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End of life or Discontinued?Knowing the Status of Your Automation Equipment

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Companies will invest major capital to upgrade to the latest smart phones, tablets, computers and web platforms. Yet, the production and automation systems are often ignored. These

systems are the LIFE’S BLOOD of your business! If these systems aren’t scheduled for necessary upgrades, then you

will have no need for the latest sales team technology.

What technology is your company investing in?

Equipment replacement is not always practical or feasible for many automation users. Alternatively, there are options available to help mitigate risk until it can be eliminated.

Reserved Repair ServicesReserved repair services are particularly popular among organizations that depend on older automation equipment for production. These services come with both on-site and remote support. They can prevent machine failure before it occurs, and support

when failures do occur.

Lifecycle Extension and Migration Services These services are an excellent option for maintaining production continuity,

especially when combined with an overall migration strategy.

HOW DO I START TO MODERNIZEMY EQUIPMENT NOW?

CompactLogix

SLC500

PLC-5®END OF LIFE

CompactLogix

SLC500

1771 I/OEND OF LIFE

CompactLogix

SLC500

PowerFlex 700HEND OF LIFE

CompactLogix

SLC500

1336 AC DrivesDISCONTINUED

CompactLogix

SLC500

1326 MotorsDISCONTINUED

CompactLogix

SLC500

PanelView™ StdDISCONTINUED

†ARC Strategy Report, “Electrical Power Systems Lifecycle Management Strategies,” April 2011.

of legacy automation systems are reaching

end of life.†

of manufacturers do not have an upgrade plan.†

is the annual cost of unscheduled downtime.†

CompactLogix

SLC500

SLC 500ACTIVE MATURE*

*Rack mounts still available, but system has been replaced

with modern equipment

CompactLogix

SLC500

RSView32ACTIVE MATURE**

**Software is still available but is no longer being updated.

These workhorses of the 80s and 90s have served us well, but they are now becoming obsolete.

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