STARTER V4.
5 SP1
SIEMENS
General conditions and function limitations, notes for configuration and operation
These notes take precedence over statements contained in other documents.
Because these notes contain important information for the installation and use of the software, please read them carefully.
STARTER V4.5 SP1
ARTS-Plus Brief Description
RQ
DCC-Editor_SINAMICS - DCC
AP01129806 After converting and
reconverting the project,
problems occur in SINAMICS
in conjunction with DCC charts
when uploading to the PG.
AP01294745 Installation of an installable
library created with STARTER
V4.2 is aborted with an error
message.
STARTER - General
AP00317285 A parallel online operation with The simultaneous connection of two or more computers or
several PCs and STARTER is tools (AOP, STARTER) with a single drive device is not
not permitted.
AP00326235 Access level BOP and Starter
are coupled in the p0003
parameter. There is no
separate setting option.
AP00457315 Consistency for shutdown of
the 24 V power supply.
AP01089398 Opening projects that have
been created in STEP 7 incl.
Drive ES results in errors in
STARTER stand-alone.
AP01404727 When saving data to the
memory card, an error
message is output although
the data has been written.
STARTER_V4.5_SP1_Restrictions
Circumstances Possible work-around Affected DO Drive Family new since
PB_PN_Commu_SINAMICS
S120 CU310-2 Cranes
DCC SINAMICS
ET200Pro FC-2
S120-ACDrive
DC Master
STARTER
ET200Pro
SCOUT
GM150
GH150
SM120
SM150
G120P
GL150
SL150
G120
G130
G150
S110
S120
S150
DCP
If a created project is converted to a higher STARTER version, In the event of an error, note the X X X - - - - X X X X X - X X X X X - X X X X V2.1
the project then compiled with "Save and recompile all" and names of the DCC charts that cannot
then reconverted again to the original STARTER version via be read and delete these
"Save in old project format", SINAMICS inconsistency is subsequently. Then replace the noted
displayed after connection to the target device. No errors occur names with the names of the readable
when loading to the PG, but a further DCC chart is added for DCC charts and recompile. A
each DCC chart below the DO. The DCC chart can be read. download should then be performed.
As of STARTER V4.2, installable libraries can be created from Create a new installable library with X X - - - X X X X - X X - - X - - X X - X X X V4.5
DCC libraries that can be installed irrespective of the STEP 7 STARTER V4.3, V4.4, or V4.5 from
project. In STARTER V4.3, V4.4, V4.5, the installation of an the original project or use a library
installable library created with STARTER V4.2 is aborted with exported from STARTER V4.2 in xml
an error message. The library is visible after a certain time, but format.
cannot be used for all device types.
--- - - - - - - - X X - X X - - X - - X - X - - - V3.1
prevented. This, however, can cause problems. Consequently,
a parallel online operation with multiple PCs and STARTER is
not permitted.
Access level BOP and Starter are coupled in the p0003 None - - - - - - - X X - X X - - X - - X - - - X - V3.2
parameter. There is no separate setting option.
If the 24 V power supply is switched off for a component, The consistency display will be - - - - - - - X X - X X - - X - - X - X - - - V4.1
although the drive shows an error message, the STARTER updated automatically after going
remains consistent. offline or online.
Opening projects that have been created in STEP 7 incl. Drive Install the missing option packages. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.2
ES results in errors in STARTER stand-alone. Projects that have been created in
higher-order engineering environments
can only be processed further in these
environments.
When saving data to the memory card, an error message is This error message can be ignored as - - - X X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.3 SP2
output although the data has been written. the data has been written to the
memory card.
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 STARTER V4.5 SP1
SIEMENS

ARTS-Plus Brief Description Circumstances Possible work-around Affected DO Drive Family new since
RQ

