Drive migration
1336 PLUS, IMPACT and FORCE to PowerFlex 755 migration
1336 PLUS, 1336 IMPACT, 1336 FORCE and 1395 DC drives are discontinued Allen-Bradley drives. Star Automations plans the replacement with PowerFlex 755 or PowerFlex DC: motor data and tuning, parameter mapping, communications and cabinet fit. We also repair and supply legacy 1336 and 1395 drives while you plan.
Typical migration paths
The right target depends on your I/O count, networks, performance needs and budget. We confirm the target during the audit — the table shows the usual direction, not a fixed rule.
| Legacy | Typical target | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| 1336 PLUS / PLUS II | PowerFlex 755 (or a smaller PowerFlex where suitable) | Match power rating and control mode |
| 1336 IMPACT | PowerFlex 755 | Check vector control and feedback options |
| 1336 FORCE | PowerFlex 755 | Feedback and performance requirements |
| 1395 DC drive | PowerFlex DC drive | DC field and armature checks |
What needs care in this migration
Parameters
Parameters do not map one-to-one. We document the old settings and set up the new drive from motor data and application needs.
Communications
Old drives on Remote I/O or DH+ move to EtherNet/IP adapters; controller changes may be part of the project.
Fit
Dimensions, cooling, line reactors and wiring differ. We check the cabinet before ordering.
Spares meanwhile
We repair and supply legacy drives so you are not stopped while the replacement is planned.
Our migration process
- Migration readiness audit: inventory of hardware, firmware, networks, programs and spares
- Back up and document the running system before anything is touched
- Design the target architecture and I/O mapping; agree scope and the cutover approach
- Convert and rebuild the program and HMI, with every conversion warning reviewed by hand
- Test in stages: simulation, panel factory test where panels are built, then site testing
- Cutover with a rollback plan, then handover documentation
What we need from you: Program backups (or access to the running processor); Electrical drawings and the I/O list, if available; Network layout and device list; Photos of nameplates, panels and wiring; Your shutdown windows and any safety requirements.
What people look up
- 1336 plus to powerflex 755 migration
- 1336 plus replacement
- 1336 impact replacement
- 1336 force replacement
- 1395 dc drive replacement
- 1336 plus ii discontinued
Common questions
What replaces a 1336 drive?
Can you repair my 1336 drive instead?
Planning this migration?
Send what you have — model numbers, a photo of the panel, or just the problem. We reply the same day with next steps. Chennai, Puducherry, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi and pan-India.
Star Automations is an independent company. Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, PanelView, PowerFlex, Kinetix, FactoryTalk and Studio 5000 are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. They are used here only to identify the products we work on and do not imply endorsement by, or partnership with, Rockwell Automation.