: Siemens PC Adapter USB A2 (6GK1571-0BA00-0AA0). Note: This is distinct from the older, discontinued PC Adapter USB (6ES7972-0CB20-0XA0).
Follow the on-screen prompts. The installer will copy the driver files to the system directories. Click when the installation completes.
Legacy systems often present communication bottlenecks or driver signature errors. Below are verified resolutions to common problems.
to use the Administrator account; otherwise, the installation of mandatory components like the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable may fail. siemens pc adapter usb a2 driver windows xp verified
: Supports both MPI and PROFIBUS networks with automatic transmission rate detection.
This download contains the verified driver files required to operate the Siemens PC Adapter USB A2 on Windows XP operating systems. This driver resolves connection issues with S7-300 and S7-400 PLCs on legacy machines.
After extensive testing across multiple Windows XP SP3 machines, the is: : Siemens PC Adapter USB A2 (6GK1571-0BA00-0AA0)
: Upgrade your STEP 7 software to the latest permissible service pack for Windows XP (V5.5 SP4). Do not attempt to force down the adapter's firmware manually, as this can permanently brick the device. Summary Checklist for a Verified Setup Requirement Component Verified Selection OS Version Windows XP Professional SP3 (32-Bit) Hardware Code 6GK1571-0BA00-0AA0 (USB A2) Compatible Base Software STEP 7 V5.5 SP4 / TIA Portal V13 SP1 USB Port Type USB 2.0 Physical Port Driver Status Visible under "SIMATIC Device" in Device Manager
Right-click the device, select , and point the wizard to the original driver installation folder. Power LED remains off Defective USB port or insufficient power supply.
: Features electrical isolation between the USB and MPI/DP interfaces. The installer will copy the driver files to
: In your Siemens software, go to the PG/PC Interface settings. The PC Adapter USB A2 should now be an available option for MPI or PROFIBUS.
Right-click the adapter, select , and check the device status. It should read: "This device is working properly." 5. Configuring Set PG/PC Interface
Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click .