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FX3GE PLC Product Discontinuation & Transition to MELSEC iQ-F Series

On 26th April 2024, product discontinuation, otherwise known as End of Life (EOL), became effective for the FX3GE PLC models in the Mitsubishi Electric FX3 PLC range, shifting focus towards their direct replacements –…

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0 Comments | December 27, 2024

Pro-face GP4000M Series HMIs – End of Commercialisation

Pro-face’s GP4000M series of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) products has reached its End of Commercialisation, with the last order date being 31st December 2024, and the End of Service being 31st December 2029.

The GP4000M series,…

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0 Comments | December 23, 2024

Mitsubishi Electric Alpha2 Series Production Discontinuation

Something that has been looming for a while now following its change in standards to general industrial use (B2B) earlier in the year, the official confirmation of the end of life for the Mitsubishi…

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0 Comments | July 8, 2024

Rittal VX Enclosure Base/Plinth System Upgrade

Before the turn of this year, we’re delighted to be able to share some anticipated updates regarding the Rittal VX Enclosure Base/Plinth System upgrade. The current system has been a cornerstone of reliability and…

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0 Comments | December 18, 2023

Harmony XAP Control Stations from Schneider Electric Updated

Schneider Electric are very pleased to announce the new design of their Harmony XAP control stations (XAPD and XAPK) to supersede their XAPG, XAPM and XAPJ products.

Schneider Electric Harmony XAPG, XAPM & XAPJ –…

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0 Comments | July 22, 2022

Omron E2A Series Proximity Sensor – Product Discontinuation Notice

Omron has announced the discontinuation of the E2A Proximity sensor range as of March 2022. The recommended replacement is the new Omron E2E-NEXT proximity sensors range.

The final order date for…

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0 Comments | February 18, 2022

Omron CP2E Controller Upgrade: Now is the time

Now is the time for users of the obsolescent Omron CP1E to upgrade to the newer CP2E controller. Aside from backward compatibility, the new model offers improved programming functions and new communications options as…

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0 Comments | December 30, 2021

Telemecanique XCSTR Limit Switches – Product Withdrawal

Life Cycle Management Notification XCSTR Limit Switches

XCSTR Limit Switches Product Withdrawal

After many years of service, due to the low demand for these limit switches, Telemecanique Sensors is to stop the sales and promotion of…

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0 Comments | April 16, 2021

Telemecanique XS Namur Inductive Sensors – Product Withdrawal

Life Cycle Management Notification XS Namur Inductive Sensors

XS Namur Inductive Sensors Product Withdrawal

After many years of service, due to the low decreasing demand of these inductive sensors, Telemecanique Sensors is to stop the sales…

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0 Comments | April 16, 2021

Telemecanique Withdraws Various Limit Switches

Life Cycle Management Notification XC1AC Limit Switches

Various Limit Switches Product Withdrawal

After many years of service, due to the low decreasing demand of these limit switches, Telemecanique Sensors is to stop the sales and promotion…

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0 Comments | April 16, 2021

Telemecanique XC1AC Limit Switches – Product Withdrawal

Life Cycle Management Notification XC1AC Limit Switches March 2021

XC1AC Limit Switches Product Withdrawal

After many years of service, these limit switches for Harsh Applications, Telemecanique Sensors is to stop the sales and promotion of the…

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0 Comments | April 16, 2021

Telemecanique XUW Vision Sensors – Product Withdrawal

Life Cycle Management Notification XUW Vision Sensors – March 2021

XUW Vision Sensors Product Withdrawal

This is the official notification that some of our products will be discontinued as detailed below, without substitution by other products…

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0 Comments | April 16, 2021

TeSys LE*GB Enclosed Motor Starters – End of Life Notification

Important End of life Notification – Feb 2021

Schneider Electric TeSys LE*GB Enclosed Motor Starters

Unfortunately, due to product restrictions, Schneider Electric has had to make the decision to withdraw the UK style TeSys LE*GB…

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0 Comments | April 6, 2021

Replace your old ATV61 and ATV71 Drives with ATV630/ATV930

Replacing ATV61 and ATV71 drives that have failed with Altivar Process Drives presents a challenge for users. Smart factories of the future depend on devices with embedded intelligence installed in equipment and machines. This…

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0 Comments | April 9, 2020

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