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Startdrive V15.1 projects

including HSP 4.7 SP13
in Startdrive V16

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Table of content
1 Problem .................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Workaround ............................................................................................................................. 4
3 Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 5

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 Problem

1 Problem
Project upgrade not possible
A project created in Startdrive V15.1 Update 3 with installed Hardware Support Package "HSP
SINAMICS Firmware V4.7 SP13" cannot be upgraded or migrated to Startdrive V16.
While doing so the below notification is displayed.

Figure 1-1
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The support of the SINAMICS Firmware V4.7 SP13 is included as of Startdrive V16 Update 4.
Therefore no "HSP SINAMICS Firmware V4.7 SP13" exists for Startdrive V16, which could be
installed.

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 Workaround

2 Workaround
A possible workaround for an upgrade of such projects to V16 is shown in the following
flowchart. See also the chapter 3 for more details.

Figure 2-1
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 Recommendations

3 Recommendations
It is recommended to use Startdrive V16 Update 4 (or newer). To download Startdrive V16
Update 4, see Download 109771710.
Startdrive V16 Update 4 can be installed over existing older Startdrive V16 versions, including
Startdrive V16 Update 3.
In case you only want to uninstall Startdrive V16, see FAQ 109782582.

Project compatibility
The following table shows which upgrade scenarios are supported and which are forbidden.
Any use of Startdrive V16 Update 3 is not recommended, because Startdrive V16 Update 3 has
been withdrawn.
Figure 3-1
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