Lenze will be presenting innovative solutions for the modernization of textile machines at ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore (28-31 October, Hall 7, Stand B201). The focus will be on the i950 servo drive, which enables a simplified and cost-efficient replacement of 9300 series devices – without interfering with the existing control system. Lenze thus 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 replicate the behavior of the 9300 servo drive. The PLC software remains unchanged, only the application is transferred and adapted. “Whether replacing a single device or a complete migration project – with the i950, we offer our customers maximum flexibility and investment security,” says Daniel Repp, Product Manager Motion Control at the Lenze Group.
The i950 offers 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 customized 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 for the textile industry 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,” Repp continues.
Live at the trade fair: Migration made easy
At ITMA Asia, visitors can find out how easy it is to convert from the 9300 servo drive to the i950, even with an existing Profibus connection. A step-by-step animation shows the conversion and compatibility settings. This makes modernization for existing systems child’s play.