostics in WinCC Explorer to confirm the communication driver is connected. Verify PLC is running and reachable on the network. Check tag addresses against the PLC program.

Correct any misconfigured tag addresses, restore network connectivity to the PLC, and restart the affected communication channel. If using PROFIBUS, verify the bus address and baud rate settings.

WinCC Runtime crashes or freezes intermittently

Review the Windows Event Viewer and WinCC diagnostic log files (located in the WinCC project directory) for error entries around the time of the crash. Check system resource usage (CPU, RAM, disk).

Ensure the host PC meets the minimum hardware requirements for the installed WinCC version. Apply the latest WinCC service packs and Windows updates. If SQL Server is overloaded, optimize archive settings or increase hardware resources.

Alarm archive grows excessively large and disk space is low

Check the alarm logging configuration in WinCC Explorer for archive size limits and backup settings. Verify that automatic archiving or segmentation is enabled.

Configure automatic archive segmentation and backup in the WinCC alarm logging settings. Move old archive segments to a network storage location and set appropriate retention policies to prevent disk exhaustion.

OPC client cannot connect to WinCC OPC server

Verify that the WinCC OPC server service is running. Check Windows DCOM settings and firewall rules, as OPC DA communication relies on DCOM and requires specific port and permission configurations.

Configure DCOM permissions using dcomcnfg to allow the OPC client application access. Open required firewall ports, or switch to OPC UA which uses a single configurable port and does not rely on DCOM.

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