Product Discontinuation: Connect Xtra Devices (2815-00 & 2816-00)
Aber Instruments will discontinue its legacy Connect Xtra communication devices (models 2815-00 and 2816-00) on 30 November 2026. The next-generation -01 models, available since April 2026, are designed to meet Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements and ensure FUTURA Spectra compatibility.
Important for Ethernet/IP, Profibus, or Profinet users: The new units are not plug-and-play replacements. Due to remapped parameter addresses, protocol re-integration is required using the same process as the original installation. Refer to the updated manual for guidance.
Technical support for legacy models will continue until 30 November 2033. For questions or integration assistance, contact our application team applicationservice@il-biosystems.com at or via our website.