Siemens 6AV6372-2DF07-0FH0 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6372-2DF07-0FH0 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6372-2DF07-0FH0
Price: 2495.00 EUR
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SKU: 6AV6372-2DF07-0FH0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6372-2DF07-0FH0 is a WinCC (Windows Control Center) runtime software license belonging to Siemens' SIMATIC HMI software family. WinCC is a PC-based SCADA and HMI visualization platform designed for process monitoring, data acquisition, and operator control in industrial automation environments. This specific part number corresponds to a WinCC runtime package with a defined power tag count, enabling process visualization on standard PC hardware running Windows operating systems.

The WinCC runtime software provides a comprehensive set of features including tag-based process data management, alarm and event logging, trend displays, and historical data archiving. It supports a wide range of communication drivers for connecting to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and MPI, as well as OPC DA/UA interfaces for third-party system integration. The platform includes a scripting environment based on VBScript and ANSI C for custom automation logic, and supports redundant server configurations for high-availability applications.

WinCC runtime software is widely deployed in process industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and energy management, as well as in discrete manufacturing environments including automotive assembly and machine tool operations. Its scalable architecture allows deployment from single-station HMI setups to distributed multi-client/server SCADA systems covering entire plant floors. The software's compatibility with the broader Siemens TIA Portal and SIMATIC ecosystem makes it a common choice in facilities already operating Siemens PLC and drive infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	WinCC Runtime Software
Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC
Operating System Compatibility	Windows 10 / Windows Server 2016 or later (64-bit)
Communication Interfaces	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, OPC DA, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500
Scripting Support	VBScript, ANSI C
Archiving	Alarm logging, process value archiving, report generation
Redundancy Support	Yes, server redundancy supported
License Type	Runtime license (single installation)
Series	SIMATIC WinCC V7
Certifications	CE, UL
Integration	TIA Portal compatible, SIMATIC IT compatible

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. Reinstall the license if necessary.
Event ID: 1001: Communication error to PLC — the configured communication channel to the SIMATIC controller cannot be established.
Check network cable connections, verify IP address or MPI/PROFIBUS address settings in the channel configuration, and confirm the PLC is powered and running.
Event ID: 112: Tag logging runtime error — process value archiving has encountered an error and data may not be recorded.
Check the archive database configuration, verify sufficient disk space, and restart the WinCC Tag Logging service via the SIMATIC WinCC Service Manager.
Event ID: 10241: Alarm logging error — the alarm server has encountered a fault and alarm events may not be recorded or displayed correctly.
Restart the WinCC Alarm Logging runtime component via the Service Manager and verify the alarm database is accessible and not corrupted.
License Error: No valid WinCC runtime license found or the power tag limit has been exceeded.
Open the Siemens Automation License Manager, verify the correct license is present and active, and ensure the number of configured power tags does not exceed the licensed limit.
Communication Driver Error: A configured communication driver has failed to load or has stopped responding during runtime.
Check the channel diagnostics in WinCC Explorer, verify driver installation, and restart the affected communication channel. Reinstall the driver if the issue persists.
Database Connection Error: WinCC cannot connect to the underlying Microsoft SQL Server database used for archiving and configuration storage.
Verify that the SQL Server instance (typically WINCC) is running via Windows Services, check SQL Server error logs, and ensure no disk space or permission issues are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power tag limit for the 6AV6372-2DF07-0FH0 WinCC runtime license?

The 6AV6372-2DF07-0FH0 corresponds to a WinCC runtime license with a specific power tag count defined by the part number suffix. Refer to the Siemens SIMATIC WinCC ordering data documentation to confirm the exact tag count for this variant, as tag limits range from 128 to 150,000 depending on the license tier.

Which PLCs are compatible with this WinCC runtime software?

WinCC runtime is compatible with the full range of SIMATIC controllers including S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 series PLCs via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and MPI. Third-party PLCs can also be connected using OPC DA or OPC UA interfaces.

Can this WinCC runtime license be used in a redundant server configuration?

Yes, WinCC supports redundant server configurations where a standby server automatically takes over if the primary server fails. A separate redundancy license is required in addition to the standard runtime license.

Is this software compatible with the Siemens TIA Portal?

WinCC V7 runtime operates as a standalone SCADA platform and is not directly configured within TIA Portal; TIA Portal is used for WinCC Comfort/Advanced panel configuration. However, WinCC V7 integrates with the broader SIMATIC ecosystem and can communicate with TIA Portal-configured PLCs.

What database system does WinCC use for archiving?

WinCC uses Microsoft SQL Server as its underlying database engine for storing alarm logs, process value archives, and configuration data. The SQL Server instance is installed automatically during WinCC installation.

Troubleshooting

WinCC runtime fails to start and displays a license error

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager and check whether a valid WinCC runtime license is present and assigned to the local computer. Verify the license has not expired or been transferred to another machine.

Transfer or reinstall the correct WinCC runtime license using the Automation License Manager. Ensure the license matches the installed WinCC version and the required power tag count.

No process data is displayed on WinCC screens; all tags show error status

Check the WinCC channel diagnostics in WinCC Explorer under the communication driver. Verify the PLC is reachable via ping (for PROFINET/Ethernet) or check MPI/PROFIBUS cable connections and address settings.

Correct the IP address, subnet, or bus address configuration in the WinCC channel settings. Restore network connectivity to the PLC and restart the communication driver from the WinCC Service Manager.

Historical trend data or alarm logs are missing or not being recorded

Check whether the SQL Server WINCC instance is running via Windows Services Manager. Verify available disk space on the archive drive and review the WinCC Tag Logging and Alarm Logging runtime status in the Service Manager.

Free up disk space if necessary, restart the SQL Server instance and the WinCC archiving services. If the database is corrupted, restore from a backup or reconfigure the archive settings in WinCC Explorer.

WinCC runtime crashes or freezes intermittently during operation

Review the Windows Event Viewer and the WinCC diagnostic log files located in the WinCC installation directory for error entries. Check system resource usage (CPU, RAM, disk I/O) to identify resource exhaustion.

Ensure the PC meets the minimum hardware requirements for the installed WinCC version and tag count. Close unnecessary background applications, apply the latest WinCC service pack and Windows updates, and consider upgrading RAM or storage if resource limits are being reached.

OPC client cannot connect to WinCC OPC server

Verify that the WinCC OPC server service is running and that Windows DCOM settings allow remote OPC connections. Check firewall rules on both the WinCC server and the OPC client machine.

Configure DCOM permissions using dcomcnfg to allow the OPC client user account access. Open the required firewall ports for OPC DA (typically port 135 and dynamic RPC ports) or switch to OPC UA which uses a fixed configurable port for simpler firewall management.

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