Siemens 6AV6372-2BJ07-4BA0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6372-2BJ07-4BA0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6372-2BJ07-4BA0
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SKU: 6AV6372-2BJ07-4BA0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6372-2BJ07-4BA0 is a software license package belonging to the SIMATIC WinCC family of SCADA and HMI visualization software developed by Siemens. WinCC (Windows Control Center) is a PC-based supervisory control and data acquisition platform designed for industrial process visualization, monitoring, and control. This specific part number corresponds to a WinCC runtime or engineering software package within the WinCC V7 generation.

WinCC provides a comprehensive set of features including tag-based process visualization, alarm management, trend displays, reporting, and historical data archiving. It supports a wide range of communication interfaces including PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, and OPC/OPC UA, enabling seamless integration with Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs and third-party controllers. The software includes a powerful scripting environment (VBScript and C-Script) for custom automation logic, and supports redundant server configurations for high-availability applications. Licensing is structured by the number of process tags (PowerTags), and this variant is configured for a specific tag count within the WinCC V7 product line.

WinCC is widely deployed in process industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, water and wastewater treatment, power generation, and manufacturing automation. Its scalability from single-station installations to distributed multi-server architectures makes it suitable for both small plant sections and large enterprise-wide SCADA systems. The software integrates natively with the Siemens TIA Portal ecosystem and supports web-based client access for remote monitoring.

Technical Specifications

Software Family	SIMATIC WinCC V7
Software Type	SCADA / HMI Visualization Software
License Type	Runtime and/or Engineering License
Communication Interfaces	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, OPC, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	Siemens SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500 and third-party via OPC
Scripting Support	VBScript, C-Script
Operating System	Microsoft Windows (Server/Client editions)
Redundancy Support	Yes, server redundancy supported
Web Access	Supported via WinCC Web Navigator
Archiving	Process value archiving and alarm logging with SQL-based historian
Series	SIMATIC WinCC V7
Certifications	CE

Common System Event Codes

Event ID: 1000001: WinCC Runtime startup failure — the runtime system could not be initialized correctly.
Check Windows Event Viewer for underlying OS errors. Verify that all required WinCC services are running and that the license dongle or software license is correctly installed.
Event ID: 1000002: License not found or invalid — WinCC cannot detect a valid license for the configured tag count or feature set.
Insert the correct USB license dongle or transfer the license using Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Verify the license matches the installed WinCC version and PowerTag count.
Event ID: 1000010: Communication channel error — the configured communication driver cannot establish a connection to the PLC or remote device.
Check physical network connections and PLC address configuration. Verify the channel driver settings in WinCC Explorer and confirm the PLC is online and reachable.
Event ID: 1000020: Archive database error — the process value or alarm archive database is unavailable or corrupted.
Check the SQL Server service status. Run the WinCC database consistency check tool and restore from backup if corruption is confirmed.
Event ID: 1000030: Tag limit exceeded — the number of active process tags exceeds the licensed PowerTag count.
Reduce the number of active tags to within the licensed limit or upgrade the WinCC license to a higher PowerTag tier.
Event ID: 1000040: Redundancy switchover event — the active WinCC server has failed and the standby server has taken over.
Investigate the cause of the primary server failure. Check hardware health, network connectivity, and Windows system logs. Restore the primary server and re-synchronize the redundant pair.
Event ID: 1000050: Script runtime error — a VBScript or C-Script action has encountered an unhandled exception during execution.
Review the WinCC diagnostics log for the specific script and line number causing the error. Correct the script logic in the WinCC project editor and reload the runtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PowerTag count for the 6AV6372-2BJ07-4BA0 license?

The exact PowerTag count for this specific part number falls within the WinCC V7 licensing tiers. Refer to the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC ordering data sheet or the Automation License Manager to confirm the tag count associated with this license key.

Is this software compatible with TIA Portal?

WinCC V7 operates as a standalone SCADA platform and is not the same as WinCC in TIA Portal (WinCC Basic/Comfort/Advanced). However, it can exchange data with TIA Portal-based PLCs via PROFINET or OPC UA communication channels.

What operating systems are supported by WinCC V7?

WinCC V7 supports Microsoft Windows Server and Windows client operating systems as specified in the Siemens compatibility list. Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 are supported with appropriate WinCC V7 service pack versions.

Does WinCC V7 support web-based client access?

Yes, WinCC V7 supports remote monitoring via the WinCC Web Navigator add-on, which allows clients to access process screens through a standard web browser without requiring a full WinCC installation.

How is the WinCC license activated?

WinCC licenses are managed through the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). The license can be stored on a USB dongle or transferred to the hard drive of the engineering or runtime PC using the ALM tool.

Troubleshooting

WinCC Runtime does not start after installation

Check the Windows Event Viewer and WinCC diagnostics log for error messages. Verify that all WinCC services (e.g., WinCC Tag Logging, Alarm Logging) are set to start automatically and are running in Windows Services.

Ensure the Automation License Manager detects a valid license. Reinstall the WinCC runtime components if services are missing. Confirm that the SQL Server instance required by WinCC is running and accessible.

No communication between WinCC and the SIMATIC S7 PLC

Open the WinCC channel diagnostics tool and check the connection status for the configured S7 channel. Verify the PLC IP address or MPI/PROFIBUS address settings in the WinCC tag management.

Correct the PLC address parameters in the WinCC communication channel configuration. Ensure the PC network adapter is on the same subnet as the PLC. Check firewall rules that may be blocking PROFINET or S7 protocol traffic.

Process values are not being archived or trend displays show no data

Check the WinCC Tag Logging service status in Windows Services. Open the WinCC Archive Manager and verify that the archive configuration is active and the SQL Server database is accessible.

Restart the WinCC Tag Logging service. If the database is corrupted, use the WinCC database tools to repair or recreate the archive. Ensure sufficient disk space is available on the archive drive.

Alarm messages are not appearing in the alarm control on the HMI screen

Verify that the WinCC Alarm Logging service is running. Check that alarm tags are correctly configured with threshold values and that the alarm control object on the screen is connected to the correct alarm class.

Restart the Alarm Logging service and reload the WinCC project. Review the alarm configuration in WinCC Explorer to confirm that alarm limits and message classes are correctly defined.

WinCC reports a license error after moving the project to a new PC

The WinCC license is tied to the Automation License Manager and may still be registered on the old PC or USB dongle. Check the ALM on both machines to determine where the license is currently stored.

Use the Siemens Automation License Manager to transfer the license from the old PC or dongle to the new PC. If the old PC is no longer accessible, contact Siemens support for license recovery procedures.

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