Siemens has released an update to its Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal, version V13 SP1 Update 4, which brings a range of enhancements and improvements to the popular automation software. This update is designed to provide users with increased efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in their automation projects.
While Update 4 is primarily a stability release, several key fixes impact daily engineering:
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Resolution in Update 4 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Corrupt temp cache. | Delete C:\ProgramData\Siemens\Step7\Cache and C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Local\Temp\Siemens . Recompile. | | WinCC Runtime crashes on panel reboot | Incompatible HMI image version. | Update panel OS to firmware V13.0.2.4 using ProSave. | | PG/PC interface cannot find PLC on PROFINET | Windows firewall blocking DCP (Discovery and Configuration Protocol). | Add an exception for DCPFinder.exe and S7EpiSrvs.exe in Windows Firewall. | | License transfer fails | Automation License Manager (ALM) version mismatch. | Update ALM to version 5.2+ independently of TIA Portal. |
This specific update is a "must-have" if you're using Safety Advanced/Basic, as it resolves block compatibility issues. The Win10 Hurdle:
Siemens has released an update to its Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal, version V13 SP1 Update 4, which brings a range of enhancements and improvements to the popular automation software. This update is designed to provide users with increased efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in their automation projects.
While Update 4 is primarily a stability release, several key fixes impact daily engineering: Tia Portal V13 Sp1 Update 4
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Resolution in Update 4 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Corrupt temp cache. | Delete C:\ProgramData\Siemens\Step7\Cache and C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Local\Temp\Siemens . Recompile. | | WinCC Runtime crashes on panel reboot | Incompatible HMI image version. | Update panel OS to firmware V13.0.2.4 using ProSave. | | PG/PC interface cannot find PLC on PROFINET | Windows firewall blocking DCP (Discovery and Configuration Protocol). | Add an exception for DCPFinder.exe and S7EpiSrvs.exe in Windows Firewall. | | License transfer fails | Automation License Manager (ALM) version mismatch. | Update ALM to version 5.2+ independently of TIA Portal. | Siemens has released an update to its Totally
This specific update is a "must-have" if you're using Safety Advanced/Basic, as it resolves block compatibility issues. The Win10 Hurdle: | Update panel OS to firmware V13