PB_PN_Commu_SINAMICS

S120 CU310-2 Cranes

DCC SINAMICS

ET200Pro FC-2

S120-ACDrive
DC Master

STARTER
ET200Pro

SCOUT
GM150
GH150

SM120

SM150
G120P

GL150

SL150
G120

G130

G150

S110

S120

STARTER - Drive wizard
AP01465665 Under certain circumstances, Without the horizontal scrollbar, you cannot view all information If this problem occurs, it can be solved
the horizontal scrollbar may be in the mask.
missing in the wizard screen
“Drive- Additional data”.
TFS331173 Configuration/selection of
1PH8 motors with brake
TFS436612 FM "Spindle diagnostics":
p322 = 0 is set on activation
STARTER - DCC
TFS470388 Published DCC parameters
are no longer displayed in the
expert list.
STARTER - Unit switchover
AP00422169 Incorrect display of the units in After changing the units in the expert list (online), the display in The units must be changed offline. A
STARTER
AP00429757 Unit switchover (SINAMICS)
via the expert list.
STARTER - General communication
AP01423965 Telegrams 700 (SIC) and 701
(SIC) cannot be configured in
the HW Config via SlaveOM
and DeviceOM.
by restarting the wizards.
1PH8 motors with brake are not offered for selection in the
Starter drive wizard.
With the selection of the function module "Spindle diagnostics" First select the "Spindle diagnostics"
the maximum motor speed p322 = 0 is set. For listed motors
this value cannot be changed manually due to write protection. drive wizard. Then p322 represents
After loading to the PG or a change of the BICO
interconnection at the published DCC parameters is carried out
with the expert list open, the published DCC parameters are no
longer displayed in the expert list.
the "Units" column is not updated
The unit system cannot be changed via the expert list, neither
offline nor online.
Telegrams 700 (SIC) and 701 (SIC) cannot be configured in
the HW Config via SlaveOM and DeviceOM.
S150
DCP
X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.3 SP2
You must always select the same - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.4
motor without brake (8th digit of the
MLFB): On induction motors with
MLFB 1PH8xxx-3xxx, you must select
1PH8xxx-1xxx. On induction motors
with MLFB 1PH8xxx-4xxx, you must
select 1PH8xxx-2xxx. Further, you
must manually adjust the following
parameters via the expert list: -
Permissible maximum motor speed
with existing holding brake (p1082) -
engagement and disengagement
times of the holding brake (p1216,
p1217) - consider the moment of
inertia of the holding brake
(additionally to p341 or p1498). The
corresponding values are stored for
the specific types in the Configuration
Manual for 1PH8 motors (Chapter
holding brakes). Note: If the brake
moment of inertia shall be considered
via p341, the motor must be
subsequently registered as p300 = 1
("induction motor (rotary))".
Servo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.5
function module and then start the
the actual maximum motor speed
value.
Close the expert list and reopen it. - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.5
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.1
download must then be performed.
The unit system can be changed - - - - - - - X X - X X - - X - - X - X - - - V4.1
offline for every drive object on the
Configuration -> Units page.
Use PROFIBUS GSD or PROFINET - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - X V4.3 SP2
GSD.

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 STARTER V4.5 SP1
SIEMENS

ARTS-Plus Brief Description Circumstances Possible work-around Affected DO Drive Family new since
RQ

PB_PN_Commu_SINAMICS

S120 CU310-2 Cranes

DCC SINAMICS

ET200Pro FC-2

S120-ACDrive
DC Master

STARTER
ET200Pro

SCOUT
GM150
GH150

SM120

SM150
G120P

GL150

SL150
G120

G130

G150

S110

S120

STARTER - USB communication
AP01284217 No active node in accessible
nodes via USB
AP01290822 With a G120 of version V4.4, If the G120 is connected via USB and a comparison is initiated, The G120 must then be restarted
the USB connection may hang the connection may be terminated. It may then no longer be
up during a comparison. possible to go online with the G120 via USB.
AP01455984 It is not possible to go online
via a USB hub.
STARTER - Safety Integrated
AP01228678 With a CUA31 HW version C
or less, safety functions of the
V4.5 firmware can be
configured in STARTER, but
not used.
STARTER - Data set changeover
AP01233964 Drive data sets (DDS) are not
displayed if they are activated
online via P180.
STARTER - Download
AP01360252 During a download,
supplementary data (user
data) is not loaded to the
target system. This also
applies to the storage of data
on the CompactFlash card.
AP01374022 During a download,
supplementary data (user
data) is not loaded to the
target system.
STARTER - STEP 7 integration
TFS40695 No prompt that the program
under the drive will be deleted. in the HW Config via DeviceOM, there is no prompt whether
STARTER - Know-how protection
TFS498347 Know-how protection and
SINAMICS DCM cannot be
used
After disconnecting and connecting USB-capable devices
several times, it can happen that no node is detected.
(Power off/on) in order to go online
again.
No nodes are found with Accessible nodes if the device is
connected via a USB hub.
With a CUA31 HW version C or less, safety functions of the
V4.5 firmware can be configured in STARTER, but not used.
Drive data sets (DDS) can be activated online via P180, but
they are not displayed in the screen forms or in the expert list.
If DDS >1 is activated in the device (via P180=3), then the
indices are not displayed in the expert list for DDS parameters
in STARTER.
During a download, supplementary data (user data) is not
loaded to the target system. This also applies to the storage of
data on the CompactFlash card. This data is therefore not
stored on the CompactFlash card and is not displayed in
STARTER (e.g. in the Comparison dialog box).
During a download, supplementary data (user data) is not None
loaded to the target system. Accordingly, the supplementary
data is also not displayed in STARTER (e.g. in the Comparison
dialog box).
If an S120 configured on the PROFINET IO system is deleted
the associated program should also be deleted. The program
can therefore be lost.
The know-how protection function can be set with STARTER
for this type of device. However, know-how protection cannot
be deactivated using STARTER. Also occurs with STARTER
V4.4 SP1.
S150
DCP
In the "Device Manager / Universal - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - X V4.3 SP1
Serial Bus Controllers", deactivate the
appropriate "USB Enhanced Host
Controller" and then activate it shortly
afterwards, or restart the PC.
- - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - V4.3 SP1
Do not use a USB hub, connect the - - - - - X - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - X V4.3 SP2
device directly.
Use a CUA31 with a HW version - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - V4.3
greater than C.
Change parameter P180 and then load X - - - - X - X X - X X - - X - X X - X X - X V4.3
the project to the PG. This updates the
"Online view" and the indices of the
drive data sets are displayed.
None - X - - - - - X X - - - - - X - - X - - - - X V4.3 SP1
HF2
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.3 SP2
None - - - - - - - X X - X X - - X - - X X X - X X V4.3 SP2
Urgent recommendation: Do not X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.5 SP1
activate know-how protection for this
type of device. Note: With Starter V4.4
know-how protection can be activated
and deactivated.

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 STARTER V4.5 SP1
SIEMENS

ARTS-Plus Brief Description Circumstances Possible work-around Affected DO Drive Family new since
RQ

