Siemens WinCC Error Code W016

Siemens SCADA Minor Communication

Model: WinCC | Code: W016

Applicable Systems
WinCC

Symptoms

The SCADA system reports a web client connection timeout. The web client failed to connect within the timeout.

Possible Causes

  • Network latency too high for the web client
  • Web server service not responding
  • Firewall blocking the web client connection

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check the network latency to the web server
    Latency is within acceptable limits
  2. Step 2: Verify the web server service status
    Service is running and responsive
  3. Step 3: Check the firewall rules for the web client port
    Port is open and accessible

How to Reset

To reset: Resolve the connection issue, then have the client reconnect.

Source: Siemens WinCC SCADA Manual, Siemens AG

Category: SCADA