is the final version of the software package used to maintain and commission legacy Siemens drive systems. As of October 1, 2023 , the product has been totally discontinued and is now only available as a spare part. Key Product Information Release Date: August 26, 2021 (replaced V5.6 SP2).

: Allows all drive and automation system data to be managed and archived consistently within the SIMATIC Manager www.industry-mobile-support.siemens-info.com System Requirements & Compatibility Delivery release for Drive ES Basic Maintenance V5.7

This version consolidates several essential tools for older Siemens drive families: DriveMonitor V5.5 SP2 : Used for MASTERDRIVES and SIMOREG systems. SimoCom U V14.03.02 : Used for SIMODRIVE 611U and POSMO CA/CD/SI. SimoCom A V05.05.04 : Used for POSMO A. Core Features and Improvements STEP 7 Integration

: Allows drives to be integrated into the hardware configuration (HW Config) of SIMATIC S7 as object managers (SlaveOM) instead of basic GSD files.

STEP 7 V5.7 or higher (Drive ES Basic acts as an add-on to the SIMATIC Manager)

The health of your Drive ES projects is as important as the software itself.

If drives are missing from your STEP 7 Hardware Catalog after an update, execute a manual synchronization: Open . Navigate to Options > Install New HW Updates .

: Effective immediately after its release cycle, Siemens issued a total discontinuation of the product. It is no longer listed in active catalogs.

Even with a stable installation, environmental changes or firmware updates can cause disruptions. Issue 1: Missing Drive Objects in SIMATIC Manager

: Supports routing in SIMATIC and SIMOTION stations, allowing communication beyond network boundaries. Direct PROFIBUS Access