PB_PN_Commu_SINAMICS

S120 CU310-2 Cranes

DCC SINAMICS

ET200Pro FC-2

S120-ACDrive
DC Master

STARTER
ET200Pro

SCOUT
GM150
GH150

SM120

SM150
G120P

GL150

SL150
G120

G130

G150

S110

S120

STARTER - Closed-loop control
AP00455745 Automatic controller
optimization for servo.
STARTER - Upgrade
AP01133383 After converting a project
created with SIMOTION
SCOUT, it may be that
STARTER can no longer be
operated.
STARTER - Axis control panel
TFS496087 Incorrect enable display on the When calling the control panel, it is possible for the status of
control panel
STARTER_OH - Print
AP01022389 When printing out entire When printing out entire chapters with sections in the help, the
chapters with sections in the STARTER cannot be operated for some time because of the
help, the STARTER cannot be large data volume.
operated for some time
because of the large data
volume.
STARTER_OH - Drive integration
AP00343894 Browsing in the online help for In the online help for drive parameters, the following cross
the parameter and fault list
(SINAMICS)
DCBLib_SINAMICS_RT - DCC
AP00454790 r21002 & r21003 are not
updated offline.
AP01270927 If the block RGJ is operated
with RQN=1 (smoothing on)
and CF=1 (output follows
input) for jumps in the input
variable X, sporadically it can
occur that output Y oscillates
above the limits LL and LU
until the input variable is
changed again.
STARTER up to V4.1.2: The automatic controller setting for
servo has not been released.
STARTER as of V4.1.2: The automatic controller setting for
servo may not provide the best possible settings in all cases.
This applies especially to the placing of bandstop filters.
After converting a project created with SIMOTION SCOUT, it
may be that STARTER can no longer be operated. During
conversion, STEP 7 messages are output in the background
that the user does not see.
the enables to be displayed incorrectly.
A manual search using the Index or
references ('see also' or 'further information') are available for a Search is currently possible.
fault or alarm under 'Dependency'. Currently, direct access to
the specified alarm or parameter number is not possible.
r21002 & r21003 are not updated offline (expert list).
If the RGJ block is operated with RQN=1 (smoothing on) and
CF=1 (output follows input), jumps in the input variable X can
sporadically cause output Y to oscillate above the limits LL and
LU until the input variable is changed again. Therefore, only
output signal YL should be used to interconnect the signal, and
limits LL and LU must be set to the mechanical values
permissible for the particular drive train. The speed limits in the
drive must also be parameterized so that the limits of the
mechanical system can never be exceeded.
S150
DCP
If the automatic controller setting does Servo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - X - - - - - V4.1
not provide satisfactory results, a
manual setting of the controllers and
filters can be made.
The message windows which open - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - X V4.2
after the conversion are not visible.
They must be brought to the
foreground with ALT +TAB. STARTER
can only be operated after these
messages have been acknowledged.
For the control panel the display jumps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X V4.5 SP1
to the correct values via "Assume
control priority" or by changing an
enable. The "Control/status words"
display should always be selected to
display the status of the enables, and
not the control panel.
Only print individual topics and avoid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - X V4.2
printing large chapters.
Screen forms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - X V3.2
The parameters r21002 & r21003 can X X - - - - - X X - X X - - X X X X X X X X X V4.3
be determined in the "Set Execution
Group" dialog box. The value of
r21002 corresponds to p115[0], r21003
corresponds to r7901[15]
In order to prevent that the output - X - - - - - X X - X X - - X X X X - X X X - V4.5
value of the RGJ does not ramp-up
without any limits, ONLY the limited
output YL may be used to interconnect
the setpoint. The limits LL and LU
must be set to the mechanically
permissible values for the drive train.
The speed limits in the drive must also
be parameterized so that the limits of
the mechanical system can never be
exceeded.

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 STARTER V4.5 SP1
SIEMENS

ARTS-Plus Brief Description Circumstances Possible work-around Affected DO Drive Family new since
RQ

PB_PN_Commu_SINAMICS

S120 CU310-2 Cranes

DCC SINAMICS

ET200Pro FC-2

S120-ACDrive
DC Master

STARTER
ET200Pro

SCOUT
GM150
GH150

SM120

SM150
G120P

GL150

SL150
G120

G130

G150

S110

S120

S150
DCP
DCC-SINAMICS - Download
TFS39365 No new download when DCC lets you program new block types in the graphical Before a new download with changed - X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - X V2.2
changing the type of library programming language. These block types are managed in library type, restore factory settings
DCC libraries: A block type is created from each DCC chart, (SINAMICS) or delete user data on
and can then be called in the DCC chart. Installable DCB card (SIMOTION)
libraries can be created from the graphically created DCC
libraries via the context menu "Create DCB library". These can
be transported irrespective of a STEP7 project, and can be
used in the DCC chart after installation in STARTER / SCOUT.
Switching from the graphically created DCC library to the
installable library does not require any further changes to the
block calls in the DCC chart. Only the library imported in the
chart must be changed using Options -> Block Types. If a
project with DCC chart is loaded in the target device, and only
the library type is changed in the DCC chart, the DCC charts
are not loaded to the target device again during download.
When loading to the PG into an empty project, an error
message appears: "Upgrading block types is not possible due
to missing libraries. Please install the libraries and re-open the
project."

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