{"id":22409,"date":"2026-09-04T01:10:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T01:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/allen-bradley-1394-servo-drive-repair-support\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T01:10:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T01:10:41","slug":"allen-bradley-1394-servo-drive-repair-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/allen-bradley-1394-servo-drive-repair-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Allen-Bradley 1394 Servo Drive Repair &#038; Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"star-demand-page\">\n<div class=\"star-demand-hero\">\n<p class=\"star-demand-eyebrow\">Allen-Bradley Servo \u00b7 Repair \u00b7 Module Sourcing<\/p>\n<h1>Allen-Bradley 1394 Servo Drive Repair &amp; Support<\/h1>\n<p class=\"star-demand-lede\">Allen-Bradley 1394 analog servo drive systems still run thousands of machines. With the platform discontinued and installations now 20+ years old, Star Automations supports repair of 1394 modules, sourcing of spares, and migration review toward current Kinetix platforms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"star-demand-notice\">Repair, replacement or sourcing support available subject to technical and commercial confirmation.<\/div>\n<div class=\"star-demand-ctas\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-primary star-btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/ask-star\/?sb_source=ab1394_repair_page&#038;sre_type=Repair%20\/%20Replacement&#038;sre_message=Requirement:%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20servo%20drive%20module%20repair%20evaluation.%20Module%20model%20(e.g.%201394C-SJTxx)%20and%20fault%20details%20will%20be%20supplied.\">Request Repair Evaluation<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-outline star-btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/ask-star\/?sb_source=ab1394_source_page&#038;sre_type=Part%20Requirement&#038;sre_message=Requirement:%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20module%20sourcing%20(1394C-SJTxx%20\/%201394-AM04%20\/%20GMC%20modules%20or%20paired%201326AB%20motor).\">Request Module Sourcing<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-outline star-btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919786622233?text=I%20need%20support%20for%20an%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20servo%20drive%20system%20%28repair%20%2F%20module%20sourcing%20%2F%20migration%29.\">WhatsApp Technical Sales<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"star-demand-sec\">\n<h2>What is the 1394 system?<\/h2>\n<p>The Allen-Bradley 1394 is an analog servo drive system built around drive modules such as the 1394C-SJTxx series, 1394-AMxx axis modules, and GMC control modules, paired with 1326AB servo motors (a 1:1 pairing with the 1394 drive). It was widely used on Rockwell-based machines in the 1990s and 2000s and remains in service on many production lines.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"star-demand-sec\">\n<h2>Why demand exists now<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"star-demand-list\">\n<li>Rockwell Automation has discontinued the 1394C series, and its published migration direction is the Kinetix 5500 \/ 5700 platform (per an industrialmonitordirect.com analysis dated May 2026).<\/li>\n<li>Because the installed base is aging &mdash; user discussions document 1394 systems running 20+ years and developing intermittent faults (PLCTalk thread) &mdash; dedicated repair and replacement vendors cover 1394 modules, including GMC modules (e.g. magnaproducts.com, repairmode.com and NJT resources).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"star-demand-sec\">\n<h2>Typical fault context<\/h2>\n<p>Modules arrive for evaluation with intermittent faults, fault codes at startup or during motion, or failed axis modules. Each unit is assessed individually &mdash; Star Automations does not publish module-specific repairability claims.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"star-demand-sec\">\n<h2>Your routes with Star Automations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"star-demand-routes\">\n<div class=\"star-demand-route\">\n<h3>Repair path<\/h3>\n<p>Submit the module for per-unit technical evaluation. Send the exact module model from the nameplate (e.g. 1394C-SJT10-T, 1394-AM04) plus the fault code or behaviour.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/ask-star\/?sb_source=ab1394_repair_page&#038;sre_type=Repair%20\/%20Replacement&#038;sre_message=Requirement:%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20servo%20drive%20module%20repair%20evaluation.%20Module%20model%20(e.g.%201394C-SJTxx)%20and%20fault%20details%20will%20be%20supplied.\">Request Repair Evaluation<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"star-demand-route\">\n<h3>Module sourcing<\/h3>\n<p>If a module cannot be repaired, Star Automations can search for used or surplus 1394 drive modules, axis modules, GMC modules and paired 1326AB motors. Availability is confirmed per request &mdash; no stock is claimed on this page.