SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.7 (or higher) must be pre-installed on the machine, as Drive ES Basic functions as an add-on package.
: Simplifies diagnostic workflows by enabling seamless online monitoring through master communication interfaces. Hardware and OS Compatibility Matrix
It is important to note that due to its large memory requirements.
Choose the specific Drive Objects and Drive Engineering tools relevant to your plant configuration.
While the era of new Drive ES Basic licenses has ended, the software remains a vital tool for sustaining the world's installed base of Siemens MASTERDRIVES and SIMOREG applications. For those engineers, a dedicated, properly configured legacy engineering station is the ultimate "top download" for ensuring continued productivity and avoiding unplanned downtime.