Modern industrial automation demands rapid, precise deployment of drive profiles. to bridge the gap between controller logic and mechanical execution. When optimizing industrial hardware setups, engineers frequently utilize standardized .acx configuration files, system updates ( upd ), and modular data package containers to distribute and update drive parameters across complex production networks.
If you have ever searched for the string , you are likely facing a specific integration task. This article demystifies each component and provides a step-by-step methodology to master the workflow.
Log into your verified account on the SiePortal Support Page. If you have ever searched for the string
The string is not merely a search term—it’s a lifecycle. Mastering it means understanding how a drive model (SACX) is configured, packaged into a reusable data package, placed inside a deployable container, downloaded to the physical hardware, and kept current via updates.
| Term | Likely Meaning in Siemens Context | |------|-------------------------------------| | | Sinamics series (e.g., S120, G120), controlled via Siemens automation hardware (e.g., CU320-2) | | ACX | Automation Component eXchange (used in SINAMICS Startdrive , TIA Portal , and SIMATIC AX for versioned, reusable drive objects) | | Model Configuration | Parameter sets, device hierarchy, topology, communication profiles (PROFIdrive, PROFINET) | | Data Package | .acx or .acxzp file – contains drive device model, libraries, technology objects, I/O mapping, firmware compatibility info | | Container | Encapsulation format (e.g., ZIP-based) holding multiple versioned ACX artifacts; may refer to SIMATIC AX Container for DevOps-style automation | | Download | Transfer of configuration from engineering PC to drive (e.g., via TIA Portal download to non-volatile memory) | | UPD | Abbreviation for Update – likely firmware or device configuration update (e.g., online upgrade, commissioning change) | The string is not merely a search term—it’s a lifecycle
: An interrupted software installation or corrupted Support Package update has broken the link to the internal ACX drive models. How to Locate and Download the Data Package Container
: To ensure secure and efficient deployment, the configuration is bundled into a "Data Package." This package is often encapsulated in a "Container"—a standardized format that allows for modular updates and ensures that all dependencies (firmware versions, safety parameters) are kept together. Download & Update (UPD) device descriptions (GSD/GSDML files)
If you try to open a Siemens project and receive an error message stating that Siemens.MC.Drives.Acx.Model.ConfigurationData.PackageContainer: 2.0.0.0 (or similar) is missing, it is usually for one of these reasons:
A data package in the Siemens ecosystem is a curated bundle of software assets required for a specific drive family or firmware version. It includes hardware catalog definitions, device descriptions (GSD/GSDML files), application macros, and function blocks necessary for the PLC (like a SIMATIC S7-1500) to communicate seamlessly with the MC drive. Containers