To confirm that your TIA Portal V15 hardware catalog now successfully recognizes the updated Siemens MC drives: Relaunch . Open an existing project or create a new test project.

Do not download HSP files from third-party file-sharing sites. Corrupted or malware-infected HSP files can crash TIA Portal or damage drive hardware. Always use official Siemens sources.

: Users have reported that some installations require Startdrive V15 Update 1 to be installed before the HSP will function correctly. Compatibility Warnings

To integrate these drives into your project, follow the official installation path through the Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) :

Go to the top menu: Options → Support Packages .

Hardware Support Packages (HSPs) are essential for keeping your Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal software up to date. They allow you to configure new hardware components that were not available when your current software version was released.

The legitimate package is hosted via the portal. Search for official SIOS Entry ID: 109757590 .

If you have any or Updates currently installed on your TIA Portal V15

Despite careful installation, issues can arise. Here are solutions for common problems:

In the list, locate the newly added entry. Check the box next to it to select it. Click the "Install" button.

Click . The package payload is roughly 150–200 MB. Option 2: Manual Download from SiePortal