CAN’T Find your legacy equipment on ebay anymore?
TIME TO UPGRADE.
Equipment failures with no replacement get old fast.
Start your PLC and SLC migrations now.
If you’re looking for replacements online, your equipment has most likely reached the end of the manufacturer’s lifecycle. As the vendor phases out availability of support and parts, the cost and risk of using the equipment increases. We can help you take advantage of new features and technology by working with you to plan your PLC, SLC or other legacy migrations. Don’t wait for a failure and loss of production — start your upgrade today!
Evaluate the Business Case
Consider the Impact of a Failure
In addition to the cost of upgrading legacy equipment, consider the possible financial impact of NOT upgrading.
The potential consequences can justify the migration:
Review Your Options
1. Equipment Replacement
Latest features and technology, maximum
support and parts availability, higher cost
2. Retrofit with New Controls
Offers many of the benefits of new equipment at a much lower cost
3. Control System Replacement
Cost-effective option if equipment is mechanically sound but control system is obsolete
Reduce Risk and Achieve Results
Plan Your Conversions
Assess Your Equipment
Typical legacy equipment reaching end-of-life:
Check the status of your equipment on Rockwell Automation’s Product Lifecycle Status page.
Identify Related Upgrades
You may have related equipment installed around the same time that is also reaching end-of-life. For example, with PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions, you might also need to migrate:
Get Assistance from Cates Experts
Complimentary Assessment Call
1. Discuss your current equipment status, migration path, priorities and concerns
2. Our goal is to guide and support you through the upgrade process
3. Schedule your System Analysis — based on the size and complexity of your system we’ll determine if it can be completed remotely or if a site visit is required