Standard TIA Portal installations do not automatically bundle advanced drive parameter packages. If the original developer deployed an incremental hardware update package or , your baseline TIA Portal framework will fail to decode the object models. 3. Cross-Platform Project Migration
: Check your "Installed Software" list in TIA Portal for "SINUMERIK MC" or "Startdrive" .
: Updated packages often fix communication errors between the PLC and the drive. How to Download and Update the Package (Step-by-Step)
: This suggests a maintenance update or a missing file that must be downloaded from the Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) portal to resolve "missing package" errors when opening projects. Siemens SiePortal Key Uses and Installation Project Recovery Siemens SiePortal Key Uses and Installation Project Recovery
: This "PackageContainer" is an internal configuration data component used by TIA Portal to recognize and manage specific Motion Control (MC) drive models, particularly those associated with SINUMERIK or high-end SIMATIC drive controllers .
If this is for TIA Portal, you likely need to download the Hardware Support Package (HSP) for SINAMICS drives from the HSP Download Page.
: Sourced via specific CNC system updates matching your major TIA Portal release version. Step 3: Run the Package Installation Identify Your Software Version
: Check the TIA Portal version of the project (e.g., V17 Update 12). Download from SiePortal : Official downloads are hosted on Siemens SiePortal (formerly SIOS/Industry Mall). Search for "SINUMERIK MC STEP 7 Toolbox" "Startdrive Advanced" followed by your TIA Portal version number. Check Hardware Compatibility
(the drive integration software for TIA Portal). The ACX model configuration is often bundled within Startdrive updates. Download Missing Support Packages (HSP) Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) portal
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | TIA Portal - Open Project Error | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The project cannot be opened because the following products are missing: | | | | - Siemens.MC.Drives.Acx.Model.ConfigurationData.PackageContainer [V2.0.0.0] | | | | [!] Installation required | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Siemens SiePortal Key Uses and Installation Project Recovery
A crucial element of this container is the , which maps the physical DRIVE-CLiQ wiring and component layout. You can define a "user-specified topology" file ( *.utz2 format), which acts as a blueprint for a maximum machine configuration. Even if certain motors (like DQI/SMI motors) are not physically present during initial setup, this container topology allows the configuration to be prepared offline and later activated when the hardware is connected.
: These are "PackageContainers" that TIA Portal uses to organize device-specific metadata. Acyclic Data (ACX)
During the configuration phase, engineers define the drive object (DO) structure, motor parameters (from the Motor Data Set), encoder configurations, and safety functions. To streamline this process, Siemens offers *.UPD packages specifically for hardware support within the engineering software. These support packages are not updates for the TIA Portal software itself but are data packages that extend the hardware catalog, allowing the software to recognize and configure the specific SINAMICS control units and power modules in your project.
This sub-system handles the software objects representing drive nodes—such as SINAMICS, SINUMERIK, or specialized hardware—within the Totally Integrated Automation environment.
The best way to obtain the latest is via the official Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) Portal , typically bundled with SINAMICS Startdrive updates. 1. Identify Your Software Version