Siemens 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0 is a software license package belonging to the SIMATIC WinCC (Windows Control Center) family, Siemens' professional SCADA and HMI runtime software platform. This part number corresponds to a WinCC Runtime software package, designed to run on standard industrial PCs and panel PCs to provide operator control and monitoring functionality for industrial automation systems. It is part of Siemens' broader TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) ecosystem and integrates seamlessly with SIMATIC S7 PLCs and other Siemens automation hardware.

WinCC Runtime offers a comprehensive set of features including tag-based process visualization, alarm management, trend displays, and historical data logging. The software supports a wide range of communication interfaces including PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, and OPC/OPC UA, enabling connectivity to a broad spectrum of field devices and controllers. It provides scripting capabilities via VBScript and C-Script for custom automation logic, and supports redundant server configurations for high-availability applications. The package includes configurable user administration and access control to meet industrial security requirements.

SIMATIC WinCC Runtime is widely deployed in process industries such as water and wastewater treatment, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, and energy management. It is also used extensively in discrete manufacturing environments for machine monitoring, production data acquisition, and quality control visualization. The scalable tag-count licensing model makes it suitable for both small standalone machine HMI applications and large distributed SCADA installations with thousands of process variables.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime Software
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Platform	Windows-based Industrial PC / Panel PC
Communication Interfaces	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, OPC, OPC UA
Scripting Support	VBScript, C-Script
Redundancy Support	Yes, server redundancy supported
User Administration	Yes, configurable access control
Alarm Management	Yes, integrated alarm logging and display
Trend / Historical Data	Yes, process value archiving and trend display
TIA Portal Integration	Compatible with TIA Portal engineering framework
Operating System	Microsoft Windows (industrial versions)
Certifications	CE, UL
Series	SIMATIC WinCC V8.x

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup error — the runtime system failed to initialize correctly, possibly due to a missing or corrupt project file.
Verify the project file path and integrity. Restart the WinCC Runtime and check the WinCC system log for detailed error messages.
Event ID: 1001: Communication channel error — loss of connection between WinCC Runtime and the connected PLC or field device.
Check network cabling and PROFIBUS/PROFINET configuration. Verify PLC is powered and reachable. Review channel diagnostics in WinCC Explorer.
Event ID: 2501: Tag logging error — the archive database could not be written to, possibly due to disk space issues or database corruption.
Check available disk space on the archive drive. Run database consistency check and repair tools provided in WinCC diagnostics.
Event ID: 1003: License error — no valid WinCC Runtime license found or the licensed tag count has been exceeded.
Verify the license dongle is connected or the software license is correctly installed using Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Ensure the number of configured tags does not exceed the licensed limit.
Event ID: 3001: Alarm server error — the WinCC alarm server failed to start or lost connection to the alarm database.
Restart the WinCC alarm service. Check the alarm database configuration and ensure the SQL Server instance used by WinCC is running correctly.
Event ID: 4000: Script runtime error — a VBScript or C-Script action encountered an unhandled exception during execution.
Open the WinCC Script Debugger to identify the faulty script. Review script logic for null references, type mismatches, or missing tag connections.
Event ID: 5010: Redundancy switchover event — the active WinCC server has failed and the system has switched over to the standby server.
Investigate the cause of the primary server failure. Check hardware health, network connectivity, and Windows event logs on the primary server before attempting failback.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tag count capacity of the 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0 WinCC Runtime license?

The 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0 corresponds to a specific WinCC Runtime tag-count license tier. The exact number of process tags licensed is defined by the package variant; consult the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC catalog or the Automation License Manager to confirm the tag limit for this specific part number.

Is WinCC Runtime 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0 compatible with TIA Portal?

Yes, SIMATIC WinCC Runtime is integrated within the TIA Portal engineering framework, allowing unified configuration of HMI, PLC, and drive components within a single engineering environment.

What communication protocols does WinCC Runtime support for PLC connectivity?

WinCC Runtime supports PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, Industrial Ethernet, OPC DA, and OPC UA, enabling connectivity to SIMATIC S7 PLCs as well as third-party devices via standard protocols.

Does this WinCC Runtime license support server redundancy?

Yes, WinCC supports redundant server configurations where a standby server automatically takes over in the event of a primary server failure, ensuring high availability for critical process monitoring applications.

What operating system is required to run WinCC Runtime 6AV6371-2BN08-0AJ0?

WinCC Runtime requires a compatible Microsoft Windows operating system, typically Windows 10 IoT Enterprise or Windows Server editions as specified in the Siemens WinCC compatibility list for the relevant software version.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime fails to start and displays a license error on launch

Check whether the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) detects a valid license. Verify the USB license dongle is connected or the software-based license is properly transferred to the target PC.

Install or transfer the correct WinCC Runtime license using the Siemens ALM tool. If using a hardware dongle, ensure the dongle driver is installed and the dongle is recognized by the operating system.

No communication between WinCC Runtime and the SIMATIC S7 PLC

Check the configured communication channel in WinCC Explorer. Verify the IP address or PROFIBUS address of the PLC matches the channel configuration. Use Siemens diagnostic tools such as STEP 7 or TIA Portal to confirm PLC reachability.

Correct the channel configuration in WinCC Explorer to match the actual PLC network settings. Check network cables, switches, and firewall settings that may be blocking communication on the relevant port.

Historical trend data is not being recorded or archived data is missing

Check the WinCC Tag Logging configuration to confirm that the relevant tags are assigned to an archive. Verify that the SQL Server instance used by WinCC is running and that sufficient disk space is available.

Restart the WinCC Tag Logging service and ensure the archive database is not corrupted. Free up disk space if necessary and verify SQL Server service is set to start automatically with Windows.

Alarm messages are not appearing in the WinCC alarm display at runtime

Verify that alarm tags are correctly configured in the WinCC Alarm Logging editor and that the alarm server service is running. Check that the alarm display control on the HMI screen is connected to the correct alarm server.

Restart the WinCC Alarm Logging runtime service. Review alarm tag configurations and ensure limit values and trigger conditions are correctly defined. Reconnect the alarm display control to the alarm server if the link is broken.

WinCC Runtime screen displays are slow to update or freeze intermittently

Check CPU and RAM utilization on the runtime PC using Windows Task Manager. High resource usage may indicate too many simultaneous tag updates, large graphic screens, or background processes competing for resources.

Optimize screen designs by reducing the number of dynamic objects per screen. Increase the update cycle times for non-critical tags. Ensure the PC meets the minimum hardware requirements for the installed WinCC version and close unnecessary background applications.

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