--- title: Last Call For Lenze SMVector, What You Should Know description: Don't hit the panic button, Lenze SMVector may be going away but the i510 and i5510 protect series will be there to fill the space. image: https://blog.wolfautomation.com/hubfs/lenze-smvector-to-i510-550.webp --- [Skip to content](https://blog.wolfautomation.com/last-call-for-lenze-smvector-what-you-should-know#main-content) [![Marshall Wolf Automation](https://blog.wolfautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-master-light-background_RGB.jpg?width=1201&height=540&name=logo-master-light-background_RGB.jpg)Homepage](https://www.wolfautomation.com/) - [View All Blogs](https://blog.wolfautomation.com/) - [Shop By Category](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/) - [Shop by Brand](https://www.wolfautomation.com/brands) - [Contact Us](https://www.wolfautomation.com/contact-us/) - [Blog Archive](https://www.wolfautomation.com/blog/) - [View All Blogs](https://blog.wolfautomation.com/) - [Shop By Category](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/) - [Shop by Brand](https://www.wolfautomation.com/brands) - [Contact Us](https://www.wolfautomation.com/contact-us/) - [Blog Archive](https://www.wolfautomation.com/blog/) ![SMVector Migration](https://blog.wolfautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lenze-smvector-to-i510-550.webp?width=1280&height=564&name=lenze-smvector-to-i510-550.webp) All About VFDs Brand Spotlight # Last Call For Lenze SMVector, What You Should Know ![Theresa Hoffman](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Theresa Hoffman March 25, 2026 It's natural to feel uneasy when a vendor announces that a products is being phased out or replaced. You Often have a lot of questions with the most pressing being: Will the new part match the form, fit and function of the original? Last year we got the news from Lenze that they are transitioning their [SMVector](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/vfds/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=53) series to the [i510](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/vfds/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=61&Series=i510+Protec+Series) and [i550](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/vfds/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=61&Series=i550+Protec+Series) protect series drives. Last orders for the SMVector will be May 1,2026: that's right around the corner, so here's what you need to know.  What's Changed? ![SMVector Migration](https://blog.wolfautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMVector%20Migration.jpg?width=353&height=252&name=SMVector%20Migration.jpg)Lenze has gone above and beyond to support customers customers during this transition. Designed with simplicity in mind, the i510 and i550 drives serve as a drop-in replacement for many [SMVector](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/vfds/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=53) units.  However, there's a catch: the wiring and programming have changed. Don't set off any alarm bells just yet, Lenze has fantastic [resources](https://www.lenze.com/en-us/smvector-migration) to guide you through the process, making sure it's a smooth upgrade.  Drive Installation Notes From Lenze Drive Installation: Your new drive features the same mounting holes as your SMVector drive for easy replacement. Before starting installation, please review the following variables. Specifically, the ***motor wiring will be different;*** therefore, watching this short video will walk you through the mounting and wiring to ensure safe operation of your new drive. **SAFETY NOTE:** Motor wiring on the i510 protec and i550 protec differs from the SMVector.     To start the migration, identify your current [SMVector](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/vfds/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=53) and collect the necessary technical information (detailed below). With this information, move forward to the product selection process. - Step 1: Tell us about your SMVector (Input type code, material ID or drive attributes - Step 2: Option modules for your SMVector. Let us know about any optional modules you used with the SMVector - Step 3: Dynamic Braking in your application. Are you using dynamic braking? **Why Migrate to i510 and i550 Drives?** The [i510](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/ac-drives/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=61&Series=i510+Protec+Series)and [i550](https://www.wolfautomation.com/products/ac-drives/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=61&Series=i550+Protec+Series) protec drives are designed to build on the SMVector’s legacy while addressing modern automation challenges. Key benefits include: The i510 is designed for simpler applications (0.25–22 kW), while the i550 supports complex speed/torque needs up to 75 kW, including IO-Link V1.1 for Industry 4.0 integration. Have an SMVector? 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