Drive ES Basic Maintenance V5.7 is the final iteration of Siemens' engineering software for integrating legacy drive systems into the SIMATIC S7

Procurement: It must be purchased as a new order under the MLFB (order number) 6SW1700-5JA00-7AA0.

Compatibility Risks: Upgrading your base operating system or SIMATIC PCS 7 beyond V9.1 SP1 can cause the software to break.

Prerequisite: Requires a full version of STEP 7 (V5.5 SP2 or higher), including compatibility with STEP 7 V5.7.

Status: Effective June 10, 2021, the product was officially marked for total discontinuation. It is now primarily available only as a spare part or through direct contact with a Siemens representative. Future-Proofing Your Setup

  1. Siemens Support Account: You will need a free account to access the download portal.
  2. SINAMICS Firmware Compatibility: Drive ES Basic V5.7 is typically required for newer SINAMICS drives (like G120, S120) running on Firmware v5.7. If your drive is on firmware v5.9 or higher, you may actually need a newer version of Drive ES (V5.9 SP1 or V6.0).
  3. TIA Portal: Ensure Drive ES is compatible with your installed version of TIA Portal (usually V16, V17, or V18 depending on the specific Service Pack of Drive ES).