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MC/XC4x Series Transition to M24
I recently got an email notification that the MC/XC 4x series is being replaced by the M24 series controllers.
Is the non M24 series of controllers and expansion modules no longer available?
They claim to be compatible in form, fit, and function, but does the system have to be on IQANdesign V7.03 or higher to be able to swap a non M24 series controller with the new M24 controllers?
That is not ideal, as we have many systems out there with XC4x series expansion modules on V6-V7.02. Having to update master module programming to swap to the M24 series is not great and takes away one of the main advantages of the expansion modules (not having to update master module programming for field replacements). Especially since it can take a very long time to send projects that have different firmware than is on the master when using anything other than Ethernet.
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I don't know a lot about it, but a good article is here. https://gsglobalresources.com/news/2025/11/qa-migrating-to-parker-hannifins-m24-controllers/
Looks like its only for the MC41.
Not sure about the expansion modules, but all the MC4x series including FS units will require the new software. It sounds like the update is to get ahead of component supplier obsoleting components used in the modules, by upgrading to more modern components.
https://forum.iqan.se/communities/1/topics/4043-version-703-released#comment-10598
This is correct that you'll need to have at least IQANedsign v7.03 to be able to add the IQAN-MC4x/IQAN-XC4x in your system. This is not optimal but the way needed to go with the new components in the IQAN-MC4x-M24/IQAN-XC4x-M24 variants.
The non M24 series is still available but since there is old components in them I would say that transitioning to the M24-version is something that's good to have done sooner than later.
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This is correct that you'll need to have at least IQANedsign v7.03 to be able to add the IQAN-MC4x/IQAN-XC4x in your system. This is not optimal but the way needed to go with the new components in the IQAN-MC4x-M24/IQAN-XC4x-M24 variants.
The non M24 series is still available but since there is old components in them I would say that transitioning to the M24-version is something that's good to have done sooner than later.