Siemens 6AV6371-1HV28-0AX0 WinCC flexible 2008

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-1HV28-0AX0 WinCC flexible 2008
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-1HV28-0AX0
Price: 1995.00 EUR
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SKU: 6AV6371-1HV28-0AX0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-1HV28-0AX0 is a software license for WinCC flexible 2008, part of Siemens' WinCC flexible engineering software family. This product provides the runtime and configuration environment for developing and operating HMI (Human-Machine Interface) applications on Siemens panels and PC-based systems. It belongs to the SIMATIC HMI software portfolio and is used to create visualization projects for operator panels across the SIMATIC range.

WinCC flexible 2008 offers a comprehensive set of engineering tools including tag management, alarm handling, recipe management, trend displays, and script-based automation. The software supports communication with SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1200 PLCs via MPI, PROFIBUS DP, and Industrial Ethernet interfaces. It includes a library of pre-built faceplates and graphic objects, and supports multi-language project configuration for international deployments. The 2008 version introduced enhanced usability features and expanded device support compared to earlier releases.

WinCC flexible 2008 is widely used in manufacturing, process automation, packaging machinery, and building automation applications. It is suitable for configuring operator panels ranging from small Micro panels to multi-touch comfort panels and PC-based SCADA systems. The software is particularly common in machine-level HMI applications where tight integration with SIMATIC PLCs and standardized visualization is required.

Technical Specifications

Software Version	WinCC flexible 2008
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC flexible
License Type	Engineering Software License
Supported PLC Families	SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200
Communication Interfaces	MPI, PROFIBUS DP, Industrial Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Operating System	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit)
Supported HMI Devices	SIMATIC Micro, Mobile, Operator, Multi, and PC Panels
Alarm Management	Included
Recipe Management	Included
Trend Display	Included
Multi-language Support	Yes
Scripting	VBScript support
Certifications	CE

Common Error Codes and System Events

Event ID: 1000: Project compilation error — one or more configuration errors detected during project build
Review the output window for specific error messages, correct tag references, screen links, or communication settings, and recompile the project
Event ID: 2000: Communication connection to PLC lost during runtime
Check physical network connections, verify PLC IP address or MPI/PROFIBUS address settings in the project, and confirm PLC is powered and in RUN mode
Event ID: 3000: Tag read/write error — a configured tag cannot be accessed
Verify the tag address exists in the connected PLC program, check data type consistency, and confirm communication connection is active
Event ID: 4000: License not found or invalid license detected on startup
Verify the software license dongle is connected, run the Siemens Automation License Manager to check license status, and reinstall or transfer the license if necessary
Event ID: 5000: Runtime startup failure — WinCC flexible Runtime could not start
Check Windows event log for underlying errors, verify correct Runtime version is installed, and ensure no conflicting software or insufficient user permissions are present
Event ID: 6000: Alarm buffer overflow — the alarm log has exceeded its configured capacity
Increase the alarm buffer size in the project settings, archive older alarm records, or reduce the frequency of alarm events in the PLC program
Event ID: 7000: Recipe data transfer error — recipe values could not be written to or read from the PLC
Check recipe tag addresses and data types, verify PLC is in a state that allows data writes, and confirm communication link is stable

Frequently Asked Questions

Which PLC families are compatible with WinCC flexible 2008?

WinCC flexible 2008 supports SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1200 PLCs, as well as SIMATIC 505 and third-party controllers via OPC. Communication is possible over MPI, PROFIBUS DP, and Industrial Ethernet.

Which operating systems are supported for installing WinCC flexible 2008?

WinCC flexible 2008 is compatible with Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit editions). It is not natively supported on 64-bit operating systems without compatibility measures.

Can WinCC flexible 2008 projects be migrated to TIA Portal?

Yes, Siemens provides a migration tool within TIA Portal that can import WinCC flexible 2008 projects. Some manual rework may be required depending on the complexity of the project and the target HMI device.

What HMI panels can be configured using this software?

WinCC flexible 2008 supports configuration of SIMATIC Micro Panels, Mobile Panels, Operator Panels (OP), Multi Panels (MP), and PC-based panels. It covers a wide range of panel sizes and generations within the SIMATIC HMI portfolio.

Is a hardware dongle required to run WinCC flexible 2008?

Yes, WinCC flexible 2008 requires a valid license managed through the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). The license may be stored on a USB dongle or transferred to the hard drive of the engineering PC.

Troubleshooting

WinCC flexible 2008 fails to start or crashes immediately after launch

Check the Windows Event Viewer for application errors. Verify that all required Microsoft redistributable packages and .NET Framework versions are installed. Confirm the license is valid in the Automation License Manager.

Reinstall the required runtime prerequisites, repair the WinCC flexible installation via the setup program, and ensure the license dongle is connected or the license is correctly stored on the PC.

Project cannot be compiled and errors appear in the output window

Review each error message in the output window carefully. Common causes include broken tag references, missing screen objects, invalid PLC connection settings, or unsupported functions for the target panel type.

Correct each reported error individually — update tag addresses, fix screen navigation links, and verify the target device type matches the panel being configured. Recompile after each set of corrections.

Runtime loses communication with the PLC intermittently

Check the physical Ethernet or PROFIBUS cable connections. Use the Siemens communication diagnostics tools to verify the connection parameters. Check for IP address conflicts on the network.

Replace faulty cables, correct IP or bus address conflicts, adjust communication timeout settings in the HMI project connection properties, and ensure the PLC program is not causing communication overload.

Alarms are not displayed in the runtime alarm view

Verify that alarm tags are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate PLC bit addresses. Check that the alarm view object on the screen is configured to display the correct alarm classes.

Correct the alarm tag addresses in the project, ensure the alarm classes are enabled and visible in the alarm view settings, recompile and download the project to the panel or PC runtime.

Recipe transfer to PLC fails with a write error

Confirm that the PLC is in RUN mode and that the data block or memory area referenced by the recipe tags exists and is not write-protected. Check data type compatibility between recipe elements and PLC tags.

Adjust the PLC program to ensure the target data area is accessible during runtime, correct any data type mismatches in the recipe configuration, and retry the transfer after redownloading the updated project.

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