Schneider renames and re-ranges frequently — Telemecanique became TeSys, Multi9 became Acti9, Compact became ComPacT — which means a part can look discontinued when it has only been renamed, or look identical when the range underneath has genuinely changed. We check which of the two you are actually facing before quoting.
Legacy ranges and their successors
Telemecanique LC1D (old marking) → TeSys Deca LC1D: Mostly a rebrand: the LC1D reference structure carried over. Confirm the coil code.
Multi9 C60N / C60H → Acti9 iC60N / iC60H: Comb busbars and auxiliary accessories are not always compatible across the change.
Vigi C60 → Acti9 Vigi iC60: Match sensitivity and the breaker frame it attaches to.
Compact NS / Compact NSX → ComPacT NSX (new generation): References largely carry over, but some accessories changed with the new generation.
Altivar ATV31 / ATV312 → Altivar Machine ATV320: Not a mechanical drop-in — mounting and terminal layout differ.
Altivar ATV61 → Altivar Process ATV600 (ATV630): Footprint, control terminals and parameter structure all changed.
Altivar ATV71 → Altivar Process ATV900 (ATV930): High-dynamic replacement; re-check option cards and braking arrangement.
Telemecanique XB2 → Harmony XB4 / XB5: Same 22 mm cut-out; contact blocks and holders must be replaced together.
Magelis XBT → Harmony HMI (GTU / GTO): Check the panel cut-out and plan the project conversion.
Frequently asked questions
My part is not discontinued — has it just been renamed?
That happens constantly with Schneider. Multi9 became Acti9, Telemecanique became TeSys, Compact became ComPacT. Send us the reference from the device and we will tell you whether it is a rename, a true succession, or still in production under the same code.
How fast can you source a discontinued Schneider part?
Current Schneider parts typically reach Egypt in about 7 days. Genuinely obsolete items depend on where the remaining stock sits, so lead times vary — we quote a realistic date rather than an optimistic one.
Will you supply the successor if the original is gone?
Yes, and we will list what changes with it — mounting, terminals, accessories, parameters. Being told about a mounting difference before delivery is a lot cheaper than discovering it on site.