Trade-In Program Update
It just keeps on getting better and betters!  You have told us how much you like the Trade-In program.  Well, we have made it better by making it BIGGER.  We have added to the program VersaPoint I/O, Control & View Station OI products, and Machine Edition software. Entire suite of Machine Edition Software, View, Logic Developer for PLC, Logic Developer for State, and Logic Developer for PC has include just to provide wide choice.

Why Trade? The Trade-In program gives your customers the opportunity to upgrade to the latest GE Fanuc technology.  It also gives you a tool to replace competitors’ systems with a new GE Fanuc system.
1.      Better support for new systems and assured availability of spares and upgrades
2.      Superior product – more powerful and more options
3.      Easier factory integration and easier networking using Ethernet TCP/IP
4.      Substantial savings on system upgrades
  What can you trade in?

Old System	New System
Series 90 Micro	VersaMax Nano, VersaMax Micro
Series One, Series One Jr.	Series 90-30, VersaMax PLC, VersaMax Micro, VersaMax Nano, VersaPoint I/O, Control Station CE/NT
Series Three
Series Five	Series 90-30, VersaMax PLC, VersaPoint I/O, Control Station CE/NT
Series Six	Series 90-70, Series 90-30, Control Station CE/NT
Genius® Phase A Blocks	Genius Phase B Blocks, VersaMax I/O, VersaPoint I/O
Competitor’s System	Series 90-70, Series 90-30, VersaMax PLC, VersaMax Micro, VersaMax Nano, Genius, Field Control, VersaPoint I/O, Control Station CE/NT
Competitor’s Operator Interface	QuickPanel, View Station CE/NT

 
GE Fanuc will give distributors special multipliers on the new hardware that meets the Trade-In guidelines.  A rebate will be issued for qualified hardware purchased.  Hardware that doesn’t meet the guidelines will be sold at normal multiplier.  If a SPA is in place with the customer, GE Fanuc will issue a rebate for the difference between the “Distributor Trade-In Multiplier” and the “SPA Multiplier”. Remember to quote the SPA number.
What's more? GE Fanuc now gives you several options to provide your customer with programming software.  Each customer site/plant location that qualifies is eligible to receive at no charge either one (1) of ·        LogicMaster 90-30 Package (IC641SWC316), or ·        LogicMaster 90-70 Package (IC641SWC716), or ·        Cscape Programming Software Package for the OCS (IC300OSW232).  Or, ·        Machine Edition – Logic Developer Software Package with SAFE, and/or Machine Edition View with SAFE, using the multipliers shown on the form F-07-01-08.XLS.  See eligible part numbers below. Please order the selelected programming software in the same purchase orde and put it as zero price.
ME part number:

Part Number	Description
BC646MPS001	Logic Developer PLC Standard with SAFE
BC646MPM001	Logic Developer Nano/Micro with SAFE
BC646MSS001	Logic Developer State Standard with SAFE
BC646MDx###	View and Logic Developer PC with Runtime and SAFE
BC646MRx###	View and Logic PC Runtime with SAFE

Trade-In Guidelines  1.      Forms F-07-01-08.XLS (Form A) and F-07-01-08.XLS (Form B) must be completed electronically.  In order to receive the credit, the distributor must send both completed forms and customer invoice(s) showing sale of the new hardwares.
2.      Customer’s trade-in hardware must be a close match to the new system being sold:
§         All key components must be closely match including racks, power supplies, CPUs, I/O modules, communication modules, motion control modules, and display panels.
§         I/O count in Form B must closely match the I/O count in Form A.  Higher density modules may replace lower density ones to reduce cost.
§         Accessories, cables, and manuals are sold at a normal multiplier.
3.      The distributor is responsible for destroying and appropriately disposing of the customer’s trade-in hardware.  In the case where the distributor can not appropriately dispose of the hardware, then the distributor must send the hardware to GE Fanuc for disposal.
4.      From time to time GE Fanuc will ask distributors to send specific hardware to GE Fanuc Singapore office when applicable.
5.      Any major deviations from F-07-01-08.XLS (Form A) will be sold at the normal multiplier.  Any additional items for the upgrade (i.e. extended I/O counts, additional processors, etc.) will be sold at the normal multiplier.
6.      All credit requests above US$5,000 will require GE Fanuc local Regional Manager's approval.

How Credit Works GE Fanuc authorised Distributors and VARs 1.      Please fax and mail completed forms from F-07-01-08.XLS (Form A & Form B), and copy of customer invoice(s) to GE Fanuc.
2.      GE Fanuc will issue a credit to the distributor using the P.O. number referenced in form F-07-01-08.XLS (Form B).
 
Trade-In Program will expire December 31, 2001.
 
Please drop me an email if you need the forms, or please collect it from SalesBytes on line at GE Fanuc QuickPlace.