Siemens 6AV6371-2BN18-0AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BN18-0AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BN18-0AJ0
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BN18-0AJ0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BN18-0AJ0 is a WinCC (Windows Control Center) runtime software license belonging to Siemens' SIMATIC HMI software family. It is a SCADA and HMI visualization software package designed to run on standard PC-based hardware under Windows operating systems, enabling operators to monitor and control industrial processes through graphical user interfaces. This part number corresponds to a WinCC Runtime license with a specific tag count, used to activate and run the WinCC visualization environment in a production setting.

WinCC Runtime software provides a comprehensive set of features including process visualization, alarm management, trending, reporting, and historical data archiving. It supports a wide range of communication interfaces including PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, and OPC UA/DA, enabling connectivity to Siemens S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 PLCs as well as third-party controllers. The software includes a powerful scripting environment (VBScript and C-Script), multi-user client-server architecture support, and redundancy capabilities for high-availability applications.

WinCC Runtime is widely deployed in process industries such as water and wastewater treatment, oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and manufacturing automation. Its scalable tag-based licensing model allows it to be adapted to small standalone HMI stations as well as large distributed SCADA systems with multiple operator stations. The software integrates seamlessly with other Siemens TIA Portal components and MES/ERP systems via standard interfaces.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime Software
Platform	PC-based (Windows OS)
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Communication Interfaces	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, OPC UA, OPC DA
PLC Compatibility	Siemens S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500, and third-party via OPC
Scripting Support	VBScript, C-Script
Architecture	Single-user / Client-Server
Redundancy Support	Yes (with appropriate license)
Archiving	Process value archiving, alarm archiving
Certifications	CE
Integration	TIA Portal, WinCC flexible, MES/ERP via OPC
Operating System	Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019 (version dependent)

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup error — the runtime could not be started due to a configuration or license issue.
Check that a valid WinCC Runtime license is installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager. Verify project configuration integrity.
Event ID: 1000008: Communication channel error — the configured communication driver cannot establish a connection to the PLC.
Verify PLC network settings, check PROFIBUS/PROFINET cable connections, and confirm the correct channel driver is installed and configured in the WinCC project.
Event ID: 1000022: Tag logging error — process value archiving has failed or the archive database is inaccessible.
Check available disk space, verify SQL Server service is running, and inspect the WinCC archive configuration for errors.
Event ID: 1000040: License not found — no valid WinCC Runtime license detected for the configured tag count.
Open the Siemens Automation License Manager, verify the license is present and matches the required tag count, and transfer or repair the license if necessary.
Event ID: 1000051: Alarm logging error — the alarm server cannot write to the alarm archive database.
Check SQL Server status, verify database permissions, and ensure sufficient disk space is available for the alarm archive.
Event ID: 1000070: Redundancy switchover event — the WinCC system has switched from the primary to the standby server.
Investigate the cause of the primary server failure, check network connectivity between redundant servers, and restore the primary server before performing a manual switchback.
Event ID: 1000090: Script runtime error — a VBScript or C-Script action has encountered an execution error.
Review the WinCC diagnostics log for the specific script name and line number, correct the script logic, and reload the runtime project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tag count does the 6AV6371-2BN18-0AJ0 license support?

The 6AV6371-2BN18-0AJ0 is a WinCC Runtime license; the specific tag count is encoded in the part number variant. Refer to the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC catalog or the Automation License Manager to confirm the exact tag count activated by this license key.

Is this a perpetual license or a time-limited license?

WinCC Runtime licenses supplied under this part number are typically perpetual runtime licenses. License type should be confirmed via the Siemens Automation License Manager upon installation.

Which Windows operating systems are supported by this WinCC Runtime version?

Supported operating systems depend on the specific WinCC version associated with this license. Generally, WinCC V7.x supports Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows Server 2016/2019. Always verify compatibility in the corresponding WinCC release notes.

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

Yes, WinCC Runtime supports client-server architectures. A WinCC Server license is required on the server station, and WinCC Client licenses are required for each additional operator client connecting to the server.

Does WinCC Runtime support OPC UA communication?

Yes, WinCC Runtime includes an OPC UA server and supports OPC DA/UA client connectivity, allowing integration with third-party PLCs, devices, and MES/ERP systems that support the OPC standard.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime fails to start after installation

Check the Siemens Automation License Manager to confirm a valid license is present and active. Review the WinCC diagnostics log (WinCC Explorer > Diagnostics) for specific startup error event IDs.

Install or transfer a valid WinCC Runtime license using the Automation License Manager. If the license is present, repair the WinCC installation via the Windows Control Panel and restart the system.

No communication between WinCC and the PLC

Verify the communication channel configuration in WinCC Explorer under the channel driver settings. Check physical network connections (PROFINET/PROFIBUS cable, switch, IP addressing) and confirm the PLC is in RUN mode.

Correct the IP address or PROFIBUS address in the WinCC channel configuration to match the PLC settings. Ensure the correct communication driver is installed and that Windows Firewall is not blocking the connection.

Process values are not being archived or trends show no data

Check that the SQL Server service (used by WinCC for archiving) is running via Windows Services. Verify available disk space on the archive drive and inspect the tag logging configuration in WinCC Explorer.

Start the SQL Server service if it has stopped. Free up disk space if the drive is full. Reconfigure the archive cycle and ensure the correct tags are assigned to the archive in the WinCC tag logging editor.

Alarms are not appearing in the alarm control at runtime

Verify that the alarm server is active in WinCC Runtime and that alarm tags are correctly configured with limit values. Check the WinCC diagnostics log for alarm logging errors.

Restart the WinCC alarm server component, verify alarm tag configuration and trigger conditions in WinCC Explorer, and ensure the alarm control in the screen is connected to the correct alarm server.

WinCC Runtime license error appears after moving the software to a new PC

WinCC licenses are hardware-bound and stored on a license key (USB dongle) or software-bound to a specific hardware fingerprint. Moving the installation without transferring the license will cause a license-not-found error.

Use the Siemens Automation License Manager to transfer the license from the old PC to the new PC before decommissioning the old system. If the old PC is unavailable, contact Siemens support for license recovery.

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