Siemens 6AV6371-2BP18-0AX0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BP18-0AX0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BP18-0AX0
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BP18-0AX0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BP18-0AX0 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 or configuration software package designed for use on standard PC-based hardware running Microsoft Windows operating systems. WinCC is part of the broader Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC automation ecosystem, providing supervisory control, data acquisition, and visualization capabilities for industrial processes.

The 6AV6371-2BP18-0AX0 package provides process visualization, alarm management, trending, and reporting functionality for industrial HMI applications. It supports communication with SIMATIC S7 PLCs via MPI, PROFIBUS, and Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET), as well as OPC DA/UA interfaces for third-party system integration. The software includes tag-based licensing, configurable screen objects, historical data archiving, and multi-user client-server architecture support. Security features include user authentication, role-based access control, and audit trail logging in compliance with industrial cybersecurity requirements.

WinCC Runtime software of this type is widely deployed in process industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, oil and gas, and power generation facilities. It is also used in discrete manufacturing environments for machine monitoring, production line supervision, and quality data collection. The PC-based platform allows integration with enterprise-level MES and ERP systems, making it suitable for facilities requiring both shop-floor control and business-level data visibility.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime & Configuration Software
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Platform	PC-based (Microsoft Windows)
Communication Interfaces	MPI, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET), OPC DA, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
Architecture	Client-Server, multi-user capable
Data Archiving	Historical process data and alarm archiving
Alarm Management	Integrated alarm logging and notification
Certifications	CE
Operating System	Microsoft Windows (Server/Client editions)
License Type	Floating / Runtime license
Integration	TIA Portal compatible, MES/ERP interface capable

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup error — the runtime system failed to initialize correctly, often due to a missing or invalid license.
Verify that a valid WinCC license is installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Reactivate or transfer the license if necessary.
Event ID: 1000008: Communication error to PLC — the configured channel driver cannot establish a connection to the target controller.
Check network cabling and IP/PROFIBUS address configuration. Verify the channel driver settings in WinCC Explorer and confirm the PLC is online and reachable.
Event ID: 1000040: Tag logging error — the archive database cannot be written to, possibly due to disk space or database corruption.
Check available disk space on the archive drive. Run the WinCC database consistency check tool and clear old archive segments if necessary.
Event ID: 1000112: User administration error — login failure or user rights configuration issue preventing operator access.
Review user group assignments in WinCC User Administrator. Reset affected user credentials and verify role-based access permissions.
Event ID: 1000200: OPC server connection failure — WinCC OPC DA/UA server is not responding to client requests.
Confirm the OPC server service is running in Windows Services. Check DCOM settings and firewall rules permitting OPC communication on the required ports.
Event ID: 1000300: Redundancy switchover event — the active WinCC server has failed and the standby server has taken over.
Investigate the cause of the primary server failure (hardware, OS, or network). Restore the primary server and re-synchronize the redundant pair.
Event ID: 1000500: Script runtime error — a VBScript or C-script configured in WinCC has encountered an execution error.
Open the WinCC Script Diagnostics tool to identify the faulty script. Review and correct the script logic, checking for null references or invalid tag accesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tag count or power tag limit for the 6AV6371-2BP18-0AX0 license?

The tag count is encoded in the specific license variant of this part number. WinCC Runtime licenses are available in tiers (e.g., 128, 512, 2048, 65536 tags or unlimited). Refer to the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC product catalog or the Automation License Manager to confirm the exact power tag limit for this SKU.

Is this software compatible with the TIA Portal engineering environment?

Yes, SIMATIC WinCC of this generation supports integration with the Siemens TIA Portal, allowing unified engineering of PLC and HMI projects. Compatibility depends on the specific WinCC version included in this package.

What communication protocols does WinCC support for connecting to third-party systems?

WinCC supports OPC DA and OPC UA for third-party PLC and system integration, in addition to native SIMATIC S7 protocols over MPI, PROFIBUS DP, and Industrial Ethernet (PROFINET/TCP-IP).

Can WinCC be used in a redundant server configuration?

Yes, WinCC supports a redundant server architecture where a standby server automatically takes over if the primary server fails, ensuring high availability for critical process monitoring applications.

What operating system is required to run this WinCC software?

SIMATIC WinCC requires a compatible Microsoft Windows operating system, typically Windows Server or Windows 10/11 in an industrial configuration. Refer to the Siemens compatibility matrix for the specific Windows version supported by this release.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime fails to start and displays a license error

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

Reactivate the license using the ALM tool. If the license is on a USB dongle, ensure the dongle is connected. If the license was lost due to a hard drive failure, contact Siemens for license recovery using the emergency license procedure.

Process tags show no values or display '#####' in the WinCC Runtime screen

Check the WinCC channel diagnostics in WinCC Explorer to confirm the communication channel to the PLC is active. Verify the PLC address and network settings match the configured channel parameters.

Correct the channel driver configuration (IP address, rack/slot number, or PROFIBUS address). Restart the channel driver from WinCC Explorer and confirm the PLC is in RUN mode and reachable on the network.

Historical trend data is missing or the archive database is not updating

Check available disk space on the partition where WinCC archives are stored. Review the WinCC Alarm Logging and Tag Logging configuration to confirm archive segments are correctly defined.

Free disk space by removing old archive segments or expanding storage. Run the WinCC database repair utility if corruption is suspected. Verify that the Tag Logging runtime service is active.

Operators cannot log in to WinCC Runtime despite entering correct credentials

Check the WinCC User Administrator configuration to confirm the user account is active and assigned to the correct user group with appropriate runtime permissions.

Reset the user password in WinCC User Administrator and verify that the logon dialog in the Runtime project is correctly linked to the user administration system. Ensure the Windows system clock is synchronized if domain authentication is used.

WinCC client cannot connect to the WinCC server in a multi-user setup

Verify network connectivity between client and server PCs. Check that the WinCC server project is active and that the client is configured with the correct server computer name in the WinCC project settings.

Confirm Windows Firewall rules permit WinCC communication ports. Ensure both client and server are in the same Windows workgroup or domain. Restart the WinCC server runtime and reconnect the client.

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