TIA Portal V15 New Features

With the new version of the TIA Portal V15 (Totally Integrated Automation Portal), Siemens is extending its engineering framework to include a range of new practical digitalization functions to shorten engineering times. The main features of the innovations are extension of the application possibilities, expansion of the digitalization portfolio, standardization and higher engineering efficiency.

Features of the expanded application include:

• New version of the TIA Portal V15 engineering framework with emphasis on applications, digitalization portfolio and engineering efficiency
• Applications enhanced with high-level language programming, integration of additional drive systems and handling functions
• Widening of the digitalization portfolio to include OPC UA functionalities and virtual commissioning
• Standardization and higher engineering efficiency with teamwork, as well as expanded diagnostics of machines and system

Supported operating systems (64 Bit only)

Supported Operating Systems for STEP 7 Professional V15

Windows 7 (64-bit)
   Windows 7 Professional SP1
   Windows 7 Enterprise SP1
   Windows 7 Ultimate SP1

Windows 10 (64-bit)
   Windows 10 Professional Version 1703
   Windows 10 Enterprise Version 1703
   Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
   Windows 10 Enterprise IoT 2015 LTSB
   Windows 10 Enterprise IoT 2016 LTSB

Windows Server (64-bit)
   Windows Server 2012 R2 StdE (full installation)
   Windows Server 2016 Standard (full installation)

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recommended 

Processor - Core i5-6440EQ, 3.4GHz

RAM - 16 GB

HD   -  SSD with at least 50 GB of free space

Screen resolution - 1920 x 1080 px


Siemens recommends SIMATIC Field PG programming devices as a powerful and rugged platform for STEP 7 Engineering Software, especially when your engineering station is also used for commissioning, servicing and maintenance of your automation system.