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Drives product lifecycle management model(PLM)
June 2004
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DrivesDrivesPLMPLM Complete product lifecycle management
Active sales and manufacturing phase
Classic guaranteed product support phase
Limited limited product support phase
Obsolete no viable service market or
technology remains
Management of various drive generations
Management of plant’s installed base of drives
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Optimum performance curve
Active Classic Limited Obsolete
Approx. 5..10 years Approx. 7..10 years Min. 3 years
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DrivesDrivesPLMPLM Product lifecycle phases
Active (sales and manufacturing phase)
Classic (guaranteed product support phase)
Limited (limited product support phase)
Obsolete (no viable service market or technology remains)
Product isreleased for sale
Product manufacturingceases
Guaranteed product support ceases
Limited product support ceases
Lifecycle announcement
Classic Limited ObsoleteActive
Lifecycle announcement Lifecycle announcement
Annual lifecycle status review
Guaranteed product support Limited product support
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DrivesDrivesPLMPLM Active phase of product lifecycle
Product has been released for sale Continuing search for functional enhancements Support upgrade from older products (limited & obsolete) to active
version Guaranteed product support and lifecycle services available:
Released for sale
Active
Lifecycle announcement
Volume production ends
Selection & Dimensioning Training & Learning Services Spare Parts & Repair Services Optimization
Installation & Commissioning Support & Remote Services Maintenance & Field Services
Availability of service offerings is subject to local market conditions.
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DrivesDrivesPLMPLM Classic phase of product lifecycle
Product is no longer manufactured, but complete drive modules still available for most products for spare and extension purposes
Enhancements available as far as technology permits Price may increase due to lower volume, increased vendor
component costs, etc. Guaranteed product support and lifecycle services available:
Lifecycle announcement
Classic
Yearly lifecycle status review
Full product support ends
Training & Learning Services Spare Parts & Repair Services Optimization
Support & Remote Services Maintenance & Field Services Migration & Retrofits
Availability of service offerings is subject to local market conditions.
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Yearly lifecycle status review
Limited phase of product lifecycle Increased use of refurbished material and repair services Recommended replacement with active product (recycling
available where permitted) Limited product support and lifecycle services available:
Limited product support ends
Lifecycle announcement
Limited
Spare Parts & Repair Services Replacement & Recycling
Support & Remote Services Maintenance & Field Services
Availability of service offerings is subject to local market conditions.
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DrivesDrivesPLMPLM Obsolete phase of product lifecycle
Obsolete phase occurs when: Product support is no longer possible within reasonable cost ABB can no more support the product technically Old technology is no more available
Many ABB drives have been and will be supported for over 20 years Availability of support, spare parts, repair & field services can not be
guaranteed:
Obsolete
Sale of spare parts is limited to available inventory, availability of repair services are contingent on components
Replacement & recycling services are available
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DrivesDrivesPLMPLM Summary of product lifecycle phases
Product, parts and related lifecycle services have been released for sale.
Service products provide fast drive start-up and ease-of-use from day one.
Migration from limited and obsolete products is supported.
Product is no longer manufactured, but drive modules are available for spare and extension purposes.
Full range of lifecycle services focused on drive reliability and performance is provided.
Enhancements are available as far as technology permits.
Repair services and parts are available as long as materials exist.
ABB recommends migration to active products.
Recycling services are available (contingent on the market).
ABB cannot guarantee availability of product support for technical reasons or within reasonable costs.
Many ABB products have been and will be supported for over 20 years.
Active Classic Limited Obsolete
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DrivesDrivesPLMPLM Benefits
Drives product lifecycle management Ensures spare part and competence
availability throughout the product lifecycle Enables efficient product support &
maintenance for improved reliability Adds functionality to the initial product by
following the upgrade path Provides smooth transition to new
technology in the end of the product lifecycle
Maximizes value of equipment and Maximizes value of equipment and maintenance investmentsmaintenance investments