: Represents the Motion Control engineering division, responsible for high-performance multi-axis synchronization and position positioning loops.
is a critical software component required in TIA Portal to recognize and configure SINUMERIK MC or specific drive models, with missing packages often resulting in "installation required" errors. Resolving this issue typically involves installing the corresponding version of the SINUMERIK MC STEP 7 Toolbox or updating Hardware Support Packages (HSP) via Siemens Support. For more details, visit Siemens SiePortal Siemens SiePortal
The physical drive has a newer firmware version than the version supported by the software's current model.configuration catalog. Resolving this requires installing the latest Support Packages (HSP) in TIA Portal. Siemens.mc.drives.acx.model.configuration Data.package
Users typically encounter this specific string in technical error logs or software requirement lists when a TIA Portal project requires a version of Startdrive or a specific drive hardware support package (HSP) that is not currently installed on the workstation.
The same data package can be accessed via the ’s "Drive" control elements. Use the @DriveConfig syntax to bind HMI tags to drive parameters without writing a single line of script. For more details, visit Siemens SiePortal Siemens SiePortal
Go to the official Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) Portal.
The actual software distribution file ( .pkx or internal .dll / .xml configurations) bundled with TIA Portal hardware updates and toolboxes. Root Causes of "Missing Package" Errors The same data package can be accessed via
Engineers typically encounter an environment-blocking error regarding Siemens.mc.drives.acx.model.configurationData.package when trying to open a TIA Portal project created on a different workstation. The system halts initialization because the local PC lacks the specific hardware description file or toolbox version that matches the project's hardware configuration. The primary causes include:
Resolving this issue requires installing the missing software component, usually by updating the SINAMICS toolbox or installing the required hardware support package. 1. Identify the Required Version