Key features include:
| Feature | SINAMICS STARTER | SINAMICS Startdrive (TIA Portal) | |---------|------------------|------------------------------------| | Integration | Standalone or with SCOUT | Fully inside TIA Portal | | Supported Drives | All SINAMICS (including legacy MASTERDRIVES) | SINAMICS G, S, V families (firmware ≥ 4.7) | | Engineering comfort | Classic Windows UI, expert-oriented | Modern ribbon UI, integrated with PLC code | | Advanced functions | Full access to all drive parameters | Some high-end S120 functions limited | | Recommendation | | Preferred for new projects (TIA Portal V13+) sinamics starter download