ATV61 - End of Active Sales

23 May 2015

Dear Valued Customer,

The past 2 years have seen the successful launch of Schneider Electric’s next generation variable speed
drive, the Altivar Process (ATV600 range).
range) The ATV600 drives feature considerable advances including
built-in
in Ethernet, energy monitoring and services.

The ATV600 range is a direct replacement of the ATV61 range. The same programming software
SoMove can also be used on the ATV600 products. Please refer to the
the attached substitution list which will
assist in replacing the ATV61.

Please note the following:

• he availability of ATV61 products will gradually decrease until 31 December

From 1 June 2016 the
2016 (no replenishment) while spares and services will remain fully
lly available.
available This date will mark
the End of Commercialization when all ATV61 products will be discontinued (excluding 690V).
• Spares and Services will still be provided for 8 years after the End of Commercialization
announcement on 1 January 2017

A Migration & Modernisation Program is available through our Services department with a capable team
that will guide through the migration process should you require assistance.

Appendices:

A. Schneider Electric Drives LIFE Cycle Management

B. Substitution List

Please
ease consult Schneider Electric or your Account Manager for any clarification or additional information
regarding anything contained in this notice as well as further advice on how you can benefit from the
exciting capabilities offered by the new Altivar Process variable speed drives.

Yours sincerely,

Mpho Leeto D +27-11-254-6400 x6776

Product Manager - Drives, OEM Safety & M +27-83-978-4798
Controllers E mpho.leeto@schneider-electric.com
Industry Business Skype mpho.leeto
Global Operations Customer Care 086 1300 222 (RSA) / +27 11 230 5880
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