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For all those interested, I recently received this notice from my AB supplier excerpted as follows:
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Rockwell Automation will continue to manufacture the ControlLogix5550, however, we are already seeing a significant decrease in demand. As a
result, Rockwell is taking the following actions:
-A price increase for the 5550 and memory modules will go into effect in November 2001.
-Sales of 5550 processors and memory will be restricted starting in November 2001. Only customers who have existing installations of the 5550 will be allowed to purchase new units.
We will continue to build new 5550 processors for one year after the sales restriction begins. Repairs and support for 5550 units will continue after we stop building new units, on an as required basis.
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Finally we are pleased to announce plans for a 5555 processor model at a lower memory and price point. The 1756-L55M12 processor will offer more
memory then the 1756-L1M1 at a comparable cost. This processor will be available in fall 2001.
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Anthony Kerstens P.Eng.
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Rockwell Automation will continue to manufacture the ControlLogix5550, however, we are already seeing a significant decrease in demand. As a
result, Rockwell is taking the following actions:
-A price increase for the 5550 and memory modules will go into effect in November 2001.
-Sales of 5550 processors and memory will be restricted starting in November 2001. Only customers who have existing installations of the 5550 will be allowed to purchase new units.
We will continue to build new 5550 processors for one year after the sales restriction begins. Repairs and support for 5550 units will continue after we stop building new units, on an as required basis.
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Finally we are pleased to announce plans for a 5555 processor model at a lower memory and price point. The 1756-L55M12 processor will offer more
memory then the 1756-L1M1 at a comparable cost. This processor will be available in fall 2001.
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Anthony Kerstens P.Eng.