Siemens 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0 is a WinCC (Windows Control Center) SCADA/HMI software package from Siemens, part of the SIMATIC HMI software family. This product belongs to the WinCC V7 generation and serves as a powerful process visualization and supervisory control platform for industrial automation environments. It is designed to run on standard PC hardware under Windows operating systems, providing a scalable solution for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.

The WinCC software offers comprehensive process visualization capabilities including dynamic graphics, trend displays, alarm management, and historical data archiving. It 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. The platform includes a powerful scripting environment (VBScript and C-Script), a structured tag management system, and a robust historian for long-term data storage and reporting.

The 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0 is typically deployed in process industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, and energy management. It is well suited for applications requiring centralized monitoring of distributed plant sections, multi-client/server architectures, and integration with MES or ERP systems via standard interfaces. Its scalable licensing model allows deployment from single-station systems up to large distributed multi-server installations.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Visualization Software
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC V7
Operating System Compatibility	Windows Server / Windows 10 (64-bit)
Communication Interfaces	MPI, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET), OPC DA, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
Scripting Support	VBScript, ANSI-C Script
Alarm Management	Integrated alarm logging and archiving
Data Archiving	Process value archiving with configurable cycle times
Redundancy Support	Yes (with appropriate licensing)
Web Access	Supported via WinCC Web Navigator
Certifications	CE, UL
License Type	Floating / Single-station license

Common Error Codes and System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup error — the runtime system failed to initialize correctly, often due to a corrupted project or missing database components.
Check the WinCC diagnostic log (WinCC Logfile) for detailed error messages. Repair or reinstall the WinCC installation and verify the SQL Server service is running.
Event ID: 1000003: Database connection error — WinCC cannot connect to the underlying Microsoft SQL Server database required for tag logging and alarm archiving.
Verify that the SQL Server (WINCC) service is started in Windows Services. Check SQL Server authentication settings and ensure the WinCC user account has sufficient database permissions.
Event ID: 1000008: Tag communication error — one or more configured tags cannot be read from the connected PLC or data source.
Check the communication channel configuration and verify the PLC is online and reachable. Confirm IP address, MPI address, or PROFIBUS station address settings in the WinCC channel driver.
Communication Error: Channel Driver: The configured channel driver (e.g. SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite) has reported a connection failure to the target controller.
Restart the channel driver from WinCC Explorer. Verify network connectivity to the PLC, check firewall settings, and confirm the correct communication parameters are configured.
Redundancy Switchover Event: The WinCC redundancy system has detected a failure on the master server and has switched operation to the standby server.
Investigate the cause of the master server failure (hardware, network, or software). Restore the master server and perform a manual synchronization to re-establish the redundant pair.
Archive Overflow Warning: The process value or alarm archive has reached its configured size limit and older data may be overwritten or logging may be suspended.
Increase the archive size limit in the WinCC Tag Logging or Alarm Logging configuration. Consider enabling automatic backup and segmentation of archive data to external storage.
License Error: No valid license found: WinCC Runtime cannot start or is operating in demo mode because a valid software license is not detected on the local machine or license server.
Use the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) to verify the license is installed and activated. Transfer or upgrade the license as required and restart WinCC Runtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WinCC version associated with part number 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0?

The part number 6AV6371-2BP18-0AJ0 corresponds to the SIMATIC WinCC V7 software family. The specific version and power tag count (license scope) are encoded in the ordering suffix.

What communication protocols does WinCC support for connecting to SIMATIC PLCs?

WinCC supports MPI, PROFIBUS DP, and Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET/TCP/IP) via the SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite channel driver. It also supports OPC DA and OPC UA for integration with third-party controllers and systems.

Does this WinCC license support multi-client/server operation?

WinCC V7 supports multi-client/server architectures, but this requires appropriate server and client licenses. The base license covers single-station operation; additional licenses are needed for distributed server configurations.

What database system does WinCC use for data archiving?

WinCC uses Microsoft SQL Server as its underlying database engine for process value archiving, alarm logging, and user administration. SQL Server is installed automatically as part of the WinCC installation.

Can WinCC be integrated with Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs?

Yes, WinCC V7 supports communication with SIMATIC S7-1500 PLCs via Industrial Ethernet using the SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite or OPC UA channel driver.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime fails to start and displays a license error

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) and check whether a valid WinCC license is present and not expired or transferred away from this machine.

Install or transfer a valid WinCC license using the ALM tool. Ensure the license matches the required power tag count and WinCC version. Restart WinCC Runtime after license activation.

Tags show status 'Bad Quality' or no values are updating in Runtime

Check the WinCC channel driver status in WinCC Explorer under the communication channel. Verify network connectivity to the PLC using a ping test and confirm PLC program is running.

Correct the communication parameters (IP address, rack/slot number) in the channel driver configuration. Restart the channel driver or the WinCC Runtime. Replace or repair the network connection if a physical fault is found.

SQL Server service fails to start, preventing WinCC from opening the project

Open Windows Services and check the status of the SQL Server (WINCC) service. Review the Windows Event Viewer Application log for SQL Server startup errors.

Attempt to start the SQL Server (WINCC) service manually. If it fails, repair the SQL Server installation via Windows Programs and Features. Ensure sufficient disk space is available on the drive hosting the WinCC database files.

WinCC project opens but alarm archiving is not recording new alarms

Check the Alarm Logging configuration in WinCC Explorer to verify the archive is enabled and the archive size limit has not been reached. Review the WinCC logfile for archive-related error messages.

Increase the archive size limit or enable archive segmentation in the Alarm Logging settings. Clear old archive segments if disk space is the limiting factor. Restart WinCC Runtime to reinitialize the alarm archive.

Web Navigator clients cannot connect to the WinCC server

Verify that the WinCC Web Navigator Server component is installed and the IIS (Internet Information Services) web service is running on the WinCC server. Check firewall rules for HTTP/HTTPS ports.

Ensure IIS is configured correctly for WinCC Web Navigator and that the WinCC Web Navigator Server license is installed. Open the required TCP ports (typically 80 or 443) in the Windows Firewall and any network firewalls between client and server.

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