| Feature | HSP in V17 | Upgrade to V18 | |---------|-------------|----------------| | Installation time | ~5 minutes | ~45 minutes | | Project conversion required | No | Yes | | Risk of breaking existing configurations | Low | Medium | | Supports new device families | Yes (limited) | Yes (full) | | Supports new software features (e.g., OPC UA improvements) | No | Yes |
Without HSP, TIA Portal V17 would refuse to go online or would show "incompatible" or "unknown device." With HSP, you can maintain projects on V17 longer without forcing a major version upgrade across your entire team. tia portal v17 hsp new
You have two primary sources for obtaining the latest HSP: | Feature | HSP in V17 | Upgrade