Sinamics Startdrive V16 Update 5 Jun 2026

If your engineering PC has no internet access, download the "DVD ISO" image. Mount it or extract it to a USB drive and run Start.exe .

| Issue | Severity | Workaround | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | after update for third-party drives. | Medium | Recompile the hardware configuration. Right-click the PROFINET interface → "Update GSD files". | | Slow first open of a V16 project after updating to Update 5. | Low | This is a one-time migration of catalog data. Let it run (up to 10 minutes). | | Compatibility with Simocode pro V . | High | Do NOT use Update 5 if you rely on Simocode pro V with Firmware < 1.5. Upgrade firmware first. | sinamics startdrive v16 update 5

Before you hit download, here are a few things to keep in mind for a smooth setup: If your engineering PC has no internet access,

Report prepared for internal use and general guidance. Always refer to official Siemens documentation before performing updates in production environments. | Medium | Recompile the hardware configuration

: It can be installed directly as a fresh version or used to update an existing V16 installation.

SINAMICS Startdrive V16 Update 5 is a comprehensive package for drive commissioning within the TIA Portal framework. Notably, this update is a complete installation

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