To prevent unauthorized manipulation or data corruption, the Package Container employs specific security measures:
This specific string represents an underlying object-oriented hardware model container used by Siemens to map Motion Control (MC) drive parameters, macro blocks ( .acx ), and specialized axis configurations within the automation environment.
: Refers to the Siemens Motion Control division specifically focusing on motor drives.
The "Package Container" is a serialized binary file (often identified by extensions such as .xml , .s7p , or proprietary binary formats within the TIA Portal environment). It acts as a holistic archive containing:
A drive model cannot function in a vacuum. It requires specific configuration data—such as motor parameters, power section data, control loops, and fieldbus communication maps—to mirror the exact state of the physical asset. To prevent unauthorized manipulation or data corruption, the
Siemens engineering tools provide methods to export and import drive configuration data using standardized formats:
The primary software package that installs this component is . Startdrive is Siemens' modern engineering tool integrated directly into the TIA Portal for the configuration, commissioning, and diagnostics of the SINAMICS drive family. When you install Startdrive, it automatically installs all necessary runtime libraries, including the Siemens.MC.Drives.Acx.Model.ConfigurationData.PackageContainer and the related Siemens.MC.Drives.Acx.Model.Bico.PackageContainer .
For specific (2D/3D models and EPLAN macros) required for mechanical or electrical design, you can search by article number in the SiePortal CAx database . g., V17, V19) to match your current TIA Portal environment? SINAMICS Startdrive V19 - ID: 109821373 - Support
The drive parameters are mapped to the axis technology objects (TOs) in the PLC. It acts as a holistic archive containing: A
Browse to the folder where you downloaded/extracted the package and select the file. :
Before downloading, check the version of TIA Portal used to create your project (e.g., V16, V17, V18, V19). Matching Startdrive versions are essential for compatibility.
– The project was created with SINAMICS Startdrive Advanced V16, but you only have Startdrive Basic installed, or you have a different version entirely.
Modern industrial automation relies heavily on modular software architectures to configure, commission, and maintain complex motor control systems. Within the Siemens Digital Industries ecosystem, specifically regarding SINAMICS frequency converters and servo drives, configuration data is structured into highly specific, machine-readable formats. the container may become corrupted.
Use the following entry IDs to download the correct Startdrive version:
If a package download is interrupted, the container may become corrupted. Always clear the target memory device or perform a factory reset ( p0970 ) on the drive control unit before attempting a re-download of a failed configuration package. Network and Firewall Blocks
: If you are working with SINUMERIK MC or ONE, this error may stem from a missing toolbox version specifically for integrated drives. Step 3: Installation Guide
The ACX model refers to the abstract data model utilized by Siemens drive technology to represent the internal state and configuration of the drive. It encapsulates: