by Scott Bronstad | Feb 21, 2022 | Announcements, End Of Life
BPM Microsystems announces the end of life for legacy 3000 series Automated Programming Systems including the following models: 3610, 3710MK2, 3000FS, and 3800
Details
Effective February 21, 2022, BPM Microsystems announces the following end-of-life plan for legacy 3000 series Automated Programming Systems.
- CyberOptics Sensor – Replacement CyberOptics sensors are no longer available for purchase.
- As of March 14, 2022, BPM can no longer repair damaged legacy CyberOptics cameras.
- Modern 9th and 10th Generation CyberOptics cameras are available for purchase and repair.
- Pick/Place Handler – Repair and replacement parts will be sold on a best effort basis.
- Peripheral Options – Repair and replacement parts will be provided on a best effort basis.
- Programming Site Technology – Non-warranty repairs for 6th, 7th, Flashstream, and 8th Generation programming site technology will be repaired on a best effort basis only.
- Algorithms and Software Updates – Customers with valid support contracts can continue to request algorithms and access BPWin software updates.
- Software Support Contracts – Customers can continue to purchase BPWin software support contracts.
- Hardware Support Contracts – Effective immediately extended warranty renewals will be offered on a case by case basis. BPM will continue to honor those existing hardware support contracts in place at that time of this notice.
- Socket Modules, Daughter Cards, Socket Cards, and Replacement Sockets – Customers can continue to purchase “adapter” products with the exception of those obsolete or discontinued items.
Introduced by BPM Microsystems in 1999, the 3000 series handler has offered exceptional return on investment and productivity for over 22 years. We recognize that many customers continue to use these platforms, programming millions of devices per year. Supply chain constraints, key component availability and increasing cost of support are driving this decision. We encourage customers to contact Customer Service and Sales to discuss upgrade and trade-in options.
by Scott Bronstad | Jan 3, 2022 | End Of Life
BPM Microsystems announces the end of life for legacy 4000-series Automated Programming Systems including the following models: 4610, 4710, 4800
Details
Effective January 3, 2022, BPM Microsystems announces the following end-of-life plan for legacy 4000-series Automated Programming Systems.
- CyberOptics Sensor – Replacement CyberOptics sensors are no longer available for purchase.
- As of March 14, 2022, BPM can no longer repair damaged legacy CyberOptics cameras.
- Modern 9th and 10th Generation CyberOptics cameras are available for purchase and repair.
- Pick/Place Handler – Repair and replacement parts will be sold on a best effort basis. Limited part inventory is available for key components such as power supplies, cables, head components, and others. In some cases where parts are still commercially available, lead times can be several weeks and at a significant cost increase.
- Peripheral Options – Repair and replacement parts will be provided on a best effort basis
- Programming Site Technology – Non-warranty repairs for 6th, 7th, 8th generation programming site technology will be repaired on a best effort basis only.
- Algorithms and Software Updates – Customers with valid support contracts can continue to request algorithms and access BPWin software updates.
- Software Support Contracts – Customers can continue to purchase BPWin software support contracts.
- Hardware Support Contracts – Effective immediately extended warranty renewals will no longer be offered. BPM will continue to honor those existing hardware support contracts.
- Socket Modules, Daughter Cards, Socket Cards, and Replacement Sockets – Customers can continue to purchase “adapter” products with the exception of those obsolete or discontinued items.
Introduced by BPM Microsystems in 1995, the 4000 series handler has been the industry workhorse for over 25 years. We recognize that many customers continue to use these platforms, programming millions of devices per year. Supply chain constraints, key component availability, and increasing cost of support are driving this decision. We encourage customers to contact Customer Service and Sales to discuss upgrade and trade-in options.
by Scott Bronstad | Nov 15, 2021 | Announcements, End Of Life, News
Obsolescence of CyberOptics Alignment Sensor used on legacy BPM Automated Programming Systems
CyberOptics ceased manufacturing the alignment sensor used on the BPM Microsystems’ 6th through 8th Generation automated programming systems in 2014. Prior to that date, BPM Microsystems invested significantly in a “last time buy” opportunity. During the almost 8 years since the last purchase, all of BPM’s inventory is depleted.
As of March 14, 2022, BPM can no longer repair damaged legacy CyberOptics cameras.
Modern 9th and 10th Generation CyberOptics cameras are available for purchase and repair.
BPM understands the critical nature of this alignment sensor. Today, BPM provides opportunities for the purchase of refurbished replacement sensors through a non-warranty core exchange process. This process requires that “broken” sensors (the core) be sent to BPM for repair. However, not all sensors can be repaired. Therefore even this inventory is almost exhausted.
We highly recommend that all 8th Gen Automated Programmer users consider a strategy to systematically trade-in these legacy systems for modern, more productive BPM APS models. As a start BPM will provide a proposal for the trade-in of your legacy BPM APS and will be providing further recommendations for your other machines.
| APS |
6th Generation APS |
7th Generation APS |
8th Generation APS |
| 3000 Series |
3600, 3610 |
3700MK2, 3710MK2 |
3000FS, 3800 |
| 4000 Series |
4600, 4610 |
4700, 4710 |
4800 |
by Scott Bronstad | Jan 15, 2020 | Announcements, End Of Life, News
If you got this message on a computer running our process software, please call our Inside Sales Team for information on our Windows 10 solution for BPWin. Read more about Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 7 here.
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by Scott Bronstad | Apr 1, 2014 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
BPM Microsystems announces the End of Life for the Helix product line.
Details
Effective April, 1, 2014, BPM Microsystems will no longer offer support for the Helix product line. This includes the discontinuation of sales, technical support, software support and extended warranties. The following Helix programmer models are included in the discontinuation:
- HLX-TR-10
- HLX-TU-10
- HLXFS-TR-10
- HLXFS-TU-10
Customers currently using a Helix programmer and require handler replacement parts should contact Sun-S at 81-84-960-6366. Helix programmers will continue to function with existing BPWin software up to version 5.33.0, but will not be eligible for algorithm additions or algorithm updates after this release. Existing socket modules and socket cards for the Helix programmer models will also be available for sale, but there will not be new socket module or socket card development.
Customers with these models who require support will be encouraged to upgrade to newer generation models. Please contact your local BPM Microsystems sales representative for trade-in or upgrade options.
by Scott Bronstad | Jul 16, 2013 | Announcements, End Of Life
Summary
BPM Microsystems announces the planned End of Life for all parallel port programmers in BPWin.
Details
BPM Microsystems will no longer support programmers that communicate via the parallel port due to the incompatibility of the programmer’s parallel port driver in Windows Vista and beyond. BPWin 5.33.0 is the last version that will support parallel port programmers which is scheduled for release on July 16, 2013.
The following parallel port programmer models are included in this discontinuation:
Engineering – 1600, 1700, Silicon Sculptor II
Concurrent – 2600, 2700, 2700M
Automated – 3600, 3700, 4600, 4700
These programmer models will continue to function with existing BPWin software up to version 5.33.0, but will not be eligible for algorithm additions or algorithm updates after this release. Hardware contracts will also not be available for sale.
Customers should also note that BPWin versions 5.28.0 – 5.33.0 will automatically perform a configuration check that will warn if the programming system requires an upgrade to continue to function in BPWin versions higher than 5.33.0.
As a reminder, BPM Microsystems discontinued site repairs, service and calibration on these parallel port programmers effective February 14, 2012.
Customers with these models who require support will be encourage to upgrade to newer generation models. Please contact your local BPM Microsystems sales representatives for trade-in or upgrade incentives.
