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Siemens SIMOTION Phase Out What Machine Builders Should Prepare Before the End of 2026
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Siemens SIMOTION Phase Out What Machine Builders Should Prepare Before the End of 2026
Siemens states that the SIMOTION drive system remains available until 2026. It also states that the SIMOTION D portfolio will remain available as spare parts for another ten years through 2035. Those dates describe two different supply phases. They should not be treated as one blanket guarantee for every order number.
2026End of the stated regular supply window for the SIMOTION drive system
2035Stated spare parts horizon for the SIMOTION D portfolio
01Do not read 2035 as normal series production
Spare parts availability supports installed systems. It does not mean every configuration remains available on the same commercial terms.
02Separate SIMOTION D from SIMOTION C
SIMOTION D is drive based. SIMOTION C is PLC based. Record the exact platform before planning stock or migration.
03Protect the engineering data
Hardware alone is not a recovery plan. Preserve software versions, licenses, project archives and validated backups.
WHAT THE DATES MEAN
Regular supply and spare parts support are not the same
Until the end of 2026
This is the period Siemens identifies for availability of the SIMOTION drive system. Machine builders with repeat designs should review open projects and expected service demand before this window closes.
- Check planned machine deliveries
- Check standard bill of material references
- Confirm current lifecycle status for every article number
From phase out through 2035
Siemens describes continued SIMOTION D availability as spare parts for ten additional years. This is intended to support installed equipment. It is not a statement that every SIMOTION family or option is covered identically.
- Prioritize installed base service needs
- Verify exact SIMOTION D article numbers
- Confirm lead time and regional availability at quotation
Procurement rule Always verify the exact article number in current Siemens documentation or SiePortal. A family level lifecycle statement cannot confirm the status of a specific module.
MACHINE BUILDER ACTION PLAN
What to capture before the end of 2026
Start with the physical unit
This Siemens 6ES7222-1HF22-0XA0 is not a SIMOTION module. It is shown as a practical example of why buyers should photograph the complete device, attached cable and visible catalog marking before requesting a replacement.
1
Audit the installed hardware
Record the complete order number from each SIMOTION D or SIMOTION C nameplate. Include hardware version, serial number, memory media, rack position, connected drives and communication interfaces.
2
Freeze a recoverable software baseline
Document the installed SIMOTION Runtime and SCOUT or SCOUT TIA environment. Retain the approved project archive, licenses, drive configuration and a tested recovery procedure.
3
Define critical spare coverage
Rank parts by failure consequence and recovery time. Separate immediate service spares from components that can wait for a planned shutdown or engineered migration.
4
Review the successor path
Siemens positions SIMATIC Technology CPUs within the TIA ecosystem as the modern successor direction. Migration still requires application specific engineering and validation. It is not a drop in replacement.
IDENTIFICATION CHECK
Send verifiable information with every SIMOTION enquiry
Capture model and hardware context together
The 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0 photograph demonstrates the value of a clear front view and readable product marking. For SIMOTION enquiries, apply the same method to the controller, memory media, connected drives and communication interfaces.
Hardware identity
Complete order number and every suffix
Serial number and hardware version
Clear nameplate and connector photographs
Software identity
SIMOTION Runtime release
SCOUT or SCOUT TIA version
License and memory media details
System context
SIMOTION D or SIMOTION C platform
Connected SINAMICS system
Network and safety architecture
Commercial requirement
Quantity and preferred condition
Destination and required date
Required test evidence and warranty
Siemens documentation for SIMOTION D410-2 also directs users to identify devices by the article number and serial number shown on the rating plate or packaging label when searching for spares. Photographs should be readable and should show the complete label. Similar enclosures do not prove interchangeability.
RELATED SIEMENS LEGACY INVENTORY
Recommended Siemens Models
Review three related Siemens product pages with verified Apter Power imagery. These models support different control and network roles and are not presented as direct SIMOTION replacements.
PROCUREMENT DECISION
Build a bridge between service stock and migration
Small connection parts can stop a recovery
This 6ES7193-4JA00-0AA0 component is unrelated to SIMOTION replacement. It illustrates a broader procurement lesson: terminal modules, connectors, memory media and approved accessories should be included in the service bill of material.
Use spare parts when
The installed machine is stable. The exact replacement is documented. Recovery procedures are current. The remaining production horizon justifies legacy support.
Plan migration when
Critical parts have uncertain availability. Software knowledge is disappearing. The project cannot be restored reliably. New safety, connectivity or lifecycle requirements exceed the existing design.
Do not order only from a family name such as SIMOTION D. Confirm the full catalog number and system context. Supplier inspection may confirm condition. It cannot replace the machine builder or plant engineering team's compatibility approval.
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OFFICIAL SOURCES AND REVIEW RECORD
Sources used for this lifecycle brief
- Siemens SIMOTION product and lifecycle page Source accessed 10 September 2026.
- Request document Edition 03/2018. Source reviewed 10 September 2026.
- Request document September 2018. Source reviewed 10 September 2026.
VISIBLE FAQ
Siemens SIMOTION phase out questions
Is SIMOTION discontinued at the end of 2026?
Siemens states that the SIMOTION drive system is available until 2026. It separately states that the SIMOTION D portfolio will remain available as spare parts through 2035. Confirm the lifecycle status of each exact article number before ordering.
Does spare parts support through 2035 guarantee every SIMOTION D item?
No. The statement describes the portfolio level spare parts horizon. Availability, lead time and regional supply for a specific item must be confirmed using the exact order number.
Can a SIMATIC Technology CPU directly replace SIMOTION?
Not automatically. Siemens presents SIMATIC Technology CPUs as the modern successor direction. A migration requires review of motion functions, drives, networks, safety, software and machine validation.
What should a SIMOTION quotation request include?
Send the complete order number, serial number, hardware version, readable nameplate photographs, SIMOTION platform, installed software release, project backup status, quantity, destination and required delivery date.
Are the Siemens products shown in this article SIMOTION replacement parts?
No. The photographed 6ES7222-1HF22-0XA0, 6ES7223-1BL22-0XA0 and 6ES7193-4JA00-0AA0 items are related Siemens legacy inventory examples. They must not be treated as SIMOTION replacements.
ARTICLE SPECIFIC ENQUIRY
Request SIMOTION lifecycle support
Send the exact SIMOTION article number, nameplate, software version, quantity, destination and required date. State any tender deadline. Request quotation validity and stock confirmation, reconfirm at order placement, and identify the inspection and after-sales records available for the offered unit.
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