When proven technologies become obsolete, e.g. when electrical components have reached their end of life, Mitsubishi Electric will provide a successor technology, being faster and even more reliable than before. To support the process of transition to the new technology, Mitsubishi Electric provides a set of software and hardware tools.
Transition process
Identify the install base of obsolete technology
Identify the communication network used. It might be possible to make the transition in stages where new controllers communicate with old ones.
Identify system requirements and available budget
Contact Mitsubishi Electric's technical support if needed