Legacy
Keeping Critical Machines Operational
Many industrial systems worldwide still rely on legacy IRT drive platforms that have become difficult to source, maintain or replace. ADX Systems provides modern repair, retrofit and replacement solutions designed to extend machine lifetime while minimizing integration effort and downtime.
Known Applications & OEM Integrations
ADX Systems provides legacy servo drive repair, retrofit and replacement solutions for industrial systems historically using IRT spindle and servo drive technologies. Experience includes machines, spindle systems and integrations associated with OEM manufacturers and integrators including KUKA / REIS, QUIN, HMK (GB), Basic Drive, Automotion, ATB Automation (BE), Motion Control, Cybelec, Beyeler, Mohrbach, Spectrum, Ed Pearson, Boehm, Boschert, CMZ, ISD, Pages, Cermex, Aifa, Sepro, SIG, Flender, Electro-Mueller, ATech, Control Service, Groneman, Mayr, Sapal, MKS, Admotec, Mueller & Pesant, SEM and Bosch. Our services include:
- Legacy IRT servo drive repair and replacement - 700, mini and small series.
- Modern replacement solutions
- Drive modernization
- OEM-compatible retrofit integration
- Lifecycle extension of obsolete drive systems
OEM names are referenced for compatibility and historical integration purposes only. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
700 Series Modern Replacement
Modern Alternative to Legacy IRT 700 Series Drives
ADX Systems offers a fully modernized replacement platform for legacy IRT 700 series drives historically used in numerous industrial machines worldwide. The solution is based on entirely new ADX-designed hardware while maintaining functional compatibility with existing machine integration and spindle applications.
Key benefits
- Modern high-reliability hardware platform
- Long-term serviceability
- Replacement for obsolete or unavailable units
- Compatible with existing machine integration philosophy
- Industrial-grade design
Integration approach
The replacement solution is not mechanically identical to the original IRT 700 series and requires mounting adaptation during retrofit integration. Electrical and functional migration remains straightforward for most applications.
Mini & Small Series Support
Repair & Retrofit Solutions for IRT Mini and Small Series Drives
For the most widely deployed IRT compact drive platforms, ADX Systems offers multiple lifecycle extension strategies depending on system condition and customer requirements.
1 - Power Stage Refurbishment & Modernization
In the majority of failure cases, legacy IRT drives suffer from faults located in the power stage while the original control electronics remain reusable. ADX Systems can refurbish and modernize these systems by integrating the original control unit into a modern ADX Universal Voltage drive platform.
Advantages
- Reuse of existing control electronics
- Reduced retrofit complexity
- Fast replacement process
- Improved long-term maintainability
- Modern power electronics platform
- Extended machine lifetime
Retrofit characteristics
This solution is designed as a near form-fit-function replacement approach:
- Existing control logic preserved
- Minimal machine modification
- Only motor and power connectors require replacement
- Connector kits supplied by ADX Systems
- External 24VDC supply required
2 - Complete Replacement for Standard IRT Firmware Systems
For installations operating with standard IRT firmware environments, ADX Systems can provide a fully modern replacement solution including a newly developed ADX control platform. The ADX-designed control unit maintains compatibility with existing parameter structures and commissioning workflows used on original IRT systems.
Compatibility advantages
- Compatible parameter philosophy
- Existing commissioning know-how preserved
- Reduced operator retraining
- Simplified retrofit integration
- Modern serviceable hardware platform
Why ADX Systems SA?
Specialized Expertise in Legacy High-Speed Drive Platforms
ADX Systems combines modern power electronics expertise with in-depth knowledge of historical IRT drive architectures and spindle applications. This enables practical retrofit solutions focused on:
- minimizing machine downtime
- reducing integration risk
- preserving existing installations
- improving long-term maintainability
Looking for a Replacement or Repair Solution?
Contact ADX Systems with your existing drive reference, machine type or application details to discuss available repair, retrofit or modernization options.