Product Obsolescence Bulletin

Date: 26 January 2023

Bulletin Number: 1000013084-POB Revision: 01

Control Systems

Subject: Amphion Profibus DP Applicom (BradComm or Molex) Communications

Module

Product Model: Amphion

Effectivity: All Amphion Beckhoff CX1020 SBC Controllers with a Profibus DP

Communications Module

Affected Assemblies: CARD-APPLICOM PROFIBUS DP; NOV p/n 10068309-001 (Legacy p/n P800000-
9686-67)

Objective
To inform customers of the obsolescence of the Applicom Profibus Module (NOV P/N 10068309-001)
and that remaining stock levels have been depleted.

Issue
The Applicom Profibus Module is no longer being manufactured due to the obsolescence of board level
components. Substitute components are no longer available. SBC’s without Brad Communications /
Applicom Profibus Module are not affected (Figure 1). SBC’s with single or dual Brad Communications
modules are affected (Figures 2a and 2b).

Solution
NOV is offering for purchase by customer replacement SBC Controllers with new Profibus Modules as
follow: an SBC Kit with one Profibus Module (NOV P/N 18425905-001) and a SBC Kit with two Profibus
Modules (NOV P/N 18425905-002), refer Figures 3 and 4, respectively.

Customers should evaluate their safety stock of “Older” Applicom Profibus Module NOV p/n 10068309-
001 and order upgrade kits immediately if additional units are forecast within the next year. No old
stock remains, and current supply chain issues have SBC Controllers delivering with 8+ months quoted
leadtimes to NOV. Customers should also consider upgrading the SBC Controllers to the current
generation Controller kit as a long term solution. The new upgrade kit requires software.

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Figure 1. Not affected Single SBC without BradCommunications/Applicom Profibus Module installed

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Figure 2(a). Affected by POB Single SBC with a BradCommunications/Applicom Profibus Module
installed

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Figure 2(b). Affected by POB Single SBC with dual BradCommunicatiosn/Applicom Profibus Module
installed

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Figure 3. New SBC configuration with replacement including single Applicom card

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Figure 4. New SBC configuration with replacement including dual Applicom card

Documentation
Any referenced documents within this Product Bulletin may be subject of Equipment/Rig specific
versions and/or revisions. Please contact NOV Aftermarket to get access to the correct version/revision.

Ordering Information / Contact Information

Please contact NOV Aftermarket at RA-AM@nov.com with reference to Product Bulletin No.
1000013084-POB, for further assistance.

Economic Impact

All parts, necessary software updates and installation are at Customer cost. Parts will be supplied by
NOV, delivered FCA, NOV facility, (Incoterms 2020), for all equipment defined by NOV to be affected by
the above described issue.

Customers should also refer to previous NOV Product Bulletins for additional information regarding safe
operation, maintenance, and inspection criteria by signing in to https://max.nov.com. For information on
registering, please follow the first-time user instructions posted on the landing page.

Failure to follow the recommendations and/or guidance in NOV Manuals and Product Bulletins may
result in death, bodily injury or property damage.

Revision History
Revision Date Change Description

01 26 January 2023 Initial Release

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