Siemens 6AV6371-2BQ08-0AX0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BQ08-0AX0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BQ08-0AX0
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BQ08-0AX0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BQ08-0AX0 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 a core component of the Siemens TIA Portal and classic SIMATIC automation ecosystem, providing supervisory control, data acquisition, and visualization capabilities for industrial processes.

The WinCC software offers a comprehensive set of features including process visualization, alarm management, trend logging, recipe management, and report generation. It supports a wide range of communication interfaces and drivers for connecting to SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 PLCs via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and Industrial Ethernet. The platform supports OPC UA and OPC DA standards for interoperability with third-party systems, and includes scripting capabilities via VBScript and C-Script for custom automation logic within the HMI environment.

WinCC is widely deployed in process industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, oil and gas, and power generation, as well as in discrete manufacturing environments such as automotive assembly and food and beverage production. Its scalable architecture allows deployment from single-station installations to distributed multi-server systems with redundancy, making it suitable for both small machine-level visualization and large plant-wide SCADA systems. The software's integration with the broader Siemens SIMATIC ecosystem simplifies engineering and reduces commissioning time.

Technical Specifications

Software Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime & Configuration Software
Operating System	Microsoft Windows (PC-based)
Communication Protocols	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Industrial Ethernet, OPC UA, OPC DA
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
Scripting Support	VBScript, C-Script
Certifications	CE
Series/Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC V8.x
License Type	Single-user software license
Integration	TIA Portal and classic SIMATIC automation environment

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup failure — the runtime process could not be initialized correctly.
Check Windows Event Viewer for underlying errors. Verify that all required WinCC services are running and that the license dongle or software license is correctly installed.
Event ID: 1000008: Communication channel error — the configured communication driver failed to establish a connection with the PLC.
Verify network connectivity to the PLC, check the channel configuration in WinCC Explorer, and confirm that the correct communication driver is installed and licensed.
Event ID: 1000020: Tag logging database error — the process historian could not write data to the configured database.
Check available disk space, verify SQL Server service is running, and inspect the WinCC database configuration for correct connection strings.
Event ID: 1000040: Alarm logging error — alarm events could not be stored in the alarm archive.
Verify that the alarm logging database is accessible, check disk space, and confirm that the SQL Server instance used by WinCC is operational.
Event ID: 1000060: License not found or invalid — WinCC Runtime detected a missing or incompatible license.
Verify that the correct license is installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Ensure the license matches the purchased power tag count and software version.
Event ID: 1000080: Script runtime error — a VBScript or C-Script action encountered an unhandled exception during execution.
Open the WinCC Script Debugger, identify the faulty script, and correct syntax or logic errors. Check for null object references or missing variable declarations.
Event ID: 1000100: Redundancy switchover event — the active WinCC server has failed and the standby server has taken over.
Investigate the cause of the primary server failure, resolve hardware or software issues, and perform a manual switchback once the primary server is restored.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power tag limit for this WinCC license?

The exact power tag count for part number 6AV6371-2BQ08-0AX0 is defined by the specific license tier encoded in the part number. Refer to the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC ordering data documentation or the Automation License Manager to confirm the tag count associated with this SKU.

Is this WinCC license compatible with TIA Portal?

SIMATIC WinCC in the 6AV6371 series is the classic WinCC product line and is used with the classic SIMATIC engineering environment. For TIA Portal-based projects, WinCC Professional (part of the TIA Portal software suite) is the appropriate product.

What communication drivers are included with WinCC?

WinCC includes a broad set of communication drivers supporting SIMATIC S7 PLCs via PROFIBUS and PROFINET, as well as OPC UA, OPC DA, and various third-party PLC drivers. Additional channel licenses may be required for specific communication protocols.

Does this software require a hardware dongle?

Depending on the license version, WinCC may use a USB hardware dongle (SIMATIC Automation License Manager key) or a software-based license. The license is managed through the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) application.

What operating systems are supported by this WinCC version?

SIMATIC WinCC classic is supported on specific versions of Microsoft Windows Server and Windows professional editions. Refer to the Siemens compatibility tool (SIMATIC Software Compatibility Tool) for the exact supported OS versions for this release.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime fails to start after installation

Check the Windows Event Viewer under Application and System logs for error messages. Verify that all WinCC-related Windows services are set to start automatically and are running. Confirm that the SQL Server instance required by WinCC is operational.

Start all required WinCC services manually via the Windows Services console. If SQL Server is not running, start it and restart WinCC Runtime. Reinstall WinCC if service registration is corrupted.

No communication between WinCC and the SIMATIC PLC

Verify the network connection between the PC and the PLC using a ping test. Open WinCC Explorer and check the channel unit configuration for correct IP address or PROFIBUS address settings. Confirm the communication driver is correctly installed.

Correct the PLC address in the WinCC channel configuration. Ensure the PC network adapter is configured for the correct subnet. Reinstall the communication driver if it is not recognized in the channel list.

WinCC displays 'License not found' error at startup

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) and check whether a valid WinCC license is present and not expired or transferred. Verify that the USB dongle is connected if a hardware license is used.

Transfer or restore the correct license using the ALM tool. If using a USB dongle, reconnect it and restart the ALM service. Contact Siemens license support if the license has been lost or corrupted.

Historical trend data is not being recorded

Check the WinCC Tag Logging configuration to confirm that the relevant tags are enabled for logging. Verify that the SQL Server database used for archiving is accessible and has sufficient disk space.

Enable logging for the required tags in the Tag Logging editor. Free up disk space or redirect the archive to a larger storage volume. Restart the WinCC Tag Logging service to reinitialize the database connection.

Alarm messages are not appearing in the alarm view at runtime

Verify that alarms are correctly configured in the WinCC Alarm Logging editor and that the alarm view control on the HMI screen is connected to the correct alarm class. Check that the alarm logging server is running.

Review the alarm configuration and ensure that the correct alarm classes and groups are assigned. Confirm that the alarm view control properties reference the active alarm logging server. Restart the alarm logging service if necessary.

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