Product Change Notifications
June 2020
Product Change Notification Letter
Affected Products:
Ethernet-based Liberty* MDrive (LMD) rotary and linear, regular and high-torque motor products.
Affected products are included in the part number configurations:
• LMDxE42x **
• LM*xE57x **
• LMDxE85x **
**Variations to the base model part numbers shown are also applicable.
Liberty* MDrive support software:
• Liberty* Software Suite – REV. 1.0.1.8
Liberty* MDrive firmware:
• REV. 2.4.0.6
Effective Date: June 30, 2020
Device Identification: Ethernet-based LMD products programmed and shipped with ‘Cybersecurity Enabled’ are clearly marked with [CSE]visible in a black rectangle with white lettering on each product’s data matrix label.
Description & Purpose: Novanta follows local regulations and uses additional industry established frameworks to conform to
cybersecurity standards. Novanta also takes an active part in the evolution of today’s industrial cybersecurity standards, contributing to these standards and frameworks. In accordance with US California Senate Bill No. 327, and
under direct guidance from Novanta, IMS has implemented a level of cyber-secure
protection in the Ethernet based Liberty* MDrive product line in order to protect these products from outside cyberattacks.
Ethernet-based Liberty* MDrive products shipped after June 30, 2020, will include cybersecurity protection that requires
additional configuration on setup with IMS’ Liberty* Software Suite, specifically the Liberty*
MDrive Ethernet interface utility.
Recommended Action:Additional reference materials are available at: https://sembetasite.com/
Materials include application note, instructional video, user manuals, software, firmware.
Inquiry: Please contact IMS at (860) 295-6102 with any questions or concerns.
*Previously Lexium
April 2020
Product End-of-Life Notification Letter
Affected Products: See PDF
Effective Date: June 30, 2020
Device Identification: All legacy MDrivePlus Ethernet-based integrated rotary and linear motors including standard, Hybrid (Accustep), and custom. Also, MDrivePlus Ethernet Gateway products. A comprehensive product part number list is included at the end of this notification letter, however, not every affected part number is detailed. Please direct specific part number inquiries to your Regional Sales Manager.
Description & Purpose: New CyberSecurity requirements put into law from “US California Senate Bill No. 327 Information Privacy: Connected Devices” impact all legacy MDrivePlus Ethernet-based products, which has resulted in the decision to discontinue them.
Recommended Action: Please review any applications where you may be using one of the affected products. Again, a comprehensive product part number list is included at the end of this notification letter, however, not every affected part number is detailed. Please direct specific part number inquiries to your Regional Sales Manager. They can assist you by providing answers and, in many cases, recommending replacement products.
Customers have the opportunity to place significant last-time-buys (LTB). However, IMS is unable to deliver product shipments after June 30, 2020 due to the new CyberSecurity Law now in effect, and the non-conformance of these specific products to that law.
Inquiry: Please contact IMS at (860) 295-6102 with any questions or concerns.
July 2019
Liberty* MDrive, Programmable Motion and Ethernet, Firmware Update
Affected Products: See PDF
Effective Date: July 31, 2019
Device Identification: Products with serial numbers containing 212 or lower as the first three characters and 19 as the fourth and fifth character. Additionally, any affected products with the numbers 18 or lower as the fourth and fifth character. Example: 36419XXXX is not affected by this notice, while 01519XXXX and 30018XXXX are affected.
Description & Purpose: Novanta IMS (IMS) has issued an update to open loop and closed loop Programmable Motion and Ethernet Liberty* MDrive products utilizing firmware version 6.012. This change includes general updates and bug fixes. There is no known impact to product’s form, fit, or function; however, users should evaluate these changes in their systems. IMS recommends any units currently in the field be updated to the latest revision of the firmware.
Version Change 6.012 6.013
Recommended Action: Please visit our website to download and install updated firmware: https://sembetasite.com/dloads/firmware/.
Inquiry: Please contact IMS at (860) 295-6102 with any questions or concerns.
*Previously Lexium
January 2019
Absolute MDrive Firmware Update from V7.001 to V7.002
Affected Products: LMDAEXXX, LMDAEXXXC, LMDAMXXX, LMDAMXXXC, LMHAEXXX, LMHAEXXXC,LMHAMXXX, LMHAMXXXC
Effective Date: December 6, 2018
Recommended Action: Please visit our website to download and install updated firmware: https://sembetasite.com/dloads/firmware/
Inquiry: Please contact your IMS Regional Sales Manager for questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions.
Device Identification: Affected products with serial numbers containing 340 or lower as the first three digits. Example: 36418XXXX is not affected while 30018XXXX is affected.
Description & Purpose: Novanta IMS (IMS) has issued an update to Absolute MDrive products utilizing firmware version 7.001. This change was implemented to improve manufacturability of the product and there is no known impact to field operation of the product. This change will not affect the product’s form, fit, or function. IMS recommends any units currently in the field be updated to the latest revision of the firmware.
May 2018
Product affected: Liberty* MDrive:
LMD NEMA 23 & 34 products are changing to unpainted motor end bells, where currently they are painted black. While this may appear as a cosmetic change, it serves a more important role in ensuring greater electrical contact for the products during assembly. This change has no effect on product form, fit or function.
*Previously Lexium