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/ask-star\/?sb_source=ab1394_source_page&#038;sre_type=Part%20Requirement&#038;sre_message=Requirement:%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20module%20sourcing%20(1394C-SJTxx%20\/%201394-AM04%20\/%20GMC%20modules%20or%20paired%201326AB%20motor).\">Request Module Sourcing<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"star-demand-route\">\n<h3>Migration review<\/h3>\n<p>Rockwell&#8217;s direction is Kinetix 5500 \/ 5700. A 1394-to-Kinetix move is an engineering project (wiring, axis mapping, motion programming) &mdash; Star Automations supports the review rather than treating it as a drop-in swap.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/ask-star\/?sb_source=ab1394_repair_page&#038;sre_type=Repair%20\/%20Replacement&#038;sre_message=Requirement:%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20servo%20drive%20module%20repair%20evaluation.%20Module%20model%20(e.g.%201394C-SJTxx)%20and%20fault%20details%20will%20be%20supplied.\">Discuss Repair vs Migration<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"star-demand-sec\">\n<h2>What to send for an evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>A clear photo of the module nameplate showing the exact catalog number (1394C-xxxx \/ 1394-AMxx \/ GMC), the fault code or symptom, and the machine make\/model if known. Photos can be sent through WhatsApp below.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"star-demand-faq\">\n<h2>Allen-Bradley 1394 \u2014 answers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"star-demand-q\">\n<h3>Is the 1394 servo drive discontinued?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Rockwell Automation has discontinued the 1394C series and its published migration direction is the Kinetix 5500 \/ 5700 platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"star-demand-q\">\n<h3>Can you repair my 1394 module?<\/h3>\n<p>Repair is evaluated per unit. Send the module model and fault details and Star Automations confirms whether repair is practical; no module-specific repairability is assumed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"star-demand-q\">\n<h3>Can you source a used 1394C module or 1326AB motor?<\/h3>\n<p>Sourcing is confirmed per request. Send the exact catalog numbers and Star Automations will search its sourcing network; no stock is claimed on this page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"star-demand-q\">\n<h3>Should we migrate to Kinetix?<\/h3>\n<p>Migration to Kinetix 5500 \/ 5700 is an engineering project. Star Automations can review your application and support the decision &mdash; it is not treated as a drop-in sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"star-demand-q\">\n<h3>What information do you need?<\/h3>\n<p>The exact module catalog number from the nameplate, the fault code or behaviour, and your machine make\/model. A nameplate photo via WhatsApp is the fastest start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"star-demand-closing\">\n<p>Looking for another part? <a href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/part-search\/\">Search the catalogue by part number, brand or model<\/a>, browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/\">shop home<\/a>, or ask <a href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/ask-star\/\">Ask Star AI<\/a> for guidance.<\/p>\n<p>Related support: <a href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/yaskawa-sgdm-sgdh-servo-drive-repair\/\">Yaskawa SGDM \/ SGDH servo drives<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/slc-500-1747-l551-processor-sourcing\/\">Allen-Bradley SLC 500 (1747)<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/fanuc-a06b-servo-amplifier-repair-support\/\">FANUC A06B amplifiers<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/siemens-s7-300-obsolete-replacement-support\/\">Siemens S7-300<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"star-demand-ctas\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-primary star-btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/ask-star\/?sb_source=ab1394_repair_page&#038;sre_type=Repair%20\/%20Replacement&#038;sre_message=Requirement:%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20servo%20drive%20module%20repair%20evaluation.%20Module%20model%20(e.g.%201394C-SJTxx)%20and%20fault%20details%20will%20be%20supplied.\">Request Repair Evaluation<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"star-btn star-btn-outline star-btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919786622233?text=I%20need%20support%20for%20an%20Allen-Bradley%201394%20servo%20drive%20system%20%28repair%20%2F%20module%20sourcing%20%2F%20migration%29.\">WhatsApp<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allen-Bradley Servo \u00b7 Repair \u00b7 Module Sourcing Allen-Bradley 1394 Servo Drive Repair &amp; Support Allen-Bradley 1394 analog servo drive systems<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-22409","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22409\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starautomations.com\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}