During Indumation 2026 – the industrial automation event – in Kortrijk, Belgium in February, Lenze focussed on the i950 servo drive. This enables a simplified and cost-efficient replacement of 9300 series devices, without interfering with the existing control system.
Lenze therefore offers machine operators worldwide a future-proof and economical option for extending the service life of their systems.
Simplified replacement, minimal downtime
The i950 is compact, smart and can be integrated immediately. Thanks to identical Profibus, motor and mains interfaces as well as a compatibility switch, the i950 can fully emulate the behaviour of the 9300 servo drive. No changes to the PLC Software are required: The Profibus module simplifies the PLC integration, but the existing 9300 application must be transferred to the i950 – supported by technology modules (FAST).
“Whether replacing a single device or a complete migration project, with the i950 we offer our customers maximum flexibility and investment security,” explains Daniel Repp, corporate product manager Drive Axis at the Lenze Group. “Additionally, the i950 offers a CANopen and a Digital Frequency module, allowing more retrofit options.”
The i950 features a more compact design than the 9300 servo drive with the same performance and impresses with its lower power loss. Its higher efficiency reduces both energy consumption and heat dissipation in the control cabinet.
In addition, the i950 enables future-proof upgrades, for example through motor monitoring via motor currents. This leads to cost-efficient retrofitting and higher system availability.
Global support for OEMs and end customers
Lenze supports OEMs and end customers with customised replacement and migration packages, local support and a global partner network. A worldwide service network ensures that servo drives can be replaced quickly and reliably anywhere in the world. This is particularly relevant because it gives customers, who are spread all over the world, the certainty that they will receive all-round support from Lenze Service or our service partners.
“Our customers benefit from short response times, high availability and comprehensive support – from planning to commissioning,” concludes Repp.
Learn more: www.Lenze.com
This article first appeared in the February issue of Design Solutions magazine.
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