Siemens 6AV6371-2BD17-5AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BD17-5AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BD17-5AJ0
Price: 1107.00 EUR
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BD17-5AJ0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BD17-5AJ0 is a WinCC (Windows Control Center) runtime software license belonging to Siemens' SIMATIC HMI software family. It is a PC-based SCADA and HMI visualization software package designed for industrial process monitoring, control, and data acquisition on standard Windows-based hardware platforms. This part number corresponds to a specific WinCC runtime license variant, enabling operator interface functionality on industrial PCs and standard computers within automation environments.

WinCC offers a comprehensive set of features including tag-based licensing, integrated alarm management, historical data logging, trend displays, and report generation. The software supports a wide range of communication interfaces and drivers for connecting to SIMATIC S7 PLCs via MPI, PROFIBUS, and Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET), as well as OPC DA/UA connectivity for third-party system integration. It includes a robust scripting environment using VBScript and C-Script for custom automation logic, and supports redundant server configurations for high-availability installations.

The SIMATIC WinCC runtime software is widely deployed in process industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and power generation, as well as in discrete manufacturing and building automation. It is suited for applications requiring centralized visualization of large-scale plant operations, multi-client server architectures, and long-term process data archiving. Its compatibility with the broader Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC ecosystem makes it a standard choice for facilities already operating Siemens PLC and drive infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime Software
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Platform	PC-based (Windows OS)
Communication Interfaces	MPI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET/Industrial Ethernet, OPC DA, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
Scripting Support	VBScript, C-Script
Alarm Management	Integrated alarm logging and archiving
Data Logging	Historical process data archiving with trend display
Redundancy Support	Server redundancy supported
License Type	Runtime license (single installation)
Certifications	CE
Integration	TIA Portal compatible, SIMATIC ecosystem

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC runtime startup failure. The runtime could not be initialized, 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 purchased tag count and runtime version.
Event ID: 1000001: Communication error to PLC. The configured communication channel cannot establish a connection to the target controller.
Check network cabling and IP/MPI/PROFIBUS address configuration. Verify the PLC is powered and in RUN mode. Confirm the correct communication driver is installed and configured in WinCC.
Event ID: 1000002: Tag limit exceeded. The number of active process tags exceeds the licensed tag count for the installed WinCC runtime license.
Reduce the number of active tags to within the licensed limit, or upgrade the WinCC license to a higher tag count variant.
Event ID: 1000003: Archive database error. The WinCC process data archive or alarm archive has encountered a database fault, possibly due to disk space exhaustion or database corruption.
Check available disk space on the archive drive. Run the WinCC Database Repair Tool. If corruption is confirmed, restore from a recent backup archive.
Event ID: 1000004: License not found. No valid WinCC runtime license was detected on the system at startup.
Open the Siemens Automation License Manager and verify the license is present and not expired. Transfer or reinstall the license from the original license medium if missing.
Event ID: 1000005: OPC server connection failure. WinCC cannot connect to the configured OPC DA or OPC UA server.
Verify the OPC server is running and accessible on the network. Check DCOM settings for OPC DA connections. Confirm OPC UA endpoint URL and security certificates are correctly configured.
Event ID: 1000006: Redundancy switchover event. The WinCC redundant server pair has performed a failover from the primary to the standby server.
Investigate the cause of the primary server failure (hardware, OS, or network issue). Restore the primary server to operation and allow WinCC to resynchronize the redundant pair.
Event ID: 1000007: Script runtime error. A VBScript or C-Script action within the WinCC project has generated a runtime error.
Open the WinCC Script Diagnostics tool to identify the faulty script and line number. Correct the script logic and redeploy the project runtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tag capacity of the 6AV6371-2BD17-5AJ0 WinCC license?

The exact tag count for this specific license variant should be confirmed against the Siemens order documentation, as WinCC runtime licenses are available in multiple tag tiers (e.g., 128, 512, 2048, 65536 tags). The part number suffix encodes the licensed configuration.

Which Windows operating systems are supported by this WinCC runtime?

WinCC runtime software in this generation supports Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate (64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2 as primary platforms. Compatibility with newer Windows versions depends on the specific WinCC version installed; refer to the Siemens compatibility matrix for confirmation.

Can this WinCC license be used in a multi-client server architecture?

Yes, WinCC supports multi-client server configurations where multiple operator stations connect to a central WinCC server. Additional client licenses are required for each connected client workstation beyond the base server installation.

Is this software compatible with the Siemens TIA Portal?

WinCC runtime software of this type operates as a standalone SCADA platform and integrates with the broader SIMATIC ecosystem. TIA Portal-based HMI projects use WinCC Runtime Advanced or WinCC Runtime Professional, and compatibility depends on the specific version of this license.

How is the WinCC license managed and transferred?

WinCC licenses are managed using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) software. Licenses can be stored on a USB dongle or bound to a hardware fingerprint, and can be transferred between systems using the ALM tool provided the license medium is available.

Troubleshooting

WinCC runtime fails to start and displays a license error at launch

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) and check whether a valid WinCC runtime license is listed. Verify the license is not expired, is for the correct product version, and matches the installed tag count.

If the license is missing, reinstall it from the original license USB medium using ALM. If the license is present but invalid, contact Siemens support for license recovery. Ensure the ALM software itself is up to date.

No communication between WinCC and the SIMATIC S7 PLC

Check the WinCC Tag Management to confirm the correct communication driver (e.g., SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite for MPI/PROFIBUS, or OPC for Ethernet) is configured. Verify the PLC address settings and test network connectivity using a ping or STEP 7 hardware configuration tool.

Correct any mismatched IP addresses, MPI node numbers, or PROFIBUS addresses in the WinCC channel configuration. Ensure the PC network adapter is correctly assigned and that no firewall is blocking the communication port. Restart the WinCC channel after making changes.

Historical trend data is not being recorded or is missing from archives

Check the WinCC Archive Manager to confirm that the process value archive is active and that the relevant tags are assigned to the archive. Verify available disk space on the archive storage drive and check the WinCC journal for archive-related error messages.

Free up disk space if the drive is full. Reconfigure the archive settings to limit archive size or enable automatic backup and deletion of old data. If the archive database is corrupted, use the WinCC Database Repair Tool to attempt recovery.

WinCC project screens load slowly or the runtime becomes unresponsive

Monitor CPU and RAM usage on the host PC during runtime operation. Check the number of active tags and update cycles configured in the project. Identify any scripts running at high frequency that may be consuming excessive processing resources.

Optimize script execution frequency and avoid unnecessary tag polling at high cycle rates. Upgrade the host PC hardware (RAM, CPU) if resources are consistently at capacity. Reduce graphical complexity of screens or split large projects across multiple servers.

Alarm messages are not appearing in the WinCC alarm view despite fault conditions being present in the PLC

Verify that the alarm tags are correctly linked to the PLC data addresses in WinCC Alarm Logging. Check that the alarm server is running within the WinCC runtime and that the alarm view control on the screen is connected to the correct alarm server.

Correct any tag address mismatches in the Alarm Logging configuration. Ensure the WinCC Alarm Server is enabled in the computer properties. Reactivate the WinCC project after making configuration changes and confirm alarms trigger correctly in simulation or with a live PLC signal.

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