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MACHINE BUILDING, FRAMEWORKS & SAFETY FEATURE


FUTURE-PROOF MODERNISATION: WITH THE LENZE i950 SERVO DRIVE


The i950 servo drive from Lenze enables simplied replacement without controller adaptation


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nnovative solutions for machine modernisation were showcased by Lenze when it exhibited at Indumation 2026 – the industrial automation


event – in Kortrijk, Belgium, earlier this month. During the exhibition, the company 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


Despite being more compact that the 9300, the i950 servo drive offers performance enhancements


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.


“Whether replacing a single device or a


complete migration project, with the i950 we offer our


customers maximum exibility and


investment security”


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.


Lenze showcased innovative solutions for machine modernisation at Indumation 2026 www.designsolutionsmag.co.uk


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