Supported on VMware vSphere 6.7, Workstation Pro 14.1, and Microsoft Server 2016 Hyper-V. Siemens SiePortal Step-by-Step Setup Guide Download Files: Typically, the download consists of three ZIP files. Unpacking: Extract all three ZIP files into a common folder on your hard drive. Ensure there are in the entire folder path. Run Setup: Locate and run from the root directory.
Verify your hardware switches and cables. Open the PG/PC Interface settings and run a diagnostic check to see if the nodes on the network are visible. If you are using a USB-to-MPI/PROFIBUS adapter, ensure the driver is active in the Windows Device Manager.
Integration of current Motor Data from existing series (S120, G130, G150, S150), allowing for better simulation and drive behavior modelling.
Do not install V5.3 on your daily driver laptop if you already have TIA Portal V18+. They fight for the same drivers. Instead, create a dedicated virtual machine (VM) with Windows 7 and keep Starter V5.3 there.
Select this if you want Starter to integrate seamlessly into your existing STEP 7 SIMATIC Manager environment. Step 4: Complete and Reboot
S120, S150 (including multi-axis systems) Legacy Drives: MICROMASTER 420, 430, 440 Specialized Drives: SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES, COMBIMASTER 411 System Requirements
| Feature | Starter V5.3 | TIA Startdrive | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Legacy drives, quick parameter changes | New projects, integrated PLC logic | | File size | ~800 MB | ~8 GB (with TIA Portal) | | PLC Integration | Separate tool | Seamless with S7-1200/1500 | | Learning curve | Moderate | Steep | | Windows 11 support | No | Yes |
Quick overview of drive faults, alarms, and operating states. Supported Drive Families
: The STARTER software can be used free of charge for those who already hold a valid license certificate for any previous version of SINAMICS MICROMASTER STARTER.