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Rockwell CompactLogix L4x · Motion Module

Rockwell 1768-M04SE

Normal sale of the 1768-M04SE has ended. Spares may still be available, but the clock is running.

  1. Active RolloutSold and supported normally
  2. Phase OutRetirement announced, still orderable
  3. CancellationNormal sale ended, spares may remain
  4. Total DiscontinuationNo manufacturer supply or repair

ECS stage: Cancellation.

Is the Rockwell 1768-M04SE discontinued?

On ECS's lifecycle assessment, the 1768-M04SE has been cancelled (since December 2020): no longer sold as a current product, though spares may remain available for a period.

Source: ECS lifecycle assessment, based on ECS's internal lifecycle data in Command Centre. Last checked . Always confirm a specific part's status with the manufacturer before buying or planning a migration.

What Cancellation means for you

You can no longer order it as a normal product, and nothing new should be designed around it. If machines depend on it, you want spare stock you can rely on and a migration plan. Both start with knowing how many you run and whether each has a backup.

How ECS defines Cancellation · all four lifecycle stages

Before replacing servo or motion hardware

Motion hardware is usually tied to the motor, feedback device, gearing, tuning, safety functions and controller-side motion instructions. We would identify those dependencies before assuming a newer unit can replace the existing one.

For a production-critical axis, planned migration gives time to retune and prove motion safely; doing that work during an unplanned stoppage is where obsolescence becomes expensive.

ECS engineering guidance

1768-M04SE part details

Manufacturer
Rockwell Automation
Range
CompactLogix L4x
Name
CompactLogix 4 Axis Motion Module
Summary
CompactLogix 4 Axis Motion Module Discontinued Date: December 31, 2020
Programming software
Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Software versions
Held in Command Centre, matched to firmware

Common questions about the 1768-M04SE

Is the Rockwell 1768-M04SE discontinued?

On ECS's lifecycle assessment, the 1768-M04SE has been cancelled (since December 2020): no longer sold as a current product, though spares may remain available for a period.

Can I still buy a 1768-M04SE?

Not as a normal new product. Remaining distributor stock or designated spares may still be available. Buy any you need now.

How do I back up a 1768-M04SE?

It is programmed with Studio 5000 Logix Designer. The exact software version and cable depend on the unit's firmware. ECS records both for every unit it captures, alongside a verified backup.

An ECS engineer capturing a control panel on a tablet: PLC, drive and power supply identified and synced to Command Centre

With a backup, a failed unit is hours. Without one, it is days.

A Capture audit finds every 1768-M04SE on your site, takes a backup of each one it can reach, and records the software version and cable needed to restore it. When a discontinued unit fails and a replacement turns up, the program is ready to load.

  • Every device located, photographed and lifecycle-checked
  • Backups taken on the day, with software version and cable recorded
  • Findings report, plus a populated Command Centre
  • No production downtime
See how Capture works

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