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title: "BayDrive IBee to LoRa Upgrade"
canonical: "https://farmconnect.docs.rubiconwater.com/space/FCKB/2267348999/BayDrive%20IBee%20to%20LoRa%20Upgrade"
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Legacy BayDrives are divided into four types when considering the upgrade to a LoRa FerIT node.  In all instances, the motor needs to be converted to an iMotor for compatibility with a LoRa FerIT node.

| **Required Kit Part Number** | **Models Relevant to** | **Known BayDrive Part Numbers** | **Identification Tip** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 82761 + 84295 | Wormed gearbox models, pre 2015 ('Maxi') | 72800 | Cast motor housing and gearbox under cover |
| 82761 | Braked motor models, pre 2014 (approx) | 77760, 77701, 77770 | No cast motor housing |
| 82761 | Braked motor models, 2014-2015 (approx) | 73600, 73601 | Cast motor housing under cover, no gearbox |
| 82762 | Wormed gearbox models, post 2015 | 74083 | Cast motor housing and gearbox, not covered |

> Macro (children)

> 📝 **Upgraded legacy BayDrives need to be commissioned on FarmConnect as Advanced Stop devices**

#### Inspection Test Plan (ITP):

Download and complete the ITP

[0076-ITP-FarmConnect IMotor Actuator Commission.pdf](https://rubiconhub.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Knowledgebase/EXQJYtLLjxhNmuHGUuKg8DEBVzZFtVd1s85-CegbKo512A?e=q9qxzY)