Effects of Japan Earthquake on Production rnPosted: 23 Mar 2011 04:28 PM PDTrnrnWe extend our deepest sympathies to all those who have been affected by the Tohoku Earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011. rnrnAlthough the earthquake itself did not affect any of our production facilities, our supply chain for parts has been affected as explained below. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and ask for your understanding. rnrnWe are temporarily unable to obtain Nikon’s encoders that are equipped on our products as standard parts. Accordingly, we are taking the following actions as temporary measures:rnrn1. ROBO Cylinders RCS2 and RCS3 Series, Absolute Type rnrnnnnn

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• Affected models: RCS2-SA7C / SS7C / SS8C / SA7R / SS7R / SS8R / RA5C / RGS5C / RGD5C / RA5R / RGS5R / RGD5R, absolute type.rnRCS3-SA8C / SS8C / SA8R / SS8R, absolute type.

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• Measure: Change the part in question to a replacement part and change the model numbers of affected models.

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• Specific change: Change the encoder symbol in the model numbers of affected products from “A” to “TA.” rnExample:rnRCS2-SS7C-A-60-12-300-T2-SrntornRCS2-SS7C-TA-60-12-300-T2-S (The change is denoted in bold.)rnIn addition to the above, relevant controller parameters will be changed. However, there are no changes to the specifications, dimensions, prices, etc.

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• Effective from: Orders received on or after March 22, 2011.

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• Affected models: NS-L, NS-M

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• Measure: We will stop accepting NS orders because there is no replacement part and the affected models cannot be manufactured.

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• Replacement models: No models are available that can be used directly in place of NS-L and NS-M actuators. Please contact IAI for details.

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• Period of not accepting NS orders: From March 22, 2011 until supply of affected encoders resumes.

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Posted by: IAI America rnon: 15 Mar 2011 03:42 PM PDTrnrnWe would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in north eastern Japan.rnrnWe have received so many warm messages about the recent earthquake. We thank you for your concern. rnrnWe are happy to report at this time that all of our management, employees and their families are safe and accounted for. Our head office and factory have not received any damage.rnrnWe are investigating other impacts we may experience from our suppliers and the transportation situation in Japan. We will update information @ http://www.iaiquality.com once we learn any further details.rnrnIf you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices.

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