Siemens 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3 SIMATIC WinCC

Name: Siemens 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3 SIMATIC WinCC
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3
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SKU: 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3 is a WinCC (Windows Control Center) runtime software license belonging to Siemens' SIMATIC HMI software family. It is a PC-based SCADA and HMI visualization software package designed for industrial process monitoring, control, and data acquisition on standard Windows-based hardware platforms. This part number corresponds to a WinCC runtime license with a specific power tag count, enabling operators to visualize and interact with industrial processes through configurable graphical interfaces.

WinCC offers a comprehensive set of features including tag-based process communication, alarm management, historical data logging, trend displays, and report generation. It supports a wide range of communication interfaces and drivers for connecting to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and MPI, as well as third-party controllers through OPC DA/UA interfaces. The software provides redundancy options, multi-user client-server architectures, and integration with the broader Siemens TIA Portal engineering framework for streamlined project configuration.

WinCC runtime software is widely deployed in manufacturing, process industries, water and wastewater treatment, energy management, and building automation applications. It is particularly suited for installations requiring centralized supervisory control with detailed historical data archiving and reporting. The scalable licensing model allows the software to be adapted to projects ranging from small standalone HMI stations to large distributed SCADA systems with multiple operator stations.

Technical Specifications

Software Type	SCADA / HMI Runtime Software
Series	SIMATIC WinCC
License Type	Runtime License
Operating System	Windows (32/64-bit, version dependent on WinCC release)
Communication Interfaces	PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, OPC DA, OPC UA
PLC Compatibility	SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500, and third-party via OPC
Architecture	Single-user / Client-Server
Data Logging	Supported (process values, alarms, events)
Alarm Management	Supported
Trend Display	Supported
Report Generation	Supported
TIA Portal Integration	Supported
Redundancy	Supported (with appropriate license)
Certifications	CE

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000001: WinCC runtime startup failure — the runtime system could not be initialized correctly.
Check Windows Event Viewer for detailed error messages. Verify that all required WinCC services are running and that the license dongle or software license is correctly installed.
Event ID: 1000002: Tag communication error — one or more process tags cannot be read from the connected PLC or data source.
Verify the communication channel configuration, check network connectivity to the PLC, and confirm that the correct communication driver is installed and active.
Event ID: 1000003: License not found or invalid — WinCC runtime cannot find a valid license for the configured power tag count.
Insert the correct hardware license key (USB dongle) or verify the software license activation. Use the Siemens Automation License Manager to check license status.
Event ID: 1000004: Database connection error — WinCC cannot connect to its internal SQL Server database for archiving or alarm logging.
Verify that the Microsoft SQL Server instance used by WinCC is running. Check SQL Server configuration and ensure the WinCC database is not corrupted. Restart the SQL Server service if necessary.
Event ID: 1000005: 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 on the primary server before attempting to restore it to active status.
Event ID: 1000006: OPC server connection lost — WinCC has lost communication with an OPC DA or OPC UA server.
Check that the OPC server application is running on the target system. Verify network connectivity and firewall settings. Reconfigure the OPC channel in WinCC if the server address has changed.
Event ID: 1000007: Alarm logging overflow — the alarm archive has reached its configured size limit.
Increase the archive size limit in the WinCC alarm logging configuration, or set up automatic archiving and deletion of old alarm records to free space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power tag count for the 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3 license?

The 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3 corresponds to a WinCC runtime license with 128,000 power tags, suitable for large-scale SCADA installations requiring a high number of process variables.

Does this WinCC license support client-server operation?

Yes, WinCC supports multi-user client-server architectures. Additional client licenses may be required depending on the number of operator stations connecting to the WinCC server.

Is the 6AV6372-2DG08-0AX3 compatible with TIA Portal?

WinCC can be integrated with the Siemens TIA Portal engineering environment, allowing unified configuration of PLCs and HMI visualization within a single project framework.

What communication protocols does WinCC support for PLC connectivity?

WinCC supports PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MPI, and OPC DA/UA for connecting to Siemens SIMATIC PLCs and third-party controllers. A wide range of communication drivers is available for various fieldbus systems.

What operating system is required to run this WinCC runtime software?

WinCC runtime requires a compatible Windows operating system; supported versions depend on the specific WinCC release. Siemens recommends using Windows Server or Windows 10/11 editions as specified in the WinCC compatibility list for the installed version.

Troubleshooting

WinCC runtime fails to start after installation or system reboot

Check the Windows Event Viewer under Application and System logs for WinCC-related error entries. Verify that all WinCC services (e.g., WinCC Configuration Studio, SQL Server) are set to start automatically and are running.

Restart the required WinCC services manually via the Windows Services manager. If the issue persists, verify the license is correctly installed using the Siemens Automation License Manager and repair the WinCC installation if necessary.

Process tags show no value or display connection error in runtime

Open the WinCC Channel Diagnostics tool to check the status of the communication channel to the PLC. Verify the PLC IP address, rack/slot configuration, and network reachability using a ping test.

Correct the channel configuration in WinCC Tag Management. Ensure the PLC is powered and reachable on the network, and that the correct communication driver version is installed for the target PLC family.

Historical trend data or alarm archives are missing or not updating

Check whether the Microsoft SQL Server instance used by WinCC is running. Verify available disk space on the archive drive and review WinCC archive configuration for correct storage paths.

Restart the SQL Server service if it has stopped. Free disk space if the drive is full, and adjust archive size limits or enable automatic data deletion in the WinCC logging configuration.

WinCC license error displayed at runtime startup

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager to check whether a valid license for the required power tag count is present and not expired or transferred to another system.

Insert the correct USB license dongle or reactivate the software license through the Automation License Manager. If the license has been lost or corrupted, contact Siemens support for license recovery.

OPC UA or OPC DA data source shows disconnected status

Verify that the OPC server application is running on the target machine. Check Windows firewall rules and DCOM settings that may be blocking OPC communication between WinCC and the OPC server.

Configure Windows firewall to allow OPC traffic on the required ports. For OPC DA, ensure DCOM permissions are correctly set. For OPC UA, verify endpoint URL and security certificate configuration in the WinCC OPC UA channel settings.

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