Nidec Automation announces the end-of-life for the SBL1360A controller. This product has entered obsolescence, and no further production will occur. This change is part of a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering the best possible products to customers.
Customers currently using any of the affected product variants are encouraged to take appropriate steps to secure remaining inventory or transition to a replacement solution by the deadlines outlined in Table 3.
Support for these products will be available for 12 months following the last ship date. After this period, the products will no longer receive technical support, software updates, or maintenance releases.
Table 1: Affected Product Variants
| Product Model | Description | Replacement Model | Model Differences |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBL1360A (including variants 40ACC, BB, FA, IS) | Brushless DC Motor Controller | SBLMG1360T (currently available) | See Table 2 below |
Table 2: Replacement Model Differences
| Product Model | Dimensions | Connector | Peak Current | Inputs (Analogue / Digital / Pulse) | Firmware | Special Features* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBL1360A | 73 × 73 × 25.8" | Screw Terminals / D-Sub | 30A | 6 / 6 / 6 | Base Model: 2.1 Variants: Varies |
N/A |
| SBLMG1360T | 73.5 × 74.1 × 25.5" | Fast-On / Molex | 40A | 4 / 4 / 4 | 3.0 | Inputs: RTO Model: Non-STO |
| * 8/20/26 revision: Renamed the "Certifications" column to "Special Features" and updated the SBLMG1360T entry to reflect RTO functionality and non-STO certification status. | ||||||
Table 3: End-of-Life Milestones and Dates
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | The date of the document that announces the end-of-sale and end-of-life of a product distributed to the general public. | May 8, 2026 |
| End-of-Sale Date | The last date to order the affected product. After this date, the product is no longer available for sale. | October 31, 2026 |
| Last Ship Date | The last possible ship date that can be requested. | December 31, 2026 |
| Note: Affected product stock is subject to prior sale. Once depleted, no further production will be offered. | ||
Download the announcement in PDF: Nidec_Automation_-_EOL_Announcement_-_SBL1360A_8.21.26.pdf
