Siemens 6AV6371-2BR08-0AJ0 WinCC Runtime

Name: Siemens 6AV6371-2BR08-0AJ0 WinCC Runtime
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6371-2BR08-0AJ0
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SKU: 6AV6371-2BR08-0AJ0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6371-2BR08-0AJ0 is a WinCC Runtime software license belonging to Siemens' SIMATIC WinCC product family. WinCC (Windows Control Center) is a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and human-machine interface (HMI) software platform designed for use on PC-based operator stations in industrial automation environments. This specific part number corresponds to a WinCC Runtime package with a defined number of process tags/power tags, enabling visualization and monitoring of industrial processes.

The WinCC Runtime software provides a comprehensive set of features including process visualization, alarm management, trend display, reporting, and historical data archiving. It supports a wide range of communication interfaces and drivers for connecting to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs as well as third-party controllers via OPC DA/UA, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and other industrial protocols. The runtime environment runs on standard Windows-based industrial PCs and panel PCs, and supports redundant server configurations for high-availability applications. Licensing is based on the number of process variables (power tags) configured, with this variant supporting up to 8,192 power tags.

WinCC Runtime is widely deployed in industries such as automotive manufacturing, chemical processing, water and wastewater treatment, energy generation, food and beverage production, and building automation. It is suitable for applications requiring centralized process monitoring, multi-client visualization architectures, and integration with enterprise-level MES or ERP systems. The software's compatibility with the broader Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC ecosystem makes it a common choice for large-scale plant automation projects.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime Software
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Power Tags (Process Variables)	Up to 8,192
Operating System	Windows (32/64-bit, industrial PC)
Communication Protocols	OPC DA, OPC UA, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, S7 Protocol
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500, and third-party via OPC
Redundancy Support	Yes (server redundancy configurable)
Archiving	Process value archiving, alarm archiving
Licensing Type	Single-license, PC-bound
Certifications	CE
Language Support	Multi-language runtime support
Integration	TIA Portal, SIMATIC IT, MES/ERP via OPC UA

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000000: WinCC Runtime startup failure — the runtime could not initialize correctly, often due to a missing or invalid license.
Verify that the WinCC license is correctly installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Ensure the license matches the number of configured power tags.
Event ID: 1000008: Database connection error — WinCC Runtime cannot connect to the underlying SQL Server database.
Check that Microsoft SQL Server is running and accessible. Verify SQL Server instance name and user permissions in the WinCC project settings.
Event ID: 1000040: Communication channel failure — a configured communication driver has lost connection to the PLC or remote device.
Check network connectivity and PLC status. Verify channel configuration parameters such as IP address, rack, and slot number in the WinCC Tag Management.
Event ID: 1000051: License tag count exceeded — the number of active process tags in the project exceeds the licensed power tag limit.
Reduce the number of active power tags in the project or upgrade the WinCC Runtime license to a higher tag count variant.
Event ID: 1000020: Archiving error — the process value or alarm archive could not be written, possibly due to insufficient disk space or database errors.
Check available disk space on the archive drive. Verify SQL Server health and archive configuration. Consider enabling automatic archive segmentation.
Event ID: 1000060: User administration error — WinCC could not authenticate a user login, or the user database is corrupted.
Reset user credentials via the WinCC User Administrator. If the database is corrupted, restore from a backup or reinitialize the user administration database.
Event ID: 1000035: Redundancy switchover event — the WinCC redundant server has switched from master to standby due to a detected fault.
Investigate the cause of the switchover by reviewing system event logs. Restore the primary server and verify redundancy synchronization status in WinCC Redundancy settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many process tags (power tags) does the 6AV6371-2BR08-0AJ0 license support?

This WinCC Runtime license supports up to 8,192 power tags (process variables), which defines the maximum number of active process values that can be connected and visualized simultaneously.

Is this WinCC Runtime license compatible with TIA Portal?

WinCC Runtime in this product family is primarily associated with the classic WinCC engineering environment. Integration with TIA Portal depends on the specific WinCC version installed; WinCC V7.x can be used alongside TIA Portal in certain configurations.

What operating system is required to run WinCC Runtime 6AV6371-2BR08-0AJ0?

WinCC Runtime requires a Windows-based industrial PC or standard PC running a supported Windows version (such as Windows 10 or Windows Server), as specified in the corresponding WinCC version release notes.

Can WinCC Runtime communicate with third-party PLCs?

Yes, WinCC Runtime supports communication with third-party controllers via OPC DA and OPC UA interfaces, as well as through specific communication drivers available in the WinCC channel portfolio.

How is the WinCC Runtime license activated?

The license is activated using the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) software. The license key is transferred to the target PC and must match the configured project's power tag count and runtime version.

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 assigned to the local machine. Verify that the license tier matches or exceeds the number of power tags in the project.

Install or transfer the correct WinCC Runtime license using ALM. If the license is on a USB dongle, ensure the dongle is connected. If the license is missing, contact Siemens or your license administrator to recover or reissue it.

Process values are not updating on WinCC screens

Check the WinCC Tag Management to verify that communication channels are configured correctly. Use the WinCC Channel Diagnostics tool to check the connection status of each configured driver. Verify PLC reachability via ping or Step 7/TIA Portal online diagnostics.

Correct any misconfigured channel parameters such as IP address, rack/slot, or connection name. Restart the affected communication channel in WinCC. If the PLC is unreachable, resolve the network or hardware issue on the PLC side.

Alarm archiving stops and no new alarms are recorded

Check available disk space on the drive hosting the WinCC archive database. Open SQL Server Management Studio and verify the health of the WinCC archive database. Review WinCC system event logs for archiving-related error events.

Free up disk space or redirect archives to a larger volume. If the SQL database is in an error state, detach and reattach it or restore from a recent backup. Adjust archive segmentation settings to prevent future overflow.

WinCC Runtime loses connection to the SQL Server database on startup

Verify that the Microsoft SQL Server service is running on the local machine or server. Check the SQL Server instance name configured in the WinCC project matches the installed instance. Review Windows Event Viewer for SQL Server startup errors.

Start the SQL Server service via Windows Services or SQL Server Configuration Manager. Correct the SQL instance name in the WinCC project if it has changed. Ensure the WinCC service account has sufficient SQL Server permissions.

In a redundant WinCC setup, synchronization between master and standby server fails

Check network connectivity between the two WinCC servers on the dedicated redundancy network interface. Review WinCC Redundancy logs for synchronization error messages. Verify that both servers are running the same WinCC version and project version.

Restore network connectivity between the redundant servers. Ensure both servers have identical WinCC project configurations. Perform a manual project synchronization from the WinCC Redundancy configuration dialog and restart the redundancy service.

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