Siemens 6AV6574-1AE04-4AA0 SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2004

Name: Siemens 6AV6574-1AE04-4AA0 SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2004
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV6574-1AE04-4AA0
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SKU: 6AV6574-1AE04-4AA0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

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The Siemens 6AV6574-1AE04-4AA0 is a software license for SIMATIC WinCC flexible 2004, part of Siemens' WinCC flexible engineering software family. WinCC flexible is a scalable HMI configuration and runtime software platform used to develop visualization projects for Siemens SIMATIC HMI panels, including the OP, TP, MP, and Mobile Panel series. This specific SKU corresponds to the WinCC flexible 2004 Standard edition, providing a comprehensive engineering environment for creating and managing HMI applications.

WinCC flexible 2004 Standard offers a full-featured project engineering environment with support for a wide range of SIMATIC HMI hardware targets, including Micro Panels, Comfort Panels, and Multi Panels. The software provides tools for screen design, alarm management, recipe management, trend displays, and user administration. It supports communication via PROFIBUS, MPI, and Ethernet interfaces, and integrates with STEP 7 for seamless PLC-HMI project coordination. The engineering environment runs on Windows-based PC platforms and includes a simulation function for offline testing of HMI projects without physical hardware.

WinCC flexible 2004 is widely used in manufacturing automation, process control, and machine building applications across industries such as automotive, food and beverage, packaging, and chemical processing. It is particularly suited for projects requiring centralized HMI engineering across multiple panel types within a single software environment. The Standard edition supports a broad device range, making it appropriate for mid-to-large scale machine and plant visualization projects.

Technical Specifications

Software Edition	Standard
Software Version	WinCC flexible 2004
License Type	Single license
Host Platform	Windows PC
Supported HMI Devices	SIMATIC Micro Panels, OP/TP/MP series, Mobile Panels
Communication Interfaces Supported	PROFIBUS, MPI, Industrial Ethernet
PLC Integration	SIMATIC STEP 7
Simulation	Offline project simulation included
Series/Product Family	SIMATIC WinCC flexible
Certifications	CE

Common Error Codes and System Events

Event ID: 1000001: Runtime startup error — WinCC flexible Runtime failed to initialize correctly on the target device.
Check that the correct Runtime version is installed on the HMI panel. Verify project compatibility with the target device firmware version and re-transfer the project.
Event ID: 1000002: Communication error — No connection established between HMI and PLC.
Verify communication cable connections and interface settings (MPI address, PROFIBUS address, or IP address). Check PLC program is running and communication parameters match in both the HMI project and PLC configuration.
Event ID: 1000003: Tag read/write error — A configured tag cannot be read from or written to the PLC.
Confirm the tag address exists in the PLC program and that the data type matches the HMI tag configuration. Check communication link status.
Event ID: 1000004: License error — No valid license found for WinCC flexible engineering software.
Verify the license dongle (USB or parallel port) is connected and recognized. Use the Siemens Automation License Manager to check license status and transfer or repair the license if necessary.
Event ID: 1000005: Project transfer error — Download of HMI project to target panel failed.
Check the transfer cable or network connection between the engineering PC and the HMI panel. Ensure the panel is in transfer mode and that the correct transfer channel is selected in the project settings.
Event ID: 1000006: Alarm logging error — Alarm buffer overflow or alarm log file cannot be written.
Check available storage memory on the HMI panel. Reduce the alarm buffer size in the project configuration or enable automatic archiving to an external memory card.
Event ID: 1000007: Recipe data error — Recipe records cannot be read or written correctly.
Verify recipe configuration in the engineering project, including tag assignments and data types. Check that sufficient memory is available on the target device for recipe storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which HMI panel families are supported by WinCC flexible 2004 Standard?

WinCC flexible 2004 Standard supports SIMATIC Micro Panels, OP/TP Panels, MP Multi Panels, and Mobile Panels. The specific device range depends on the software version and any installed option packages.

Does WinCC flexible 2004 integrate with SIMATIC STEP 7?

Yes, WinCC flexible 2004 integrates directly with SIMATIC STEP 7, allowing shared symbol tables and coordinated PLC-HMI project engineering within a common project framework.

Is a hardware dongle required to run WinCC flexible 2004?

Yes, a valid Siemens license, typically provided via a USB dongle managed through the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM), is required to run the engineering software.

Can WinCC flexible 2004 projects be simulated without physical HMI hardware?

Yes, WinCC flexible 2004 includes an integrated simulation function that allows offline testing of HMI projects on the engineering PC without requiring a physical panel.

Is WinCC flexible 2004 compatible with Windows 10?

WinCC flexible 2004 was designed for earlier Windows operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 2000. Compatibility with Windows 10 is not officially supported; for modern OS compatibility, migration to WinCC flexible 2008 or TIA Portal WinCC is recommended.

Troubleshooting

License not recognized after software installation

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) and check whether the license for WinCC flexible 2004 Standard is listed and shows a valid status. Verify the USB dongle is connected and detected by the operating system.

Reconnect the USB license dongle and refresh the ALM. If the license shows as defective, use the ALM repair function or contact Siemens license support to restore the license to the dongle.

HMI project fails to transfer to the target panel

Check the physical connection between the PC and the HMI panel (USB, MPI, or Ethernet cable). Confirm the panel is set to transfer mode and that the correct communication channel is configured in the WinCC flexible transfer settings.

Restart the HMI panel in transfer mode, verify cable integrity, and re-initiate the transfer from the WinCC flexible engineering software. Ensure firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the transfer process.

Communication between HMI and PLC is not established at runtime

Check the communication driver settings in the WinCC flexible project, including the PLC type, interface (MPI/PROFIBUS/Ethernet), and address parameters. Compare these with the actual PLC configuration in STEP 7.

Correct any mismatched address or interface settings in the HMI project, re-transfer the project to the panel, and verify physical cabling. For Ethernet connections, confirm IP addresses are on the same subnet.

Software installation fails or aborts on the engineering PC

Check the Windows event log for installation error details. Verify that the PC meets the minimum system requirements for WinCC flexible 2004, including OS version, available disk space, and RAM.

Ensure all prerequisite software components (such as Microsoft .NET Framework and MSXML) are installed. Run the installer with administrator privileges and disable antivirus software temporarily during installation.

Alarm displays are not updating correctly on the HMI panel

Verify that the alarm tags are correctly configured in the WinCC flexible project and that the corresponding PLC addresses are being written by the PLC program. Check the communication status between the HMI and PLC.

Review alarm bit assignments and tag addresses in the engineering project. Confirm the PLC logic is setting and resetting alarm bits as expected, and re-transfer the corrected project to the HMI panel if configuration changes are made.

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