Siemens 6AV6371-2BG18-0AX0 WinCC flexible 2008

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BG18-0AX0 WinCC flexible 2008
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BG18-0AX0
Price: 1558.68 EUR
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BG18-0AX0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BG18-0AX0 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 within the SIMATIC automation environment.

WinCC flexible 2008 offers a scalable engineering framework supporting a wide range of SIMATIC HMI devices, from Micro Panels to Multi Panels and PC-based runtime systems. The software includes tools for screen design, alarm management, recipe handling, trend displays, and user administration. It supports communication via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, and Ethernet interfaces, and is compatible with SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1200 controllers. The platform also supports multi-language project engineering and offers integration with STEP 7 for streamlined project data exchange.

WinCC flexible 2008 is widely used in manufacturing automation, process control, and machine building applications across industries such as automotive, food and beverage, packaging, and chemical processing. It is particularly suited for projects requiring centralized HMI engineering across multiple panel types within a single software environment. The software's scalability makes it appropriate for both small standalone machine applications and larger distributed production systems.

Technical Specifications

Software Version	WinCC flexible 2008
Software Type	Engineering Software / HMI Configuration Tool
License Type	Single-user license
Compatible HMI Devices	SIMATIC Micro Panels, OP/TP Series, Multi Panels, Mobile Panels, PC Runtime
Controller Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200
Communication Interfaces	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, Ethernet, USB
Operating System	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit)
Integration	STEP 7 integration supported
Language Support	Multi-language project engineering
Series/Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2008

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000: Runtime startup error — WinCC flexible Runtime failed to initialize correctly on the target device.
Check that the correct runtime version is installed on the panel. Verify project compatibility with the target device firmware version and re-download the project.
Event ID: 2501: Communication error — Connection to the configured PLC could not be established.
Verify network or fieldbus cabling between the HMI panel and the PLC. Check PLC address settings and ensure the correct communication driver is configured in the project.
Event ID: 3000: Tag read/write error — A configured tag could not be read from or written to the PLC.
Confirm the tag address exists in the PLC program and that the data type matches the HMI tag configuration. Check PLC program for address conflicts.
Event ID: 4010: Recipe data error — Recipe records could not be read or written correctly.
Check available storage space on the HMI device. Verify recipe configuration in the WinCC flexible project and ensure the target memory location is accessible.
Event ID: 5100: Alarm logging error — Alarm events could not be written to the configured log.
Verify that the alarm log storage location (internal memory or external media) is available and not full. Check alarm log configuration in the project settings.
Event ID: 6200: Project download error — Transfer of the compiled project to the HMI device failed.
Ensure the HMI device is in transfer mode. Check the communication interface settings (USB, Ethernet, or MPI) and confirm the correct device IP address or MPI address is configured in the transfer settings.
Event ID: 7300: License error — No valid license found for WinCC flexible Runtime or Engineering.
Verify that the correct license is installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Transfer or restore the license as required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which SIMATIC HMI panels are supported by WinCC flexible 2008?

WinCC flexible 2008 supports a broad range of SIMATIC HMI devices including Micro Panels (KTP series), Operator Panels (OP series), Touch Panels (TP series), Multi Panels (MP series), Mobile Panels, and PC-based runtime systems running WinCC flexible Runtime.

Is WinCC flexible 2008 compatible with TIA Portal projects?

WinCC flexible 2008 is not natively compatible with TIA Portal. Projects created in WinCC flexible 2008 can be migrated to TIA Portal using the migration tool provided by Siemens, but the two environments are separate engineering platforms.

Which operating systems are supported for installing WinCC flexible 2008?

WinCC flexible 2008 supports installation on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit). It is not officially supported on Windows 10 or later operating systems without compatibility workarounds.

Can WinCC flexible 2008 communicate with S7-1200 controllers?

Yes, WinCC flexible 2008 supports communication with SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers via Ethernet/PROFINET, though TIA Portal is the preferred engineering environment for S7-1200 based systems.

What is the difference between WinCC flexible Engineering and WinCC flexible Runtime?

WinCC flexible Engineering is the PC-based software used to create and configure HMI projects, while WinCC flexible Runtime is the software installed on a PC or panel that executes the project during machine operation. Both require separate licenses.

Troubleshooting

Project cannot be transferred to the HMI panel

Check the transfer interface settings in WinCC flexible (USB, Ethernet, or MPI). Verify the panel is set to transfer mode and the correct device address is configured.

Set the HMI panel to transfer mode via its start center or loader menu. Confirm the PC communication interface settings match the panel configuration, then retry the project download.

Runtime displays 'No connection to PLC' message on the panel

Check physical cabling between the HMI and PLC. Verify the PLC address, communication driver, and connection parameters configured in the WinCC flexible project.

Correct any wiring faults on the communication bus. Update the PLC address and communication settings in the project, recompile, and re-download to the panel.

WinCC flexible Engineering software fails to install or crashes on startup

Check the PC operating system version and confirm it is a supported 32-bit Windows environment. Verify that all prerequisite software components (e.g., Microsoft .NET Framework, SQL Server components) are correctly installed.

Install the software on a supported 32-bit Windows XP or Windows 7 system. Run the installer as administrator and ensure all prerequisites listed in the installation guide are satisfied before installation.

License error displayed when opening WinCC flexible Engineering

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) and check whether a valid WinCC flexible 2008 license is present and not expired or corrupted.

Use the Automation License Manager to transfer a valid license from a license storage medium or USB dongle. If the license is corrupted, contact Siemens support for license recovery.

Alarm messages are not displayed on the HMI panel during runtime

Check the alarm configuration in the WinCC flexible project, including trigger tags, alarm classes, and display settings. Verify that the alarm view or alarm window object is correctly placed on the relevant screen.

Review and correct the alarm tag addresses and trigger conditions in the project. Ensure the alarm view control is configured on the appropriate screen and that the alarm class is enabled. Recompile and re-download the project.

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