
IMPULSE G+/VG+ Series 4 VFDs Now in Classic Phase
By Columbus McKinnon | Oct 01, 2025
LIFE CYCLE STATUS UPDATE:
The Magnetek IMPULSE•G+/VG+ Series 4 Drives have been in the Active Phase since their release in 2011. Per our lifecycle management process, IMPULSE•G+/VG+ Series 4 models have moved to the Classic Phase effective October 2025.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY IN CLASSIC PHASE:
While serial production has ceased, new modules continue to be available in the Classic Phase. Spare parts and repair services also continue to be available.
SERVICE AVAILABILITY IN CLASSIC PHASE:
- Modernization
- Spare Parts: Available
- Repairs: Available
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
Lead times and pricing for IMPULSE•G+/VG+ Series 4 Drives will soon be increasing, therefore, for new or replacement models, we recommend a full transition to IMPULSE•G+/VG+ Series 5 Variable Frequency Drives. Please contact your Sales Representative for more information regarding available replacement products.
RELATED LITERATURE:
- IMPULSE G+/VG+ Series 4 Quick Start Guide 144-27514 R1
- Analog Output (AO-A3) Option Card Manual 144-23919 R0
- Digital Input (DI-A3) Option Card Manual 144-23918 R1
- Digital Output (DO-A3) Option Card Manual 144-23920 R0
- IMPULSE G+/VG+ Series 4 (S4IF) AC Interface Board Manual 144-23916 R2
- IMPULSE G+/VG+ Series 4 24VDC Interface Board Manual 144-27014 R0
- EtherNet/IP (SI-EN3) Option Card Manual 144-23924 R2
- AC Digital Input (S4I) Option Card Manual 144-23966 R0
- IMPULSE G+/VG+ Series 4 Modbus RTU Manual 144-27025 R0
- AC Digital Input/Output (S4IO) Option Card Manual 144-23967 R0
- IMPULSE G+/VG+ Series 4 24VDC Power Supply Manual 144-23928 R0
- Line Driver Encoder (PG-X3) Option Card Manual 144-23921 R1
- VG+ Series 4 230460575 VAC Hoist Class ABCDEF Application Bulletin