Download all zipped volume parts (usually broken into multiple .zip or .exe files). Step 2: Extract and Prepare
Starting with V5.4 HF1, the software introduced a new project format that removes the dependency on the Microsoft Access Database Engine (32-bit) . This significantly improves long-term stability on modern Windows systems.
drive systems. This specific version (including SP2 and various Hotfixes) is notably the last to support
[Drive Control Unit] ---> Logs high-speed data ---> [STARTER Trace Graph] sinamics starter v5.4
To ensure stable operation, SINAMICS STARTER V5.4 has specific hardware and software prerequisites: Requirement Minimum Specification Pentium III, 1 GHz (Recommended: >1 GHz) RAM 2 GB (Recommended: 4 GB) Hard Disk > 5 GB free space Operating System
It can run as a standalone application or integrate seamlessly into STEP 7 V5.x (V5.5 SP4 Upd9 or higher required for some versions). Commissioning a Servo Motor with Siemens Sinamics Starter
STARTER includes a robust comparison function with two modes: Download all zipped volume parts (usually broken into
At least 10 GB of free space (SSD highly recommended)
While TIA Portal is the future for unified automation engineering, STARTER V5.4 remains an indispensable tool due to its low system requirements, rapid loading times, and unmatched backward compatibility with millions of active legacy drives worldwide. To continue setting up your system, please tell me:
For engineers working in virtualized environments, STARTER V5.4 HF2 officially supports: drive systems
: Requires a PC with at least 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended), and over 5 GB of free hard disk space. Supported OS
| Drive Series | Supported Models / Details | | :--- | :--- | | | G110M, G120, G120C, G120D, G120P, G120P BT (with FW V4.7.13 support) | | SINAMICS S | S120, S150 (with FW V5.2.3 support) | | SINAMICS G/G | G130, G150 (with FW V5.2.3 support) | | SINAMICS MV | GM150, GL150, SL150, SM120 (with FW V5.2.2 support) | | MICROMASTER | MM4 series (MM410, MM420, MM430, MM440) |
Hardware update files, known as , are natively bundled or easily importable in V5.4. This allows the software to recognize the latest Control Unit (CU) firmware versions right out of the box without requiring a full software reinstallation. 3. Enhanced Trace and Diagnostic Tools
When tuning control loops, the Trace function is invaluable. It logs variables like actual speed, torque setpoint, and DC link voltage directly on the drive's Control Unit at the current controller sampling rate.
Siemens has developed , an alternative software for commissioning SINAMICS drives directly within the TIA Portal .