Updating Testing to Fit the Market Of Newly Obsolete Parts
At Classic Automation, we’re committed to keeping the world’s production running — and that means continually investing in our testing capabilities. Over the past year, our engineering team has developed and implemented new system-specific test systems, enhancing our testing area and giving our customers even greater confidence in the repairs and parts we provide.
Why Testing Matters
Every repair we complete and every refurbished part we supply is backed by system-specific testing. That means drives, controllers, and modules aren’t just powered on — they’re run through purpose-built fixtures that replicate real-world conditions. This ensures:
→ Reliable performance when the part is installed back into your system
→ Reduced downtime and troubleshooting in the field
→ Confidence that every part meets Classic Automation’s high standards
Newly Completed Test Systems
Thanks to the efforts of our engineering team, including Henry’s recent developments, we can now offer full testing capabilities for the following product ranges:
Stöber FDS4000 & SDS4000 series servo drives, plus FDS5000 & SDS5000
Omron R7D-BP and R88D-1S servo drives
Mitsubishi MELSERVO J3 servo drives
Honeywell HC900 Hybrid Controllers
Baldor FlexDriveII servo drives
Emerson DX/DXA series servo drives
We’ve also expanded and improved our capabilities for:
ABB Symphony Plus IET800 modules
Siemens ET200 I/O systems
Siemens Sinamics V90 servo drives
These additions complement our extensive library of existing test systems, ensuring that even as parts become harder to find or officially obsolete, we can test, verify, and stand behind every repair.
To support this growth, we’ve rebuilt and upgraded our test area
→ Expanded bench space for simultaneous testing across multiple manufacturers.
→ Improved power management and safety features for high-power systems.
→ Streamlined workflows so parts move from diagnosis → repair → testing more efficiently.
→ Enhanced monitoring tools to capture real-time performance data.
These investments mean faster turnaround times and greater throughput — without compromising quality.
What This Means for Our Customers
More supported product lines → fewer bottlenecks sourcing repairs.
Greater assurance of reliability → backed by Classic Automation’s 2-year warranty
Extended lifecycle support → especially for systems no longer supported by the OEM
Whether you’re maintaining a legacy system or planning ahead for obsolescence transitions, Classic Automation provides the expertise and infrastructure to keep you running.
