Siemens WinCC Error Code W012

Siemens SCADA Major Communication

Model: WinCC | Code: W012

Applicable Systems
WinCC

Symptoms

The SCADA system reports an OPC server disconnection. The OPC communication link has been lost.

Possible Causes

  • OPC server service stopped
  • OPC server network connection lost
  • OPC configuration or DCOM settings error

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check the OPC server service status
    Service is running
  2. Step 2: Verify the network connection to the OPC server
    Connection is established
  3. Step 3: Check the OPC and DCOM configuration
    Configuration is correct

How to Reset

To reset: Restore the OPC connection, then reconnect in WinCC.

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Source: Siemens WinCC SCADA Manual, Siemens AG

Category: SCADA