SINAMICS STARTER has been officially succeeded by SINAMICS Startdrive (integrated into TIA Portal). However, STARTER V5.4 remains essential for legacy projects and specific drive families (e.g., older MICROMASTER, SIMOVERT, or SINAMICS G/S series in non-TIA environments).
To recap:
What’s new / notable in v5.4
To ensure you are downloading a safe and official version, always visit the Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) portal. This ensures you receive the latest service packs and hotfixes alongside the core installation files. By keeping your commissioning tools updated to V5.4, you guarantee seamless communication between your PC and the drive hardware, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity in your automation projects. Find the on the Siemens portal Check compatibility with your specific drive model Get a step-by-step installation guide for Windows 11
You must have Administrator rights on your PG/PC to perform the installation.
When trying to use files, users frequently encounter these errors: