Status: Product launch and availability

In March 2012, the timers KOE have been discontinued because the devices could no longer be obtained by SBC.

Replacement possibilities
As possible functional replacement the KOP_F can be used (but note that the mechanical dimensions and connectors are not identical. And the time range of the timers KOP_F is up to 100h).

The PCD1.M120 and PCD1.M130 have been discontinued by the end of 2006 and the repair service has been stopped by the end of 2011 after the usual 5 years of guaranteed repair service.

The mechanically identical PCD1.M125 or PCD1.M135 could be used as replacement product. In some applications the usage of a PCD1.M2xx0 could also be considered.

In 2011 the Windows based Web Panels with Celeron processor have been phased-out. This FAQ lists possible replacements and the date until when the panels can be repaired.

Why have the Celeron eWin panels been phased out?
Due to the fact that the new eWeb panels equipped with Atom processors (PCD7.DxxxxTA) are "fan less", do have a better performance and use less power the panels equipped with Celeron processors have been phased out.
The cut-out dimensions of the Atom Panels are the same as with the out phased CELERON-M types. Also the CPU box is smaller, so there should be no problem to replace the out phased types one by one.

Until when can the Celeron panels be repaired, and how can I replace them? 

*) Due to the fact only few 12" panels were sold there is no direct replacement for these types available.

Advantages when using the new Atom panels
The new Atom based panels are fanless and offer a slightly higher performance, an increased main memory (RAM) of 1 GByte and a 4 GByte solid state disk at a lower price level. This makes operating web visualisations very smoothly and offers a solution also for processing power demanding applications.

• Easy upgrading because of same dimensions
• Fan less
• Less power consumption
• More resources and processor power

Remark
Currently the Atom panels are still in pilot phase, so please contact your local sales office in order obtain an Atom panel. 

The product range PCD7.D7xx will be discontinued in 2011/2012 (we expect to be able to deliver the actual range until end of 2012); the repair service is guaranteed until end of 2015.

Together with the product range PCD7.D7xx (also known under the name "VT also the following products (cables and the programming software for the "ESA Panels") are discontinued:

• PCD8.D81W (VTWIN) 
• Q-CVPLC04202
• Q-CVPLC01402
• Q-CVCOM11102
• Q-CVCOM25F8M
• Q.CVCOM25F9M
• Q.CVAD25M9M

Remark
The products of the PCD7.D7xx range do have an equivalent product code in the form of VTxxx:       
      PCD7.D790................VT50   (0500 00000)
      PCD7.D795................VT60   (0600 00000)

      PCD7.D700................VT150W (150W 00000)
      PCD7.D706................VT150W (150W 000DP)

      PCD7.D710................VT170W  (170W A0000)

      PCD7.D720................VT190W  (190W A0000)
      PCD7.D725................VT190W  (190W AP000)
 
      PCD7.D730................VT300W  (300W A0000)
      PCD7.D735................VT300W  (300W AP000)

      PCD7.D740................VT310W  (310W A0000)
      PCD7.D745................VT310W  (310W AP000)

      PCD7.D750................VT320W  (320W A0000)
      PCD7.D755................VT320W  (320W AP000)

      PCD7.D760................VT555W  (555W A0000)
      PCD7.D761................VT155W  (155W 00000)
      PCD7.D761ET..............VT155W  (155W 000ET)
      PCD7.D763................VT525W  (525W 00000)
      PCD7.D763ET..............VT525W  (525W 000ET)
      PCD7.D765................VT555W  (555W AP000)
      PCD7.D766................VT555W  (555W AP0DP)

      PCD7.D770................VT565W  (565W A0000)
      PCD7.D771................VT505W  (505W 00000)
      PCD7.D771ET..............VT505W  (505W 000ET)
      PCD7.D772................VT505W  (505W 000DP)
      PCD7.D775................VT565W  (565W AP000)
      PCD7.D776................VT575W  (575W APS00)
      PCD7.D776ET..............VT575W  (575W 0PSET)

      PCD7.D785................VT585W  (585W APS00)
      PCD7.D786................VT585WB (585W BPT00)
      PCD7.D786ET..............VT585WB (585W BPTET)
      PCD7.D787................VT595W  (595W APT00)
      PCD7.D787ET..............VT595W  (595W 0PTET)

      PCD7.D788................VT585W  (585W APT00)

      PCD7.F779................VTPROFI/DP (VTPROFI/DP)

This outphased product has been a D-SUB 9-pin adapter for the PCD7.F5xx card on a PCD1.M1x0 CPU. The product has been discontinued in 2011 (repair service until end of 2013).

The article 450748150 is no longer available from Saia-Burgess Controls AG as the according displays have been phased-out. However, this article can be bought from other providers (it is a Lithium battery 3.6V 1/2 AA).

Possible battery types instead of 4 507 4815 0:

Standard

• Type LS14250 from Saft

Alternatives

• ER 1/2AA S from Varta 
• ER3 STC from Maxell 

On September 2014 the black accumulator block ( 4 507 1360 0 ) was not anymore available in stock.

The accumulator bloc was also used on certain types of PCA1 and PCA2.

The device was still available on the webpage of Distrelec.

The accumulator is from Varta, type mempac 55611 702 012. Attached there is the datasheet. Sources in 2010 are for instance

• Distrelec Art. 972626
• Farnell Art. 4343712

The original pin lenght is 6mm, the ones sold by SBC were modified in production and the pins were cut to 3mm. When buying accumulators from another source the pins have to be cut by the customers.

Be aware that the PCD4.M170 is not equipped with the accu bloc. For this CPU a 3V Lithium battery Renata CR2032 <font size="2"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">(4 507 4817 0) is required</font></font>

The PCD6 product family has been phased-out by the end of year 2006. The repair service is guaranteed until the end of 2011 (except of modules which have already been phased-out earlier).

Over 20 years after its introduction, the PCD6 product family has been discontinued by the end of the year 2006. As usual the repair service is guaranteed for additional 5 years. This means that the PCD6 modules (except older ones which have already been phased-out earlier) can be repired until 31.12.2011.

End of repair service of the different modules / CPUs

The production of PCD2.M120 systems has been discontinued by the end of 2009. As possible replacement a PCD2.M150 or a PCD2.M5xx0 can be used.

The PCD2.M120 can be repaired until the end of 2014 (five years after the phase-out).

Due to a very low demand from the marked the product PCD7.D435TLCF (3.5" MB Panel) has been phased-out by the end of July 2010.

The 7.5" STN VGA displays PCD7.D776 and PCD7.D776ET have been discontinued and phased-out in November 2009.

As the manufacturer of the displays PCD7.D776(ET) has discontinued these types, SBC has phased out these products by November 2009.
As replacement product the MB Panel PCD7.D410VTCF is recommended.

Repair service
The repair service for the above mentioned displays will be maintained until 31.12.2013.

Remark
The ESA reference for the concerned displays is VT 575W APS00SA and VT575W OPSETSA.

The PCD4 product family has been phased-out by the end of 2008. The repair service is guaranteed until 31.12.2013 (except of modules which have already been phased-out earlier).

History
20 years after its introduction, the PCD4 product family has been discontinued by the end of the year 2008. As usual the repair service is guaranteed for additional 5 years. This means that the PCD4 modules (except older ones which have already been phased-out earlier) can be repired until 31.12.2013.

End of repair service of the different modules / CPUs

The 4-digit displays PCA2.D12 are no longer available. This product is replaced by the PCD7.D120.

This product is no longer produced (and can no longer be repaired).  There are no pieces on stock any more.
 
Remark
Please note that the PCD7.D120 is not fully compatible with the PCA2.D12. Please refer to the FAQ mentioned below for further information.

No, no longer. PCA controllers were repaired until december 2004. Existing applications can be moved to PCD controllers, this FAQ lists companies with very good PCA and PCD knowledge that offer that service.

Switzerland
EUF Software AG
Aubodenstrasse 37
8472 Seuzach
Switzerland
Contact person Mr. Frauenfelder, e.frauenfelder@euf.ch
+41 (0)52 335 35 61

Germany
Theco Gebäude - Prozessautomation
Germany
Contact person Mr. Theus, m.theco@t-online.de
+49 (0)2261 24077, Fax +49 (0)2261 919625

United States
TellTech Service
333 Rockledge Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
Contact person Mr. Dan Bacher, dan.bacher@telltechUSA.com
+1 (845)519-6351, Fax: +1 (845)622-3720

Unfortunately not, there are no more modules available. Repairs were possible until end 2004 only. Existing applications can be moved to PCD systems, there are companies with very good PCA and PCD knowledge that offer such a service:

Switzerland
EUF Software AG
Aubodenstrasse 37
8472 Seuzach
Switzerland
Contact person Mr. Frauenfelder, e.frauenfelder@euf.ch
+41 (0)52 335 35 61

Germany
Theco Gebäude - Prozessautomation
Germany
Contact person Mr. Theus, m.theco@t-online.de
+49 (0)2261 24077, Fax +49 (0)2261 919625

United States
TellTech Service
333 Rockledge Road
Mahopac, NY 10541
Contact person Mr. Dan Bacher, dan.bacher@telltechUSA.com
+1 (845)519-6351, Fax: +1 (845)622-3720