| | Specific Fix / Enhancement | | :--- | :--- | | Communication Stability | Fixed an issue where TCON/TSEND_C/TRCV_C instructions could incorrectly report a W#16#80C4 error due to a firewall blocking a port in the connection path. | | Profibus & Gateway Handling | Corrected behavior of the D_ACT_DP instruction, clarifying its use on IE/PB Link PN IO gateways and enabling functionality for S7-1500 CPUs with specific firmware versions. | | Programming Environment | Added new keyboard shortcuts for navigating in the SCL block comparison editor, and provided clearer notes on data handling when mixing blocks with "Optimized" and "Standard" access types. | | Data & Diagnostics | Fixed a minor issue with the GET_IM_Data instruction for S7-1500 CPUs, ensuring the correct error code is displayed per the system's online help. |
: Multi-instance tags can now be used consistently throughout Ladder Logic (LAD) and Function Block Diagram (FBD). Automatic Block Support
An engineering framework is only as good as its ability to talk to physical hardware. Update 4 refines the hardware configuration catalog and bridges the gap between older V13 projects and evolving hardware revisions. Seamless S7-1200 and S7-1500 Integration
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Improvements were made to the communication module, allowing more reliable connections with simulated and physical hardware.
: Transfer your licenses to a license disk or manager before uninstallation. Complete Uninstall | | Specific Fix / Enhancement | |
Industrial environments require absolute software reliability to prevent costly downtime. Update 4 directly addresses engineering efficiency by resolving core application vulnerabilities. Crash Prevention and Memory Optimization
bugs during active simulation. Industrial Communication and Network Networking
Reduces synchronisation conflicts when multiple engineers review the same project structure. Best Practices for Implementation | | Data & Diagnostics | Fixed a
The trace functionality for S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs received backend optimizations in this update. The reliability of triggering traces on edge signals was improved, providing maintenance teams with higher fidelity data for tuning PID loops without requiring external oscilloscope tools.
To update TIA Portal V13 SP1 to Update 4, follow these steps:
across multiple program blocks simultaneously.
: Update 4 typically consumes 10% more RAM and higher CPU resources than the base version.