Does this control panel look familiar?
Generation 1 REELEX controls are going obsolete.
Here’s what you need to know.
If you have a REELEX machine built before 2013, read on.
G1 Controls are Nearing End-of-Life
REELEX remains dedicated to servicing our equipment, some of which are over 35 years old. However, our supplies of critical components are becoming extremely scarce and either impossible or prohibitively expensive to support.
Certain critical components currently used on Generation 1 “G1” REELEX machines are becoming obsolete in the near future.
These components include critical circuit boards and other parts necessary for the REELEX machine to function.
By the end of 2024, REELEX expects our supplies of these components to be depleted. Our engineers have continued trying to support these (ancient by today’s standard) electronics, and have concluded that it is not possible for the foreseeable future.
Components Nearing End-of-Life
| Part | Purpose | Applicable Machines |
| CARD-7721-P | Memory | D-200, D-510, D-750, D-1000, D-1500 |
| CARD-7507 | CPU | D-200, D-510, D-750 |
| CARD-BX09T | Rack | D-200, D-510, D-750, D-1000, D-1500 |
| BOARD-W900 | I/O interface | D-1000, D-1500 |
| BOARD-W90A | I/O interface | D-200, D-510, D-750 |
| Thumbwheels | Inputs | D-200, D-510, D-750 |
What control system do you have?
| Control System Version | G1 | G2 | G3 / G4 |
| Years Produced: | 1975-2013 | 2013-2016 | 2016+ |
| Machines: | All single and dual-spindle machines through 2012. | D-750s built from 2013 to 2016.D-1500s built from 2014 to 2018. All D-2000 and D-2050s, S290s and RS1s. | D-750s built after 2016. D-1500s built after 2018. |
| Operator Interface: | Thumbwheels, Keypads | HMI Touchscreen | HMI Touchscreen |
| Processing (CPU): | 7803A Board | PC-Based CPU | Winding Module PCB |
| Encoder Handling: | W600 Board | W602 and W603 Board | |
| Interface to CPU: | W401 Board | ||
| Interface from Controls: | W90 Board/W801 Board | A0B6-P Board | |
| Interface with I/O: | 7507 Board | I/O-48 | PB-16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
While many parts on a REELEX machine can be purchased elsewhere, these obsolete cards and circuit boards are unique to REELEX machines and are manufactured specifically for REELEX equipment. They are becoming obsolete because REELEX can no longer find the components required to manufacture or repair the boards, as our suppliers are obsoleting or no longer offering the electrical components.
Correct. Our engineers have been scouring suppliers and even eBay to procure the components needed to support these circuits. Unfortunately the components required are simply no longer available or becoming obsolete themselves.
We expect that our spare supplies of these components will be depleted over the next year and will begin to reach critical scarcity starting in mid-2022.
REELEX can no longer provide replacements or spares. These components are critical to the functioning of older REELEX equipment. Thus, when these components break, REELEX may not be able to provide support, resulting in the machine no longer functioning.
What do I do?
