Schneider Legacy EPAS / PacDrive → EcoStruxure Machine Expert & SoMachine Motion
Many industrial machines still operate reliably on legacy Schneider automation platforms developed years ago using EPAS and PacDrive systems.
While the mechanical side of these machines often remains fully operational, the automation infrastructure surrounding them gradually becomes more difficult to maintain and support.
Over time, companies face increasing challenges such as:
- obsolete engineering environments,
- unsupported software versions,
- unavailable spare parts,
- missing project backups,
- and growing recovery difficulty when failures occur.
At Kosz Systems, we support OEMs and industrial facilities with Schneider automation retrofitting and modernization projects focused on improving long-term maintainability, supportability, and operational reliability.
Why Modernize Legacy Schneider Systems?
Many factories continue using older automation systems because:
“The machine still works.”
However, the real risk usually appears when:
- a controller fails,
- engineering laptops are lost,
- projects cannot be recovered,
- or production depends on outdated unsupported environments.
Legacy automation systems can eventually create situations where:
- troubleshooting becomes extremely difficult,
- machine downtime increases,
- support costs grow,
- and production continuity depends on aging technology and undocumented engineering knowledge.
Modernization helps reduce these risks while extending the operational lifecycle of existing machinery.
Our Schneider Retrofitting Services
We provide support for:
- EPAS modernization projects
- PacDrive migration support
- EcoStruxure Machine Expert upgrades
- SoMachine Motion upgrades
- PLC & HMI restructuring
- Motion control modernization
- Legacy project recovery
- Diagnostics & alarm system improvements
- Startup & commissioning support
- Maintainable PLC architecture redesign
More Than a Software Conversion
Legacy modernization is rarely a simple “convert and download” process.
Older systems often contain years of:
- undocumented modifications,
- machine-specific tuning,
- obsolete libraries,
- and missing project revisions.
Successful retrofitting requires:
- understanding original machine behavior,
- validating motion and safety functionality,
- reconstructing engineering structures,
- and preserving production reliability during migration.
Our approach focuses not only on upgrading the platform, but also on improving long-term maintainability and troubleshooting transparency for future engineering and maintenance teams.
Benefits of Modernization
Modern Schneider retrofitting projects can help improve:
- long-term system supportability
- troubleshooting efficiency
- commissioning transparency
- diagnostics and alarm handling
- engineering maintainability
- hardware lifecycle management
- operational reliability
The objective is to ensure that production-critical systems remain understandable, serviceable, and reliable for years to come.
Industries We Support
We support modernization and retrofit projects across multiple industrial sectors, including:
- Packaging
- Material Handling
- Food & Beverage
- Converting
- Automotive
- Manufacturing Automation
- Motion Control Systems
Free Initial Assessment
If your machine platform still depends on legacy EPAS, PacDrive, or older Schneider automation systems, now is the right time to evaluate long-term supportability before failures become critical.
Contact us for a free initial assessment and modernization consultation.
Kosz Systems is an independent automation engineering provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Schneider Electric.
Our technical experience includes Schneider Electric training in Basic Machines PacDrive 3 & Template and Basic Service platforms for machine automation, motion control, commissioning, and diagnostics.