This update improves compatibility with various hardware components and third-party devices, making it easier to integrate a wide range of devices and systems into automation projects.
Released in 2015, TIA Portal V13 SP1 Update 4 was a maintenance and improvement release intended for STEP 7 Basic/Professional, WinCC, and STEP 7 Safety software within the V13 SP1 framework. It addresses specific functional improvements, improves compatibility with newer hardware components of that era, and fixes bugs found in earlier releases of V13 SP1.
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Resolution in Update 4 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Corrupt temp cache. | Delete C:\ProgramData\Siemens\Step7\Cache and C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Local\Temp\Siemens . Recompile. | | WinCC Runtime crashes on panel reboot | Incompatible HMI image version. | Update panel OS to firmware V13.0.2.4 using ProSave. | | PG/PC interface cannot find PLC on PROFINET | Windows firewall blocking DCP (Discovery and Configuration Protocol). | Add an exception for DCPFinder.exe and S7EpiSrvs.exe in Windows Firewall. | | License transfer fails | Automation License Manager (ALM) version mismatch. | Update ALM to version 5.2+ independently of TIA Portal. |
Troubleshooting pointers (common after updates) Tia Portal V13 Sp1 Update 4
In the Chinese or localized versions of the Siemens documentation, the command is sometimes poorly translated. This function is used to put the HMI device into a state where its operating system can be restored or reset to factory settings via the Siemens ProSave utility. 2. How to "Prepare for Reset"
Are you looking to the installation files or are you troubleshooting a specific error in this version? tia portal windows 11 - SiePortal - Siemens
– [Prepare for Reset]：將HMI 裝置復歸為出廠設定。 說明. 按下[準備復歸] ... 如果您使用HMI 裝置中WinCC (TIA Portal) V13 SP1 Update 4 軟體之交貨內容中的HMI. | Symptom | Likely Cause | Resolution in
: Usually found in the Siemens folder in your Start menu.
While V13 requirements are lower than newer versions like V19 (which requires at least 8GB RAM), a stable system with 8GB RAM and an SSD is highly recommended to ensure smooth operation of the update. How to Install TIA Portal V13 SP1 Update 4
: You must have a fully licensed installation of TIA Portal V13 with Service Pack 1 already present on your machine. | | WinCC Runtime crashes on panel reboot
TIA Portal V13 SP1 is officially supported on the following operating systems (64-bit versions recommended):
: Automatic support for F-blocks that were previously marked as "Unsupported" after a project upgrade. Mobile Panels 2nd Generation - Siemens