It's recently come to my attention that the final order for new XA2 and XS2 modules is this month (January, 2024). This blindsided us, since we never received any warning for this. We were instructed to move to the newer XC expansion modules, but never given a date of when production of these would be discontinued. There was a Parker notice sent out in April, but this never made it to us as an OEM/end user, so now we're scrambling to figure out a strategy for service and replacement of the hundreds of modules we have in the field, if there's any issues in the future. There's not a great way to replace these, especially in systems that use an MD3, since the XC series is only compatible with IQANDesign 6.00+ and the MD3s aren't supported in those newer versions. These MD3 systems will likely require a full controls overhaul due to one faulty module.

Can Parker please post these notices publicly somewhere where end users/OEMs can see these directly from Parker?

Or is there a mailing list that we could sign up for to receive these notices?

Solely relying on vendors to filter out and forward important notices such as this to end users/OEMs is clearly not sufficient.

Does anyone have information about the MDL C2 connector and connections?

Because programming cable 5030110 is no longer available, I have to make this cable myself.

We have been told by our distributor here in the UK that all hardware (displays, master modules, expansions etc) are on minimum 12-14 week delivery time. Is this likely to improve any time soon?

Minimum of 3 months delivery for a component if we have one fail on a machine seems a very long time to wait!

I am setting up my first project, run a servo.

I see how to set the frequency of the tag, but i don't see how to set pulse width.

0%=500us pulse  100%=2500us pulse.

Any example would be helpful 

Thank you !

It would be super helpful to have a USB port on new master modules that would allow end users to plug in and download new software that we could send them, instead of making them purchase IQAN Run. Just an idea, I'm sure others agree that some sort of alternative way to allow end-users or dealers to load program updates would be very helpful. (if there is a way to do this without any additional hardware please let me know)

I received a notice from my supplier regarding the MD4-7 phase-out, and they’re asking me to estimate demand through 2029, which makes sense and is good to get ahead of.

The notice itself lays out the following milestones:

• April 15, 2026: Parker requests estimated demand forecasts. Priority given to customers who provide information.
• October 15, 2026: Customer final orders must be placed prior to this date.
• October 31, 2029: Last date for shipments from Parker.

However, my supplier is insisting that I must place a firm purchase order by April 15, 2026 to cover my forecasted needs, not just provide estimates.

This feels earlier and more binding than what the notice seems to require.

Is anyone else being told they need to place firm POs this far in advance, or does this sound like my supplier might be trying to lock in business ahead of the actual deadline?

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the IQAN ecosystem but I want to start using it.

My first project will be a scissors lift platform mounted on a vehicle on top of a mobile workshop.

Since this platform require EN280 safety compliance, I plan to use MC43FS and XC43 units together with MD5-5 display and G12 module.

All safety relevant sensors and controls need to be redundant.

I need to understand which type of sensors to use with respect to the ease of implementation vs. performance.

Most of the sensors are now CANopen devices, with a lot of advantages (safety, resolution/precision, ease of hardware connection...) but not easy to implement in IQAN Design (at least for me now). (but I have PCAN + PCAN Explorer6, CAN analyser from GEMAC, CANTouch)

On the other hand, voltage output sensors are easy to implement in IQAN. (0.5-4.5V ratiometric, redundant or two separate sensors)

Most systems use 4-20mA sensors but the IQAN modules don't have so many inputs ( 2 or 4 ).

In my design, the cable length between the IQAN module and a sensor will be maximum 6m.

Which sensors type to choose? (always redundant sensor, or two sensors with two signals for safety relevant signals)

a. voltage sensors - more influenced by external interference.

b. 4-20mA sensors with 250ohm(0.1%) pull down resistors ???

c. CAN J1939, easyer to implemet than CANopen.?

d. CANopen, dificult to implement.

Hello I am looking at using the COUT channel to loop through a HVIL. I need to have open circuit and shorted to ground monitoring for that circuit so the COUT makes sense for that as it will fault either way and then I can generate a shutdown. My question is should I add a resistor to the circuit and if so do you have a suggested value or will it be ok to just loop HS directly to the LS? I have tested and I don't have any faults. I have set the Max Current to 30 Ma and Min to 5 Ma. then I set the Input to 50%

Hi,

We are converting a machine that had MC2's, XA2's, XS2's & MC3's to use MC43's or XC43's. There were not enough DOUT's when the application was originally written, so COUT's were used and driven from either 0% to 100%, or from 100% to 0%.  There is no proportional control used.  The command input to the COUT is either 0% or 100% can instantaneously switch  from either OFF to ON, or ON to OFF at a 10 mS system cycle time. See below for an example of the code. Are TVS, or Diodes, required across the COUT to protect the outputs from instantaneous changes??   

Molex has indicated that the MX123 connector series are scheduled for end of life. These connectors are used on all of the MC4 and XC4 series modules. Does Parker have any information on potential future compatible replacement parts?